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  • 9th January 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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    Question 1)

    Bhagat Singh was considered as one of the most influential revolutionary of Modern India. Through light on the significance of the thoughts of Bhagat Singh in the present times. (250 W/ 15 M)

    Question 2)

    Bangladesh has been India’s most important allies strategically as well as economically. Highlight India’s interest in Bangladesh and analyze what does economic transformation of Bangladesh mean for the Subcontinent as a whole. (250 W/ 15 M)

    Question 3)

    If implemented Social Media communication hub will transform India into a Surveillance state? Critically comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

    Question 4)

    ‘Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air’. – ‘John Adams’ (10 marks 150 words)

     

  • [RSTV-Big Picture]-Reservation-Who will Benefit

    After intense debate for nearly five hours, the Lok Sabha today passed The Constitution (One hundred and twenty-fourth amendment) Bill, 2019 to provide reservation in public employment and higher education for economically weaker sections.At the voting held at around 10 PM on the last day of the winter session, 323 out of 326 MPs present voted in support of the Bill.

    Economic reservation in jobs and education is proposed to be provided by inserting clause(6) in Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution. The proposed Article 15(6) enables State to make special provisions for advancement of any economically weaker section of citizens, including reservations in educational institutions. It states that such reservation can be made in any educational institution, including private institutions, whether aided or unaided, except minority educational institutions covered under Article 30(1).

    It further states that the upper limit of reservation will be ten percent,which will be in addition to the existing reservations.As regards job reservations,the proposed Article 16(6) enables State to make provision for reservation in appointments,in addition to the existing reservations, subject to a maximum of ten percent.

    At present, reservations account for a total of 49.5%, with 15%, 7.5% and 27% quotas for Scheduled Castes,Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes respectively.”Economically weaker sections” for the purposes of Articles 15 and 16 mean such sections as notified by the State from time to time on the basis of family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage. This will be a class distinct from the already specified classes of SCs, STs and socially and educationally backward classes.

    The economically weaker sections of citizens have largely remained excluded from higher education and public employment due to their financial capacity.Therefore, there is a need to amend the constitution to give them a fair chance of getting higher education and public employment,so as to fulfill the mandate of Article 46 of the Constitution.

    The nine judge bench decision of the SC in the Indira Sawhney case(1992) had capped the upper limit of reservation at 50%. The proposed amendments seek to get over this limit. The Indira Sawhney case had further held that social backwardness cannot be determined only with reference to economic criterion.

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  • 7th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Which of the following production is not included in Strategic Partnership Model of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?

    1. Submarines
    2. Aircraft Carriers
    3. Helicopters
    4. Single-engine Fighter Aircraft
    5. Battle Tanks

    Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

    a) All of the above

    b) 1, 2, 4, 5

    c) 1, 3, 4, 5

    d) 3, 4, 5

    Inspired by: Defence manufacturing rules eased

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/defence-manufacturing-rules-eased/

    Q.2) The Pabuk Cyclone recently seen in news was originated in:

    a) South China Sea

    b) Gulf of Thailand

    c) Bay of Bengal

    d) None of these

    Inspired by: Yellow Alert sounded as Cyclone Pabuk reaches A&N Islands

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/yellow-alert-sounded-as-cyclone-pabuk-reaches-an-islands/

    Q.3) Which of the following statements about Atal Solar Krishi Pump (ASKP) Yojana is/are incorrect?

    1. It is a scheme of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched in all States and UTs.
    2. It aims to reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and promote solar energy use.
    3. Farmers under this scheme are availed 100% subsidy on solar agriculture pumpsets.

