Author: Explains

GS I (Secularism) (Duplex)

A uniform civil code means that all citizens of India are to follow the same set of rules and laws irrespective of religion.Do you feel that it can strengthen secularism in the country ? What are the challenges involved in the implementation of Uniform Civil Code ?

Demand-

Strenghthning the secularism by uniform civil is possible or not. Problems in way and its solution shall be provided

 

Approach-

• – Problems related to the uniform civil code acceptance and implementation(3 marks)
• – Take stand In favor or against the secularism. Support that stand throughout by giving several examples (4 marks)
• -Provide challenges ahead and solution to it. (3 marks)

GS II (Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries) (Analytical) (Simplex)

German identity was constituted by being ethnically German. Their constitution gave expression to this identity. The Indian Constitution, on the other hand, does not make ethnic identity a criterion for citizenship. Examine.

Demand-

Different nations embody different conceptions of what the relationship between the different regions of a nation and the central government should be. This relationship constitutes the national identity of a country. Describe how India has got its identity.

 

 Apporach-

• – Explain the need of Indian constitution and various reasons of not making ethnic identity as criterion for citizenship. (5 marks)
  
• – Take the reference of constituent assembly thinkers which kept this provision out of context of our constitution. Discuss the Germany’s stand with reference to our constitution. (3 marks)
  
• – Explain with Pros and cons with respect to Indian society and other society’s in world (2 marks)

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

The incidence of farmers taking their own lives in higher in regions where cooperatives banks are weakest. Discuss.

Demand-

The rural outreach of the banks and cooperative credit system has to be discussed.

Approach-

• – Discuss on suicide of farmers crisis a nd distressed areas (3 marks)
• – Explain the relation between cooperative bank reach with farmers suicide rates. Impact of cooperative bank reach shall be emphasized. (4 marks) 
• –  Conclude on the ways to reduce the suicide with the improvements in existing system. (3 marks)

GS IV (Analytical) (Simplex)

You are Superintendent of Police One woman comes to you saying that she was raped by local gundas. She went to nearest police station. But police has refused to lodge the complaint saying that the area where she raped do not fall under their territory. She goes relevant police station but still her complaint is not listened. What you would do?

Demand:

Logical action is required.

Approach:

• ·         Woman needs to be calm down and assured for the appropriate action
• ·         Contact the heads of both police stations and ask reason for not lodging
• ·         Get the women’s FIR lodges and initiate the investigation with personal monitoring
• ·         Take the actions against the police officers and rapist if found guilty

GS I (Important Geophysical phenomena) (Hattrick)

In terms of natural disasters, the maximum losses happen because of floods. Maximum deaths in the country are because of floods. Many people go missing and get washed away in flood waters. What are the reasons for increasing these geophysical phenomena ? Do you feel that this can be avoided ?

Demand-

Losses due to flood and reasons for increasing the incidents shall be discussed. Provide the solution to minimise the losses

Approach-

– Losses in the various areas including deaths shall be discussed briefly (3 marks)

– Various reasons of floods shall be explained (4 marks)

– Suitable measures shall be suggested to reduce/avoid human damage (3 marks)

GS II (Governance) (Hattrick)

One of the landmark legislations of the country which transformed the nature of governance in the country is Right to Information Act passed in 2005. Judiciary is not an exception under RTI whose details like appointments, transfers or complaints against judges are not covered under any exemptions in RTI. Do you feel disclosure of information on appointments, transfers etc. would interfere in judicial independence?

Demand-

Pros and cons shall be discussed of both possible situation shall be discussed here. Balanced conclusion required at the end

 Approach-

-Explain that Judiciary is awkwardly positioned in terms of defending its judges as compared to executive and legislature. It cannot defend itself unlike other institutions.  (3 marks)

– Brief points like there is a need to determine the scope of disclosure of information i.e. how much information should be disclosed, at what stage they should be disclosed etc. (3 marks)

– There is no scope of RTI being misused as it is only for seeking information that already exists. Its making system more accountable, secrecy in appointments will be exposed if judiciary comes under RTI, it will also increase awareness etc and with balanced conclusion point (4 marks)

GS III (Security challenges and their management in border areas) (Duplex)

For many decades now, there has hardly been any defence procurement in India that has not faced controversy. The defence contractors including foreign companies have come under suspicion or allegations of shady dealings leading to their blacklisting affecting the defence preparedness of Indian military. Discuss.

