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

Apr 5, 2021 TLP Mains Answer Writing

SYNOPSIS [2nd April,2021] Day 71: IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies)

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE   SYNOPSIS [2nd April,2021] Day 71: IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 1): UPSC Mains Answer Writing (General Studies)   1. How can civil servants manage ethical dilemmas in their professional and personal lives? Illustrate. Approach The candidate needs to elaborate upon the aspect of civil servants managing ethical dilemmas in their professional and personal lives with the help of suitable examples. Introduction Ethical dilemmas are situations in which there is a choice to be made between two options, neither of which resolves the situation in morally satisfactory manner. It is a circumstance that requires a choice between competing ideologies in a given, usually undesirable or confusing situation. Body For a public officials who try to function as a professional, the demands of law, his duty, impartiality, due process, provides a productive ground in which ethical concerns arise.  Ethical standards are not organized, so there are always chances that concerns arise and discrepancies always occur about appropriate behaviour. This can be both in a professional setup as well as personal relations. In this regard, Public Servants usually understand ethics to be a ‘prescribed’ and commonly shared ‘Values and Standards’ relating to – TRUSTWORTHINESS (in the form of) honesty, Integrity, reliability and Loyalty; RESPONSIBILITY (in the form of) Accountability, Pursuit of Excellence and Self-Restraint; FAIRNESS (in the Form of) Open and unbiased process, impartiality and equity; and RESPECT (in the form of) Civility , courtesy, decency, tolerance and compassion;  Further, the decisions of a civil servant should be guided by following principles - the provisions of Indian Constitution, democratic accountability of administration, the rule of law and the principle of legality, larger public good, and responsiveness to civil society. These help in managing the ethical dilemmas of in civil servants professional life and many a times in personal life too. This can be seen from the following points – In government offices, major ethical concern is the secret conduct of public business. It is generally recognized that in a democracy, the people have a right to discern the working of the government. Here, proactive use of right to information (RTI) law in disclosing all the public information can be helpful. Anticipating specific threats to ethics standards and integrity in the public sector – attention needs to be paid to systemic threats that could weaken adherence to core public sector ethics values, and commitment to good governance. Personal self-interest should be secondary to the common good in all situations, especially when such circumstances give rise to conflict of interest. The ethical standards of Impartiality and objectivity bring merit into organization. Thereby, increasing predictability, which improves tackling of ethical dilemmas. E.g. e-filing of tax returns, online tenders etc. Strengthening the ethical competence of civil servants, and strengthening mechanisms to support “professional ethics” and, ultimately, an ‘ethical culture’ which supports professional responsibility, self-discipline, and support for the rule of law. Adding the component of compassion to day to day works makes a lot of difference while dealing with ethical dilemmas. For instance, collector S.Shankaran IAS addressing the plight of bonded labourers in spite of opposition by political leadership. The administration needs to become responsive to the needs and aspirations of the public. For instance, creation of a separate public market for road side vendors before their evacuation, which would help in avoiding the ethical dilemmas involved in such situations. Further, adherence to professional ethics can also help in dealing with personal ethical dilemmas where for example, use of official machinery for personal use can be easily avoided by person maintaining highest standards of professional ethics. Developing administrative practices and processes which promote ethical values and integrity – new and proposed pro ethics laws require effective implementation through, for example, effective performance management techniques which support the entrenchment of the ethical values set out in Civil Service Codes of Ethics. Also, personal ethical dilemmas can be tackled through inculcation of values of compassion as well as honing one’s moral standards and maintaining personal moral compass in times of personal dilemmas. Here, balance in personal and professional life helps in avoiding intricate personal ethical dilemmas through the able support of one’s near and dear one’s. Conclusion Successful ethics management generally requires a balanced package that combines elements of compliance as well as integrity-based approaches and their adaptation to the cultural, political and administrative traditions where proper training, code of conduct, emotional intelligence, keeping the public interest above all and adherence to the values of integrity, objectivity, honesty in one’s own private life etc. will ensure a just and ethical conduct. 