    Select the correct alternative:

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 2 only

    c) 3 only

    d) All are incorrect

    Inspired by: Maharashtra farmers to get sops for using solar pumps

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/maharashtra-farmers-to-get-sops-for-using-solar-pumps/

    Q.4) The 70 point Performance Grading Index (PGI) recently seen in news is related to the assessment of which of the following sectors?

    a) Education

    b) Doing Business

    c) FDI

    d) Swachh Survekshan

    Inspired by: 70 point Performance Index to assess states on schooling system

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/70-point-performance-index-to-assess-states-on-schooling-system/

    Q.5) The School Education Quality Index (India) is released by:

    a) Ministry of HRD

    b) NITI Aayog

    c) CBSE

    Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

    Inspired by: 70 point Performance Index to assess states on schooling system

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/70-point-performance-index-to-assess-states-on-schooling-system/

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  • 8th January 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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    Question 1)

    By offering an ideological critique of the western civilization in its modern phase, Gandhiji was effectively contesting the moral legitimacy of the Raj that rested on a stated assumption of the superiority of the west. Comment (10 marks)

    Question 2)

    The recent year has witnessed increased anti-India protest in the Valley of Jammu and Kashmir with rising insurgency and intense counter insurgency operations causing acute distress. Discuss the region behind such prolonged situation and suggest suitable strategy to tackle the problem. (12 ½ M)

    Question 3)

    What are the main functions of the EBRD? Recently India has become member of EBRD, what benefits will India derive from its membership? (10 M)

    Question 4)

    With the decrement of ethics and moral values and increasing demand for standards such as accountability and responsibility in public services, what are the ethical concerns and dilemmas that may arise for a public servant? How can a public servant prepare himself to face these ethical challenges so as to perform his duties efficiently? ( 10 marks 150 words)

  • Transformation of Aspirational District Programme (TADP) – Comprehensive Notes

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    Flagship program of the government. Every minute detail is important.  A prelims option can be framed from it.

    Transformation of Aspirational District Programme (TADP) initiative aims to remove this heterogeneity through a mass movement to quickly and effectively transform districts which have shown relatively lesser progress in achieving key social outcomes.

    The programme focusses on 5 main themes –

    Health & Nutrition,

    Education,

    Agriculture & Water Resources,

    Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and

    Basic Infrastructure,

    which have a direct bearing on the quality of life and economic productivity of citizens.

    Core Principles

    At present, 117 districts from across 28 states have been identified.

    The three core principles of the programme are –

    1. Convergence (of Central & State Schemes)
    2. Collaboration (among citizens and functionaries of Central & State Governments including district teams), and
    3. Competition among districts. Driven primarily by the States, this initiative focuses on the strengths of each district, and prioritizes the
      attainable outcomes for immediate improvement.

    Institutional Arrangement

    At Government of India level, the programme is anchored by
    NITI Aayog. In addition, individual Ministries have assumed responsibility to drive progress of districts. For each district, a central Prabhari officer of the rank of Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary has been nominated.

    A similar setup has been replicated by states.

    Core Strategy of the programme may be summarized as follows.

    • States as main drivers

    • Work on the strength of each district.

    • Make development as a mass movement in these districts.

    • Identify low hanging fruits and the strength of each district, to act as a catalyst for development.

    • Measure progress and rank districts to spur a sense of competition.

    • Districts shall aspire to become State’s best to Nation’s best.

    Delta Rankings

    This ranking is based on an incremental (delta) change in the performance indicators.

    81 data points are tracked in realtime.

    The rankings are publicly available through the Champions of Change Dashboard, which includes data entered on a real-time basis at the district level. Go through the snapshot below

     

    NITI Aayog has entered into partnership with Tata Trusts, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations(ID Insight) to assist the districts in enumerating improvement in key performance indicators a through household survey.

    Highlights under 2nd Delta Ranking

    Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu has shown the most improvement overall, followed by Nuapada district in Odisha, Siddarthnagar in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar’s Aurangabad and Koraput in Odisha.
    These districts have championed the development narrative in fundamental parameters of social progress.
    Nagaland’s Kiphire district, Jharkhand’s Giridih, Chatra in Jharkhand, Hailakandi in Assam, and Pakur in Jharkhand have shown least improvement.

     

    From the map below, please note which states have the most number of districts and which states have the least.

