28 October 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) How far do you agree that a robust domestic demand is the most important driver of India’s economic growth? What are other factors that influence the growth trajectory of the country?
(250 Words/15 Marks)
1. A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Population and associated issues. Context ● The article discusses the findings of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) report on the status of religious minorities in India, particularly focusing on Muslim population growth. ● It highlights controversies surrounding the report’s…
Indian Express 12- January-2024 1. THE SECOND CHANCE Topic: GS2 – Polity – Executive This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of legal aspects related to remission, emphasizing the role of the Supreme Court and the appropriate authority for deciding remission applications. Context: The remission…
Daily Current Affairs 18-October-2023 1. Cannot legalise same-sex marriage, says SC Bench. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that only the legislature has the authority to recognize or regulate same-sex marriages, stating there’s no inherent right to marry. More on this news: The Bench was unable to…
Q1) The politicization of bureaucracy leads to the weakening of public institutions and inefficiency in governance. Suggest measures to ensure meritocracy and impartiality in civil services in India. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: The politicization of bureaucracy refers to the process where bureaucratic appointments, promotions, transfers, and other administrative decisions are influenced by political considerations rather…
Q1) Elucidate the contribution of women in the fields of science & technology. How can we incentivize more women to enter the scientific fields? (250 Word/15 Marks) Various factors such as different social expectations, primary care giver role, discrimination at work place, career breaks due to pregnancy etc. have traditionally restricted women from getting their…
Indian Express 25-November-2023 1) CURBING EXUBERANCE Context: As stated in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) July financial stability report, there is growing cause for concern regarding the recent spike in consumer lending, especially unsecured loans. Over the last two years, retail loans have increased at an unsettling rate that is almost twice as fast…