Apr 8, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies Paper 1 Questions [7th April,2021] – Day 75

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies 1 Questions [6th April 2020] – Day 74 We will make sure, in the next 100 days not a single day is wasted and your mains preparation is solidified. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. We are giving 5 Mains Questions on a daily basis so that every student can actively participate and keep your preparation focused. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE Note: Click on Each Question (Link), it will open in a new tab and then Answer respective questions! 1. What are the key traits of a socially empowered community? Illustrate. सामाजिक रूप से सशक्त समुदाय के प्रमुख लक्षण क्या हैं? चित्रण करें। 2. Do you think communalism feeds on India’s highly polarised electoral politics? Critically comment. क्या आपको लगता है कि सांप्रदायिकता भारत की अत्यधिक ध्रुवीकृत चुनावी राजनीति पर आधारित है? समालोचनात्मक टिप्पणी करें। 3. Do you think lack of development creates the breeding ground for regionalism? Substantiate. क्या आपको लगता है कि विकास की कमी क्षेत्रवाद के लिए आधार बनाती है? पुष्टि करें। 4. What are the recent debates surrounding the concept and practice of secularism in India? What are your views on the same? भारत में धर्मनिरपेक्षता की अवधारणा और अभ्यास के आसपास हाल ही में कौन सी बहस चल रही है? उन पर आपके विचार क्या हैं? 5. What factors can be attributed for the failure in containing the spread of COVID-19? What measures would you suggest to curb the surge COVID-19 के प्रसार को रोकने में विफलता के लिए किन कारकों को जिम्मेदार ठहराया जा सकता है? इसके  उछाल को रोकने के लिए आप क्या उपाय सुझाएंगे? P.S: The review from IASbaba will happen from the time the question is posted till 10 pm everyday. We would also encourage peer reviews. So friends get actively involved and start reviewing each others answers. This will keep the entire community motivated. All the Best :)