     

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    Question 1)

    Manual scavenging has been called as a worst surviving symbol of untouchability. Critically discuss the measures taken by Government to eradicate this practice? (250 W)

    Question 2)

    The All India Judicial Service (AIJS) is being proposed as a panacea to cure the chronic vacancy crisis plaguing the Indian subordinate judiciary. Discuss the pros and cons of setting up of AIJS in the context of NITI Aayog’s recent proposal. (200 W)

    Question 3)

    The Indian political, policy and administrative systems have to adjust to the new realities of the transition to a middle- income country, in which poverty does not mean living at the edge of hunger but, rather, lack of income to take advantage of the opportunities thrown up by a growing economy. Discuss? (200 W)

    Question 4)

    Family play eventually important role in transcending value system in individual which gets displayed on the profession as well. Weak value transcends to weak social, political and administrative system, leading in turn to degeneration of the whole nation whereas, the strong value leads to flourishments and success. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

  • 5th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements:

    1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.
    2. M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct? (CSP 2017)

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: [pib] Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-amendment-to-the-trade-unions-act-1926-to-make-provisions-regarding-recognition-of-trade-unions/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements:

    1. The credit for the first association of Indian workers is generally given to the Bombay Mill-Hands Association founded by N.M. Lokhande in 1890.
    2. The first clearly registered trade-union is considered to be the Madras Labour Union founded by B.P. Wadia in 1918.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: [pib] Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-amendment-to-the-trade-unions-act-1926-to-make-provisions-regarding-recognition-of-trade-unions/

    Q.3) Which of the following are not the components of Menstrual Hygiene Scheme of the Govt. of India?

    a) Improving access to and use of high quality sanitary napkins by adolescent girls in rural areas.

    b) Ensuring safe disposal of Sanitary Napkins in an environmentally friendly manner.

    c) Provision of funds to ASHAs to hold monthly meeting with adolescents to discuss issues related to menstrual hygiene.

    d) None of the above.

    Inspired by: [pib] Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent Girls Scheme

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-menstrual-hygiene-for-adolescent-girls-scheme/

    Q.4) With reference to the MSME Sector of India, consider the following statements:

    1. The share of MSMEs in the country’s gross value added is estimated to be about 32%
    2. It also contributes about 40% to total exports and 45% to manufacturing output.
    3. More than 90% of MSMEs operate in the formal sector

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 2 and 3

    c) Only 2

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: RBI forms expert committee to rejuvenate MSMEs

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-forms-expert-committee-to-rejuvenate-msmes/

    Q.5) The Khushi Scheme, a female health and hygiene program to provide free sanitary pads to girl students is an initiative of:

    a) Madhya Pradesh

    b) Haryana

    c) Odisha

    d) Maharashtra

    Inspired by: The Indian Express

     

     

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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

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-revision-in-list-of-scheduled-tribes-of-arunachal-pradesh/

    Q.2) With reference to the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model of the PPP, which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. Under this system the entire project is funded by the government.
    2. The contractor is legally responsible to complete the project under some fixed predetermined timeline.
    3. All the clearances, land acquisition and regulatory norms have to be completed by the government itself

    Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

    a) 1 and 2

    b) Only 2

    c) Only 3

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: [pib] India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-myanmar-thailand-trilateral-highway/

    Q.3) Consider the following statements:

    1. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is considered to be an indicator of milk quality.
    2. Its presence after pasteurization indicates presence of microbes that may not have been rendered inactive with pasteurization.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: A paper sensor that can detect freshness of milk

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/a-paper-sensor-that-can-detect-freshness-of-milk/

    Q.4) The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is released by:

    a) UNFCCC

    b) UN Environment

    c) IPCC

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/climate-change-performance-index-ccpi-2019/

    Q.5) Makaravilakku Festival recently seen in news is celebrated in which of the following states?

    a) Tamil Nadu

    b) Kerala

    c) Karnataka

    d) All of the above

    Inspired by: Times of India

     

     

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