GS4 (Ethics)
What role does the family play in instilling moral values in a child? How is the changing nature of families in India affecting this education?
Author: Explains
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23 Nov 2016 | GS3 | With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items such as meat. Unfortunately, modern rearing practices of livestock result in very high usage of antibiotics. What are the reasons for such high usage? What problems can it lead to?
GS3 (Agriculture)
With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items such as meat. Unfortunately, modern rearing practices of livestock result in very high usage of antibiotics. What are the reasons for such high usage? What problems can it lead to?
Background – Bloomberg
Similar Previous Year Question – Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics in India without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug resistant diseases? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved. [2014]
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23 Nov 2016 | GS2 | After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they fulfilled their promise? Discuss their achievements and shortcomings.
GS2 (Polity and Governance)
After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they fulfilled their promise? Discuss their achievements and shortcomings.
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23 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.
GS1 (Modern India)
What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.
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22 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on with the public. This failure is present in other spheres also, e.g. a failure on part of public to follow traffic rules. What are the reasons for this? How can we instill the people with such important values as cleanliness?
GS4 (Ethics)
Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on with the public. This failure is present in other spheres also, e.g. a failure on part of public to follow traffic rules. What are the reasons for this? How can we instill the people with such important values as cleanliness?
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22 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.
GS3 (Science and Technology)
Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.
Previous Year 2014 Question
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22 Nov 2016 | GS2 | In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike nuclear deals with many nations and groups. Describe India’s efforts and progress in the area in recent years. Why has progress been so slow?
GS2 (International Relations)
In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike nuclear deals with many nations and groups. Describe India’s efforts and progress in the area in recent years. Why has progress been so slow?
Click here for some background.
Similar Previous Year Question: Subsequent to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) waiver in 2008, what are the agreements on Nuclear Energy that India has signed with different countries ? [2011]
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22 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What were the reasons behind the failure of the Marathas to resist the English?
GS1 (Modern India)
Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What were the reasons behind the failure of the Marathas to resist the English?
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PM Modi’s 10-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction
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Dear Mitron,
I welcome you all to New Delhi for this landmark conference, the first after the adoption of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
First boley to maximum important for UPSC guys giving Prelims in 2017! Also research about Sendai Network and its predecessor. Kuch bhi pooch saktey hain.
2015 was a momentous year! Apart from the Sendai Framework, the international community adopted two other major frameworks to shape the future of humanity:
- – the Sustainable Development Goals,
- – and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
For my UPSC Mitrons, make sure you have your notes made on both of them!
Disaster Risk Reduction has a pivotal role in supporting adaptation to climate change as well as sustainable development.
Use this line to flaunt your breadth of inter-connecting issues in your mains and essay papers!
Seven of the top ten countries in the world in terms of number of deaths due to disasters are in the Asia-Pacific. That’s a heck of a statistic to have!
A quarter century ago, only a handful of Asian nations had national disaster management institutions. Today, over thirty Asian countries have dedicated institutions leading disaster risk management efforts. After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, the five worst affected countries brought in new laws for disaster risk management.
What has India done for Tsunami relief and preparedness?
Hint: We now have a fully functional Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System. Along with its Australian and Indonesian counterparts, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services is mandated to issue regional tsunami bulletins.
10 point agenda for renewing our efforts towards disaster risk reduction
First, all development sectors must imbibe the principles of disaster risk management. This will ensure that all development projects – airports, roads, canals, hospitals, schools, bridges – are built to appropriate standards and contribute to the resilience of communities they seek to serve.
In India, the ‘housing for all’ programme and ‘smart cities’ initiative represent such opportunities.
Second, work towards risk coverage for all – starting from poor households to small and medium enterprises to multi-national corporations to nation states.
In India, we have taken bold steps to ensure financial inclusion and risk insurance for the poorest. The Jan Dhan Yojana has brought millions of people into the banking system. The Suraksha Bima Yojana provides risk insurance to millions who need it the most. We have launched the Fasal Bima Yojana, which will provide risk cover to millions of farmers.
Third, encourage greater involvement and leadership of women in disaster risk management. Women are disproportionately affected by disasters. They also have unique strengths and insights.
Fourth, invest in risk mapping globally. For mapping risks related to hazards such as earthquakes we have widely accepted standards and parameters. Based on these, in India, we have mapped seismic zones, with five as highest seismic risk and two as low risk.