2. Should neutrality always be the preferred strategy for a civil servant? Can neutrality hamper public interests sometimes? Critically comment. Approach Candidates are expected to write about neutrality and whether neutrality should be a preferable strategy for civil servant. Also critically comment on how neutrality can hamper public interest sometimes. Introduction Neutrality is part of foundational value of civil services as mentioned by 2nd ARC and necessary for promoting equality in society. Neutrality means decisions that are not based on basis of bias, prejudice or preferring the benefit to one person over another for improper reasons. Body Neutrality a preferred strategy for a civil servant: Neutrality depicts that public officials are not slaves to either the politicians or any other authority other than the moral authority of the Constitution. It shows that the principle of neutrality implies a measure of independence both from the partisan interests of the government of the day and the exogenous agenda that prompts certain social groups to cow others down to humiliating vulnerability. Provides professionalism and permanence as opposed to reluctance to change. It assures the public that their current aspirations will be faithfully served by the Government. Decisions based on merits and facts lead to an impartial decision making. This would ensure efficient use of resources and enhance the transparency in public domain. If bureaucracy won't be neutral then it cannot lend its whole-hearted support to the existing political system, and to the economic and political system if any radical changes are introduced. The direct role of civil servant during a crisis situation enables him with the opportunity to take neutral stance. For example, Shivdeep Lande IPS, who played a critical role in drastically reducing crime rate and illegal practices in Patna, when he was transferred, people protested by organizing candle light rallies. This was due to his neutrality on account of his good work. Neutrality hampering the larger public interest: To maintain ‘neutrality ‘, officer may become indifferent to social policies in changing regimes. Inertia and status quo will creep in his work. This imparts a lack of flexibility and can often lead to inefficiency. Indira Gandhi and others have lamented that Indian bureaucracy is not ‘committed’ enough for the social-welfare ideology, they’re living in their own ivory towers and aiming only towards ‘careerism.’ In USA, every president brings his own executive team. They don’t have to play ‘neutral’ card. They’ve had managerial skills, and faithfully implement policies of the president. Actions are dictated by cognitive neutral mindset. Civil servant sometimes needs steps outside of those rules or laws to carve out a innovative solution. Being Neutral often find themselves facing consequences, such as job termination or even imprisonment. Hampers the out of box thinking which many times benefits public interest.  A bureaucracy encourages praise because of the way a task is fulfilled instead of the quality of the fulfilment. Neutrality keeps morale low because the goals of the individual become a higher priority than the goals of the bureaucratic structure for public interest.  A neutrality stresses a mechanical way of doing things. Organisational rules and regulations are given priority over public needs and emotions. Bureaucratic neutrality limits the world view creates the narrow and partial scope of dealing the situation. It limits an administrator’s pursuit of a holistic and balanced understanding of events, issues and ideas. Decision-making in bureaucracy is based on a certain set of rules and regulations on the idea of being the neutral. This rigidity often leads to opting for programmed decisions while newer avenues are not explored. The process of getting work done in such bureaucratic system gets cumbersome for larger public interest. Conclusion One way to cultivate the value of a balanced worldview and neutrality in  civil servants is exposure to diverse perspectives and a wide range of information and opinions on various issues of national and international discourse. So that civil servant can perform there duty for larger public interest. 3. Are rules and regulations adequate to correctly guide a civil servant to come over ethical dilemmas? Examine. Approach  Candidate is expected to define ethical dilemma. With the help of some examples guiding principles in dilemma can be stated. Introduction Ethical dilemma is a complex decision making situation in which all the available options are in conflict, making it difficult for the decision maker to follow any one course of action in the given situation. Ethical dilemmas largely emerge in situations where conscience of an individual comes into the conflict with the stated rule or norm. Body What are the instances of ethical dilemmas? Ethical dilemmas arise when they have to choose between competing considerations of ethical values and rules, in order to determine