Demand-

Recent Defence blacklisting policy shall be discussed here. The ways to curb this issues should be suggested. Avoid direct criticism

Approach-

– Brief on past deals which were rearly constraversial ( 3 marks)

– Explain the current scams and threats to Indian military and Country ( 4 marks)

– Suggest the ways along with challenges in future (3 marks)

GS IV (Ethics & moral values) (Hattrick)

There is demand of the reservations to various castes & communities in India.. Countrywide agitation has been seen recently. Is it moral and socially ethical to ask or give a reservation based on the caste system?

Demand-

Sensitive topic, Pros and cons are required. It needs very constructive criticism with well balance positive conclusion.

Approach-

 – Explain the advantages of reservation justifying its ethical & moral need in the society like India

–  Brief on the misuse of this provision of reservation without criticizing any specific community/caste. 

–  Take your stand in the answer and provide suitable backing to your stand

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GS I (Simplex)

Do Vedas offer us direct evidence of social or political system in Vedic era, whether ordinary or elite? Critically examine.

Demand: Question’s demand is based on whether Vedas reveal about political/ social system during that period. You have to give the pros and cons to the answer.

 

Approach:

• –       Give references as to from where Vedas can provide evidence of these systems.
• –       You can divide your answer by giving references from Early Vedic Period and Later Vedic Period and evidences coming from each of them.
• –       Give the proper examination of points your are supporting in the same case.

GS II (Duplex)

The post Ottoman History of Turkey is marked by Coups and counter coups. Discuss why, Also highlight why India has never faced any coup till date.

Demand: Turkey has faced many coups and question is asking you to list the reasons for them. It also asks you to analyse why India hasn’t faced any. 

Approach:

• –       Background of coups in Turkey.
• –       Divide reasons between Primary and Secondary and explain each
• –       Give an Indian angle as to why India was immune to such coups.

GS III  ( Duplex)

What are the merits and demerits of direct benefits transfer (DBT) scheme in the Indian context? Enumerate.

Demand: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to be explained in context of it’s merits and demerits. It has to be explained with relevant examples/ case studies.

 

Approach:

• –       What is DBT?
• –       Merits and Demerits of the scheme (with suitable examples wherever required)
• –       Case Studies of actual functioning of scheme (from newspapers)

GS IV (Analytical = Simplex)

As a district collector you are overseeing the post-flood relief operations in your district. While going through the progress made you realise that relief operations have been particularly sporadic and ineffectual in a particular village of the district. On further investigations you come to know that the district is mostly inhabited by people considered historically “lower class”.
(1) What immediate steps you shall undertake to sensitize your officers against class biases in relief operations.
(2) What long term plans, in your opinion, shall ensure that such incidents do not recur.

Demand: Question is focussing on your personal values and that too at a time of critical situation. The gravity of the situations does not allow you to think about the class you are protecting but getting any person suffering, out of it.

 

Approach:

• –       Discrimination is morally and socially wrong. Explain in brief.
• –       Divide the actions by officers on the following basis:
• –       Immediate Actions (Prepare a team which can look into the matter and do whatever should be done instantly)
• –       Long Term Actions (Relief operations require you to relocate people or provide people with their necessary habitat in terms of whatever they have lost in the floods)

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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• – The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

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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• – The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

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

GS I  ( Population and Associated Issues – Hattrick)

India was ranked 108 out of 145 countries in 2015’s Gender Gap Index by World Economic Forum. Our neighbours have fared better than us. Discuss and suggest possible ways to reduce this gender gap.

