Category: Strategy Sessions

Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

The performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to the absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. Discuss (15 marks)

Question 3)

Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help in disaster mitigation in the case of landslides. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

In one of the districts of a frontier state, narcotics menace has been rampant. This has resulted in money laundering, mushrooming of poppy farming, arms smuggling and near stalling of education. The system is on the verge of collapse. The situation has been further worsened by unconfirmed reports that local politicians, as well as some senior police officers, are providing surreptitious patronage to the drug mafia. At that point in time a woman police officer, known for her skills in handling such situations is appointed as superintendent of police to bring the situation to normalcy. If you are the same police officer, identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis. (20 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and the coastal environment? Give suitable examples. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s development process. (15 marks)

Question 3)

Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

In a modern democratic polity, there is a concept of the political executive and permanent executive elected people’s representatives forms the political executive and bureaucracy form the permanent executive. Ministers frame policy decisions and bureaucrats execute these. In the initial decades after independence, the relationship between the permanent executives and the political executives were characterized by mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation, without encroaching upon each other’s domain. However, in subsequent decades, the situation has changed. There are instances of the political executive insisting upon the permanent executives to follow its agenda. Respect for an appreciation of upright bureaucrats has declined. There is an increasing tendency among the political executive to get involved in routine administrative matters such as transfers, posting etc. Under this scenario, there is a definitive trend towards ‘politicization of bureaucracy’. The rising materialism and acquisitiveness in social life has also adversely impacted upon the ethical values of both the permanent executive and the political executive. What are the consequences of this ‘politicization of bureaucracy? Discuss. (20 marks)

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Dear students,

As you know, unique insights create a lot of impact on the interview panelists.

Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC will be presenting 2 lectures on the State of Indian Economy. He has been working on projects that are clearly hot topics.

The details are as follows – 

Date: 28th Feb 2020

Time: 11:30 a.m. onwards

Venue: Civilsdaily HQ, 1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 

Entry: Restricted. Students without the interview call will be informed.

Lecture 1 on India’s roadmap to a USD 5 trillion economy

The lecture will cover the present state of the Indian economy, Blueprint for India to become a $5 trillion economy, cyclical and structural challenges and the roadmap for USD 5 Trillion Economy, and other related issues.

Lecture 2 on Slowdown in Indian Economy

The lecture will cover the macroeconomic situation of the economy- GDP Growth, Fiscal situation, Inflation, Current Account Situation, etc. The nature of slowdown- Cyclical, structural or both? Is India heading towards a recession? 

Are we in a Growth Recession? How to address the slowdown- fixing structural challenges and counter-cyclical policies- Fiscal and monetary to address slowdown and other related issues.

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India? (15 Marks)

Question 2)

‘In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of developmental planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages’- Discuss (15 marks)

Question 3)

How can biotechnology improve the living standards of farmers? (15 Marks)

Question 4)

An apparel manufacturing company having a large number of women employees was losing sales due to various factors. The company hired a reputed marketing executive, who increased the volume of sales within a short span of time. However, some unconfirmed reports came up regarding his indulgence in sexual harassment at the workplace. After some time a woman employee launched a formal complaint to the management against the marketing executive about sexually harassing her. Faced with the companies’ indifference, in not taking cognizance of her grievances, she lodged an FIR with the police. Realizing the sensitivity and gravity of the situation, the company called the women employee to negotiate. In that, she was offered a hefty sum of money to withdraw the complaint and the FIR and also give in writing that the marketing executive is not involved in the case. Identify the ethical issues involved in this case. What options are available to the women employee? (20 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Individual parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss. (15 marks)

Question 3)

How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (15 Marks)

Question 4)

Honesty and uprightness are the hallmarks of civil servants. Civil servants possessing these qualities are considered as a backbone of any strong organizations. In the line of duty, they take various decisions, at the time some become bonafide mistakes. As long as such decisions, are not taken intentionally and do not benefit personally, the officer cannot be said to be guilty. Though such decisions may, at times, lead to unforeseen adverse consequences in the long term. In the recent past, a few instances have surfaced wherein civil servants have been implicated for bonafide mistakes. They have often been prosecuted and even imprisoned. These instances have greatly rattled the moral fibre of the civil servants. How does this trend affect the functioning of civil services? What measures can be taken to ensure that honest civil servants are not implicated for bonafide mistakes on their part? Justify your answer. (20 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (15 Marks)

Question 2)

“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss (15 Marks)

Question 3)

Elaborate on the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by severe natural calamity, thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damaged to supply routes. The local people are seeding with anger against the delayed limited rescue operations. When your team reaches the affected area, the people there heckle and even assault some of the team members. One of your team members is even severely injured. Faced with this crisis some team member pleads with you to call off the operations freeing threats to their life. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant which will be required to manage the situations. (20 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

“The reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process”. Comment. (15 marks)

Question 3)

What are the reformative steps taken by the government to make food grain distribution system more effective? (15 Marks)

Question 4)

“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. What does this quotation mean to you? (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

“Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power? (15 marks)

Question 3)

The public expenditure management is a challenge to the government of India in the context of budget-making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” – M.K.Gandhi. What does this quotation mean to you? (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Many voices had strengthened and enriched the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the representation of people act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (15 marks)

Question 3)

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates. What does this quotation mean to you? (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism? (10 Marks)

Question 2)

‘Too little cash, too much politics, leave UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (10 marks)

Question 3)

What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (10 Marks)

Question 4)

“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.” Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss. (10 Marks)

Question 2)

‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment. (10 marks)

Question 3)

The banning of ‘Jamaat-e – Islami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs. (10 Marks)

Question 4)

What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

What makes Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss. (10 Marks)

Question 2)

Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. (10 marks)

Question 3)

Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters. (10 Marks)

Question 4)

There is a view that the official secrets act is an obstacle to the implementation of the Rights to Information act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (10 Marks)

Question 2)

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food-budget – Elucidate. (10 marks)

Question 3)

Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples. (10 Marks)

Question 4)

Explain the basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance. (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (10 Marks)

Question 2)

Despite consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. (10 Marks)

Question 3)

What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (10 Marks)

Question 4)

What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? How does it manifest in the public domain? (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (10 Marks)

Question 2)

What can France learn from the Indian Constitution’s approach to secularism? (10 Marks)

Question 3)

How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M.Visvesvaraya and Dr M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively? (10 Marks)

Question 4)

What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (10 marks)

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Important Announcement: In the month of February, we will be covering UPSC Mains GS questions of 2019. This will give you real time experience of attempting GS questions of UPSC Mains.

Question 1)

Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples. (10 Marks)

Question 2)

From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain. (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Elaborate on the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas. (10 Marks)

Question 4)

“Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption”. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (10 marks)

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