Apr 30, 2021 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 30th April 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Net Zero Producers Forum Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II - International Relations  In news Saudi Arabia will join the United States, Canada, Norway, and Qatar in forming ‘Net Zero Producers Forum’ for oil and gas producers to discuss how they can support the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Key takeaways  Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest crude exporter.  The Forum will discuss ways to achieve net zero carbon emission targets to limit global warming. Saudi Arabia had also said that it aimed to reduce its carbon emissions by generating 50% of the country's energy from renewables by 2030. US President unveiled plans to cut emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels recently.  High-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean developed  Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Economy  In news Indian Scientists have developed a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean. Scientists from MACS- Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, in collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have developed this variety. Key takeaways  This newly developed variety is called MACS 1407.  It is suitable for cultivation in Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and North-Eastern states.  Its seeds will be made available to farmers for sowing during the 2022 Kharif season. In 2019, India produced around 90 million tons of soybean.  Soybean is widely cultivated as oil seeds and a cheap source of protein for animal feed and many packaged meals.  India is striving to be among the world’s major producers of soybean. High-yielding, disease resistant varieties of the legume can help achieve this target. Global Immunization Strategy by WHO Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health; International Relations  In news WHO unveiled a global immunization strategy to save 50 million lives by 2030. Key takeaways  Objective: To reach more than 50 million children who have missed lifesaving jabs against measles and other diseases because of COVID-19 disruption. Initiative by: WHO, UNICEF and the vaccine alliance Gavi To avoid multiple outbreaks of life-threatening diseases like measles, yellow fever and diphtheria, it must be ensured that routine vaccination services are protected in every country in the world. A WHO survey showed more than one third of countries were still seeing disruptions to their routine immunisation services. Around 60 mass vaccination campaigns were currently postponed in 50 countries, putting 228 million people, mostly children, at risk of diseases such as measles and polio. China launches the core module of its space station Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II - International Relations & GS-III - Sci & tech  In news China launched the core module of its space station, starting a series of key launch missions that aim to complete the construction of the station by the end of next year Key takeaways  The Long March-5B Y2 rocket, carrying the Tianhe module, blasted off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. The Tianhe module will act as the management and control hub of the space station Tiangong, (meaning Heavenly Palace), with a node that could dock with up to three spacecraft at a time for short stays, or two for long Tianhe is the largest spacecraft developed by China. The space station will be a T shape with the core module at the centre and a lab capsule on each side. The station will operate in the low-Earth orbit at an altitude from 340 km to 450 km.  It has a designed lifespan of 10 years, but experts believe it could last more than 15 years with appropriate maintenance and repairs. Do you know?  The Chinese space station is expected to be a competitor to the aging International Space Station (ISS) which is a modular space station in low Earth orbit. ISS is a multinational collaborative project involving five participating space agencies which included NASA, (US), Roscomos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). First-ever Electric Tractor Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III - Economy; Agriculture  In news Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni (Madhya Pradesh) has tested the first-ever electric Tractor in the Institute. Key takeaways  The institute received the application for an electric tractor under Confidential Test initially. Accordingly, the institute has tested the tractor & released the Draft Test Report in February, 2021. Electric tractor will be more environment friendly than other types of tractors. (Mains Focus) WOMEN/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-1: Women Issues GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Women Issues Context: India is amongst the most unequal countries in the world to be a woman according to the latest annual Global Gender Gap Index released by the World Economic Forum places India 17th from the bottom. Issues Missing Females: In India discrimination starts in the embryo with the misuse of ultrasound technology for sex-selective abortion. Inadequate Political Representation: The share of women ministers has declined sharply from 23 to 9 per cent. Poor Labour Participation: Indian women’s labour force participation has plummeted in the last decade to a mere 21 per cent. Sexual Harassment at Workplaces: Before the pandemic, Indian boardrooms had only 15 per cent of women, even as the #MeToo movement exposed the iceberg of sexual harassment in the workplace. Poor implementation of Policies: Workplace crèches, though legally mandatory in all offices with more than 50 employees and MNREGA worksites, are rare. Anganwadis, too, have yet to be expanded into crèches. Child Marriages: Patriarchy is largely instilled at home. Preliminary population weighted averages from 17 states reveals that even before the pandemic, child marriages have marginally increased since the previous survey in 2015-16. Higher Education: While education is now more inclusive, with three-fourths of women literate, only 37 per cent complete Class 10. Financial Dependence: Less than a third of Indian women earn an income. Domestic Violence: Compounded with the lack of economic independence, more than a quarter of married women also report spousal violence. Rape: The National Crime Records Bureau enumerated nearly 88 rapes daily in 2019, with Dalit women in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh the most vulnerable. Green Shoots Financial Inclusion: Four out of every five women now operate their own bank accounts,  Awareness about personal hygiene: More than two-thirds of young women use menstrual hygiene products,  Reproductive Rights: More than half of married women use modern contraceptives that has helped women assert their reproductive rights Access to Communication: almost half have a mobile phone, though less than a third have ever been on the internet. POLITY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-2: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.  Strengthen Panchayati raj Local Bodies - Importance Historical Roots: The Cholas were the pioneers in the formation of local bodies as part of a well-organised hierarchy to oversee the implementation of progressive plans. Voices of People heard: Panchayati raj ensures that the voices of the people are heard loud and clear. “The voice of the people is the voice of god; The voice of the Panchayat is the voice of the people,” is the quote attributed to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Good Governance: Seamless administration is impossible without power sharing. Inclusive Governance: To ensure that even the last man sitting in a remote corner of the last row should have access to benefits. Participative Governance: Every grama sabha meeting ensures the equal right to highlight the issues that disrupt life. Active participation of the people in governance. Transparency & Accountability: Elected members of the Panchayat are obliged to read out the financial statements and balance sheet to ensure transparency. Issues Inadequate deliberations: Gram Sabhas Functioning like auction houses – Example Nadu government did not seek opinions and consensus of people on significant issues like the eight-lane highway project and hydrocarbon project. Poor Participation: Meetings marked by poor attendance and poor representation from the people. Corporate Interests Dominates: Several projects are being implemented for the benefit of private and corporate entities. Role of Women: Women do not find themselves in major administrative roles in the local bodies, though, on paper, women are shown to be a considerable force. Eg. Sarpanch Pati. Way Ahead Ensuring the proper use of allotted funds. Ensuring the efficiency of administration and eligible member appointments. Need to strengthen our grama sabhas, hold area sabhas in cities, form ward committees, hold online Panchayat meetings Ensure decent remuneration to Panchayat chiefs and councillors. Bestow the grama sabha with the power to revoke appointed members and representatives. Conclusion The demand for federal rule in the Centre and autonomous rule in the States should resonate along with the need to have autonomous local bodies too.  Collectively ensure that Panchayati raj should be strengthened. This should be the outcome of a peoples’ movement. Connecting the dots: 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts (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 Which of the following Organisation has launched global immunization strategy to save 50 million lives by 2030?  WHO UNICEF Gavi All of the above  Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding newly developed high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean: It is suitable for cultivation in Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and North-Eastern states.  Its seeds will be made available to farmers for sowing during the 2022 Kharif season. Which of the above is/are correct?  1 only  2 only  Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  Q.3 Which of the following countries are part of ‘Net Zero Producers Forum’? United States Canada Norway Qatar  China Select the correct code: 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 4 and 5 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 4 and 5 only ANSWERS FOR 30th April 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 D 2 B Must Read On how to stop third wave: The Hindu On fiscal management in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic: Indian Express On SC role in Vaccination: Indian Express

