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GS I (Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism-Hattrick)

India has seen a rise in incidents of racism by its citizens against foreign nationals, especially Africans, in recent time. As a country with the maximum number of diaspora communities, India needs to be particularly worried by this development. Critically Discuss.

Demand- 

Increase in racism against the Africans and ways to tackle. Critical implications of these incidents on all factors.

Approach-

• – Explain the current situation in brief (3 marks)
• – Impact of the racism and challenges in future (4 marks)
• – Suggest ways to reduce considering various factors (3 marks)

GS II (Health, Governance) ( Hattrick)

Health care is a very important dimension of Good Governance. Critically Discuss. Do you feel that Government should scrap Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Health Care system ?

Demand-
Quality of health care is lacking in many regions of India and how its impacting the human capital and resources in good governance. Analysis of three health care system is also required.

Approach-

• – Brief on the three tier of health system & there situation in India (2 marks)
• – Aim of good governance in India and link to health care (3 marks)
• – Impact of poor health care three system on governance (4 marks)
• – Way out to deal with it (like setting up of AIIMS, Strengthening three tiers of health care) (3 marks)

GS III (Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism) (Duplex)

India’s role is very important in stopping the wave of terrorism which will be interest of the world. Discuss.

Demand-
The measures taken by India will directly and indirectly will help the world in countering/minimizing terrorism should be discussed in detailed

Approach-

• – Explain the measures taken by India-in past & present (3 marks)
• – Details on how the measures of India have helped the world (4 marks)
• – Future challenges in countering terrorism and India’s role in finding ways out (3 marks)

GS IV (Ethical dilemma)

You have been working with your team since many years. One of your Colleague Mr. A is very brilliant and hard working, he takes all responsibility which comes to him and gets things done efficiently. However, you have heard that Mr. A makes loose comments about girls and women. Mrs X who is working under A, comes to you, she is visibly disturbed. She tells you that Mr. A has been making undue advances towards her and has even asked her to go out for dinner with him. She wants to give a strong written complaint seeking action against Mr. A. what would you do and why ?

• – Calm the lady down first and assure her that you would do all possible
• – Talk to A about the general conditions of women in society, how they are being harrased at workplaces
• – Make him realise that whatver he is doing is not ethical and not acceptable
• – Try to make A understand that if he does not stop doing this he might face serious conswquences
• – He is hardworking and brilliant, so try not to get into argumenet as your team may loose the resource

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• – All questions on this series are available for revision at – Target Mains
• – The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size and 3rd largest by population.

Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India.

Bihar is the most intimately linked to the Buddha’s life, resulting in a trail of pilgrimages which have come to be known as the Buddhist circuit. The Buddha spent five years at Rajgir after having attained enlightenment, and many of the remains at Rajgir commemorate various incidents related to life of Buddha.

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Comments from @root

• – This is the official thread for Bihar’s Current Affairs
• – The thread is moderated by the owner and his/ her peers from the same state. What to expect here?
• – State Specific Schemes and Initiatives (helps in GS answers and essays)
• – Culture related stuff in news (helps you learn the static history part when the festival is celebrated + some additional info)
• – Unique practices (GI Tags news etc OR some innovative techniques)
• – Governance initiatives (some case study/ news of in-service officers)
• – Anything which escapes the national conscience in general due to bias media coverage

Why do we need separate threads for each state?

• – Read the major announcement here – The Importance of Local News for IAS Prelims & Mains
• – Find the list of state specific news threads here – State’s News Daily

GS I (Poverty and developmental issues) (Hattrick)

If India has to take its rightful place in the comity of nations, it must free itself from hunger, illiteracy, disease and destitution. Elucidate 

Demand-

The factors hindering developmental process is asked here

Approach-

• – Discuss the given factors in question one by one (4 marks)
• – Reasons shall be given and its implication on the country (3 marks)
• – Suggest the way out and challenges to tackle ahead (3 marks)

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GS II (Governance) (Static + Analytical) (Duplex)

Universities must be bastions of Free Speech and Expression. Critically examine.

Demand-

– Diverse and conflicting schools of thought should contend in universities, It should embrace free discussion and debate leaving behind narrow mindsets and thoughts.  