Apr 7, 2021 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 7th April 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Vigilance Officers to have restricted tenure Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Statutory Bodies  In news Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) officers will be transferred every 3 years from now onwards. Key takeaways  CVC has modified the guidelines pertaining to the transfer and posting of officials in the vigilance units of government organisations.  The tenure may be extended to three more years, though at a different place of posting. According to the CVC, undue long stay of an official in a vigilance department had the potential of developing vested interests, apart from giving rise to unnecessary complaints or allegations. The new guidelines ensure transparency, objectivity and uniformity in approach.  The order said after transfer from the vigilance unit, there would be a compulsory cooling off period of three years before anyone could be considered again for posting in the unit. National Super Computing Mission (NSM)  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Sci & tech  In news India is fast emerging a leader in high power computing with the National Super Computing Mission (NSM). Important value additions  The NSM was launched to enhance the research capacities and capabilities in India by connecting them to form a Supercomputing grid, with National Knowledge Network (NKN) as the backbone. Guided by: Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)  Implemented by: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Completion of Phase II of NSM in September 2021 will take the country’s computing power to 16 Petaflops (PF). Do you know?  PARAM Shivay, the first supercomputer assembled indigenously, was installed in IIT (BHU), followed by PARAM Shakti, PARAM Brahma, PARAM Yukti, PARAM Sanganak at IIT-Kharagpur, IISER, Pune, JNCASR, Bengaluru and IIT Kanpur respectively. PARAM Siddhi - AI, the high-performance computing-artificial intelligence (HPC-AI) supercomputer, has achieved global ranking of 63 in TOP 500 most powerful supercomputer systems in the world, released on 16th November 2020 Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Policies and Interventions In news The President of India has promulgated the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021.  According to the ordinance, the appellate authorities under nine Acts have been done away with and the right to hear appeals under the statute has been conferred to High Courts. Key takeaways  Section 184 of the Finance Act, 2017 has been amended to empower the Central Government to make rules for qualifications, appointment, term of office, salaries and allowances, resignation, removal and other terms and conditions of service of Members of Tribunals. The Ordinance omits following Tribunals/ Appellate Authorities from the purview of Finance Act: Airport Appellate Tribunal established under the Airport Authority of India Act, 1994 Appellate Board established under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 Authority for Advance Ruling established under the Income Tax Act, 1961 Film Certification Appellate Tribunal established under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 It substitutes the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission established under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 with a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Launch of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health  In news Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) was recently launched.  Ministry: Ministry of Health  Key takeaways  IHIP is the next generation highly refined version of the presently used Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). India is the first country in the world to adopt such an advanced disease surveillance system. It will house the data entry and management for India’s disease surveillance program. In addition to tracking 33 diseases now as compared to the earlier 18 diseases, it shall ensure near-real-time data in digital mode.  It is also the world's biggest online disease surveillance platform.  It is in sync with the National Digital Health Mission. Chaff technology by DRDO Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Defence and security  In news Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology to safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack. Key takeaways  Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), a DRDO laboratory, has indigenously developed three variants of this technology - Short Range Chaff Rocket (SRCR), Medium Range Chaff Rocket (MRCR) and Long Range Chaff Rocket (LRCR) meeting Indian Navy’s requirements. Chaff is a passive expendable electronic countermeasure technology used worldwide to protect naval ships from enemy’s radar and Radio Frequency (RF) missile seekers. The importance of this development lies in the fact that very less quantity of chaff material deployed in the air acts as decoy to deflect enemy’s missiles for safety of the ships. Miscellaneous Chenab Bridge Arch closure of the Chenab Bridge was completed recently.  Chenab bridge is the World's highest Railway Bridge Location: Jammu & Kashmir  Developed by: Indian Railways. The bridge is part of an ambitious 272-km rail link project being constructed by the Northern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹28,000 crore. The bridge will be able to withstand earthquakes with a magnitude of up to eight and high-intensity blasts. The bridge will have a design speed of around 100 km/hr with a lifespan of 120 years. (Mains Focus) ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights Context: An NAP becomes more relevant in the wake of COVID-19 in that the pandemic has exposed several systemic vulnerabilities in how businesses operate. Informal migrant workers in India are the worst hit, abruptly thrown out of work without food, shelter, and social protection - overnight.  Background In June 2011, the UNHRC endorsed the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The UNGPs elucidate the duties and responsibilities of the State and businesses in addressing adverse business‐ related human rights impacts.  The objective of the UNGPs is to enhance standards and practices with regard to business and human rights to achieve tangible results for affected individuals and communities, and thereby contribute to a socially sustainable globalization UNGPs are broadly based on three pillars:  Pillar I ‐ The State Duty to Protect Human Rights. Pillar II ‐ The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights. Pillar III ‐ Access to Remedy.  What is NAP on Business and HRs? In June 2014, the UNHRC called upon its member States to develop a National Action Plan(NAP) to promote the effective implementation of the UNGPs.  The NAP is a policy document by which a government articulates its action to fulfil its commitment to implementing the UNGPs.  The vision of India’s NAP stems from the Gandhian principle of trusteeship that defines that the purpose of business is to serve all stakeholders The Indian government has acknowledged the importance of responsible business conduct since 2011 by introducing the National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs).  The NVGs were recently updated to National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).  In addition to these voluntary measures, SEBI has had mandatory environment, social and governance (ESG) disclosures for the top 100 companies listed (gradually expanded to 1000 companies) on Indian stock exchanges since 2012.  