GS Paper II (Governance- Analytical) (Simplex)

“Kashmir unrest should be engaged into a dialogue with all stakeholders within the ambit of Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat and Jumhuriyat.” 

Examine the above statement in the light of Government’s possible actions.

GS Paper III (Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organised crime with terrorism – Static + Dynamic) (Duplex)

Reservation in the private sector would bring down naxalism in the country. Do we need reservation in private sector? Critically examine.

GS IV (Moral & Values – Analytical + Dynamic) (Duplex)

Some people believe that a constitution merely consists of laws. Laws are one thing but values and morality quite another. What do you think? Elaborate your opinion.

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GS Paper 1 (Duplex = Static + Dynamic)

Cyclones in India are quite often nowadays. What are measures taken by state & national government to reduce the casualty? 

Demand:

Static based with current approach

Approach:

• – Discuss old measures & new measures (3 Marks)
• – Recently state govt. took good measure  (5 Marks)
• – Discuss challenges & solutions ahead  (2 Marks)

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GS Paper 2 (Duplex = Analytical +  Dynamic)

A sport in India is seen broadly as a pastime and not something that needs to be encouraged on a professional level. Time and again, there have been several discussions regarding reforms in various bodies related with sports. Discuss.

Demand:

Reforms by Lodha Panel recommendations should be discussed here.

Approach:

• – Briefly explain the problems (3 Marks)
• – Possible solutions needs to be discussed with reference to Lodha Panel  (3 Marks)
• – Challenges ahead in implementation and ways to tackle them  (4 Marks)

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GS Paper 3 (Duplex = Analytical +  Dynamic)

Black Money has become a menace in this country. Discuss the steps taken by government to reduce the black money circulations ? Suggest ways ahead to curb more effectively.

Demand-

Black money, failure/success of scheme and future measures

Approach-

• – Problems with earlier act/ steps to curb Black Money, its implementation & Results  (3 Marks)
• – Recently, people were encouraged to disclose black money and its result should be analysed  (4 Marks)
• – Way ahead to reduce the transactions & black money  (3 Marks)

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GS Paper 4 (Simplex = Analytical)

You are district collector. You came to know that bridge on river has collapsed and two buses with passengers are carried away in river current due to heavy rains on upstream. You are recently appointed there as collector. How would you handle the situation? What would be your plan of action and steps to minimize the further damage 

Demand:

Immediate, medium and long term action is needed with rescue operation.

Approach:

Immediate-

• o   Rescue team has to be contacted with informing seniors.
• o   Take the help of local people as rescue team will take time to arrive
• o   Closure of the traffic in both directions
• o   Contact PWD department to know what are other bridges & locations in danger
• o   Find out number of people in bus and look for survivors

Medium-

• o   Form groups of local & rescue team at various places along the river
• o   Take the help of technology to find the survivors

Long term-

• o   Find out the reason why this happened
• o   Carry the structural audit all bridges
• o   Order investigation and take steps to avoid these

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• – The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

GS I (Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism) (Static + Dynamic = Duplex)

Constitution provides right to practice any religion & free speech. Are religious conversions & hate speeches affecting social harmony? Critically examine 

Demand: Balanced approach is required considering the constitutional freedom without affecting society harmony.

 Approach:

• – Brief on recent conversions for political gain (3 Marks)
• – Brief account of vote bank politics through hate speeches  (4 Marks)
• – Practice of religion without any forcefulness & controlling hate speeches without hurting the sentiments through proper use of law  (3 Marks)
  

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GS Paper II (E-Governance- Hattrick)

India’s e-commerce industry is ripe for consolidation. Critically examine.

Demand:

Reduced  funding flows in India by investors compared to 2016 due to cash burns by start ups. Pros & Cons of consolidation.

