[UPSC Mains 2021] GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 3 (GS3) – UPSC CIVIL SERVICES (CSE) MAINS EXAMINATION 2021
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Creative Guidance – You are not just a mind – Inspirational Educative Articles
You are not just a mind: Become acquainted with your body and fall in love with it. Listen to what it says to you. The body has a language of its own, so pay attention to it. The language that the body uses to communicate to you is pain, in varying degrees: Hunger is pain, itching is pain, too hot or too cold is pain. When the body is in a lot of pain, it screams to get your attention. Pain is the only language of the body, and it is direct and clear. The body does not lie and deceive like the mind. The mind can be in immense emotional and psychological pain, and yet it can live in total denial. Your body simply cannot do this. When your body is in pain, you will know it. There is no confusing the pain of the body. With your mind, it’s an altogether different matter. Your body is the instrument you are using to perceive this entire universe. Without the body, this world would not make any sense. Sooner or later, through regular mindfulness , the natural balance between your mind and body can be restored. Eventually, you will be just as attentive to the body as you are to the mind. There will even come a moment when you will become 100% aware of your body. At that moment, you will have left the mind far behind you. That is when you will experience a state of pure bliss. Your body will be so complete, so full of awareness, that it will no longer need your distracting mind to approve or disapprove of its actions. That is the moment you will experience pure joy. There is no greater joy than being, and not having to wonder why! When you move from your mind to your body, you will move from imaginary concepts to real experience. Your mind is nothing but a collection of different concepts and ideas of life. There are no solutions there, only problems. Your body is the solution for all the problems of your mind. Moving from concepts to experience is to gain so much control over your mind and body that you can move between them effortlessly. As of now, you are stuck in your mind not knowing how to move away from it. Once you are trapped in its quagmire of thoughts, you are stuck forever. By paying attention to your body and watching it regularly, you will find a way out. Only your body can transform a purely conceptual understanding of life into a real experience. Your body is your only doorway to bliss! “This article is a part of the creative endeavor of Nirvana Foundation and IASBABA.”
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[UPSC Mains 2021] GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2 (GS2) – UPSC CIVIL SERVICES (CSE) MAINS EXAMINATION 2021
Hi Please find the UPSC Mains 2021 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2 (GS2) Paper below: Q.1) ‘Constitutional Morality is rooted in the constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. (Answer in 150 words) Q.2) Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equality and inclusiveness. (Answer in 150 words) Q.3) How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance commission of India enabled the states to improve their fiscal position? (Answer in 150 words) Q.4) To what extent, in your view, the parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (Answer in 150 words) Q.5) “Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policymaking in India”. Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies. (Answer in 150 words) Q.6) “Besides being a moral imperative of Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze (Answer in 150 words) Q.7) ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningfull”. Comment (Answer in 150 words) Q.8) Can the various cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through micro financing of women SHGs? Explain with examples (Answer in 150 words) Q.9) “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story ,the next few are excpected to be of Africa’s “. In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. (Answer in 150 words) Q.10) “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a china ,that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain. (Answer in 150 words) Q.11) The jurisdiction of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the state to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India. (Answer in 250 words) Q.12) Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures. (Answer in 250 words) Q.13) Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of right to equality in the constitutions of the US and India (Answer in 250 words) Q.14) Explain the constitutional provisions under which legislative councils are established. Review the working and current status of legislative councils with suitable illustrations. (Answer in 250 words) Q.15) Do Department related parliamentary standing committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire relevance for parliamentary control?. Evaluate the working of committees with suitable examples (Answer in 250 words) Q.16) Has digital literacy particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification. (Answer in 250 words) Q.17) "Though women in post-independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards and the feminist movement has been patriarchal". Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what intervention can help change this milieu? (Answer in 250 words) Q.18) Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model. (Answer in 250 words) Q.19) Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India. (Answer in 250 words) Q.20) The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China's ambition in Indo-Pacific Region. Is it going to supercede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario. (Answer in 250 words) Access All UPSC MAINS 2021 QUESTION PAPERS - CLICK HERE
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 8th January 2022
Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) SC allows NEET counselling under existing EWS criteria Part of: Prelims and GS-II -Education Context The Supreme Court has allowed National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) counselling to proceed so as to not disrupt medical admissions this year. It also upheld the 27% reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10% for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the All India Quota (AIQ) seats in accordance with a July 29, 2021 government order National Eligibility cum Entrance Test It is an all India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions in India and also, for those intending to pursue primary medical qualification abroad. The exam is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). EWS quota Only those persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has gross annual income below 8.00 lakh rupees are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation. This Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. Persons whose families own landholdings of a certain size such as at least five acres of agricultural land, or a residential flat of at least 1,000 sq. feet are excluded from the purview of this reservation. EWS, as originally notified by a January 2019 official memorandum, was recently recommended for retention by the government-appointed former Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey-led Expert Committee on December 31, 2021, GDP estimates by NSO Part of: Prelims and GS-III Economy Context The National Statistical Office (NSO) has said in its first advance estimates of economic output that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 9.2% in the current financial year following last fiscal’s 7.3% contraction. The NSO, however, made clear that these were “early projections” that did not factor in actual performance of various indicators as well as measures that may be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. National Statistical Office (NSO) The government has formed an overarching body NSO by merging the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Computer Centre and Central Statistical Office (CSO). NSO was first envisaged by Rangarajan Commission to implement and maintain statistical standards and coordinate statistical activities of Central and State agencies as laid down by the National Statistical Commission (NSC). NSO would be headed by Secretary (Statistics and Programme Implementation). Ministry: It is the statistical wing of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Key Functions Acts as the nodal agency for planned development of the statistical system in the country Lays down and maintains norms and standards in the field of statistics Prepares national accounts as well as publishes annual estimates of national product, government and private consumption expenditure. Maintains liaison with international statistical organizations Compiles and releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) every month and conducts the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) Organizes and conducts periodic all-India Economic Censuses and follow-up enterprise surveys. Ballistic missiles Part of: Prelims and GS-II - International Relations and GS-III Defence and security Context Iran displayed three ballistic missiles recently. The missiles — known as Dezful, Qiam and Zolfaghar — have official ranges of up to 1,000 km and are already-known models Ballistic missile Aa ballistic missile follows a ballistic trajectory (projectile motion) to deliver one or more warheads on a predetermined target. Short-range ballistic missiles stay within the Earth's atmosphere, while intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are launched on a sub-orbital trajectory. It is a rocket-propelled self-guided strategic-weapons system It can carry conventional high explosives as well as chemical, biological, or nuclear munitions. The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC), is a political initiative aimed at globally curbing ballistic missile proliferation. India is a signatory to this convention. The voluntary Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) aims to limit the spread of ballistic missiles and other unmanned delivery systems that could be used for chemical, biological, and nuclear attacks. India has joined the MTCR. Some of India's Ballistic Missiles: Agni P missile Shaurya missile Prithvi missile Dhanush, etc. India to surpass Japan as Asia’s 2nd largest economy by 2030: Report Part of: Prelims and GS III - Economy Context IHS Markit said in a report that India is likely to overtake Japan as Asia’s second-largest economy by 2030. Key takeaways from the report Currently, India is the sixth-largest economy, behind the U.S., China, Japan, Germany and the U.K. India’s nominal GDP is forecast to rise from $2.7 trillion in 2021 to $8.4 trillion by 2030 By 2030, the Indian economy would also be larger in size than the largest Western European economies of Germany, France and the U.K. The long-term outlook for the Indian economy is supported by a number of key growth drivers. An important positive factor for India is its large and fast-growing middle class, which is helping to drive consumer spending. The country’s consumption expenditure will double from $1.5 trillion in 2020 to $3 trillion by 2030. The Indian economy is forecast to continue growing strongly in the 2022-23 fiscal year, at a pace of 6.7%. Its large industrial sector have made India an increasingly important investment destination for multinationals in many sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure and services. (News from PIB) A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered Part of: Prelims In News: A group of Indian and international scientists have spotted a peculiar binary star that shows heartbeat but no pulsations contrary to the norm of binary stars of sporting both heartbeats as well as pulsations. This star is called HD73619 in Praesepe (M44), located in the Cancer constellation, one of the closest open star clusters to the Earth. First member of heartbeat systems in binary chemically peculiar stars that does not show any pulsational/vibrational activity at their closest approach. Chemically peculiar stars are those stars which have an unusual abundance of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium on the surface. The newly discovered heartbeat star exhibits either very weak or no magnetic field. Absence of weak magnetic field means that any dark spots on the HD73619 may have different and hitherto unknown origin as compared to sunspots