Apr 30, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies Paper 4 Questions [30th April,2021] – Day 95

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies 4 Questions [30th April 2020] – Day 95 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. Is it the duty of the state to provide free vaccination to the population? Comment in the light of the ongoing debate over COVID vaccines. क्या राज्य का यह कर्तव्य है कि वह आबादी को मुफ्त टीकाकरण प्रदान करे? COVID टीकों पर चल रही बहस के आलोक में टिप्पणी करें। 2. Why do state led services falter in quality and efficiency? Critically analyse. राज्य के नेतृत्व वाली सेवाएं गुणवत्ता और दक्षता में क्यों लड़खड़ाती हैं? समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण करें। 3. Transparency is the key to restore people’s faith in the appropriate utilization of public funds. Substantiate. सार्वजनिक धन के उपयुक्त उपयोग में लोगों के विश्वास को बहाल करने के लिए पारदर्शिता महत्वपूर्ण है। पुष्टि करें। 4. How does corruption aggravate the challenge of poverty. Illustrate. भ्रष्टाचार गरीबी की चुनौती को कैसे बढ़ाता है। चित्रण करें। 5. How does participation of the private sector lead to better outcomes in public projects? Discuss. निजी क्षेत्र की भागीदारी से सार्वजनिक परियोजनाओं में बेहतर परिणाम कैसे प्राप्त होते 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 30, 2021 IASbaba Prelims 60 Day Plan