Approach:

• – Discuss the reason for consolidation in detailed manner. Also highlight on pros and cons. (7 Marks)
• – Impact of this consolidation on e-commerce industry  (3 Marks)
  

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GS Paper III (Economic Development + Infrastructure – Dynamic) (Simplex)

1^st Unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has become operational. Discuss its significance. Also enlist the challenges faced by upcoming nuclear plants in India with possible solution.

Demand:

After large public protest, it has become operational. List down the challenges with solution learning from Kudankulam.

Approach:

• – Discuss the social & economic significance of power Kudankulam plant to people (5 Marks)
• – Discuss the challenges with probable solution to move ahead for other power plants (5 Marks)
  

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GS Paper IV (Ethical Values – Hattrick)

You are a district collector. One video on social media has gone viral. This video is on beating the people brutally for 30 mins and looks from your district.  On the face of it, it shows that they are being beaten for keeping beef in their home. What would be your immediate action and long term measure?

Demand:

Balanced action is demanded instead of completely believing in video without investigating.

Approach:

• – Search the video filmed location & inform your seniors. Contact local police station and take the actual scenario
• – Try to take down the video from social media to avoid any communal tension
• – Study that why police did not approach for 30 mins of long time
• – Aid the victim as soon as possible and order the investigation of the people who took law & order in hand

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• – The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

GS I (Historical Analysis) (Simplex)

Close to seven decades post Independence the social equations in many villages & cities in India have not changed from what they have been for centuries. Such villages & cities continue to remain what Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called “sinks of localism, dens of ignorance and narrow-mindedness” Elucidate.

Demand:

Recent atrocities on people have to be discussed in the answer.

Approach

• – Age long atrocities still continues in the country. So explain about some of them. 
• – Discuss the possible reasons & solutions to this problem

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GS Paper II (International Relations – Hattrick)

Critically examine the West Asian Cold War between Saudi Arabia & Iran? Discuss its impact on India?

Demand:

Being neighbours, recent selling of US arms to Saudi would intensify the war with Yemen.

Approach:

• – Explain cold war & its reasons. Pros and Cons of the war.
• – Discuss the possible impact on India from the same.

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GS Paper III (Science and Technology – Dynamic) (Simplex)

Some players in Rio Olympics are experiencing Hyperandrogenism. What does Hyperandrogenism relate to? Discuss.

Demand:

Discuss problems and extra-advantage to players due to consumption of Hyperandrogenism.

Approach:

• – Explain definition of Hyperandrogenism. 
• – Reason for the high Hyperandrogenism and it’s consumption.
• – Brief about the controversy
• – Impact and it’s advantages

GS Paper IV (Ethical Values – Hattrick)

India is a country where sex education is a taboo and neither parents nor teachers impart it. Looking at above, pornography was recently banned but the ban was lifted in a one week’s time. Do you feel that freedom to access pornography is ethically right?

Demand:

Content of pornography is cruel but at the same time, in India, sex education is not properly provided. So balanced answer is required.

Approach:

• – Briefly explain Cruelty, Child molestation & access at very younger age can be dangerous. (Cons)
• – Discuss the sexual education status in India and damages due to improper knowledge. (Explanation)
• – Impacts of banning in very brief (Black marketing will be promoted)
• – Way forward like banning child pornography, cruel sexual acts etc. (It’s impact)

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• The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day

GS I (Analytical)

Women can not be kept down to level of tourism or women and child development in central & state ministries. Examine the statement

Demand:

Question’s demand is women’s role in society as equals.

Approach:

• – Low participation of women in government ministries
• – Explain the reason behind the same.
• – Suggest ways of increasing the participation of women in ministries.

Read more:

https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/women-empowerment-policy-wise/

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GS Paper II (Governance – Hattrick)

The appointment of judges to the High Courts and Supreme Court seems to be intensifying. Critically examine the collegiums system and wayout to end the impasse.

Demand:

Explain the positives/ negatives of Collegium System. Why it is controversial and provide possible solutions for the same.

Approach:

• – Describe collegiums system in brief
• – Suggest the possible ways out.