which are created by strong magnetic field. The discovery is of vital importance for the study of inhomogeneities due to spots in non-magnetic stars and to investigate the origin of the pulsational variability. ‘Heartbeat’ A total of about 180 heartbeat stars are known to date. The name 'Heartbeat' stems from the resemblance of the path of the star to an electrocardiogram of the human heart. These are the binary star systems where each star travels in a highly elliptical orbit around the common centre of mass, and the distance between the two stars varies drastically as they orbit each other. When the stars are at closest passage of binary systems, a sudden increase in integrated brightness with amplitude of the order of several parts-per-thousand (ppt) is observed. As the components move apart, the light variation falls and finally becomes flat, indicating that combined flux is reduced, resulting in alternating peaks and troughs in their light curves. The pulsational activity of such stars is due to the oscillations in the component stars when they are at their closest approach. News Source: PIB (Mains Focus) GOVERNANCE/ RIGHTS GS-2: Fundamental Rights Hate Speech Context: A recent religious conclave held in Haridwar witnessed inflammatory and provocative speeches by proponents of Hindutva, many of them leaders of religious organisations. Reports say many of the speakers called for organised violence against Muslims and hinted at a Myanmar-type ‘cleansing campaign’. Political parties and concerned citizens have termed these as ‘hate speech’ and demanded legal action against those involved in the propagation of hate and violence. What is ‘hate speech’? There is no specific legal definition of ‘hate speech’. Provisions in law criminalise speeches, writings, actions, signs and representations that foment violence and spread disharmony between communities and groups and these are understood to refer to ‘hate speech’. The Law Commission of India, in its 267th Report, says: “Hate speech generally is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief and the like ... Thus, hate speech is any word written or spoken, signs, visible representations within the hearing or sight of a person with the intention to cause fear or alarm, or incitement to violence.” In general, hate speech is considered a limitation on free speech that seeks to prevent or bar speech that exposes a person or a group or section of society to hate, violence, ridicule or indignity. How is it treated in Indian law? Sections 153A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code are generally taken to be the main penal provisions that deal with inflammatory speeches and expressions that seek to punish ‘hate speech’. Under Section 153A, ‘promotion of enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony’, is an offence punishable with three years’ imprisonment. It attracts a five-year term if committed in a place of worship, or an assembly engaged in religious worship or religious ceremonies. Section 505 of IPC makes it an offence to making “statements conducing to public mischief”. Under subsection (3), the same offence will attract up to a five-year jail term if it takes place in a place of worship, or in any assembly engaged in religious worship or religious ceremonies. What has the Law Commission proposed? The Law Commission has proposed that separate offences be added to the IPC to criminalise hate speech quite specifically instead of being subsumed in the existing sections concerning inflammatory acts and speeches. It has proposed that two new sections, Section 153C and Section 505A, be added. Its draft says Section 153C should make it an offence if anyone (a) uses gravely threatening words, spoken or written or signs or visible representations, with the intention to cause fear or alarm; or (b) advocates hatred that causes incitement to violence, on grounds of religion, race, caste or community, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability or tribe. It proposes a two-year jail term for this and/or a fine of ₹5,000 or both. Its draft for Section 505A proposes to criminalise words, or display of writing or signs that are gravely threatening or derogatory, within the hearing or sight of a person, causing fear or alarm or, with intent to provoke the use of unlawful violence against that person or another”. It proposes a prison term of up to one year and/or a fine up to ₹5,000 or both. Similar proposals to add sections to the IPC to punish acts and statements that promote racial discrimination or amount to hate speech have been made by the M.P. Bezbaruah Committee and the T.K. Viswanathan Committee. At present, the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws, which is considering more comprehensive changes to criminal law, is examining the issue of having specific provisions to tackle hate speech. ENVIRONMENT/ GOVERNANCE GS-3: Environmental Conservation Forest Restoration in the Net Zero Race Context: India’s pledge to set a net zero target by 2070, at the COP26 summit, Glasgow, has again highlighted the importance of forests as an undisputed mechanism to help mitigate the challenges of climate change. Importance of Forests According to study, land-based sinks (natural climate solutions which also include forests) can provide up to 37% of emission reduction and help in keeping the global temperature below 2° C. Also, forests are said to secure nearly 32% carbon storage, as per one report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Continued degradation of forests in India Though India is said to have increased its forest cover by 15,000 square kilometres in the last six years, the degradation of existing forests continues. As per the State of Forests Report (1989), the country had 2,57,409 sq.km (7.83% of its geographical area) under the open forest category, having a density of 10% to less than 40%. However, in 30 years (2019) this has been increased to 3,04,499 sq.km (9.26%). This means every year on average, nearly 1.57 lakh hectare of forests was degraded. This degradation highlights the presence of anthropogenic pressures including encroachment, grazing, fire, which our forests are subjected to. Having diverted nearly 1.5 million hectares of forests since 1980 for developmental activities and losing nearly 1.48 million hectares of forests to encroachers coupled with