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4th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Nocte’, “Tangsa’, Tutsa’ and ‘Wancho’  Naga tribes are  scheduled in the state of: a) Mizoram b) Arunachal Pradesh c) Nagaland d) Manipur Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves revision in list of Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh [pib] Cabinet approves revision in list of Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh Q.2) With reference to the… Continue reading 4th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Ethics Case Study: Manoj is the head of State RTO department where Sunil works as an officer in charge of clearing and approving the vehicles paper. Manoj’s friend Ankit works in a bank and notices that a portion of certain Mr. Mukesh’s pension is deposited every month into an account of one Reshma who turns out to Be Sunil’s wife. He suspects that the deposits are being made by a customer of Sunil and in return Sunil use to approve their papers. Ankit informs Manoj about the same based on his suspicion. Divulging the bank’s secret information from the bank, Ankit has commited a crime that too without having any concrete evidence. During investigation, Manoj lands on Mr. Mukesh’s home and finds that he is been hospitalized. He then turns to Sunil, upon which Sunil replies that Mr. Mukesh happens to be his father in law and the money deposited is for an Old Age Home, which his wife Reshma owns and runs. Manoj suspects that the money deposited must be of fraud that’s why is being deposited by unknown person(s). Manoj thinks of taking action based on his own investigation and mere suspicion. What should he do? Explore various options available to Manoj with suitable explanation and justification. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: In this case the major concern is the suspicion that too without having any concrete evidence for any fraudulent activities. We need to analyze the merit of the case and take action which is most relevant. Jeopardizing the organizational ethics and code of conduct will not be good in this case if favour… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: Manoj is the head of State RTO department where Sunil works as an officer in charge of clearing and approving the vehicles paper. Manoj’s friend Ankit works in a bank and notices that a portion of certain Mr. Mukesh’s pension is deposited every month into an account of one Reshma who turns out to Be Sunil’s wife. He suspects that the deposits are being made by a customer of Sunil and in return Sunil use to approve their papers. Ankit informs Manoj about the same based on his suspicion. Divulging the bank’s secret information from the bank, Ankit has commited a crime that too without having any concrete evidence. During investigation, Manoj lands on Mr. Mukesh’s home and finds that he is been hospitalized. He then turns to Sunil, upon which Sunil replies that Mr. Mukesh happens to be his father in law and the money deposited is for an Old Age Home, which his wife Reshma owns and runs. Manoj suspects that the money deposited must be of fraud that’s why is being deposited by unknown person(s). Manoj thinks of taking action based on his own investigation and mere suspicion. What should he do? Explore various options available to Manoj with suitable explanation and justification. (150 W/ 10 M)

What are the major impediments and concerns of India’s economic growth rate? Analyze in the context of India’s growth forecast as done by RBI recently. Also suggest way forward. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: [op-ed snap] Hope with concerns in 2019 https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-hope-with-concerns-in-2019/ Model Answer: India’s Growth forecast: India’s growth rate in 2018-19 is forecast at 7.4% by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). But it looks to be a touch-and-go situation. More likely, it will be slightly lower. Even though the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has stabilised,… Continue reading What are the major impediments and concerns of India’s economic growth rate? Analyze in the context of India’s growth forecast as done by RBI recently. Also suggest way forward. (200 W/ 12½ M)

The office of the speaker is an exalted constitutional position. Mentioning its powers discuss how the office is important for the legitimacy of the government of the day. (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is important in the concern of speaker’s powers and authorities in the house. The introduction should discuss about India’s adoption of Westministerial form of government where speaker has considerable power and independence authority. Explain the reasons and importance for such power and independence authority. If possible bring example to support your… Continue reading The office of the speaker is an exalted constitutional position. Mentioning its powers discuss how the office is important for the legitimacy of the government of the day. (250 W/ 15 M)

Discuss the reasons why Social Movements in India are losing potency and their impact to challenge dominant cultures is eroding? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentors Comment: Social movements, in our times, are represented in events like  protests post Delhi Gangrape of 2012 or Anna Hazare’s Jantar Mantar andolan etc. So just think of them and imagine what went wrong with those movements? Why were they not successful in challenging dominant cultures of the time and why they fizzled out.… Continue reading Discuss the reasons why Social Movements in India are losing potency and their impact to challenge dominant cultures is eroding? (150 W/ 10 M)

[RSTV-Big Picture]-India’s Role in Afghanistan

Developmental assistance can play a major role in transforming Afghanistan,official sources said on 3 January, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over funding of a “library” in the war-ravaged country. Trump had taken a jibe at PM Modi for funding a “library” in Afghanistan, saying it is of no use… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-India’s Role in Afghanistan

Developmental assistance can play a major role in transforming Afghanistan,official sources said on 3 January, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over funding of a “library” in the war-ravaged country. Trump had taken a jibe at PM Modi for funding a “library” in Afghanistan, saying it is of no use… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-India’s Role in Afghanistan

Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a DM in a small district. Your district suffers from socially backward problems like child marriage, female infanticide, dowry, etc. One day, a girl of about 18 years who is well educated, comes to you and informs you about her neighbors who are getting their daughter married at an age of 15 years. She tells you that she tried to convince her parents but was unsuccessful. You immediately reach the spot of marriage. You see that all the preparations have been made. When you talk to the family, you come to know that the family is not well educated and thinks that girls should be married early as they it’s the common practice in the whole village and they cannot go against it. Given below are some options. Discuss them with their merits and demerits. Also suggest which course of action would you take and why? a) Convince the family and ask them not to send their daughter to her in-laws place despite marriage being performed. b) Talk to the girl and know her stand as that is most important. c) Take strict action against the family under the law against child marriage. d) Initiating a drive in the area in order to prevent such incidents in future. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The case study has been taken from the burning issue of Child Marriage which is still prevalent in Different cities and villages in India. A general discussion on ethical perspective is important here. However, the question itself provides the course of action with options hence we only need to analyze their pros and… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a DM in a small district. Your district suffers from socially backward problems like child marriage, female infanticide, dowry, etc. One day, a girl of about 18 years who is well educated, comes to you and informs you about her neighbors who are getting their daughter married at an age of 15 years. She tells you that she tried to convince her parents but was unsuccessful. You immediately reach the spot of marriage. You see that all the preparations have been made. When you talk to the family, you come to know that the family is not well educated and thinks that girls should be married early as they it’s the common practice in the whole village and they cannot go against it. Given below are some options. Discuss them with their merits and demerits. Also suggest which course of action would you take and why? a) Convince the family and ask them not to send their daughter to her in-laws place despite marriage being performed. b) Talk to the girl and know her stand as that is most important. c) Take strict action against the family under the law against child marriage. d) Initiating a drive in the area in order to prevent such incidents in future. (150 W/ 10 M)

Can recently launched Project “Sashakt” solve the mess of India’s banking sector? Critically Discuss. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk about the aim of new project Sashakt and how it will be implemented. Further, mention the advantages with project Shashakt. Points like bank level settlements for NPAs, empowers banks for high haircuts, Vertical settlement of loans, Will be beneficial for banks at initial level settlements, use of external experts to… Continue reading Can recently launched Project “Sashakt” solve the mess of India’s banking sector? Critically Discuss. (150 W/ 10 M)

How is time maintained globally? Examine the recent proposal for two time zones from India’s national timekeeper. (150 W/10 M)

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/should-india-have-two-time-zones-national-timekeeper-adds-new-arguments-5408216/ Mentor’s Comment: The recent demand of two time zones is based on the huge difference in daylight times between the country’s longitudinal extremes and the costs associated with following the same time zones. The introduction should discuss about the new proposal of two time zones by the National time keeper. Further, need to… Continue reading How is time maintained globally? Examine the recent proposal for two time zones from India’s national timekeeper. (150 W/10 M)

[RSTV-Big Picture]-Defiant Taiwan,Adamant China

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday rejected the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call for unification under a “one country, two systems” approach. Tsai said her island of 23 million people would never accept the approach proposed by Beijing.One country, two systems refers to a framework similar to Hong Kong in which the territory became part… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-Defiant Taiwan,Adamant China

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday rejected the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call for unification under a “one country, two systems” approach. Tsai said her island of 23 million people would never accept the approach proposed by Beijing.One country, two systems refers to a framework similar to Hong Kong in which the territory became part… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-Defiant Taiwan,Adamant China

[Video] Types of IAS Interviews & Dos and Donts

Lecture 3 of the Interview Series is out. VP Sir brings out a very focused session on precisely what are the different kinds of interviews and the dos and donts for the same. Must watch for everyone to understand UPSC better. Relevant link for the program are present here – Community for Mains Qualified Candidates.  Lecture… Continue reading [Video] Types of IAS Interviews & Dos and Donts

Lecture 3 of the Interview Series is out. VP Sir brings out a very focused session on precisely what are the different kinds of interviews and the dos and donts for the same. Must watch for everyone to understand UPSC better. Relevant link for the program are present here – Community for Mains Qualified Candidates.  Lecture… Continue reading [Video] Types of IAS Interviews & Dos and Donts

5 Month Time-table to Crack Prelims + Prelims Qualified Special Batch

Guys, We have received a lot of queries from beginners to allow them to enter the Prelims Qualified batch. However, presently we are unable to do so. Regardless, we are sharing the 5-month timetable we have given them. You are more than welcome to follow the same. At the same time, we are following a strict… Continue reading 5 Month Time-table to Crack Prelims + Prelims Qualified Special Batch

Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times. (200 W 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention about sharing of moral values by community and society members in the form of universal agreement and which cannot be framed by enforcing laws. Bring sufficient example(s) to support your point. How lack of these values and shared agreement among individual and community leads to chaos kind of situation in democracy, governance… Continue reading Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times. (200 W 12½ M)

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