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan - IAS Prelims Test Series 2021 - SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, CURRENT AFFAIRS & CSAT [Day 35]

For Previous (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends,  ARCHIVES OF 60 DAYS NOTE: IASbaba's 60 DAY questions will be posted around 10 AM. The solution will be released around 5 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 5 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.   S&T [DAY 35] - 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 29, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

SYNOPSIS [23rd April,2021] Day 89: IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies)

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE   SYNOPSIS [23rd April,2021] Day 89: IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies)   1. How does information sharing lead to better outcomes? Illustrate. Approach- Candidate is expected to discuss how information sharing can lead to better outcomes. Suggestions can be given to improve the information sharing mechanism in the second half. Introduction Information is fundamental need of humans to perform various tasks. It has been found that the ability to seek, receive and circulate information is crucial to secure human rights. An information-driven society leads to transparency and accountability. Transparency upholds accountability and delivers information for peoples about the activities of Government. Body Role of information sharing  Fighting corruption: By reducing the secrecy in which decisions are taken and disclosure of the information and thereby transparency increases. This helps in fighting corruption and its various evil faces. Reduce Information Asymmetry: To ensure that every citizen is able to access the credible and right information which helps in his overall development. Making governments more efficient: The responsibility of the governments increases as they have to be accountable to people about their decisions. This brings in the true essence of democracy which enables citizens to more fully participate in public life. The public trust and the credibility of the government will increase. Empowerment of citizens: Helps persons exercise their fundamental human rights and fight in case it is impinged. Strengthening operations: To strengthen institutions, modernize the public administration and address civil unrest. The words of Sir Francis Bacon — “Knowledge is power” — aptly bring out the essence of the importance of Information. Information sharing is the key to the Government’s goal of delivering better, more efficient public services that are coordinated around the needs of the individual. What can be done to increase role of information sharing Effective use of Media – print, electronic to reduce the information asymmetry. Increasing the data protection standards to safeguard the privacy of individuals. The role of the Centre/State Government is to facilitate the Public Authorities in the implementation of the Act. This can happen through providing support to Public Authorities for training, development of software applications, e-Training modules, generating awareness amongst citizens etc. Social Audit as a tool for information sharing and transparency in rural employment programmes should be promoted. E-Governance as a tool at all levels of governance should be adopted to curb corruption, increase transparency and accountability. The benefits of setting up regional offices far outweigh the initial capital costs involved in setting them up. So there is a need to set up regional offices to reduce the geographical reach issues. Repealing of the Official Secret Act as iterated by 2nd ARC. Introducing an oath of transparency for bureaucrats and politicians. Formation of a strong civil society – better informed society leads to civil society which keeps checks on arbitrary power of govt. Conclusion Information sharing starts a two way dialogue process where government and civil society participates for better outcomes. Information dissemination improves transparency and accountability empowering marginal beneficiaries and improving quality of services. 2. Discuss the ways in which adherence to codes of ethics lead to positive behavioural changes. Approach Since the question is asking you to discuss hence it necessitates a debate where reasoning is backed up with evidence to make a case for and against an argument and finally arriving at a conclusion. Introduction  A code of ethics and professional conduct outlines the ethical principles that govern decisions and behaviour at a company or organization. They give general outlines of how employees should behave, as well as specific guidance for handling issues like harassment, safety, and conflicts of interest. Body  THE WAYS IN WHICH ADHERENCE TO CODES OF ETHICS LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES A code of ethics sets out an organization's ethical guidelines and best practices to follow for honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Overall, evidence on the impact of codes of ethics on behaviour from a rapid review was found to be consistent and broadly positive. Laboratory and field experiments reviewed showed codes can encourage people to behave with integrity. People who are ethical are trustworthy, have respect for others and take responsibility for their actions or their inaction. They are fair, and they care about others and the outcome for the business. Ethical people do the right thing, even when it isn't convenient. Making a mistake at work can cost a person a job, so it's natural for people to try to avoid responsibility when they make a work mistake. Ethical employees understand the importance of solving problems, and although it might not be easy to own up to a mistake, an ethical employee realizes that owning up to a mistake is the fastest way to resolve a situation, and to learn better skills. This becomes a trait that employers seek. A code of ethics is broad, giving person a general idea of what types of behaviour and decisions are acceptable and encouraged at a business or organization. A code of conduct is more focused. It defines how a person should act in specific situations. Code of ethics teaches a person to be respectful, considerate, inclusive, etc thus bringing positive change in his behaviour. Conclusion Having a code of ethics holds a different level of importance for people, but there are clear advantages to creating a personal code of ethics. Since personal beliefs are usually the foundation for an individual’s code of ethics, they may refer to it when they are morally unsure about a situation. Their code of ethics can guide to steer them toward an action or opinion that aligns with what they believe on a fundamental level. A code of ethics reinforces individual values and can provide clarity and strength to follow the path they believe is best. 3. What are the challenges in enforcing model code of conduct during elections? Discuss. Approach: The student is expected to define MCC shortly and then write down the challenges in enforcing the model code of conduct. He should briefly conclude with a way forward.  