an intricate link between poverty and unemployment, India is witnessing enormous degradation of forests and deforestation. What is the best route to restore forests? The degradation of forests warrants the participation of people as an essential and effective route to achieve the desired target of carbon sequestration through the restoration of forests. In a historic departure from pursuing commercial objectives to supporting the needs of people in a participatory manner (as envisaged in National Forest Policy, 1988), India made its attempt, in 1990, to engage local communities in a partnership mode while protecting and managing forests This concept of joint forest management spelt much hope for States and forest-fringe communities. The efforts to make this participatory approach operative resulted in the formation of nearly 1.18 lakh joint forest management committees managing over 25 million hectares of forest area. The similar system of joint management in the case of national parks, sanctuaries and tiger reserves which existed in the name of eco-development committees initially proved effective as it could garner the support of these participating communities. Such local participation not only for the protection and development of biodiversity but also in the considerable reduction in man-animal conflicts and the protection of forests from fires and grazing. What are the main concerns with joint forest management? However, the completion of the project period and lack of subsequent funding affected their functionality and also the protection of forests due to a lack of support from participating local communities including associated non-governmental organisations. Except for the National Mission for Green India, in all other centrally sponsored programmes, the lack of priority and policy support to ensure the participation of local communities via the institutions of joint forest management committees slowly made their participation customary. This caused a gradual decline in their effectiveness. The role of local institutions of gram panchayat or joint forest management committees is now restricted to be a consultative institution instead of being partners in planning and implementation. This indifference and alienation from the participatory planning and implementation of various schemes further affects the harmony between Forest Departments and communities, endangering the protection of forests. Telangana Model To achieve net zero targets there is a need to revisit the existing legal and policy mechanisms, incentivise the local communities appropriately and ensure fund flow for restoration interventions, duly providing for the adequate participation of local people in planning and implementation through local institutions. Political priority and appropriate policy interventions, as done recently in Telangana by amending the panchayat and municipal acts for environmental concerns and creating a provision for a Green Fund, or Telangana Haritha Nidhi, for tree planting and related activities, need replication in other States. These should be supported by enabling financial and institutional support mechanisms and negotiations with stakeholders to incentivise local communities to boost efforts to conserve and develop forest resources. Though India did not become a signatory of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, the considerations of land tenure and the forest rights of participatory communities with accelerated finances will help aid steps in the race toward net zero. This inclusive approach with political prioritisation will not only help reduce emissions but also help to conserve and increase ‘our forest cover’ to ‘a third of our total area’. It will also protect our once rich and precious biological diversity. (Down to Earth: Agriculture) Dec 27: Transforming lives: The job creation potential of a just livestock transition - https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/agriculture/transforming-lives-the-job-creation-potential-of-a-just-livestock-transition-80868 TOPIC: GS-3- Livestock Transforming lives: The job creation potential of a just livestock transition Context: From Indonesia to Mexico, livestock operations are transitioning into plant-based operations and creating safer and better-paid jobs. Farmers are transforming old hog barns into productive mushroom farms, replacing chicken with hemp and growing oats where dairy cows once grazed. Not only are these operations providing safer jobs with better pay, but they also significantly reduce emissions caused by livestock production. More resources and support services are available to farmers pursuing just livestock transition than ever before. With this guidance, farmers can identify new market opportunities for plant-based operations and access guidance on making the transition away from livestock production financially viable. As the demand for plant-based products continues to expand rapidly, farmers are seeing an opportunity to get out of livestock farming. Animal farming has trapped many of these same farmers in notoriously exploitative contracts, with poor working conditions, low income, high vulnerability to market forces and extreme stress. Healthier, safer work Industrialised livestock production is a dangerous business that poses a serious threat to human health and psychological well-being. The impact of injuries, illness and trauma affects the individual worker and has devastating effects on the families and communities in which they live. For instance, new strains of bird and swine flu, which have the potential to become zoonotic diseases, emerge each year posing a major threat to human health. Leads to mass culling of millions of birds Leaves governments with enormous compensation claims Leaves many farmers without any means for regaining their lost income. Some of these farms will never recover. Furtherexacrbates the condition of meat-packing workers, who are among the most dangerous, with daily reports of amputations, burns, head injuries and psychological trauma, with an added situation of being from socio-economically vulnerable population. Many of them are undocumented and lack access to healthcare and other worker protections Climate-friendly food systems In addition to creating safer, healthier jobs, a transition away from industrialised livestock production empowers