Instances of HR and Environmental violations by Business Several plants were shut down in the last two decades on charges of violating human rights and environmental rights: Coca Cola Co’s plants in Plachimada (2004), Mehdiganj (2013) and Hapur (2016) Hindustan Unilever Ltd’s (mercury) factory in Kodaikanal (2001) Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi (2018) In the Maggi case, Nestle SA justified the misleading ‘No added MSG’ label, stating: “Everyone in the industry was doing it”. There is a law that prevents companies from advertising tobacco near school premises. But tobacco giant ITC Ltd’s notebooks, complete with its logo, are available right inside classrooms. Again, seemingly, there is nothing illegal about it. More than a million people die in India each year from due to consuming tobacco. One of the investors of a tobacco company is LIC, owned by the Government of India — that has signed the WHO convention on tobacco control. When children are glued to games like PUBG, the young ones and their parents are blamed. But in a class suit in Canada, parents alleged: “companies hire psychologists, who dig into the human brain and they really made the efforts to make the game as addictive as possible”. Way Forward A NAP should precisely target the following five objectives Encourage CAG to evolve auditing standards that seek to ensure human-rights compliance and extend the same to all public-private partnerships. This should ensure respect to human rights in all cases of public procurement and of public investment. Mandate the Central Election Commissions to regulate corporate funding of political parties, including directing mandatory disclosures of donations as well as of any conflict of interests by both businesses and political parties. Obligate UPSC to direct all public enterprises and companies invested with public funds or loans to organise diversity audits. They should put the findings and appropriate action plans in the public domain. Expand the powers of Human Rights Commissions to issue notices to businesses and to create business and human rights ombudsperson to monitor human rights situation in businesses. Authorise the National & State Commissions for SC/ST/Women/OBCs to issue notices to businesses on violations in their workspaces and value chains. These authorities, although working with limited powers, for sure, have the potential to create and facilitate narratives around business and human rights. Changes at International Level: An indicator on human rights within the Ease of Doing Business Index would transform the way various Governments look at business Changes in Educational Curriculum: There has to be proactive attempt to make Business and Human Rights a core part of management curriculum. Every business manager groomed should be a human rights defender: That should be the motto of all educational institutions. Adoption by MSMEs: India has a significantly large number of micro, small, and medium (MSME) enterprises. The success of India’s NAP rests on the ability of the MSME sector to adopt it. The government as well as large companies have a crucial role in building the capacity of the MSME sector through training, awareness and providing incentives Adoption by Technology Companies: The rising influence and dominance of technology on future of work, privacy and inequality is a growing area of concern in India. The NAP should take steps to embed accountability of technology companies on human rights issues beginning with rights of workers in the gig-economy. A smart mix of voluntary and mandatory provisions is crucial for the NAP to create a level playing field for companies by mandating necessary minimums such as a mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence mechanism. Grievance Redressal Mechanisms:The lack of operational-level grievance mechanisms could be another stumbling block for the rights holders to access remedy mechanisms. Therefore, to make NAP success, a proper grievance redressal mechanism should be established at State & National level. Conclusion The NAP process is an opportunity for India to demonstrate leadership in achieving sustainable and inclusive growth and position itself as the world’s largest sustainable and responsible economy. The NAP can serve as an important tool to guide Indian businesses to redefine their purpose and emerge out of this pandemic more humane SECURITY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in Health sectors  GS-3:Challenges to National Security Biological Threats The country faces three major biological threats:  Naturally occurring infections in humans, plants, or animals India often faces naturally occurring agricultural infestations, such as the recent locust attacks; diseases that affect animals and have not yet infected humans, such as the bird flu outbreak and zoonotic infections that have jumped from animals to humans, such as COVID-19.  Yet, the country does not have a proper strategy to tackle infections. Instead, it follows a reactive approach, convening emergency committees, ad hoc response panels and groups once a disaster has struck. Unintentional release of pathogens from laboratories leading to diseases The country has so far not reported any case of accidental spilling of pathogens. But there has been illegal cultivation of transgenic crops in different regions.  This illegal growth of transgenic crops challenges the implementation of guidelines for maintaining safety of biotechnological research. Bioterrorism This category of risks involves terrorists or other bad actors deliberately misusing biotechnology to create biological weapons that can affect humans, animals or crops. India has been similarly fortunate not to experience bioterrorism, so far. Is India Prepared? India follows differing approaches to tackle biological threats emerging from both natural and human-made sources. However, there are some glaring gaps in its ability to manage these risks. Poor disease-surveillance network in India makes timely detection of outbreaks difficult.  Inadequate coordination among ministries to prevent zoonotic infections complicates the response.  Dismal investment in scientific research disincentivises researchers involved in the public health sector, who could help by developing capacities to identify, treat and vaccinate against threatening organism Multiplicity of organisations operating under different ministries makes it difficult to ensure the implementation of biosafety guidelines across the country. Minimal interventions of experts: Discussions regarding possible threats to national security due to deliberate biological attacks are often limited to closed policy circles with minimal or no intervention of experts from outside the government. Poor biosecurity awareness further complicates India’s preparedness towards threats emerging from deliberate sources. Way Ahead  Need for dedicated Governmental Body: The spread of infectious diseases is a long-term, continually evolving threat and India needs a governmental body prevent and mitigate all three types of biological threats. Integration with NDMA: A full-time office of biological threats preparedness and response under the National Disaster Management Authority can be one possible alternative in this regard. This office could become the nodal agency that brings together experts from the various ministries, representatives from the private sector, and professionals from the academic and the scientific communities. Connecting the dots: Universal Bio-deterrence (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note: Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers. Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance Commission It is a statutory body  It consists of a chairperson and three Vigilance Commissioners  Which of the above is or are correct?  1 only  2 only  Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Consumer Protection Act 2019: The act establishes central Consumer Protection authority Every e-commerce entity is required to provide information relating to return, refund, exchange, warranty, etc. for enabling the consumer to make an informed decision  Which of the above is or are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP): It shall ensure near-real-time data in digital mode.  It is also the world's biggest online disease surveillance platform.  Which of the above is or are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 6th April 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 B 2 B 3 C Must Read On India-Pakistan dialogue process: The Hindu On net-zero and climate justice: The Hindu On Myanmar’s crisis and India’s opportunity: Indian Express