Fifth, leverage technology to enhance the efficiency of our disaster risk management efforts
What are the technological efforts/ inventions from India’s side on Disaster Reduction Plan?
Sixth, develop a network of universities to work on disaster issues. After all, universities have social responsibilities too. Over the first five years of the Sendai Framework, we should develop a global network of universities working together on problems of disaster risk management.
Seventh, utilize the opportunities provided by social media and mobile technologies. Social media is transforming disaster response. How so?
Eighth, build on local capacity and initiative. The task of disaster risk management, particularly in rapidly growing economies, is so huge that formal institutions of the state can at best be instrumental in creating the enabling conditions.
Can you give instances of local involvement in India’s case?
Ninth, ensure that the opportunity to learn from a disaster is not wasted. After every disaster there are papers and reports on lessons learnt that are rarely applied.
And finally, bring about greater cohesion in international response to disasters.
In India, we are committed to walk the talk on the implementation of Sendai Framework. In June this year, India’s National Disaster Management Plan was released which is aligned with the priorities set out in the Sendai Framework.
To read through related news on Disaster Management – Read this Newstrail
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21 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
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21 Nov 2016 | GS4 | There is a common perception that only criminals enter into politics. This means that criminals become our leaders. How would you change this perception? What steps should be taken to make politics a respectable career choice?
GS4 (Ethics)
There is a common perception that only criminals enter into politics. This means that criminals become our leaders. How would you change this perception? What steps should be taken to make politics a respectable career choice?
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21 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Genetic engineering has made tremendous progress recently. The newest, most powerful genome editing tool is called CRISPR. What is CRISPR? What are its applications and why are there concerns about it being misused?
GS3 (Science and Technology)
Genetic engineering has made tremendous progress recently. The newest, most powerful genome editing tool is called CRISPR. What is CRISPR? What are its applications and why are there concerns about it being misused?
Read this to get some information – Link
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21 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently large no. of people are moving away from their homes due to increasing conflicts. The most prominent examples of this include African and Syrian refugees in Europe. Minorities are also prosecuted in our neighbourhood. Hence, the govt. has recently been considering granting citizenship to minorities from our neighbours. In this regard, discuss the issues around the proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
GS2 (Polity and Governance)
Recently large no. of people are moving away from their homes due to increasing conflicts. The most prominent examples of this include African and Syrian refugees in Europe. Minorities are also prosecuted in our neighbourhood. Hence, the govt. has recently been considering granting citizenship to minorities from our neighbours. In this regard, discuss the issues around the proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
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21 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Within a few years of coming back to India, Gandhiji had assumed leadership of the national movement. What could be the reasons for his rapid rise?
GS1 (Modern India)
Within a few years of coming back to India, Gandhiji had assumed leadership of the national movement. What could be the reasons for his rapid rise?
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20 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Fame is vapour, fortune an accident, riches have wings, only character endures.
Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
Attached video contains feedback on the essays submitted by students.
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19 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Does higher accountability lead to lower effectiveness? Comment.
GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration)
Does higher accountability lead to lower effectiveness? Comment.
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19 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Companies and govt’s have been coming up with more and more innovative methods to spread internet access. What benefits come from this access? Mention some of the recent initiatives for increasing access.
GS3 (Science and Technology)
Companies and govt’s have been coming up with more and more innovative methods to spread internet access. What benefits come from this access? Mention some of the recent initiatives for increasing access.
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19 Nov 2016 | GS2 | India is part of a no. of groupings in her neighbourhood, e.g. SAARC, BBIN etc. List these groups and their purpose. What is the need for so many organisations? Examine whether a single organisation could serve our purpose better.
GS2 (India’s Neighbourhood)
India is part of a no. of groupings in her neighbourhood, e.g. SAARC, BBIN etc. List these groups and their purpose. What is the need for so many organisations? Examine whether a single organisation could serve our purpose better.
Similar Previous Year Question – India has recently signed to become founding member of NDB and AIIB. How will the role of the two banks be different? Discuss the strategic significance of these two Banks for India. [2014]
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19 Nov 2016 | GS1 | How did the Revolt of 1857 change British policy and British Rule in India?
GS1 (Modern India)
How did the Revolt of 1857 change British policy and British Rule in India?
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18 Nov 2016 | GS4 | How do laws and ethics complement each other? Are they the same? If yes then can we do away with ethics?
GS4 (Ethics)
How do laws and ethics complement each other? Are they the same? If yes then can we do away with ethics?
