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In view of the fact that India doesn’t provide option of proxy voting to its domestic people who migrate to other states, is it fair to give such an option to NRIs who live far off. Give arguments in support of your answer. (150 W/10 M)

Mentors Comment: The issue pertains to the amendments to RPA through which, government is going to extend the practice of proxy voting to overseas electors. Lok Sabha passed the amendments recently. In the intro, simply describe the amendments and discuss what is proxy voting and postal ballot. Then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of extending… Continue reading In view of the fact that India doesn’t provide option of proxy voting to its domestic people who migrate to other states, is it fair to give such an option to NRIs who live far off. Give arguments in support of your answer. (150 W/10 M)

Caste in its old form is irrelevant and cannot exist in the modern or contemporary Indian society. Comment (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: Understanding this question is quite important. It’s not a general question therefore you might find it little tricky. Its not asking you to answer what is caste, why is it good or why is it bad. Instead, the question requires discussion on the Changing Nature of Caste in Modern India. Basic premise of… Continue reading Caste in its old form is irrelevant and cannot exist in the modern or contemporary Indian society. Comment (250 W/ 15 M)

19th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following pairs about the Paris Agreement, 2015 is/are correctly matched? Article 4: Pledges Article 6: Carbon markets Article 9: Climate finance Select the correct code from following alternatives: a) 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) Only 3 d) All are correct Inspired by: [op-ed snap] What’s in climate change Rulebook… Continue reading 19th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[RSTV-Big Picture]-Surrogacy(Regulation)Bill,2018

A bill that bars commercial surrogacy and allows only close relatives to act as surrogates to needy infertile couples for “altruistic” reasons was passed by the Lok Sabha on 19 December with Health Minister J P Nadda terming the proposed legislation historic. Highlights of the Bill 1.Surrogacy is an arrangement whereby an intending couple commissions… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-Surrogacy(Regulation)Bill,2018

A bill that bars commercial surrogacy and allows only close relatives to act as surrogates to needy infertile couples for “altruistic” reasons was passed by the Lok Sabha on 19 December with Health Minister J P Nadda terming the proposed legislation historic. Highlights of the Bill 1.Surrogacy is an arrangement whereby an intending couple commissions… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-Surrogacy(Regulation)Bill,2018

Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Model Answer: Greediness is defined as having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves. Greediness makes the person highly selfish which has its own consequences and causes. Selfishness makes the person over emphasized for personal gain by any… Continue reading Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance. (200 W/ 12½ M)

The government’s flagship Smart Cities Mission has been too “project-focused and lacks integrated vision”. Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk in general about the Smart City Mission, with explaining why it has been started. Poor living infrastructure, low performance in HDI rank, lack of house in cities for people etc. can be the suitable reasons apart from others as well. Further, mention how Smart Cities Mission been Project-Based and lack… Continue reading The government’s flagship Smart Cities Mission has been too “project-focused and lacks integrated vision”. Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

The art and architecture of the Mauryan Empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of Indian art. Comment (250 W/ 15 M).

Mentors Comment: The art and culture question in GS are mostly straightforward and their requirements are simple. You dont have to, generally, provide a balanced or nuanced position nor provide way forwards. All you need are factual points. The approach of the answer will be conventional. All you have to discuss is the salient features… Continue reading The art and architecture of the Mauryan Empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of Indian art. Comment (250 W/ 15 M).

*IMP – Mains Results are out + Video

Mains Results are out – Please check here –  WR_CSM18_Eng All successful candidates please email your DAF to hello@civilsdaily.com so we can help you with interview preparations. 1. The video below highlights whats expected from interviews. VP Sir has referred to all important government documents to come up with precise requirements.   2. We are in the process of… Continue reading *IMP – Mains Results are out + Video

[RSTV-Big Picture]-GST Relief

Indicating that further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax is on the anvil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to ensure that ’99 per cent things’ attract sub-18 per cent GST slab. Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen by 55 lakh, the PM… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-GST Relief

Indicating that further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax is on the anvil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to ensure that ’99 per cent things’ attract sub-18 per cent GST slab. Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen by 55 lakh, the PM… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture]-GST Relief

G20 – Comprehensive Notes

Note4Students – A prelims question can be framed from any of the given details. CONTEXT  As more than 50 ministers and world leaders met in Argentina for this year’s G20 summit, they will have three priorities in mind: the future of work, infrastructure for development and sustainable food production.   INTRODUCTION The recent 13th G20 summit in… Continue reading G20 – Comprehensive Notes

“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Bring out what it means to you in the present context. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: The Quote means that as a child a person do not know many things so it’s easy for them to turn a blind eye almost and forgive a child for not knowing certain things, whereas when ‘adults’ choose not to see the things it’s a tragedy. This means that when adults do not… Continue reading “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Bring out what it means to you in the present context. (150 W/ 10 M)

Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes. In the light of the above statement discuss the significance of recently launched National health resource repository? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention how compiled data helps in Health Care. Data generated in hospitals, clinics, pharma companies, insurance companies, drug stores etc. should be scientifically analyzed to create technology solutions that improve clinical outcomes. Mention its various features and benefits. Further, talk about the National Health Resource Repository launched by Union ministry of health and… Continue reading Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes. In the light of the above statement discuss the significance of recently launched National health resource repository? (150 W/ 10 M)

The changing role of diplomacy is being influenced by various factors in which one of the factor is technology. Discuss the contribution and current changing pace of technology use in foreign policy. How India influences foreign policy through technology? Do you think India needs more efforts in this regard? (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-time-for-techplomacy/   Model Answer: Recent advances in technology have opened up vast new areas of communication, cooperation and even friction among nations in their pursuit of security, development and progress. Science and technology today transcend almost all areas of international affairs. The role of science and technology in international affairs is so intrinsic that… Continue reading The changing role of diplomacy is being influenced by various factors in which one of the factor is technology. Discuss the contribution and current changing pace of technology use in foreign policy. How India influences foreign policy through technology? Do you think India needs more efforts in this regard? (250 W/ 15 M)

Any single idea of the country is neither necessary nor sufficient for maintaining the unity of India. Comment. (250 W/15 M)

Mentors Comment: This question has historical as well contemporary moorings and the key for the answer is to blend these moorings. We are witnessing a cultural and political phenomenon around the world where a single and unitary idea of nationalism is being pushed upon countries and India is also touched by it. Rise of majoritarianism… Continue reading Any single idea of the country is neither necessary nor sufficient for maintaining the unity of India. Comment. (250 W/15 M)

17th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the Global Stocktake (GST), one of the agendas under COP-24, consider the following statements: The GST refers to a periodic appraisal by countries on where the world stands vis-Ă -vis emissions and what more needs to be done. It would form the basis for countries taking the call on increasing their emission… Continue reading 17th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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