the right thing to do. Personal Cost Ethical Dilemmas arises from situations in which compliance with ethical conduct results in a significant personal cost to the decision maker in a difficult situation. Right-versus-Right Ethical Dilemmas, arises from situations of two or more conflicting sets of ethical values. Ethical dilemmas also arise in the following situation for an individual, When his professional directives are in contrast with his own personal values. Working towards the best interest of the community versus being responsive to the government. In his desire to hold onto a job versus the professional ethics. It also occurs when recognition is conflicted. It arises in an individual when he tries to establish a human connection that tilts view of his professional identity, duty, and objectivity. For a public servant attempting to function as a professional, the demands of law, his duty, fairness, due process, provides a productive ground in which ethical dilemmas arises. Whistle blowers face this problem because their disclosure may institute a crime when the on-going misconduct is severe. Examples of ethical dilemma- Dilemma in adopting a deontology and teleology: This would arise when a public servant is unsure to prefer whether the end of the action is important or means adopted. For eg: You as a public servant has been given a responsibility to approve a project to build a dam which would provide irrigation water to lakhs of acres. However such approval could displace thousands of tribes. Dilemma between law and conscience: Law and conscience may not always be in congruence. Eg: Until recently Section 377 criminalised homosexuality but you as a public servant believe that homosexuality should be legalised. What is the way forward? An ethical dilemma is more complex and demanding than a problem of what it appears to be. These dilemmas cannot be solved based on its initial status of presentation. The decision maker faces a difficult situation in which he faces mutually exclusive alternatives that choosing one option means negating the other that is equally important. Rules and regulations present bureaucratic attitude towards sometimes more human problems. Many times rules are contradictory and alternative is difficult to find. In these instances one has to make choice based on the inner voice. More than rules and regulations principles are effective in making a right choice. Principles like accountability, integrity, responsiveness, legality can be the guiding light in the troubling times. Conclusion Rules and regulations are made for the smooth functioning of an organization. But in case of ethical dilemma they might not be able to adequately guide a civil servant. Here we need strong set of principles and patriotic character to look beyond problem, invent more options than available and seek guidance of conscience.  4. Why should the constitution be the first allegiance and source of guidance for a civil servant? Discuss.   Approach Since the question is asking you to discuss it necessitates a debate where reasoning is backed up with evidence to make a case for it. Introduction Civil Servants are considered as the back bone of the administration. In order to ensure the progress of the country it is essential to strengthen the administration by protecting civill servants from political and personal influence. So provisions have been included in the Constitution of India to protect the interest of civil servants along with the protection of national security and public interest. Part XIV of the Constitution of India deals with services under The Union and The State. Article 309 empowers the Parliament and the state legislature regulate the recruitment, and conditions of service of persons appointed, to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State respectively. Body  The Indian constitution should be the first allegiance and source of guidance for a civil servants due to the following reasons: Article 309- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Acts of the appropriate Legislature may regulate the recruitment, and conditions of service of persons appointed, to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State. Article 310(1) also known as doctrine of pleasure it means a servant holds office during the pleasure of the President/ Governor and he can be dismissed from the service of at the President/ governor pleasure. Article 311 puts certain restriction on the absolute power of the President or Governor for Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of an officer. The above discussed articles provide protection and powers to the civil servant along with caution as well hence it’s certainly the constitution that should act as the ultimate source of guidance for a civil servants. A young person joining the Civil Service has to necessarily take an oath at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration that he/she shall always uphold the Constitution, and abide by it in discharging official duties. Civil servants are duty-bound to truthfully implement the policies and programmes of elected governments, and work under the political executive. But bureaucracy is neither designed nor expected to behave as bouncers of the ruling party. So constitution can act as a guide. Conclusion The Civil Services holds the most prominent place in the progress of the country. A Country’s efficiency, democratic value and development widely is adjudged and determined by the Administrative Team and Civil Machinery of that Nation. Hence the constitution be the first allegiance and source of guidance for a civil servant.  