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PYQ Relevance: [2018] Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution.(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State…
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Register for the session on UPSC Interview preparation plan and strategy Read about UPSC’24 Interview Guidance Masterclass Filling DAF 2 is crucial; it forms the heart and soul of your interview preparation. A lot of opinion-based questions stem from this part of the DAF. There are three important components to consider while filling DAF 2:…
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PYQ Relevance:Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have previously ‘Judicial review’ (in 2016), and ‘religiousness/religiosity and Communalism’ (in 2017). In a 2005 paper on ‘judicial inactivism,’…
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the UPSC Mains Result 2024 on 9th December 2024. The result, released in PDF format, contains the roll numbers of candidates who have successfully qualified for the interview stage of the selection process. Additionally, a name-wise list of qualified candidates has also been published. The UPSC Civil Services…
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Register 1-1 DAF 2 session right now! DAF is probably the most important document for UPSC interviews. It is important to take the time to craft a well-rounded DAF that stands out from the crowd and does justice while showcasing the best of your skills and experiences. Your DAF-II includes the following sections: Why is…
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PYQ Relevance:Q) What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on ‘Food Security’ (in 2021), ‘conventional energy generation’ (in 2020) and ‘India’s Energy Security’ (in 2017). “Food…
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PYQ Relevance:Q) The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategically to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains is recently focusing on growing Chinese dominance in West and Central Asia (2024) and the…
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Civil Services: “While governments may come and go, ministers may rise and fall, the administration of a country goes on forever. Needless to say, civil services form the backbone of administration”. – Ramsay Muir “…you will not have a united India, if you have not a good all-India service which has the independence of…
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Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Sreelakshmi’s UPSC 2026 Masterclass This is the only webinar you need to qualify UPSC in your first attempt. If you’re giving UPSC in 2026, this session by Sreelakshmi Ma’am can’t be missed. Aspirants now need to adapt to micro themes in their…
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PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have asked questions around the Public Health Policies (2017) and Newer Health Challenges (2020 and 2022).…
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PYQ Relevance: Q) “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on ‘India’s influence in Africa (2021), and anti-colonial struggles in…
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Right to Information Act, 2005 “Where a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary that the citizens ought to know what their government is doing.” – Justice P N Bhagwati “Information is the currency of democracy,” – Thomas Jefferson Right to Information Act, 2005 The Right to Information (RTI)…
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Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of government programs and projects. This form of audit allows people to directly assess and oversee the effectiveness of governmental initiatives, together with the administration Evolution of Social Audit in India: Objectives of Social Audit Principles…
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Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Dominate Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring three core points related to UPSC Prelims Join the session on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM for a free Zoom masterclass. We will guide you step by step on complete preparation…
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PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘cash transfer system for the welfare schemes to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms (in 2013), and ‘Direct Benefit…
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Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability, and ethical conduct. Elaborate. [2020] “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”.…
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PYQ Relevance:Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are India’s commitments at this conference? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on India’s changing policy towards climate change (2022) and COP26 (2021). The…
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Previous Year Questions [2023] Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. [2022] Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer. [2021] Can Civil…
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Disaster Disaster Management: The term “disaster” comes from the French word “Desastre,” a combination of ‘des’ meaning bad, and ‘aster’ meaning star, implying ‘Bad or Evil star.’ According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale…
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Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Shubham Sir’s UPSC Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring New Trends in UPSC Prelims: A Detailed Look at Question Patterns from the Last Five Years We’ll take a close look at how the UPSC prelims has changed over the…
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