Introduction: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a document from the Election Commission of India that lays down the minimum standards of behaviour for political parties and their candidates contesting elections, by defining their dos and don’ts in the electoral battle. It ensures that the party in power doesn’t gain an unfair advantage and free and fair elections can be conducted. However, the emergence of social media and other online platforms has posed challenges for the effective implementation of the Model Code of Conduct. Body: The MCC is not enforceable by law.  However, certain provisions of the MCC may be enforced through invoking corresponding provisions in other statutes such as the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Election Commission has argued against making the MCC legally binding; stating that elections must be completed within a relatively short time (close to 45 days), and judicial proceedings typically take longer, therefore it is not feasible to make it enforceable by law.  On the other hand, in 2013, the Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, recommended making the MCC legally binding.  In a report on electoral reforms, the Standing Committee observed that most provisions of the MCC are already enforceable through corresponding provisions in other statutes, mentioned above.  It recommended that the MCC be made a part of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. According to the EC, the code states that the party in power — whether at the Centre or in the States — should ensure that it does not use its official position for campaigning. Ministers and other government authorities cannot announce financial grants in any form. No project or scheme which may have the effect of influencing the voter in favour of the party in power can be announced, and Ministers cannot use official machinery for campaign purposes.  Jurisdiction issues: Digital companies like Facebook are run by companies located overseas. Holding them accountable has been difficult for Indian agencies. EC will face a similar challenge in preventing MCC violations. Fake News: Digital media is a potent source of unverified and deliberate fake news. EC lacks resources as well as surveillance capacity to implement and punish the violation of MCC. Difficult to Identify Perpetrator: Most of the information during elections is targeted through the algorithm of [online] platforms to push in much more subtle marketing messaging blended with political canvassing, Unregulated Nature of Digital Media: All the current measures in place to regulate elections online are being implemented based on voluntary commitments made by online platforms. So, there are no legally binding obligations on, for instance, Facebook or Twitter to take certain actions and there are no penalties prescribed for failing to do so. Conclusion: In 2015, the Law Commission in its report on Electoral Reforms, noted that the MCC prohibits the issue of advertisement at the cost of public exchequer in newspapers/media during the election period.  However, it observed that since the MCC comes into operation only from the date on which the Commission announces elections, the government can release advertisements prior to the announcement of elections.  It noted that this gives an advantage to the ruling party to issue government sponsored advertisements that highlights its achievements, which gives it an undue advantage over other parties and candidates.  Therefore, the Commission recommended that a restriction should be imposed on government-sponsored advertisements for up to six months prior to the date of expiry of the House/Assembly.  However, it stated that an exception may be carved out for advertisements highlighting the government's poverty alleviation programmes or any health related schemes.  4. What are the key elements of a good work culture? Why is it important? Analyse. Approach The candidate needs to elaborate upon the key elements of a good work culture in the first part of the answer while in the second part, analysing the importance of good work culture is the demand. Introduction Work culture consists of the values, norms, and behaviour of the people working within an organization and the meaning they attach to their actions and beliefs. Desirable work culture includes shared institutional values, priorities, rewards and other practices fostering inclusion. Body An organization is said to have a strong work culture when the employees follow the organization’s rules and regulations and adhere to the existing guidelines. Work culture plays an important role in extracting the best out of employees and making them stick to the organization for a longer duration. In this regard, the key elements of a good work culture include – Organizational Clarity: The degree to which the goals and plans of the organization are clearly perceived by its members rises in proportion to the employees” feelings of involvement in the goal-setting and planning procedures.  Strong Team Spirit: As social beings, we naturally seek support from our peers and seek to belong to a group. Come tough times, the team should come together to deal with whatever problems are out there. This is where a sense of unity is evoked in the team.  