Q1) Describe the significance of the following for civil services: i) Neutrality ii) Intellectual Courage iii) Diligence iv) Selflessness (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS i) Neutrality: Neutrality in civil services implies that civil servants should exercise their duties and powers solely in accordance with the will of the elected government without prejudice to their…
1. Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (N.F.l.E.S.) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2026704 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) with a budget of Rs. 2254.43 crore for 2024-29. The scheme aims to boost…
1. Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses India’s historical commitment to providing asylum to refugees. It highlights the current lack of a formal asylum framework, and advocates for a National Asylum Law to align with…
1. Costs of inequality (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Context: The 2024 edition of the Global Gender Gap Index places India at 129th out of 146 countries. This ranking positions India 18th from the bottom, indicating a slight change from its 2021 ranking where it was…
Q1) Discuss the importance of persuasion as an essential skill in a civil servant. Enlist at least five qualities that make civil servants effective agents of persuasion. ANS Persuasion is a technique of attitude change which deliberately targets the people to ensure either compliance or conformity so that they exhibit an attitude as desired by…
1. Controversy Surrounds Great Nicobar Island Infrastructure Project: Balancing Development and Environmental Concerns (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Issues arising out of their design & implementation GS3 – Environment – Environment Pollution and Degradation Context: The Congress party has raised serious concerns about the proposed Rs 72,000-crore infrastructure…
1. The high cost of a global economic decoupling (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context:- The article discusses recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports under President Biden, reflecting a shift towards economic nationalism and global decoupling. It explores implications for global trade dynamics, highlighting…
1. The Post Office Act 2023 comes into effect from today Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity & Governance Context:- “The Post Office Act, 2023” modernises India’s postal services by removing monopolies, enhancing citizen-centric and banking services. Effective from 18th June 2024, it aims to streamline operations and introduce new standards for addressing and postal code…
1. To get back on track (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The Indian Railways has once again come under scrutiny following a tragic accident on June 16 near Siliguri, West Bengal, where a…