Apr 7, 2021 PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (PIB) IAS UPSC – 1st April to 4th April – 2021

ARCHIVES GS-2 Phase III of the eCourts Project (Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary) The eCommittee Supreme Court has prepared the draft vision document  for Phase III of the eCourts Project under the auspices of the Supreme court of India.  E-Courts Project is a mission mode project undertaken by the Department of Justice, Government of India. Objective: For all the stakeholders, i.e., Advocates, Litigants, common citizens, Law students, Technical experts to give valuable inputs suggestions and feedback as the knowledge, insight, concerns, and experience of the stakeholders will help to refine the vision document of the next phase of the ecourts Project and to plan its implementation. Phase III of the eCourts Project in India  It is rooted in two central facets—access and inclusion. Phase III of the eCourts Project envisions a judicial system that is more easily accessible irrespective of geographical distances, efficient and equitable for every individual who seeks justice, makes more efficient use of human and other resources, and absorbs the latest technology for a positive environmental impact. This vision for Phase III is sought to be built on the following four building blocks: Core Values: Phase III must strive for a modern judicial system, governed by core values of trust, empathy, sustainability and transparency which, while simplifying procedures, will maximise the positives of technology and minimise its risks and challenges. Whole-of-system approach: Phase III must aim to make processes more efficient across all three components of dispute management i.e. dispute avoidance, containment and resolution. Each of these components will require technological integration with different institutions. Adoption frameworks: Phase III must focus on building strong adoption frameworks. Such frameworks must include behavioural nudges, adequate training and skill set development, feedback loops, along with the requisite mandate of law. Governance framework: From a governance perspective, while numerous judicial decisions have validated the use of technology in judicial processes, Phase III must address the accompanying administrative structures. The key goals and strategy of Phase III prioritise the creation of a core digital infrastructure that can enable the development of services for dispute resolution by the judiciary and services of solutions for dispute containment and resolution by the ecosystem. About eCommittee of the Supreme Court The eCommittee of the Supreme Court has been overseeing the implementation of the eCourts Project, conceptualized under the "National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary-2005". The eCommittee has evolved in terms of its roles and responsibilities over the last fifteen years. Objectives Interlinking of all courts across the country ICT enablement of the Indian judicial system Enabling courts to enhance judicial productivity, both qualitatively and quantitatively Making the justice delivery system accessible, cost-effective, transparent and accountable Providing citizen-centric services National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 (Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) The Rare Diseases Policy aims to lower the high cost of treatment for rare diseases with increased focus on indigenous research with the help of a National Consortium to be set up with Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare as convenor.  Increased focus of research and development and local production of medicines will lower the cost of treatment for rare diseases.  The policy also envisage creation of a national hospital based registry of rare diseases so that adequate data is available for definition of rare diseases and for research and development related to rare diseases within the country. The Policy also focuses on early screening and prevention through primary and secondary health care infrastructure such as Health and Wellness Centres and District Early Intervention Centres (DEICs) and through counselling for the high-risk parents. Screening will also be supported by Nidan Kendras set up by Department of Biotechnology.  Policy also aims to strengthen tertiary health care facilities for prevention and treatment of rare diseases through designating 8 health facilities as Centre of Excellence and these CoEs will also be provided one-time financial support of up to Rs 5 crores for upgradation of diagnostics facilities.                     A provision for financial support up to Rs. 20 lakhs under the Umbrella Scheme of Rastriya Arogya Nidhi is proposed for treatment, of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment (diseases listed under Group 1 in the rare disease policy). Beneficiaries for such financial assistance would not be limited to BPL families, but the benefit will be extended to about 40% of the population, who are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.   Besides, the Policy also envisages a crowd funding mechanism in which corporates and individuals will be encouraged to extend financial support through a robust IT platform for treatment of rare diseases. Funds so collected will be utilized by Centres of Excellence for treatment of all three categories of rare diseases as first charge and then the balance financial resources could also be used for research. The Need for the Policy The field of rare diseases is very complex and heterogeneous and prevention, treatment and management of rare diseases has multiple challenges.   Early diagnosis of rare diseases is a major challenge owing to a variety of factors that include lack of awareness among primary care physicians, lack of adequate screening and diagnostic facilities etc. There are also fundamental challenges in the research and development for the majority of rare diseases as relatively little is known about the pathophysiology or the natural history of these diseases particularly in the Indian context. Rare diseases are also difficult to research upon as the patients pool is very small and it often results in inadequate clinical experience. Availability and accessibility to medicines are also important to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with rare disease. Despite progress in recent years, there is a need to augment effective and safe treatment for rare diseases. The cost of treatment of rare diseases  is prohibitively expensive.  Various High Courts and the Supreme Court have also expressed concern about lack of a national policy for rare diseases. Prelims-oriented News Utkala Dibasa: Odisha Day Utkala Dibasa is celebrated on 1 April in the Indian state of Odisha in memory of the formation of the state as a separate state out of Bihar and Orissa Province with addition of Koraput and Ganjam from the Madras Presidency on 1 April 1936. After losing its political identity completely in 1568 following the defeat and demise of the last king Mukunda Dev, efforts resulted in the formation of a politically separate state under British rule on a linguistic basis on 1 April 1936. MyNEP2020” platform of NCTE Portal: The platform seeks to invite suggestions/inputs/membership from the stakeholders for preparing draft for development of National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) and National Mission for Mentoring Program membership (NMM). This exercise of digital consultation envisages the participation of teachers, education professionals, academicians, & other stakeholders in preparing the documents on teacher policy for sustainable and positive change in the Teacher’s Education Sector. For preparing the documents on above two major recommendations of NEP 2020, NCTE will work in close consultation with individuals/organizations. Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Rajinikanth DadasahebPhalke (1870–1944), was an Indian film-maker who directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913). He is regarded as “the father of Indian cinema.” The award is given to people for their “outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema”. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals (an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting). The award prize consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a shawl. The award was first presented in 1969. The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani, “the first lady of Indian cinema.” Sankalp se Siddhi - Village & Digital Connect Drive  By: TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs Aim: To activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in the villages Starting from April 1, 2021, this 100 day drive will entail 150 teams (10 in each region from TRIFED and State Implementation Agencies/Mentoring Agencies/Partners) visiting ten villages each. 100 villages in each region and 1500 villages in the country will be covered in the next 100 days. It is expected that Sankalp Se Siddhi will aid in effecting a complete transformation of the tribal ecosystem across the country. Good Friday It is observed by Christians a day before Easter to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary Hills.  According to the Bible, Jesus was crucified to death in the most brutal way. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). It says that he was beaten, tortured, and made to carry his own cross before being crucified on it.  Good Friday also marks the end of over a month of fasting called Lent. It is a period during which Christians fast, pray and give alms. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Despite it being a terrible day, it paved the way for the salvation of mankind as Jesus resurrected and came back to life two days later i.e. on Sunday. Christians marked it as ‘Good’ as a symbol of victory of good over evil. There is another belief that it is originated from the term ‘God’s Friday.’ Others interpret ‘Good’ as ‘holy’ and therefore call it ‘Good Friday.’ Quotes By the Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu On Governance People must elect their representatives on 4Cs—Character, Conduct, Calibre and Capacity Citizen-centric governance will come from governance-centric electorate Good governance was essential to fulfill the aspirations of the people and in ensuring that various schemes were implemented effectively. Good governance was also equally important to fulfill the aspirations of the people. Happiness comes with good governance. Usage of mother tongue Always remember your mother, mother tongue, motherland and native place Calls for extensive use of mother tongue in courts and administration