Human Resource Development: Provide opportunities within the organization for people to develop to their full potential. How honourably the company acts in tough situations will do much to determine whether or not it has a culture of success. Decision-Making Structure: The main purpose of structure is to facilitate decision making, not to develop new organizational charts and lines of authority. A free flow of information for decision making throughout the organization allows positive outcomes. Transparency is essential at all levels for better relationships among employees and a healthy work culture. Manipulating information and data tampering must be a strict no at the workplace. Organization must have employee friendly policies and practical guidelines. Employees must be cordial with each other. Backbiting is considered strictly unprofessional and must be avoided for a healthy work culture. One gains nothing out of conflicts and nasty politics at work. Each employee should be treated as one. Partiality leads to demotivated employees and eventually an unhealthy work culture. Employees should be judged only by their work and nothing else. Consequently, the importance of a good work culture can be seen from the following points – Increases Productivity and Quality: Transparency, responsibility, unbiased are underpinnings of good work culture. These will enable individuals and teams to become self-organized which in turn improves quality and productivity. Transparency, innovation and discipline: Healthy work culture promotes transparency, innovation and discipline in an organisation. Reduced Conflicts: Good work culture promotes effective communication and helps in reducing conflicts among individuals/team during work. Sustainable Work: Good work culture includes peer respect, recognition of hard work, and freedom to bring new ideas (innovation). These will help in long term prospects of the organization. Effective Communication: Healthy work culture provides a platform for effective communication among the verticals and horizontals of the organisation which helps in getting work done effectively. Fixed norms bring a uniformity in the working style of people and it is explicitly clear what an organization expects from its workers. It gives a sense of belonging to the workers and they don’t take work as a burden. Conclusion A happy worker is a vital asset to an organization. He/she not only works efficiently he/she also motivates and therefore get the best of his/her colleagues. This leads to overall positive results for the organisation as well as the individuals involved. 5. How will you design the citizen charter of a space organisation?   Approach: Candidates are expected to write about citizen charter and also write about how they will design a citizen charter of space organisation. Introduction It has been recognised world over that good governance is essential for sustainable development, both economic and social. The three essential aspects emphasised in good governance are transparency, accountability and responsiveness of the administration. Citizens' Charters initiative is a response to the quest for solving the problems which a citizen encounters, day in and day out, while dealing with the organisations providing public services. Body Citizen charter in India: The Right of Citizens for Time Bound Delivery of Goods and Services and Redressal of their Grievances Bill, 2011 (Citizens Charter) seeks to create a mechanism to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to citizens. It requires every public authority to publish a CC within six months of the commencement of the Act and levies a penalty of up to Rs 50,000 for failure to render services. Basically a set of commitments made by an organization regarding the standards of service which it delivers. It comprises of the Vision and Mission Statement of the organization, stating the outcomes desired and the broad strategy to achieve these goals and outcomes. Clearly states what subjects it deals with and the service areas it broadly covers. The basic objective of the Citizens Charter is to empower the citizen in relation to public service delivery. Citizen charter for space organisation can be designed by keep in mind Six principles of the Citizens Charter movement as originally framed, were:  Quality: Improving the quality of services. Choice : Wherever possible. Standards :Specify what to expect and how to act if standards are not met.  Value: For the taxpayers money. Accountability : Individuals and Organisations. Transparency : Rules/ Procedures/ Schemes/Grievances. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in Government of India (DARPG) initiated the task of coordinating, formulating and operationalising Citizens' Charters. With keeping in mind the guideline of DARPG we can formulate charter for space organisation such as: Vision and Mission Statement of the space institute. For example Harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration. Details of business transacted by the organisation. Details of client with whom organisation engage. Like User Ministries/Departments of the Central Government viz., Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Department of Telecommunications, India Meteorological Department. Remote Sensing Agencies in State Governments and Union Territories. Quasi Government Organisations, NGOs and the Private Sector for developmental purposes through satellite imaging. Educational institutions in promotion of research and development in space science and technology. Activities of organisation for example Remote Sensing Programme for application of satellite imagery for various developmental purposes. Research and Development in Space Sciences and Technology for serving the end of applying them for national development. How tender in the space organisation is allowed what all specific requirements will there to fulfil tender criteria. Details of services provided to each client group. Details of grievance redress mechanism and how to access it by any individual or any organisation.  Public grievances portal can be developed. Whom to contact for example Joint Secretary, Public Grievances Officer & Chief Vigilance Officer. Expectations from the clients to whom space institute is providing service. Conclusion However, it is observed that framing of effective charters is also an arduous task as it should be prepared in stages and such stages shall take into account all the important heads as mentioned above, so that it acts as an effective medium of information dissemination and receiving from it’s service consumers.At the same time, citizens are required to participate by filing feedback or grievance redressal forms for better administration. TLP HOT Synopsis Day 89 PDF