Read more:

Key Points on NJAC that you need to remember

Judicial Appointments Conundrum Pre-NJAC Verdict

GS Paper III (Indian Economy and Issues arising from it – Analytical) (Simplex)

India’s per capita calorie demand has been falling for at least the last 30 years. Discuss its impact.

Demand:

Write the reason, pros & cons of this issue

Approach:

• – Explain the reasons briefly with changing lifestyle & income patterns.
• – Write impact on agriculture, trade, farmers & other factors if need be.

GS Paper IV (Ethical Values – Dynamic + Analytical ) (Duplex)

Is it right to take the caste based meeting & gathering ahead of election polls by political parties? Examine the statement with changing pattern of election propaganda for convincing voters in particular region.

Demand:

Moral values of political parties involved in convincing the voter.

Approach:

• – Explain changing pattern of convincing the voters
• – The castes based targeting to impress voters
• – Explain the ethical standards a politician needs to uphold
• – Aftermath of the same.

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Abbreviations:

1. Simplex – Static/Dynamic/Analytical
2. Duplex – (Static + Dynamic)  / (Dynamic + Analytical) / (Static + Analytical)
3. Hattrick – Static + Dynamic + Analytical

• 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

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

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Questions of the day

GS Paper I – [Economic Geography – Static + Dynamic]

“Inland waterways is a much cheaper & eco-friendly mode of transportation. Discuss the scope, advantage and limitations of Inland waterways in India.”

Read: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/inland-waterways-converting-rivers-to-national-waterways/

Demand: 

Direct question. It is asking to discuss basic requirements.   

Approach: 

Govt. recent project to move goods on a large scale over inland waterway to cut cost but except first five, rest have their own challenges.

• – Jalmarg Vikas Project
• – Impact on cost and environment
• – Future advantages of development

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GS Paper II – [Governance – Highly Dynamic]

“The appointment of New RBI governor has been made on recommendation of Financial Sector Regulatory Appointments Search Committee (FSRASC) for the first time” Discuss.

Demand: 

Impact on the system of appointment on policy making.

Approach: 

• – This statement has to be discussed on the basis of pre-existing knowledge of appointment of previous RBI governor; current governor.
• – Role of committee and its importance has to be discussed in consonance with FSRASC.
  

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GS Paper III – [Economic Development – Static + Dynamic]

“Government plan to interlink rivers has problems?” Discuss.

Demand: 

Water reforms panel recently pointed out major problems. List out the problems of the same.

Approach: 

• – It is a Direct question
• – First the problems have to be explained
• – Plausible solutions to be seen from the point of view of the problems.
  

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GS Paper IV – [Dynamic]

“On Independence day yaatra, speeches, garlands, shouts and bikers ignoring helmet rule. Also, flags are seen on roads from next day onwards. One moral value is compromised at cost of ignoring the other.” Comment.

Demand: 

Elaborate on – passing message to society on patriotism and taking others for granted.

Approach: 

• – Role of responsible citizen
• – Understanding the importance of day and passing right message to next generation

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Questions of the Day

GS Paper I (Indian Culture  – Static)

Bring out the differences between Dyabhaga and Mitakhasa schools.Which part of public life are they related to?

Demand: Factual and direct question. Cater to the demand and stick to word limit.

Approach

Two schools of Hindu law have to be explained and their public life image.

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GS Paper II (Governance – Analytical Dynamic)

Legislative is to frame, executive to execute and judiciary to interpret and protect laws. What are reasons for imbalance observed in  Indian Polity? 

Demand: Doctrine of checks and balances to be analysed in recent Indian context

Approach

• Definition of Doctrine
• Instances viz Keshawand Bharti , Rain Basera (work of executive), be cited
• Reasons : Country in transition,limited resources,overburdened offices
• But imbalance is checked by other organ
• NJAC striking down and  criticized by other organ  

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GS Paper III (Economic Development – Static+Dynamic+Analytical = Once in a lifetime question Hurray 🙂 )

‘Monetary policy is like juggling six balls connected with elastics. Pulling one more impacts the other.’ Elucidate 

Demand: Focus on macroeconomic parameters and it strikes right balance by RBI. 