Apr 7, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies Paper 1 Questions [6th April,2021] – Day 74

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies 1 Questions [6th April 2020] – Day 74 We will make sure, in the next 100 days not a single day is wasted and your mains preparation is solidified. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. We are giving 5 Mains Questions on a daily basis so that every student can actively participate and keep your preparation focused. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE Note: Click on Each Question (Link), it will open in a new tab and then Answer respective questions! 1. What are the effects of globalisation on India’s medium scale enterprises? Examine. भारत के मध्यम पैमाने के उद्यमों पर वैश्वीकरण के प्रभाव क्या हैं? जांच करें। 2. Has globalisation led to deterioration of societal values? Critically examine.  क्या वैश्वीकरण से सामाजिक मूल्यों का ह्रास हुआ है? समालोचनात्मक जांच करें। 3. How does globalisation differ from westernisation? In the Indian context, what has been more profound of the two? Discuss. वैश्वीकरण पश्चिमीकरण से कैसे भिन्न है? भारतीय संदर्भ में, दोनों में क्या अधिक गहरा है? चर्चा करें। 4. What are your views on the process of deglobalisation? How will it affect the countries of the world in general and India in particular? पतन की प्रक्रिया पर आपके क्या विचार हैं? यह दुनिया के देशों और विशेष रूप से भारत को कैसे प्रभावित करेगा? 5. What measures have been initiated by the government to make Indian enterprises more competitive in the global market? Discuss. भारतीय उद्यमों को वैश्विक बाजार में अधिक प्रतिस्पर्धी बनाने के लिए सरकार ने क्या उपाय शुरू किए हैं? चर्चा करें। P.S: The review from IASbaba will happen from the time the question is posted till 10 pm everyday. We would also encourage peer reviews. So friends get actively involved and start reviewing each others answers. This will keep the entire community motivated. All the Best :)

Apr 7, 2021 IASbaba Prelims 60 Day Plan

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan - IAS Prelims Test Series 2021 - HISTORY, CURRENT AFFAIRS & CSAT [Day 15]

For Previous (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends,    [embed]https://https://www.youtube.com/embed/x5ldu2jV8N0[/embed] ARCHIVES OF 60 DAYS NOTE: IASbaba's 60 DAY questions will be posted around 10 AM. The solution will be released around 6 PM Daily.  Let us pledge to make it a big game-changer (better than last year) in the next 60 days! Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (around 6 PM), cross-check the answers and, comment the marks (you scored) in the same comment thread. This will keep you accountable, responsible and sincere in days to come.  You can also take part in the discussion with peers.   HISTORY [DAY 15] - Click Here NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution, Edit your Comment to Mention-  Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. What IMPACT can the ‘60 Day’ have on the final results? We will explain by taking a small example. Imagine you are sitting in the examination hall, appearing in Prelims Paper I. You have attempted 70 questions already but still unsure about a few. Then you stumble upon a question that was asked in 60 Day (and believe us, it has happened to hundreds of students countless times). You choose the right answer and submit your paper hoping for the best! Eventually, you go on to clear Mains as well as Personality Test and secure a good rank as well. When the cut off gets announced by UPSC, you realize that you have scored just one mark more than the cut off! Yes, that one mark can change your life (and it has done so to many of our students in the past). Now, imagine the kind of impact 60 to 80 marks can have! Isn’t that so fascinating to imagine?   One’s level of preparedness is always different for different subjects. Even within a subject, one’s comfort level may vary with topics. For example, one might be more comfortable in solving questions of Polity than Economics and within Polity also, one might be at ease with questions on fundamental rights than Parliament. The level of comfort and ease that one has with a subject/ topic gets manifested in the examination. However, there is no conscious effort by aspirants to micro analyze these aspects. Now, coming to the second aspect i.e. the mistakes that one commits in answering MCQs, it can be said that there are mainly four reasons behind incorrect responses in the OMR sheet. They are: Lack of information Lack of analytical ability Silly mistakes Excessive risk-taking Let’s analyze them one by one: Lack of information: You simply don’t know the information. You are clueless and that’s why you don’t attempt the question. For example, you may have never come across a regime called the ‘Wassenaar Agreement’ during your preparation and you can’t do much about it. The lack of information is pardonable and rectifiable. You can read more and gather more information. That is within your reach. Lack of analytical ability: You know the concept but the question is a twisted one and you are not able to apply the concept. For example, in a question asking you to identify the climate type of a region based on certain given parameters like precipitation, temperature, and air density, you might find it difficult to mark the correct option even if you are aware of all the options given in the question! That is clearly a lack of application and you can overcome it by developing a habit of framing questions in your mind while you study any topic. Silly mistakes: This habit is unpardonable. You know the concept, you become happy, you misread the question, you mark the incorrect answer and you are out of the race! Such mistakes reveal your hurriedness while answering the question. A simple mistake of reading ‘chose the incorrect option’ as ‘chose the correct option’ can destroy your chances. It means that you need to have patience and focus while attempting the paper. Excessive risk-taking: You are confused between the options and just in order to increase your attempts, you make wild guesses and try your luck only to repent eventually. Risk-taking is an art and one must be very careful while doing the guesswork in confusing questions. If you are not lucky enough, it can spoil your chances. You will realize that these problems will have different meanings for different people. For example, one might find a lack of information as the main culprit in answering wrong the questions on Culture while in Polity, lack of analytical ability is usually the culprit. The point here is that you must analyse your preparation on these yardsticks by applying them on different subjects/ topics. If one is having a headache, he/ she can’t have the same medicine for fever. Isn’t it. This is where our revamped '60 Day’ comes into the picture. It will give you an opportunity to micro analyze your preparation and perform better in the examination. Finally, it is up to you to take advantage of this framework. We are sure of only one thing- if you follow this program, assess yourself on the basis of the given framework and keep improving your weaker areas, success will be yours. We are providing you with the right platform, the right guidance, and the right competition. Do you have the right motivation to make full use of this initiative? We think you have. Come, be a part of this initiative and take the first step towards SUCCESS! Importance of self - tracking: We could have provided all of you with login id and passwords to monitor your daily performance in the 60-day program. Instead, a simple and most beautiful way which Disqus provides is profile based commenting! Yes, we have seen the most successful candidates who have taken the maximum benefit from this program monitoring themselves by commenting on their answers in the box given (Disqus comment). And reviewing their performance themselves once in 10 days on the progress meter. DOWNLOAD THE 60 DAYS PLAN 2021   All the Best! IASbaba  