Approach-

• – Analyze the statement with current incidents (3 marks)
  
• – Discuss that intolerance, prejudice, hatred etc should not be allowed in institutions (4 marks)
• – Conclude by giving an example of Nalanda University or any other ancient university’s example. (3 marks)
  

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GS III (Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints) (Hattrick)

There is an imbalance in the availability of credit amongst small and big farmers within the agriculture sector. Critically examine

Demand-

– Credit availability per capita in some region is much lower than in other regions so it should be corrected 

Approach-

• –  Explain the reasons for this imbalance. (4 marks)
• –  Impact of such an imbalance. (3 marks)
• –  Suggest the ways out to tackle these imbalances. (3 marks)

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GS IV (Personal Values) (Analytical) (Simplex)

You are travelling in a train full of passengers and some kids. You have found that after such awareness by Hon’ble PM of India regarding Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan, some passengers are littering the floor of the train. As a responsible citizen of India what you would do ?

Demand-

A Balance discussion is required without getting into any fight or argument

Approach-

• – Start talking politely by telling them the importance of cleanliness.
• – Discuss why making litter is an issue for our country and PM’s vision on launching the campaign.
• – Quote some examples from your experience if possible and pass on good message to all the passengers & kids.

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• – All questions on this series are available for revision at – Target Mains
• – The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

Hello sir/mam. I am harsh Arya . I m too preparing for civil services but i m under age . I hv done my graduation through B.Sc. ,but now I want to do M.A. with polity . Will it be a good decision ? As my family members are forcing me to do M.Sc .But for more time & better preparation I want to do M.A. .will it make any bad effect on my degrees or anything else. Plz help me over that as I m very confuse. Thank you!

Comments from @root

• – This is the official thread for UP’s Current Affairs
• – The thread is moderated by the owner and his/ her peers from the same state. What to expect here?
• – State Specific Schemes and Initiatives (helps in GS answers and essays)
• – Culture related stuff in news (helps you learn the static history part when the festival is celebrated + some additional info)
• – Unique practices (GI Tags news etc OR some innovative techniques)
• – Governance initiatives (some case study/ news of in-service officers)
• – Anything which escapes the national conscience in general due to bias media coverage

Why do we need separate threads for each state?

• – Read the major announcement here – The Importance of Local News for IAS Prelims & Mains
• – Find the list of state specific news threads here – State’s News Daily

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Major rivers including Ganga, Yamuna receding in flood affected areas

All major rivers including Ganga and Yamuna are receding in flood affected areas in Uttar Pradesh, although hundred of villages are still flooded in Varanasi, Gazipur, Ballia and Allahabad districts.

In Ballia, the crack occurred in ring embankment has almost submerged three nearby villages Gopalpur, Dubeychapra and Udayechapra.

NDRF and PAC flood units are engaged in relief and rescue operations there.Despite receding rivers more than nine hundred villages are still flooded in Varanasi and Allahabad divisions.

In Ballia, a crack occurred in ring embankment today created immediate flood threat in more than 30 villages since river water of overflowing Ganga river is entering in villages.NDRF and PAC flood units have already deployed in relief and rescue operations.The state government also instructed officials in flood affected areas to ensure cleanness drive to prevent outbreak of any disease.About 75 thousand people are still in relief camps in Varanasi and Allahabad division’s districts.State government has asked the district officials to ensure continuous monitoring of relief works and supply of relief materials.

ODISHA, Contemporary name of the ancient kingdom of KALINGA,the Cultural heritage State of India is rich in history, culture, architectural masterpiece, temples, wildlife, natural resource and a large coastline.

This thread especially for aspirants having ODISHA as home state or in any way related to it.
I will be posting stuffs more oriented to OPSC Services Exams syllabus (for both Prelims and Mains)and those are necessary for UPSC.
Following topics will be focussed:-
->State Specific Schemes and other important State Govt Decisions
->Tourism and Culture
->Unique practices (GI Tags news etc OR some innovative techniques example: GI of rasogulla win by odisha over W.B. )
->History of ODISHA
->Tribes of ODISHA

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Comments from @root

• – This is the official thread for Odisha’s Current Affairs
• – The thread is moderated by the owner and his/ her peers from the same state. What to expect here?
• – State Specific Schemes and Initiatives (helps in GS answers and essays)
• – Culture related stuff in news (helps you learn the static history part when the festival is celebrated + some additional info)
• – Unique practices (GI Tags news etc OR some innovative techniques)
• – Governance initiatives (some case study/ news of in-service officers)
• – Anything which escapes the national conscience in general due to bias media coverage

Why do we need separate threads for each state?

• – Read the major announcement here – The Importance of Local News for IAS Prelims & Mains
• – Find the list of state specific news threads here – State’s News Daily

Dear CD, respective State’s daily is a wonderful initiation. Is Karnataka Daily still open? May I opt for d same?

GS I (Role of women and women’s organization) (Static +Dynamic + Analytical-Hattrick)

Women should be permitted to enter the sanctum of sanatorium at par with men. Critically examine the statement. 

