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Ethics Case Study: You are the DM of a district. The education and health inspector of the region has submitted a report which stated that the local goons and people of the so called higher caste are not allowing ASHAs and school teachers to provide facilities to the downtrodden people. They sell the education and health kits in open market and even sarpanch is not able to take action due to social boundations. 1. What will be your course of action? Evaluate each with respective merits and demerits. (250W/15M)

Mentor’s Comment: In Ethics, Case Study is an important part and practicing more and more case studies will sharpen the ideas and knowledge about Ethics more. This section approaches the practical aspects of aspirants and determines their level of creative thinking ability and behaviour based on the existing practical norms. Further use of various ethical… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are the DM of a district. The education and health inspector of the region has submitted a report which stated that the local goons and people of the so called higher caste are not allowing ASHAs and school teachers to provide facilities to the downtrodden people. They sell the education and health kits in open market and even sarpanch is not able to take action due to social boundations. 1. What will be your course of action? Evaluate each with respective merits and demerits. (250W/15M)

Highlighting the water-stressed regions of India, discuss how reforming agriculture will go a long way in ensuring water security in India. (250W/15M)

Mentors Comment: Understand the requirement of the question question: what is water scarcity that India is facing for introduction and some data point like niti aayog’s report  or NABARD survey highlights etc; while highlighting the regions that face this challenge, discuss what are the reason for water scarcity through agriculture and their implications; in the… Continue reading Highlighting the water-stressed regions of India, discuss how reforming agriculture will go a long way in ensuring water security in India. (250W/15M)

Especially since the 14th Finance Commission award, the existence of ‘Special Category States’ has been called into question. Examine? (150W/10M)

Mentors Comment: With the demand of Andhra Pradesh for SCS, the issue is again back in limelight and there has been loads of commentary going on about it. 14th FC did not explicitly ended the status but reduced the number of states to few and hence, any new demand from other states for the SCS… Continue reading Especially since the 14th Finance Commission award, the existence of ‘Special Category States’ has been called into question. Examine? (150W/10M)

Distinguish between the twin concept of Imperialism and Colonialism and identify the three distinct ages of British colonial in India. (250W/15M)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a very basic question having two parts, 1st one is clearly asking the meaning of both the concept i.e. Imperialism and Colonialism. Mentioning the meaning will clarify the motives of British rule in India. However, both the term evolved in modified context in practical (cite examples if possible). Further, explain the… Continue reading Distinguish between the twin concept of Imperialism and Colonialism and identify the three distinct ages of British colonial in India. (250W/15M)

[Burning Issue] Feminisation of agriculture sector

Context Since 2017, October 15 is celebrated as Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas in India. INTRODUCTION Economic Survey 2017-18, says that with growing rural to urban migration by men, there is ‘feminisation’ of agriculture sector, with increasing number of women in multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs, and labourers. Globally, there is empirical evidence that women have… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Feminisation of agriculture sector

What do you mean by SMART Governance? Highlight its significance in the context of Indian Bureaucracy. (150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention the meaning of SMART Governance with its features. How the features of SMART Governance helps in daily dealing of Governance helping executives to tackle the situation effectively. Model Answer: Introduction: SMART Governance is about using technology to facilitate and support better planning and decision making. It is about improving democratic processes and… Continue reading What do you mean by SMART Governance? Highlight its significance in the context of Indian Bureaucracy. (150W/10M)

What are the myths and realities associated with GM food? Do you think India should maintain its still-rich genetic diversity for the future of our agriculture instead of going for GM crops? Critically comment. (150W/10M)

Sources: https://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/publication_electronic/gen_modify_crops.pdf https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/should-we-grow-gm-crops/article19226398.ece Introduction: GM Food is a food which has been produced using organisms that have been engineered genetically (Genetically Modified Organisms) to survive in natural stresses also. This refers to as traditional cross breeding and involves selecting plants and animals with the most desirable characteristics (eg. Disease resistance, High Yield, Good Meat Quality)… Continue reading What are the myths and realities associated with GM food? Do you think India should maintain its still-rich genetic diversity for the future of our agriculture instead of going for GM crops? Critically comment. (150W/10M)

What are the merits of the idea of conducting simultaneous elections for state assemblies and Parliament? Are there compelling reasons for India to consider this option? Critically examine. (150W/10M)