Apr 6, 2021 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 6th April 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) MoU between Spices Board India and UNDP India Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III – Economy; Supply chains In news Spices Board India and UNDP India’s Accelerator Lab signed a MoU. Aim: To build a blockchain based traceability interface for Indian spices to enhance transparency in supply chain and trade. It will start with over 3,000 farmers engaged in chilli and turmeric farming in select Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Blockchain is a decentralized process of recording transactions on an open and shared electronic ledger.  This allows for ease and transparency in data management across a complex network, including, farmers, brokers, distributors, retailers and consumers, thus simplifying the supply chain. Do you know? Spices Board is one of the five Commodity Boards functioning under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is an autonomous body.  It is responsible for the export promotion of the 52 scheduled spices and development of Cardamom (Small & Large). Global Gender Gap Report 2021 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I - Society In news Global Gender Gap Report 2021 was released recently. Released by: World Economic Forum Key takeaways India has fallen 28 places  It is now one of the worst performers in South Asia,  It is ranked below neighbouring countries - Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. India’s rank: 140 among 156 countries. South Asia incidentally is one of the worst performing regions, followed only by the Middle East and northern Africa. Overall, many countries have fared worse in this year’s rankings compared to last year’s, on account of economic performance. On its current trajectory, it will now take 135.6 years to close the gender gap worldwide. Women represent only 26.1% of some 35,500 parliament seats and just 22.6% of over 3,400 ministers worldwide In 81 countries, there has never been a woman head of state, as of January 15, 2021. Launch of Sankalp Se Siddhi Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – Policies and Interventions In news “Sankalp se Siddhi” - Village and Digital Connect Drive was recently launched. Launched by: TRIFED  Ministry of: Ministry of Tribal Affairs  Key takeaways It is a 100 day drive which was started from April 1, 2021. It will entail 150 teams visiting ten villages each. Aim: To activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in these villages. The visiting teams will also identify locations and shortlist potential Van Dhan Vikas Kendras for clustering as TRIFOOD, and Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries- (SFURTI) units as larger enterprises. TRIFOOD aims to enhance the income of tribals through better utilization of and value addition to the Minor Forest Produce collected by the tribal forest gatherers. Phase III of the eCourts Project Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Judiciary In news The eCommittee of the Supreme Court (SC) has prepared the draft vision document for Phase III of the eCourts Project under SC. Key takeaways E-Courts Project is a mission mode project undertaken by the Department of Justice, Government of India. Chairperson of eCommittee: Dr Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Judge, SC The eCommittee has been overseeing the implementation of the eCourts Project, conceptualized under the "National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary-2005". Phase III of the eCourts Project in India is rooted in two central facets—access and inclusion. Phase III envisions a judicial system that is more easily accessible irrespective of geographical distances, efficient and equitable for every individual who seeks justice, makes more efficient use of human and other resources, and absorbs the latest technology for a positive environmental impact. All-India Survey Of Migrant Workers Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Policies and Interventions In news Government of India launched the All-India Survey of Migrant Workers and All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey. Ministry: Labour and Employment Ministry  Key takeaways Objective of All-India Survey of Migrant Workers: To study the kind of employment-related migration undertaken by workers. The survey will provide the details of working and living conditions faced by Migrant Workers and impact of COVID 19 on their world of work. All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey will provide the employment estimates for establishments employing ten or more workers and those employing nine or less workers. The survey will provide crucial data on the changes in employment situation across the selected sectors on a quarterly basis. These surveys will plug-in the data gap on various aspects of labour and employment and will aid evidence-based policy making processes. Miscellaneous Jordan Jordan was recently in news today. Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein, the former crown prince and half-brother of ruling monarch Abdullah, has reportedly been placed under house arrest as part of a crackdown on critics. Jordan is an Arab country in the Levant region of Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel and Palestine (West Bank). The Dead Sea is located along its western borders  Capital city: Amman. It is a constitutional monarchy, but the king holds wide executive and legislative powers. (Mains Focus) ENVIRONMENT/ GEOGRAPHY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-1: Geographical phenomena GS-3: Environment and Ecology, Bio diversity – Conservation, environmental degradation, environmental impact assessment, Environment versus Development GS-3: Issues relating to deforestation, land use pattern and use of fossil fuel. Forest Fires Context:  April-May is the season when forest fires take place in various parts of the country. Since the start of 2021, there has been a series of forest fires in Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland-Manipur border, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, including in wildlife sanctuaries Image Source: Indian Express How prone to fire are India’s forests? As of 2019, about 21.67% (7,12,249 sq km) of the country’s geographical area is identified as forest, according to the India State of Forest Report 2019 (ISFR) released by the Forest Survey of India. Tree cover makes up another 2.89% (95, 027 sq km). Based on previous fire incidents and recorded events, forests of the Northeast and central India regions are the most vulnerable areas to forest fires Forests in Assam, Mizoram and Tripura have been identified as ‘extremely prone’ to forest fire.  States with large forest areas under the ‘very highly prone’ category include Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.  Western Maharashtra, Southern Chhattisgarh and areas of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, along with central Odisha, are turning into ‘extremely prone’ forest fire hotspots, the 2020-2021 annual report of the MoEFCC said. Areas under the ‘highly prone’ and ‘moderately prone’ categories make up about 26.2% of the total forest cover — a whopping 1,72,374 sq km. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are the two states that witness the most frequent forest fires annually. In Uttarkhand, 24,303 sq km (over 45 per cent of the geographical area) is under forest cover. What causes forest fires? Forest fires can be caused by a number of natural causes, but officials say many major fires in India are triggered mainly by human activities.  Emerging studies link climate change to rising instances of fires globally, especially the massive fires of the Amazon forests in Brazil and in Australia in the last two years.  Fires of longer duration, increasing intensity, higher frequency and highly inflammable nature are all being linked to climate change. In India, forest fires are most commonly reported during March and April, when the ground has large quantities of dry wood, logs, dead leaves, stumps, dry grass and weeds that can make forests easily go up in flames if there is a trigger. Under natural circumstances, extreme heat and dryness, friction created by rubbing of branches with each other also have been known to initiate fire. In Uttarakhand, the lack of soil moisture too is being seen as a key factor. In two consecutive monsoon seasons (2019 and 2020), rainfall has been deficient by 18% and 20% of the seasonal average, respectively. But, forest officials say most fires are man-made, sometimes even deliberately caused. Even a small spark from a cigarette butt, or a carelessly discarded lit matchstick can set the fire going.  For example, in Odisha, which saw a major fire recently in Simlipal forest, villagers are known to set dry leaves to fire in order to collect mahua flowers, which go into preparation of a local drink Why are forest fires difficult to control? Difficult Terrain: The locality of the forest and access to it pose hurdles in initiating firefighting efforts.  Manpower Shortage: During peak season, shortage of staff is another challenge in dispatching firefighting teams. Timely mobilisation of forest staff, fuel and equipment, depending on the type of fire, through the thick forests remain challenges. Outdated Techniques: As it is impossible to transport heavy vehicles loaded with water into the thick forests, a majority of fire dousing is initiated manually, using blowers and similar devices. But there have been incidents when forest fires were brought under control using helicopter services. Weather Factors: Wind speed and direction play a critical role in bringing a forest fire under control. The fire often spreads in the direction of the winds and towards higher elevations What factors make forest fires a concern? Forest’s role in mitigation and adaptation to climate change: They act as a sink, reservoir and source of carbon. A healthy forest stores and sequesters more carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystem.  Endangers Livelihood of people: In India, with 1.70 lakh villages in close proximity to forests (Census 2011), the livelihood of several crores of people is dependent on fuelwood, bamboo, fodder, and small timber. Impacts regeneration capacity of Ecosystem: Forest fires can have multiple adverse effects on the forest cover, soil, tree growth, vegetation, and the overall flora and fauna. Fires render several hectares of forest useless and leave behind ash, making it unfit for any vegetation growth. Shrinkage of Forests: Heat generated during the fire destroys animal habitats. Soil quality decreases with the alteration in their compositions. Soil moisture and fertility, too, is affected. Thus forests can shrink in size. The trees that survive fire often remain stunted and growth is severely affected. What efforts are being taken to protect forests from fire? Since 2004, the FSI developed the Forest Fire Alert System to monitor forest fires in real time. In its advanced version launched in January 2019, the system now uses satellite information gathered from NASA and ISRO. Real-time fire information from identified fire hotspots is gathered using MODIS sensors (1km by 1km grid) and electronically transmitted to FSI.  This information is then relayed via email at state, district, circle, division, range, beat levels. Users of this system in the locality are issued SMS alerts. The FSI system in January 2019 had over 66,000 users. Connecting the dots: Simlipal Forest Fires SOCIETY Topic: GS-1: Society and Social Issues Racism Racism is a systematic ideology, a complex set of beliefs and practices that, on the presumed basis of biology, divides humanity into the ‘higher’ us and a lower ‘them’.  In a nutshell, it is this: one can tell everything important about a person, his group, its past and future, by noting the colour of his skin. Issues More than HR Violation: Racial discrimination, beyond being a breach of human rights, has harmful effects on human health and well-being, and risks wider disruptions to social cohesion. Complex: Current forms of racism and discrimination are complex and often covert. Structural forms of discrimination, including micro-aggressions and everyday indignities, remain widespread.  Growth of Social Media: Anonymity of the Internet has allowed racist stereotypes and inaccurate information to spread online. Techno-Racism: The use of new technologies and artificial intelligence in security raise the spectre of ‘techno-racism’, as facial recognition programmes can misidentify and target racialised communities. Aggravates Inequalities: Racial discrimination deepens and fuels inequality in our societies. Prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory acts, whether subtle or overt, aggravate existing inequalities in societies. Double Burden on Women: Women and girls also carry a double burden of being exposed to racial and gender-based prejudices.  Way Ahead Public attitudes to anti-racism have improved, as expressions of racist ideology have become less socially acceptable. Multisectoral effort to tackle the root causes of racism through anti-racist laws, policies and programmes. UNESCO’s actions against racism through education, the sciences, culture, and communication offer an example of a way forward.  UNESCO promotes the role of education in providing the space for young people to understand processes that sustain racism, to learn from the past, and to stand up for human rights.  Through new approaches to inter-cultural dialogue and learning, youth and communities can be equipped with skills to eradicate harmful stereotypes and foster tolerance. Racism will not be overcome with mere professions of good faith but must be combatted with anti-racist action.  A global culture of tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination is built first and foremost in the minds of women and men. Connecting the dots: Anatomy of Racism  (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note: Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers. Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Jordan is flanked by which of the following river on its western borders?  Mediterranean Sea Dead sea Red Sea Caspian sea Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Spices Board of India: It comes under Ministry of Finance. It is an autonomous body. Which of the above is or are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Global gender Gap Report is released by which of the following? International Monetary Fund United Nations World Economic Forum Amnesty International ANSWERS FOR 5th April 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 B 2 A 3 C 4 A Must Read On Chhattisgarh's Sukma district encounter: The Hindu On US-China relations: The Hindu On India and NATO: Indian Express