Beyond the pulls and pressures of political exigencies, civil servants have to constantly ensure that their actions are aligned with Constitutional values. The sense of helplessness at the steady loss of freedom in decision-making that is enveloping the higher civil services is a tragedy with multiplier effects. This freedom has to be redeemed at individual and collective levels. 5. What do you understand by conscience? How does it help in decision making? Explain. Approach: This question has two parts, students are expected to explain each part equally through use of appropriate examples. Introduction: Gandhi Ji famously said, “There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supersedes all other courts.” Conscience is the voice in our head, and the feeling in your heart, that tells us if something is right or wrong.  It is the voice of the inner­self which says “yes” or “no” when we are involved in a moral struggle. It is an internal monitor. Body: Conscience is a faculty of the mind that motivates us to act morally—or at least according to our most deeply held values. Conscience is knowledge of ourselves, or awareness of moral principles we have committed to, or assessment of ourselves or motivation to act that comes from within us (as opposed to external impositions). Greek and Roman thought emphasized reason and knowledge in making moal decisions, a tradition beginning with Aristotle’s ideas about the development of virtuous character and wisdom through reason and practice. St. Bonaventure and St. Aquinas wrote of synderesis (a divine spark of moral knowledge) which could only come to mind if it had been cultivated by reason and contemplation to overcome the distortions and corruption of social conditioning. John Locke wrote about how a moral conscience might oppose the laws of the state, and Thomas Hobbes insisted that opinions based on conscience could easily be wrong or in contradiction to other people’s consciences.  So, these and other philosophers also advocated for a ‘critical conscience’–and some skepticism about the dictates of conscience in general. Conscience is the intrinsic intuitive capacity to discriminate between right and wrong. “Inner Voice” is important especially in democracy as it has various participants such as citizens, NGOs, corporates to be administered by the politicians who are elected by them only. But at an indel, every person has a conscience which assists them in taking important decisions. Thus it can act as a strong tool to evade away the individual self-centered thinking Conscience and decision making- A human being always comes across ethical dilemmas in the decision making the process. Voice of Conscience acts as the guide for taking correct decisions when we have to choose between competing sets of principles in a given, usually undesirable or perplexing, situation. Example: Helping accident victim on your way to an interview. The voice of conscience of an individual helps in analysing the situation from different perspectives and help in taking the right decision. Voice of Conscience is a person’s moral compass of right and wrong as well as the consciousness of one’s actions. Expressions such as ‘gut feeling’ and ‘guilt’ are often applied in conjunction with a conscience. The voice of conscience might suggest different principles and different behaviours to different situations. But it for a moment help individual from not doing wrong based on universal values. It is an arguable topic whether or not the conscience is the most reliable form of decision making or not. The concept of conscience may not bear any connection with any particular substantial moral view. The good ethical decision and conscience are not always in sync; it depends on the situation, stakeholders and perceiving the issue. For Example, A youth may go for suicide bombing, gun violence, riots or Lynching at the name of cow, considering it to be right as per his radicalized teachings. The voice of conscience might suggest different principles and different behaviours to different people. For example, while some health practitioners raise “conscientious” objection to abortion and refuse to provide the service, someone’s conscience might demand the exact opposite, i.e., to perform abortions to respect what is conscientiously believed to be a woman’s right. Conclusion: A conscience which is both well-formed (shaped by education and experience) and well informed (aware of facts, evidence and so on) enables us to know ourselves and our world and act accordingly. Voice of conscience is the source of ethical decision making. Gandhiji rightly said, “The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience.” TLP HOT Synopsis Day 71 PDF