Approach

• – Write about the Credit Growth.
• – Long term Injure Reserve and Short term Injure Reserve holding,
• – Foreign reserves and it’s impact on Inflation. 
• – Relevant examples and instances be cited 

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GS Paper IV (Dimension of Ethics in Public Life – Static+Dynamic) 

Recently in a local daily, a regional activist blamed Indian politics of lacking role models post independence. Critically analyse his statement

Demand: Question wants one to analyse present political leaders in comparison to Bhagat Singh ,Lala Lajpat Rai.

Undue criticism of present day politics should not be done.

Approach 

• – Political culture is world apart. Compare it. 
• – Earlier fighting common enemy in Britishers but not ills of society.
• – Earlier icon /cult type culture but now moving towards issue based politics.
• – Healthy practices of politics. 
• – Examples: GST Implementation

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Questions of the Day

GS Paper I (Indian Culture – Social Inclusion – Static + Dynamic)

Q#1. Indian society did not develop into a definite finished form in any period. What are plausible reasons for it.

Hint: By finished form – we mean that the culture never crystallised into a specific form. It always evolved. Why?

Demand: Analytical question that focusses upon thinking on the fabric of Indian Society and its evolution. Give reasons behind how you perceive the Indian Society.  

Approach 

• Opinion based question.
• Time and again country has always been attacked by foreign invaders.
• Cite relevant examples of invaders and the value attached to the same.

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 GS Paper II (Governance – Dynamic)

Q#2. ‘Public life must be spiritualized.’ Discuss it in context of recent amendment in section 44 brought out in Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013.

Demand: The statement of GK Gokhale in context of disclosure norms to be analysed. Put it in context to Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill.

Approach

• Both positives and negatives of amendments in the bill should be discussed. 
• Undue criticism not warranted as given in some of the answers on the CD platform. 

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GS Paper III (Financial Inclusion – Static + Dynamic)

Q#3. ‘Banking is necessary, not banks.’ What made a thinker say so?

Demand: Analysis of changing economic environment, technology new modes of banking, Payment Bank,B.C.,e wallets altered traditional definition of Bank.

Approach

• This is 20 year old statement of  Bill Gates reiterated by RBI Dep. Governor in his recent speech.
• Definition of Bank.
• Newer structures outside definition of Bank as per Banking Regulation Act  
• Changing economic environment,technology new modes of banking, Payment Bank, B.C.,e wallets altered traditional definition of Bank

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 GS Paper IV (Dimension of Ethics in Personal Life – Static) 

Q#4. ‘The very purpose of education is to transform ourselves from mirror to glass panes.’ Elucidate

Demand: Education opens up to learn and absorb rather than closed attitude. 

Approach

• Thought based question.
• Can be enriched by citing relevant personal and social examples where attitudinal changes were experienced because of education.
• Add education not confined to securing grades but a continuous enriching process.

Hello,

First things first, you guys have amazing enthusiasm and looking at your sincerity towards the upcoming mains, we have decided to give a structured feedback on the DNA of answer writing for all the questions that we put everyday. We will try to comment on a few of them but keep the conversation going.

Our inputs at the end of the day will be in form of directives of the demand and approach of the questions.

DNA = Demand & Approach. Click here and scroll down to view the Day 1 Ques

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Questions of the Day

GS Paper I (Indian Culture – Salient Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from Ancient to Modern Times  – Static)

Q#1. “The early medieval period was marked by remarkable developments in the spheres of regional art and architecture in India”. Discuss. 

Demand: Static Content

Approach: 

• This is a statement. It has to be discussed on the basis of pre existing knowledge.
• Architecture and Art in India has to be described and relate with Medieval period. 
• Maintain continuity in transition and keep the answer organic.