Sources: https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:B4_oZguTHWcJ:https://indianexpress.com/article/india/prime-minister-narendra-modi-niti-aayog-election-financial-year-merits-and-demerits-of-simultaneous-elections-and-change-in-fiscal-proposals-by-pm-modi-4626089/+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/MgitLxJasfNAbKDhnCQgUJ/Simultaneous-elections-are-a-bad-idea.html Introduction: Recently, the concept of simultaneous election in India has been reinitiated which entails for holding elections for Lok Sabha (Lower House) and State Legislative Assemblies together which was in practice prior to 1967. The idea behind this is to curb policy paralysis, improvement in governance and to more extent limit the… Continue reading What are the merits of the idea of conducting simultaneous elections for state assemblies and Parliament? Are there compelling reasons for India to consider this option? Critically examine. (150W/10M)

Prohibiting women entry and worshiping in spaces dominated by male custodian of religion is not just a matter of violating women’s equality in matters of faith but also their dignity and continuation of male appropriation of religion. Critically analyse in the context of recent landmark judgment given by Supreme Court. (250W/15M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question is very contemporary based on the burning issue of violation of women rights for entering into temples. The SC has also pronounced its verdict allowing women into temple, but still the protest and restriction continues. Introduce about the violation of women rights citing some customary laws  which prohibit women of certain… Continue reading Prohibiting women entry and worshiping in spaces dominated by male custodian of religion is not just a matter of violating women’s equality in matters of faith but also their dignity and continuation of male appropriation of religion. Critically analyse in the context of recent landmark judgment given by Supreme Court. (250W/15M)

[Burning Issue] National Biopharma Mission

Why in news? Recently, a loan agreement of US$ 125.00 million was signed between India and World Bank for a National Biopharma Mission’s project titled “Innovate in India (i3) for inclusiveness”. Need of Mission India has been an active player in the pharmaceutical industry and has contributed globally towards making life-saving drugs and low-cost pharmaceutical… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Biopharma Mission

3rd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check  here: Click2Join Question 1) Trace the evolution of different land revenue systems in different parts of British India. (250W/15M) Question 2) How is the… Continue reading 3rd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service citing examples. (10 Marks) a)Probity b)Taking Accountability c)Delegation d)Developing Others e)Consultation and Consensus Building

Mentor’s Note Similar question was there in 2017. These values have been mentioned repeatedly in PM’s speeches and various government reports. Such values and many more need to be covered in good detail. So, Explain the points, bring its essence in your own words furnished with good examples…. Model Answer a) Probity – Probity is… Continue reading Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service citing examples. (10 Marks) a)Probity b)Taking Accountability c)Delegation d)Developing Others e)Consultation and Consensus Building

The double burden of malnutrition threatens India’s demographic dividend. Assess India’s strategy to counter the same.(150W/10M)

Mentor’s Comment Introduce with what is the double burden of malnutrition. Followed by how it threatens the demographic dividend of India by giving its negative impacts on youths productivity. Steps taken by government to counter the challenge of malnutrition. Conclude with suggestions. Model Answer Malnutrition in India has always been synonymous with undernutrition. Not anymore.… Continue reading The double burden of malnutrition threatens India’s demographic dividend. Assess India’s strategy to counter the same.(150W/10M)

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the regular judiciary? Critically analyse the performance of the NGT with respect to its mandate.(250W/15M)

Mentors Comment: Question is simple and straightforward. You have to discuss how Ac of 1919 or Montagu Chelmsford Reform (MCR) influenced our present day constitution. Most of the discussion on constitution takes into the account GoI Act of 1935 and how it influenced provisions in our constitution. But of not more then equally important was… Continue reading How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the regular judiciary? Critically analyse the performance of the NGT with respect to its mandate.(250W/15M)

Trace the evolution of different land revenue systems in different parts of British India. (250W/15M)

Mentor’s Comment: This is a very basic question and a fair idea about NCERTs, some standard book can best help in framing a good answer. However, the question demands that the origin and evolution of different revenue systems in India with example as its intro.  Mention a general heading analyzing all the different revenue systems… Continue reading Trace the evolution of different land revenue systems in different parts of British India. (250W/15M)

2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The UTSONMOBILE application is developed by: a) IRCTC b) Google c) National Informatics Centre d) Centre for Railway Information Systems Inspired by: [pib] Railways rolls out All-India Unreserved Mobile Ticketing facility (UTS on Mobile) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-railways-rolls-out-all-india-unreserved-mobile-ticketing-facility-uts-on-mobile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agni –I Missile System: Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile… Continue reading 2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The schemes of Sammruddhi,  Unnati and Airavata which aimed for skill education of socially marginalized communities belong to which of the following states? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Odisha c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Inspired by: Karnataka launches SC/ST entrepreneurship scheme https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/karnataka-launches-sc-st-entrepreneurship-scheme/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Stability and Development Council… Continue reading 1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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