Apr 5, 2021 Important Articles

[REMINDER] Last 5 Days to REGISTER for SUPER 100 – SCHOLARSHIP TEST for Baba's Foundation Course (FC) 2022

Dear Students, Last 5 Days are left to Register for the Baba's Foundation Course (FC) 2022 - Super 100 Scholarship Test. To Register for Super-100 - CLICK HERE This post is a reminder to all the students, that the Scholarship Test for ‘Super  100’- Baba's Foundation Course (FC) is going to be conducted on 11th April 2021 and the Last Date to Register is 9th April 2021 (by 10 Pm). Baba’s FOUNDATION COURSE (FC 2022) is a Comprehensive CLASSROOM PROGRAM For FRESHERS targetting UPSC 2022! [wpcdt-countdown id="101963"]   To Know More about Baba's Foundation Course (BFC) 2022 - CLICK HERE What is the "Super 100" Scholarship Test? Like other initiatives of IASbaba, a scholarship test to select “Super 100” will be conducted.  Based on the performance in the Test, Rank 1 to 25 – 100% Discount Rank 26 to 50 – 50% Discount Rank 51 to 100 – 25% Discount The test will be held on 11th April 2021. The test will be conducted in ONLINE MODE (ONLY) in 2 Slots- 1st Slot: 11 AM - 12:30 PM (100 MCQs, 1 hour 30 mins) 2nd Slot: 5 PM - 6:30 PM ( 100 MCQs, 1 hour 30 mins)   Details of Super 100 Test: All the students will be eligible for the test. No pre-conditions. FREE Registration!! (Please find the registration link below) The Scholarship Test will be an Objective Test. Objective Test -100 MCQs from Current Affairs, General Awareness, and CSAT (January 2021 – March 2021). Time Duration – 90 minutes The test will be on the lines of UPSC Prelims. The Test will be held on 11th April 2021. Last Date to Register 9th April 2021 (by 10 Pm). Interested aspirants, kindly fill the form below. Selected candidates will be intimated through email. Please do not call us or mail us. Discretion lies with IASbaba on admission to this program. For any queries (Related to FC - 2022) Please fill the form with your details and our team will get back to you within 24 hours -> Fill The Form  Alternatively; Email id: offline@iasbaba.com / support@iasbaba.com Mobile No: 84296 8885 / 91691 91888 (Please call between 10 am – 6 pm ONLY) Office Address: BANGALORE CENTRE: IASbaba – Admission Centre, No.38, 3rd Cross, 1st Phase, 2nd Stage, 60 Feet Mains Road, Chandra Layout, Bengaluru – 560040. Landmark: Opposite to BBMP Office/ CULT Fitness DELHI CENTRE: IASBABA, 5B, Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005. Landmark: Just 50m from Karol Bagh Metro Station, GATE No. 8 (Next to Croma Store) LUCKNOW CENTRE: IASBABA, B-1/66, Sector J, Aligunj, Lucknow – 226024  Landmark: Near Mr Brown / Opp to Sahu Studio   All the Best IASbaba Team

Apr 5, 2021 AIR

Completion of 5 Years of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana - All India Radio (AIR) IAS UPSC

ARCHIVES Search 13th January, 2021 Spotlight News Analysis here: http://www.newsonair.com/Main_Audio_Bulletins_Search.aspx Topic: General Studies 3: Policies and Interventions in Agriculture In News: Crop Insurance Scheme- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY) successfully completed 5 Years of operations on 13th January 2021. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched in 2016.  It is an insurance service scheme for farmers for their yields which aims to reduce the premium burden on farmers and ensure early settlement of crop assurance claim for the full insured sum. Implemented by: Empanelled general insurance companies Administered by: Ministry of Agriculture Objectives: To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases. To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming. To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices. To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector. Features It was formulated in line with One Nation–One Scheme theme by replacing earlier two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS). The Scheme covers all Food & Oilseeds crops and Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops for which past yield data is available and for which requisite number of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) are being conducted under General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES). The scheme is compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan /KCC account for notified crops and voluntary for others.  Connecting the dots: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is seen as a game changer over previous insurance schemes. However, its effective implementation faces some impediments. Discuss. Discuss the objectives and design of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Examine how different is it from earlier Agri-Insurance schemes.