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GS Paper II (Appointment to Various Constitutional Posts, Powers and Functions – Static + Dynamic)

Q#2. “Of late, the position of Governor has become very controversial.” Critically examine various issues arising out of the constitutional provisions in this context.

Demand: Understand and explain why it is controversial. You have to give pros and cons of the constitutional provisions and related issues with it.

Approach: 

• This is an application question.
• Relate with examples of Governor and why it has become controversial. 
• Critical Analyses of write about feasibility – pros and cons. (challenges of implementation and relate with current developments)

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GS Paper III (Infrastructure – Dynamic)

Q#3. What are the proposed ultra mega steel plants (UMSP)? Do you think that idea of ultra mega steel plants is feasible in current circumstances? Substantiate your views. 

Demand: Question is asking about definition of UMPP’s and it has to be related with current developments.

Approach: 

• This is a very direct question. It has to be simply answered with substantiated reasons as asked in the question.
• Explain the definition properly.
• Write about feasibility – pros and cons. (challenges of implementation and relate with current developments)

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GS Paper IV (Dimension of Ethics in Personal Life – Static) 

Q#4. What are the various ways to inculcate values in a child / person?

Demand: Question is asking about ways in making a child learn values as it would be beneficial for entire life.

Approach: 

• This is a direct question. It has to be simply answered with reasons. Do not over complicate
• Evolution of a child from mother’s womb
• Role of Parenting and Family/ School/ Friends
• Give examples of historic leaders and their wisdom related to this field – Gandhi, Nehru etc.

Hello,

All geared up for mains? Looking at the present scenario, most of the aspirants (who checked off 107+ from their IAS Prelims 2016) would be thinking of joining a test series to get themselves into some sort of a zen discipline of committing to a mains level writing marathon. 

One Tip: Don’t get frustrated when your verified copies are not received on time. If you have joined a TS, just focus on the written word and keep writing tests. 

Free Initiative: We thought of contributing to your preparation by giving you some quality questions for answer writing. This initiative – “Writing Skill Enhancement for 2016” 

Details: Our academic wing is going over all the important current affairs of the past 1 year and is curating a list of selected questions. Not just CA but also the static portions of the syllabus will be kept in mind while framing the questions. 

Our aim: To provide you with good quality questions which will be open to debate and discussions on our forum so that everyone can feed off each other’s knowledge.

How does it look? Every day, 4 questions (1 from each GS Paper) would be put up on the website for you to attempt –

1. GS Paper 1
2. GS Paper 2
3. GS Paper 3
4. GS Paper 4

UPSC has listed out detailed topics under above papers. We would be giving the questions pertaining to any one topic under every paper. Every Day. 

Those questions would be open for discussion. By the end of the day we would be listing out the best answers for the day with one model answer of the most discussed question in a proper format.

A consistent performer on 5 questions would get Civilsdaily goodies. What’s in the goodies? Harry Potter – The Cursed UPSC Child 😉 Kidding!

• What makes up for a perfect IAS Mains level answer? 
• Where is this initiative going to be consolidated on the website?

We are going to put in details on these but first, to judge your level of seriousness, we would like you to attempt this question:

GS Paper 3:

#1. In India, the RBI does not target any exchange rate. RBI intervenes in the foreign exchange market only to manage the volatility and to manage the disruption to the macro-economic situation”. Elaborate on the above statement. 

• Try to keep your answer within 200 word limit
• We will provide model answer to this question by late tonight
• Will try to comment on a few of your attempts

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DNA of the question (Demand & Approach)

Demand: 

Question is asking about RBI’s role in maintaining/ controlling exchange rate fluctuations.

Approach: 

• This is a statement. It has to be discussed on the basis of opinion
• First take a stand on whether you agree with the given statement or not
• Discuss about RBI’s role in determination of Forex Market
• Throw light upon type of exchange rate system followed in India
• How is RBI’s management of ER seen by the economy as a whole

Best Attempts?

See the comments below.