Apr 29, 2021 IASbaba's Courses

[ORIENTATION] – Baba’s FOUNDATION COURSE 2022 (FC 2022) on 2nd May at 10:30 AM

Dear Students Baba’s Foundation Course (Baba’s FC) is a Comprehensive Classroom and Mentorship-Based programme designed to meet all your preparation needs starting from prelims, through mains till interview in an integrated manner! The Orientation Session for Baba’s Foundation Course 2022 (FC 2022) - Online will be held on 2nd May 2021 at 10:30 AM. The Session will be taken by Ms. Neha Jain, IAS (Rank 14, CSE 2017), and Mr. Akash S, IAS (Rank 78, CSE 2018). All the enrolled students will be notified via e-mail and calls. To Know More about Baba's Foundation Course (Baba's FC)  - CLICK HERE For any queries/doubts, you can contact us at Email ID: offline@iasbaba.com / support@iasbaba.com Mobile No: 84296 8885 / 91691 91888 (Please call between 10 am – 6 pm ONLY) You can also call on the Hotline to speak with the Core Team Members - 8882913399

Apr 29, 2021 IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 29th April 2021

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II - Polity; Centre-State Relations  In news The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification stating that the provisions of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, would be deemed to have come into effect from April 27. Key takeaways  The Bill amends the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Act, 1991. It provides a framework for the functioning of the Legislative Assembly (LA) and the government of the NCT of Delhi. It amends certain powers and responsibilities of the LA and the Lieutenant Governor (LG). It provides that the term “government” referred to in any law made by the LA will imply LG. It allows the Legislative Assembly to make Rules to regulate the procedure and conduct of business in the Assembly.  It provides that such Rules must be consistent with the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha. Do you know?  It prohibits the LA from making any rule to enable itself or its Committees to: consider the matters of day-to-day administration of the NCT of Delhi and conduct any inquiry in relation to administrative decisions. Assent to Bills: The Act requires the LG to reserve certain Bills passed by the LA for the consideration of the President. It requires the LG to also reserve those Bills for the President which incidentally cover any of the matters outside the purview of the powers of the Legislative Assembly. LG’s opinion for executive actions: The Act specifies that all executive action by the government, whether taken on the advice of the Ministers or otherwise, must be taken in the name of the LG. The Bill adds that on certain matters, as specified by the LG, his opinion must be obtained before taking any executive action on the decisions of the Minister/ Council of Ministers. Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II - International Relations  In news India, Japan and Australia formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) to build resilient supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region as they seek to reduce dependence on China. Key takeaways  Aim: To create a virtuous cycle of enhancing supply chain resilience with a view to eventually attaining strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth in the region. Some of the joint measures shall include: (1) Supporting the enhanced utilisation of digital technology; (2) Trade and investment diversification It will also focus on sharing best practices on supply chain resilience, holding investment promotion events, buyer-seller matching events to provide opportunities for stakeholders to explore the possibility of diversification of their supply chains. Expansion of the SCRI may be considered based on consensus, if needed, in due course. Maiden trial of Python-5 conducted Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III - Defence and security  In news DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile. Key takeaways  Tejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability Trials were also aimed to validate enhanced capability of Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM on Tejas.  The trials also validated its performance under extremely challenging scenarios.  The trials met all their planned objectives. Human Rights Watch (HRW) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - International Relations  In news Human Rights Watch said that Israel is committing the crime of “apartheid” by seeking to maintain Jewish “domination” over Palestinians and its own Arab population. Important value additions  Human Rights Watch (HRW)  It is an international NGO, Headquarters: New York City.  It conducts research and advocacy on human rights.  The group pressures governments, policy makers, companies, and individual human rights abusers to denounce abuse and respect human rights  It often works on behalf of refugees, children, migrants, and political prisoners. Do you know?  Human Rights Watch in 1997 shared in the Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and it played a leading role in the 2008 treaty banning cluster munitions. It was co-founded by Robert L. Bernstein and Aryeh Neier as a private American NGO in 1978, under the name Helsinki Watch, to monitor the then-Soviet Union's compliance with the Helsinki Accords. Foundation stone of the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis pilot laid down Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Sci & tech; Waste management  In news The foundation stone of the Integrated Solar Dryer and Pyrolysis pilot was laid by the Director, CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai. Key takeaways  The pilot is part of the Indo-German project ‘Pyrasol’ launched to transform urban organic waste into biochar and energy in smart cities. It was awarded to CSIR-CLRI by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre. It will ultimately lead to technology development for the joint processing of Fibrous Organic Waste (FOW) and Sewage Sludge (SS) of Indian smart cities into hygienic and highly valuable biochar associated with energy recovery, carbon sequestration and environmental improvement. Do you know?  Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) was established by India and Germany to facilitate Indo-German R&D networking with emphasis on industry participation, applied research and technology development. IGSTC through its flagship program ‘2+2 Projects’, catalyses innovation centric R&D projects by synergising the strength of research and academic institutions and public/private industries from India and Germany. Miscellaneous My Octopus Teacher The 85-minute documentary feature, My Octopus Teacher, won the best documentary award at the recent Academy Awards.  It is about the relationship that developed between a human being and a wild octopus. It is a 2020 Netflix Original documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed It documents a year spent by filmmaker Craig Foster forging a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest. Kelp forests Kelp forests are under water areas with a high density of kelp, which covers a large part of the world's coastlines.  They are recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth. Smaller areas of anchored kelp are called kelp beds.  Kelp forests occur worldwide throughout temperate and polar coastal oceans. Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. (Mains Focus) GOVERNANCE/ HEALTH Topic: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Legislation & Covid-19 vaccine pricing Context: During the hearing on issues related to the pandemic, the Supreme Court flagged differential pricing for vaccines, and directed the central government to clarify in its affidavit the basis and rationale for pricing. How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs? To ensure accessibility, the pricing of essential drugs is regulated centrally through The Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under Section 3 of the Act, the government has enacted the Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) The DPCO lists over 800 drugs as “essential” in its schedule, and has capped their prices. The capping of prices is done based on a formula that is worked out in each case by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), which was set up in 1997. Can the government regulate the price of Covid-19 vaccines through DPCO? Regulation through DPCO is not applicable for patented drugs or fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs. This is why the price of the antiviral drug remdesivir, which is currently in great demand for the treatment of serious cases of Covid-19, is not regulated by the government. Recently, a government said that upon its request major manufacturers/marketers of the remdesivir injection had reported voluntary reduction in the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). Globally, the American biotechnology firm Gilead Sciences owns the patent for the drug. Several pharma companies have obtained a licence from Gilead to manufacture remdesivir. To bring vaccines or drugs used in the treatment of Covid-19 such as remdesivir under the DPCO policy, an amendment can be brought. What legal avenues are available for the government to address differential pricing for vaccines? THE PATENTS ACT, 1970  The law has two key provisions that could be potentially invoked to regulate the pricing of the vaccine. Section 100 of the Patents Act gives the central government the power to authorise anyone (a pharma company) to use the invention for the “purposes of the government”. This provision enables the government to license the patents of the vaccine to specific companies to speed up manufacturing and ensure equitable pricing. Under Section 92 of the Act, which deals with compulsory licensing, the government can, without the permission of the patent holder, license the patent under specific circumstances prescribed in the Act (national emergency or in circumstances of extreme urgency or in case of public non-commercial use) After the government issues a notification under Section 92, pharma companies can approach the government for a licence to start manufacturing by reverse engineering the product. Challenges w.r.t COVID-19 Vaccines: However, in the case of biological vaccines like Covid-19, even though ingredients and processes are well known, it is difficult to duplicate the process from scratch. The process will also entail new clinical trials to establish safety and efficacy, which makes compulsory licensing less attractive. THE EPIDEMIC DISEASES ACT, 1897: Another legal route suggested by experts to regulate the pricing of vaccines is the Epidemic Diseases Act. This has been the main legal weapon for the government in dealing with the pandemic. Section 2 of this law gives the government “power to take special measures and prescribe regulations for the better prevention of the spread of dangerous epidemic disease”. This broad power can be used to take measures to regulate pricing. However, the law lacks the teeth to implement such an important policy framework. Way Ahead Apart from these legislative options, experts suggest that the central government procuring directly from the manufacturers could be the most beneficial route to ensure equitable pricing. As the sole purchaser, it will have greater bargaining power. Connecting the dots: Epidemic Diseases Act (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 Which of the following country is not a part of Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)? India  Japan  Australia South Africa Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Kelp forests: They occur worldwide throughout Tropical coastal oceans.  They are recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth. Which of the above is/are correct?  1 only  2 only  Both 1 and 2  Neither 1 nor 2  ANSWERS FOR 28th April 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 D 2 C 3 A 4 C Must Read On making Social Welfare Universal: The Hindu On cutting vaccine wastage: The Hindu On India-US relationship: Indian Express