farmers to protect the climate and the very land on which they work. Two-thirds of global animal production in the world is industrialised, severely endangering our planet’s ecosystems, natural resources, livelihoods, human health and animal welfare. To remain within environmental limits and planetary boundaries, researchers have shown that the global production of animal-sourced foods must be reduced by at least half. Livestock production exacerbates climate change but a rise in global temperatures is equally damaging for livestock production, posing a major threat to farmers' livelihoods. Climate change diminishes the quality of feed crop and forage, decreases water availability and negatively impacts animal and milk production. Further, climate change increases the emergence of livestock diseases, reduces animal reproduction and exacerbates biodiversity loss. Globally, a 7-10 per cent decline in livestock is expected as global temperatures rise, with associated economic losses between $9.7 and $12.6 billion, solely due to climate change. Enormous job-creation potential Transitioning to environmentally and socially sustainable economies can drive job creation, create better jobs, increase social justice and reduce poverty, according to the International Labour Organisation. It is estimated that a just energy transition will create 24-25 million jobs, far surpassing the 6 or 7 million jobs lost by 2030. A shift to a plant-based food system will create over 15 million new jobs, through the transformation. This move can revitalise rural economies and mitigate the adverse effects of urbanisation. Overall, the jobs in plant-based food production would be safer, more equitable, support gender parity and strengthen rural economies when coupled with increased public services. Transition champions It is critical to meet climate and environmental goals, but all principles of just transition must be respected and thoroughly implemented b7y countries going this route. Such measures should also be complemented by policies aimed at increasing plant-based food consumption to prevent emissions leakage and to enable an overall transition to more sustainable food production and consumption. Conclusion The science and socioeconomic data clearly indicates that business as usual is no longer an option. The longer we wait, the harder it will be to facilitate a truly just transition that leaves no one behind. The decisions we make in the coming years will impact generations of farmers, labourers and the global workforce and will have irreversible impacts on the planet. We have the opportunity to safeguard the climate while protecting the people who produce the food we eat, with a solution that is as good for the environment as it is for global economies. That solution is a ‘just’ livestock transition. Can you answer the following questions? To enable a just livestock transition, ambitious political action is required at all levels. Discuss (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Q.1 Consider the following statements regarding National Statistical Office (NSO): It comes under the Ministry of statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It Compiles and releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) every year Which of the above is or are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2 Which of the following is incorrect about EWS quota? Only those persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation. Wwhose family has gross annual income below 8.00 lakh rupees are to be identified as EWSs Persons whose families own landholdings of a certain size such as at least five acres of agricultural land, or a residential flat of at least 1,000 sq. feet are also included in the category.. EWS was recently recommended for retention by the Ajay Bhushan Pandey-led Expert Committee on December 31, 2021 Q.3 Which of the following is India’s ballistic missile? Agni P missile Shaurya missile Prithvi missile All of the above ANSWERS FOR 9th Jan 2022 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 A 2 C 3 D Must Read On Mandal politics: The Hindu On India’s economic outlook in 2022: Indian Express
[MI-STORIES]MOTIVATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES - A very Special Bank Account!
For Previous Story -> CLICK HERE Inspirational Stories: Here is the story for this week from the new series of Inspirational and Motivational stories. One of the oldest known forms of communication is story telling. There is something primordial within us that loves stories and their tremendous impact. In this series, we aim to bring you the best of real-life stories that can inspire and motivate you. Stories always try to teach us something useful. It is one of the best ways of learning from other's mistakes and avoiding our own. Although each story has its own moral, in the comments section you can share your opinion on the moral of the story. If you are able to see something that others might have missed, you can share it for the benefit of all. Apart from just reading these awesome stories, you can also share some of the stories that have inspired you. If we find the story appropriate and useful, we will share it with all. More importantly, read these stories every week without a miss, and stay inspired. So Here is the story for this week - A very Special Bank Account! Imagine you had a bank account that deposited 86,400 Rs each morning. The account carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every rupee each day! We all have such a bank. Its name is Time. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever time you have failed to use wisely. It carries over no balance from day to day. It allows no overdraft so you can’t borrow against yourself or use more time than you have. Each day, the account starts fresh. Each night, it destroys an unused time. If you fail to use the day’s deposits, it’s your loss and you can’t appeal to get it back. There is never any borrowing time. You can’t take a loan out on your time or against someone else’s. The time you have is the time you have and that is that. Time management is yours to decide how you spend the time, just as with money you decide how you spend the money. It is never the case of us not having enough time to do things, but the case of whether we want to do them and where they fall in our priorities.