Apr 6, 2021 RSTV Video

SC Panel on Farm Laws Road Ahead – The Big Picture – RSTV IAS UPSC

Archives Topic: General Studies 2,3: Judiciary Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation In news  The Supreme Court has put a stay on the implementation of the three farm laws until further orders.  It has also set up a committee of agricultural experts to facilitate talks between the Centre and farmers’ unions to resolve the impasse. Key takeaways  The Chief Justice said that the committee will not pass an order or punish and submit a report to the Supreme Court.  The SC has said the committee is the judicial process in this case. The members include:  (1) Bhupinder Singh Mann, the national president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union and All India Kisan Coordination Committee;  (2) Dr Parmod Kumar Joshi, an agricultural economist who is also the Director for South Asia, International Food Policy Research Institute;  (3) Ashok Gulati, agricultural economist and former chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices;  4) Anil Ghanwat, the chief of Shetkari Sanghatana, who in articles written in the media have expressed views in favour of the farm laws. What has been the reaction by farmers to SC decision to set up committee? The farmers’ unions have not reacted favourably to the formation of the experts’ committee.  They allege that the committee does not comprise entirely impartial experts. Most of them are well known and strong defenders of the farm laws, and are critical of the agitation. Thus, the agitation being carried on by the farmers is entering a new phase.  Critical Analysis of SC’s decision Challenge for the Committee to gain confidence of parties: For conducting negotiations with both the government and the farmers, the members of the committee ought to and should be known to have an open mind on the core issues, which alone will create a necessary confidence in the parties concerned.  Maximalist Position by farmers:  The farmers have made it clear that they will not agree to anything less than the repeal of these laws. This would mean that the present agitation is likely to continue indefinitely. SC’s decision Lacks Clarity: It is not yet clear what impact the report of this committee will have on the final decision of the Supreme Court on the question of the constitutional validity of the farm laws. So whatever the experts’ committee recommends, the question of the constitutional validity of the farm laws can be decided only after a proper hearing of the matter before the Court.  Political Investment by ruling party: While the repeal of a law is a simple legislative act, having to repeal a law in which the government has invested a lot of its prestige is not so easy. On what basis can farm laws be further challenged in Supreme Court? 1. Violation of Federalism The constitutional validity of the farm laws has been challenged in the Supreme Court mainly on the ground that Parliament has no legislative competence to enact these laws, the subject matter of which is essentially in the State list. 2. Violation of rules of the House It is a universally acknowledged fact that the voting on the Farm Bills in the Rajya Sabha was not done in accordance with the rules of the House.  These rules require the Chair to order the recording of votes (division) by members even when one member demands it.  The Deputy Chairman of the House, who was conducting the proceedings at that time, did not order division although a few members openly and loudly demanded it. Thus, there was a violation of the rules of the House in passing the Bills by voice vote when there was a demand for division. 3. Violation of Constitution with regard to procedures adopted for passage of bills Article 100 says that all questions at any sitting of either House shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting.  Majority can be determined only in terms of number, and therefore what this Article requires is that all questions in the House should be determined by recording the votes of the members present and voting. Majority cannot be determined through voice vote. In fact, the Constitution does not recognise voice vote to determine majority in a legislature.  However, deciding a question by voice vote is a practice prevailing in all legislatures. This was devised for the sake of convenience and there is always an assumption that since the government of the day has a majority, any proposal before the House has the support of the majority.  But that assumption goes when a member demands voting in the House and the Chair has, then, no option but to order the actual voting. Since this was not done and the Bills were all passed by voice vote, there is a violation of the rules as well as the Constitution (Article 100) What are the options before the Supreme Court if and when above challenges are made?  1. Strike down laws on violation of Article 100 & 107 The Court can strike down the whole laws as the requirement of Article 107 has not been fulfilled. This Article says that a Bill shall not be deemed to have been passed unless it has been agreed to by both Houses.  As has been explained above, the Bills have not in fact been passed by the Rajya Sabha because the majority had not been determined in accordance with Article 100.  2. Invalidate the proceedings of Rajya Sabha The Court may also invalidate the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha and send the three ‘Acts’ back to that House for further proceedings in accordance with the constitutional provisions. If this happens, it may provide a good opportunity to the government to revisit these laws.  These can then be referred to a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha which can invite the farmers and all other stakeholders and finally produce better Bills.  Conclusion The issue that needs to be settled by the top court is the constitutional validity of the laws and adherence to the Procedures established by law & Constitution. Must Read: Why farmers are protesting against farm laws: Click here and here Why earlier government negotiations have failed: Click here What is the long term solution advocated by experts: Click here Connecting the Dots: What are your views on the recently enacted farm laws? In your opinion, what are the most important provisions therein? Substantiate your views.

Apr 6, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies Paper 3 Questions [5th April,2021] – Day 73

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies 3 Questions [5th April 2020] – Day 73 We will make sure, in the next 100 days not a single day is wasted and your mains preparation is solidified. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. We are giving 5 Mains Questions on a daily basis so that every student can actively participate and keep your preparation focused. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE Note: Click on Each Question (Link), it will open in a new tab and then Answer respective questions! 1. Examine the applications of nanotechnology in biomedicine. बायोमेडिसिन में नैनो तकनीक के अनुप्रयोगों की जांच करें। 2. What are the recent initiatives announced by the government for promoting indigenous farming techniques? Discuss. स्वदेशी कृषि तकनीकों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए सरकार द्वारा हाल ही में क्या पहल की गई है? चर्चा करें। 3. How does India’s IPR regime balance domestic interests with global trade concerns at forums like the WTO? Examine. भारत की IPR व्यवस्था विश्व व्यापार संगठन जैसे मंचों पर वैश्विक व्यापार चिंताओं के साथ घरेलू हितों को कैसे संतुलित करता है? जांच करें। 4. What are India’s strategic interests in having a friendly and peaceful Bangladesh? बांग्लादेश के अनुकूल और शांतिपूर्ण होने में भारत के रणनीतिक हित क्या हैं? 5. Analyse the key issues in India’s present defence procurement regime? भारत के वर्तमान रक्षा खरीद व्यवस्था में प्रमुख मुद्दों का विश्लेषण करें? P.S: The review from IASbaba will happen from the time the question is posted till 10 pm everyday. We would also encourage peer reviews. So friends get actively involved and start reviewing each others answers. This will keep the entire community motivated. All the Best :)