Apr 29, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 – ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – General Studies Paper 1 Questions [29th April,2021] – Day 94

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 [29th April 2020] – Day 94 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. Discuss the locational factors for the pharmaceutical industry. Examine the challenges posed to the pharmaceutical sector during the COVID pandemic. दवा उद्योग के लिए स्थानीय कारकों पर चर्चा करें। COVID महामारी के दौरान फार्मास्युटिकल क्षेत्र को पेश की गई चुनौतियों की जाँच करें। 2. Discuss the challenges being faced by India’s civil aviation sector. What measures have been taken recently to address those? Discuss. भारत के नागरिक उड्डयन क्षेत्र में आने वाली चुनौतियों पर चर्चा करें। हाल ही में उनको हल करने के लिए क्या उपाय किए गए हैं? चर्चा करें। 3. Why do certain pockets in South India have high concentration of the automobile and ancillary industries? Examine. दक्षिण भारत में कुछ जेब में ऑटोमोबाइल और सहायक उद्योगों की उच्च संकेंद्रण क्यों है? जांच करें। 4. With the help of suitable examples, discuss the evolving global trends for the location of tertiary sector.  उपयुक्त उदाहरणों की मदद से तृतीयक क्षेत्र के स्थान के लिए विकसित वैश्विक रुझानों पर चर्चा करें। 5. Discuss the factors responsible for the location of agribusinesses. Why is the agribusiness sector underdeveloped in India? कृषि व्यवसाय के स्थान के लिए जिम्मेदार कारकों पर चर्चा करें। भारत में कृषि व्यवसाय क्षेत्र अविकसित क्यों है? 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 29, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

[COMPILATIONS] FEBRUARY 2021 -IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1 - ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains 2021 Answer Writing

For TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Hope you all have enjoyed the daily 5 questions from TLP. Here, we have come up with the much-awaited compilations of  TLP. Make the best use of it. To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE DOWNLOAD THE  TLP COMPILATIONS - FEBRUARY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS - Click Here General Studies 1 - Click Here General Studies 2 - Click Here General Studies 3 - Click Here General Studies 4 - Click Here DOWNLOAD THE  TLP COMPILATIONS(Phase 1) - JANUARY 2021 -> Click Here DOWNLOAD THE  TLP COMPILATIONS - DECEMBER 2020 -> Click Here TO DOWNLOAD OCTOBER and NOVEMBER 2020 COMPILATIONS -> CLICK HERE To get Regular Updates from IASbaba, follow- TELEGRAM Channel – https://t.me/IASbabaOfficialAccount YOUTUBE  –  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChvbVdio9Wgj7Z3nQz1Q0ZQ FACEBOOK  – https://www.facebook.com/iasbaba/ Also, SUBSCRIBE to the WEBSITE Below, so that you don’t miss out on important posts! Thank You IASbaba

Apr 29, 2021 UPSC Interview Discussion-TRP

[INTERVIEW INITIATIVE] Think, Rethink and Perform (TRP) [DAY 17] 2020 for UPSC/IAS Personality Test!

ARCHIVES (of TRP) - > CLICK HERE Those who have appeared for UPSC Mains 2020, fill up the Google form given below. Students who fill the form will be added to a telegram group so that there can be healthy discussions with other students who will be appearing for the Interview/Personality Test. Also, Mohan sir, Bureaucrats and Ex-Bureaucrats will be interacting one on one with all the students who will be appearing for the same. REGISTER HERE – CLICK HERE   Interview Discussion: Think, Rethink and Perform; (TRP)- Day 17 Set 1: Ask these questions to yourself; contemplate and come out with a concrete answer (not to be discussed on this forum). Invest at least 30 minutes on this set of questions.  What concerns you about the society today?  Does it affect you?  Have you done anything to address that or bring about a change?  Set 2: Analyse the following issue:  What is your home district? What are the three most pressing problems of your district? What are the underlying factors? How do you wish to address them if you become the district magistrate there?  We expect you to discuss the above question (Set 2) in the comments below and come out with a balanced view of the issues. Thank You IASbaba

Apr 29, 2021 IASbaba Prelims 60 Day Plan

IASbaba’s 60 Day Plan - IAS Prelims Test Series 2021 - ECONOMICS, CURRENT AFFAIRS & CSAT [Day 34]

For Previous (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends,  ARCHIVES OF 60 DAYS NOTE: IASbaba's 60 DAY questions will be posted around 10 AM. The solution will be released around 5 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 5 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.   ECONOMICS [DAY 34] - 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