Demand-

The ban imposed some trusts prohibiting women contrivances the constitution.

Approach-

• – Discuss the past orthodox practices and current situation. Relate that to recent judicial judgment (4 marks)
• – Discuss in relation Article 14, 15, 25 to make impact in answer (4 marks)
• – Give future challenges and solution (2 marks)

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GS II (Governance) (Static +Dynamic = Duplex)

What does one mean by a political philosophy approach to the constitution?  Critically examine

Demand-

From evolution of Constitution to the present day political philosophy approach of constitution

 

Approach-

• – First, explain in brief the conceptual structure of the constitution (4 marks)
•  -Explain possible meanings of terms used in the constitution such as ‘rights’, ‘citizenship’, ‘minority’ or ‘democracy’ (3 marks)
•  – A philosophical treatment of a value is incomplete if a detailed justification for it is not provided. When the framers of the Constitution chose to guide Indian society and polity by a set of values, there must have been a corresponding set of reasons. (3 marks)

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GS III (Health) (Static + Analytical – Duplex) 

While India is closer to identifying the number of patients who seek private treatment, regulating the sector is a challenge. Discuss

Demand-

After efforts of so many years, still we are unable to curtail number of TB patients. Question is not on line of treatment but on the exact count of patients to target the disease in effective way.

Approach-

• – Explain the past and present method of data collection with difficulties involved in getting the accuracy of data (7 marks)
• – Suggest way out and solution to reduce the number in short (3 marks)

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GS IV  (Ethical Values – Hattrick)

There are a number of moral and ethical issues regarding surrogacy in India. Discuss

Comments from @root

• – This is the official thread for Jharkhand’s Current Affairs
• – The thread is moderated by the owner and his/ her peers from the same state. What to expect here?
• – State Specific Schemes and Initiatives (helps in GS answers and essays)
• – Culture related stuff in news (helps you learn the static history part when the festival is celebrated + some additional info)
• – Unique practices (GI Tags news etc OR some innovative techniques)
• – Governance initiatives (some case study/ news of in-service officers)
• – Anything which escapes the national conscience in general due to bias media coverage

Why do we need separate threads for each state?

• – Read the major announcement here – The Importance of Local News for IAS Prelims & Mains
• – Find the list of state specific news threads here – State’s News Daily

 

Hey guys,
Any friend from Chhattisgarh here?
Let us make best use of it! 🙂 🙂

So, what all to be covered under this section?

-STUFF RELATED TO TRIBAL AREAS AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES 🙂
Why? Cuz the majority of state’s population belongs to tribal communities. Let us talk about them, their culture, their festivals, their cuisines, languages, and other important facts. This will not only help us state prelims (as a HUGE PORTION of the syllabus deals with tribes 🙂 ) we’ll be able to enhance our knowledge regarding art and culture of Chhattisgarh.

-State specific schemes and initiatives! Why?
So that we can incorporate those schemes and initiatives in our answers for GS and essays! (I’d request my fellows from CG to cover schemes of Bastar region specifically! 🙂 )

-Do post some case studies, dealing with public distribution system or naxalism or anything. This will help us in GS answers especially GS4!

Lastly, here are a few tit-bits about my Chhattisgarh! 🙂

-Naya Raipur, a satellite city of CG, first smart city.
-Our PDS is one of the greatest achievements of BJP Government.
-CG is India’s first zero power cut state! (woah)
-Rich in mineral resources, ranks first in coal production!
-12% of country’s forest share. The state has 44% of land covered with forest.
-We have the LARGEST STEEL PLANT OF ASIA 🙂
-ASIA’S LARGEST SPONGE IRON PLANT!
-SECOND LARGEST CHURCH IN ASIA
-We are the ONLY producers of Tin! *cool*
And many more!

I’d request my friends from Chhattisgarh to post articles, news bits, mnemonics (for tribes, festivals, rivers and tributaries etc).

ONE LAST THING- Things should be specifically prelims and mains oriented. 🙂

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Comments from @root

• – This is the official thread for Manipur’s Current Affairs
• – The thread is moderated by the owner and his/ her peers from the same state. What to expect here?
• – State Specific Schemes and Initiatives (helps in GS answers and essays)
• – Culture related stuff in news (helps you learn the static history part when the festival is celebrated + some additional info)
• – Unique practices (GI Tags news etc OR some innovative techniques)
• – Governance initiatives (some case study/ news of in-service officers)
• – Anything which escapes the national conscience in general due to bias media coverage

Why do we need separate threads for each state?

• – Read the major announcement here – The Importance of Local News for IAS Prelims & Mains
• – Find the list of state specific news threads here – State’s News Daily