[UPSC Mains 2021] GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1 (GS1) – UPSC CIVIL SERVICES (CSE) MAINS EXAMINATION 2021
Hi Please find the UPSC Mains 2021 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1 (GS1) Paper below Q.1) Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (Answer in 150 words) Q.2) Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. (Answer in 150 words) Q.3) Access the main administrative issues and socio –cultural problems in the integration process of Indian princely states. (Answer in 150 words) Q.4) Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats. (Answer in 150 words) Q.5) Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) Q.6) What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? explain with examples? (Answer in 150 words) Q.7) Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment. (Answer in 150 words) Q.8) Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer (Answer in 150 words) Q.9) Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems. (Answer in 150 words) Q.10) Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. (Answer in 150 words) Q.11) To what extend did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment (Answer in 250 words) Q.12) Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. (Answer in 250 words) Q.13) "There arose a serious challenge to the democratic state system between the two world wars". Evaluate the statement. (Answer in 250 words) Q.14) Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions with examples. (Answer in 250 words) Q.15) How do the melting of Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on earth? Explain. (Answer in 250 words) Q.16) Discuss the multidimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world. (Answer in 250 words) Q.17) What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of development of IT industries in major cities of India (Answer in 250 words) Q.18) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. (Answer in 250 words) Q.19) What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global security? Has it been affecting Indian society also? (Answer in 250 words) Q.20) How does Indian Society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it. (Answer in 250 words) What is your take on the paper? Easy/Moderate/Difficult. Access All UPSC MAINS 2021 QUESTION PAPERS - CLICK HERE
[CURRENT AFFAIRS] IAS UPSC REVAMPED Current Affairs Magazine DECEMBER 2021
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UPSC हिन्दी Quiz– 2021: IASbaba Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8th January 2022
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE करेंट अफेयर्स के प्रश्न 'द हिंदू', 'इंडियन एक्सप्रेस' और 'पीआईबी' जैसे स्रोतों पर आधारित होते हैं, जो यूपीएससी प्रारंभिक परीक्षा के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण स्रोत हैं। प्रश्न अवधारणाओं और तथ्यों दोनों पर केंद्रित हैं। दोहराव से बचने के लिए यहां कवर किए गए विषय आम तौर पर 'दैनिक करंट अफेयर्स / डेली न्यूज एनालिसिस (डीएनए) और डेली स्टेटिक क्विज' के तहत कवर किए जा रहे विषयों से भिन्न होते हैं। प्रश्न सोमवार से शनिवार तक दोपहर 2 बजे से पहले प्रकाशित किए जाएंगे। इस कार्य में आपको 10 मिनट से ज्यादा नहीं देना है। इस कार्य के लिए तैयार हो जाएं और इस पहल का इष्टतम तरीके से उपयोग करें। याद रखें कि, "साधारण अभ्यर्थी और चयनित होने वाले अभ्यर्थी के बीच का अंतर केवल दैनक अभ्यास है !!" Important Note: Comment अनुभाग में अपने अंक पोस्ट करना न भूलें। साथ ही, हमें बताएं कि क्या आपको आज का टेस्ट अच्छा लगा । 5 प्रश्नों को पूरा करने के बाद, अपना स्कोर, समय और उत्तर देखने के लिए ‘View Questions’ पर क्लिक करें। उत्तर देखने के लिए, इन निर्देशों का पालन करें: 1 - 'स्टार्ट टेस्ट/ Start Test' बटन पर क्लिक करें प्रश्न हल करें 'टेस्ट सारांश/Test Summary'बटन पर क्लिक करें 'फिनिश टेस्ट/Finish Test'बटन पर क्लिक करें अब ‘View Questions’बटन पर क्लिक करें - यहां आपको उत्तर और लिंक दिखाई देंगे। To take the Test - Click Here
UPSC Quiz – 2021 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8th January 2022
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken, and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here