Apr 6, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – ESSAY [3rd APRIL,2021] – Day 72

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – ESSAY [3rd APRIL,2021] – Day 72 We will make sure, in the next 100 days not a single day is wasted and your mains preparation is solidified. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE 1. If our era is the next Industrial Revolution, as many claim, AI is surely one of its driving forces. यदि हमारा युग अगली औद्योगिक क्रांति है, जैसा की कई दावा करते हैं, AI निश्चित रूप से उसके ड्राइविंग बलों में से एक है। 2. Science and technology revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response. विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी हमारे जीवन में क्रांति लाती है, लेकिन स्मृति, परंपरा और मिथक हमारी प्रतिक्रिया का निर्माण करते हैं। 3. Scientific advancement should aim to affirm and to improve human life. वैज्ञानिक उन्नति का उद्देश्य मानव जीवन को अभिपुष्ट करना और सुधारना है। 4. Science has made us gods even before we are worthy of being men. विज्ञान ने हमें मानव होने से पहले ही देवता बना दिया है।

Apr 6, 2021 IASbaba Prelims 60 Day Plan

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan - IAS Prelims Test Series 2021 - POLITY, CURRENT AFFAIRS & CSAT [Day 14]

For Previous (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends,  [embed]https://https://www.youtube.com/embed/x5ldu2jV8N0[/embed] ARCHIVES OF 60 DAYS NOTE: IASbaba's 60 DAY questions will be posted around 10 AM. The solution will be released around 6 PM Daily.  Let us pledge to make it a big game-changer (better than last year) in the next 60 days! Note- Download the OMR Sheet and attempt the questions exactly like UPSC Prelims. After you are done, please post your OMR in the comment section. Once the solution key is released (around 6 PM), cross-check the answers and, comment the marks (you scored) in the same comment thread. This will keep you accountable, responsible and sincere in days to come.  You can also take part in the discussion with peers.   POLITY [DAY 14] - Click Here NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution, Edit your Comment to Mention-  Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. What IMPACT can the ‘60 Day’ have on the final results? We will explain by taking a small example. Imagine you are sitting in the examination hall, appearing in Prelims Paper I. You have attempted 70 questions already but still unsure about a few. Then you stumble upon a question that was asked in 60 Day (and believe us, it has happened to hundreds of students countless times). You choose the right answer and submit your paper hoping for the best! Eventually, you go on to clear Mains as well as Personality Test and secure a good rank as well. When the cut off gets announced by UPSC, you realize that you have scored just one mark more than the cut off! Yes, that one mark can change your life (and it has done so to many of our students in the past). Now, imagine the kind of impact 60 to 80 marks can have! Isn’t that so fascinating to imagine?   One’s level of preparedness is always different for different subjects. Even within a subject, one’s comfort level may vary with topics. For example, one might be more comfortable in solving questions of Polity than Economics and within Polity also, one might be at ease with questions on fundamental rights than Parliament. The level of comfort and ease that one has with a subject/ topic gets manifested in the examination. However, there is no conscious effort by aspirants to micro analyze these aspects. Now, coming to the second aspect i.e. the mistakes that one commits in answering MCQs, it can be said that there are mainly four reasons behind incorrect responses in the OMR sheet. They are: Lack of information Lack of analytical ability Silly mistakes Excessive risk-taking Let’s analyze them one by one: Lack of information: You simply don’t know the information. You are clueless and that’s why you don’t attempt the question. For example, you may have never come across a regime called the ‘Wassenaar Agreement’ during your preparation and you can’t do much about it. The lack of information is pardonable and rectifiable. You can read more and gather more information. That is within your reach. Lack of analytical ability: You know the concept but the question is a twisted one and you are not able to apply the concept. For example, in a question asking you to identify the climate type of a region based on certain given parameters like precipitation, temperature, and air density, you might find it difficult to mark the correct option even if you are aware of all the options given in the question! That is clearly a lack of application and you can overcome it by developing a habit of framing questions in your mind while you study any topic. Silly mistakes: This habit is unpardonable. You know the concept, you become happy, you misread the question, you mark the incorrect answer and you are out of the race! Such mistakes reveal your hurriedness while answering the question. A simple mistake of reading ‘chose the incorrect option’ as ‘chose the correct option’ can destroy your chances. It means that you need to have patience and focus while attempting the paper. Excessive risk-taking: You are confused between the options and just in order to increase your attempts, you make wild guesses and try your luck only to repent eventually. Risk-taking is an art and one must be very careful while doing the guesswork in confusing questions. If you are not lucky enough, it can spoil your chances. You will realize that these problems will have different meanings for different people. For example, one might find a lack of information as the main culprit in answering wrong the questions on Culture while in Polity, lack of analytical ability is usually the culprit. The point here is that you must analyse your preparation on these yardsticks by applying them on different subjects/ topics. If one is having a headache, he/ she can’t have the same medicine for fever. Isn’t it. This is where our revamped '60 Day’ comes into the picture. It will give you an opportunity to micro analyze your preparation and perform better in the examination. Finally, it is up to you to take advantage of this framework. We are sure of only one thing- if you follow this program, assess yourself on the basis of the given framework and keep improving your weaker areas, success will be yours. We are providing you with the right platform, the right guidance, and the right competition. Do you have the right motivation to make full use of this initiative? We think you have. Come, be a part of this initiative and take the first step towards SUCCESS! Importance of self - tracking: We could have provided all of you with login id and passwords to monitor your daily performance in the 60-day program. Instead, a simple and most beautiful way which Disqus provides is profile based commenting! Yes, we have seen the most successful candidates who have taken the maximum benefit from this program monitoring themselves by commenting on their answers in the box given (Disqus comment). And reviewing their performance themselves once in 10 days on the progress meter. DOWNLOAD THE 60 DAYS PLAN 2021 All the Best! IASbaba