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[SESSION 23] - IASbaba's RAPID REVISION SERIES (RRS) of 500 HIGH PROBABLE TOPICS for UPSC PRELIMS 2020 – A FREE YouTube Initiative!

For Previous RRS (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Dear Friends, The Last Lap is Here!! Revision and More Revision is the Key to Success!! We believe that you all are following FREE YouTube Initiative – “IASbaba's Rapid Revision Series (RRS) of 500 HIGH PROBABLE TOPICS for UPSC PRELIMS 2020”!! You should strive for at least 2-3 cycles of revision before the exam with special focus on topics which have high probability to appear in UPSC Prelims Question Paper. Each session is of 25-30 mins and would cover rapid revision of 15-20 high probable topics important for Prelims Exam this year. And trust us! This will make a huge difference in your revision process – in recalling little facts of information, going through important topics and concepts, and retaining the vital content and your final result. [VIDEO] Session 23 (Topics 361-380) - IASbaba's RAPID REVISION SERIES (RRS) of 500 HIGH PROBABLE TOPICS for UPSC PRELIMS 2020 To Download PPT PDF - IASbaba's RRS Session 23 Also, you can take up the Free Full Mocks (GS & CSAT in ENGLISH & (हिंदी)) available on the site. These mocks will give you the examination feel and will help you in coming up with a good strategy for UPSC Prelims. The question paper was made on similar lines of UPSC. The questions were designed with different difficulty levels – easy, moderate, difficult, and very difficult. This was done so that you can understand how to pick the questions for the attempt and how to leave the very difficult ones. You can read the Feedback of Students and Analysis of the Mock Tests here. Please Note that, more Mocks (GS & CSAT) will be announced soon 🙂 It will be available BOTH in English and हिंदी. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative!! Kindly leave your feedback in the comment section below on this new initiative or on our YouTube. We would love to hear from you 🙂 All the Best :)    You can also go through the below important links, especially for aspirants appearing for UPSC Prelims 2020- PRELIMS SIMPLIFIED SERIES (Part 1,2,3): How to crack UPSC PRELIMS- IMPORTANT TIPS & TRICKS (using Common Sense – KCT Approach) by Mohan Sir  -> CLICK HERE MUST WATCH – STRATEGY [VIDEO]: PRELIMS  Tips (Do’s & Don’ts) from Mohan Sir -> CLICK HERE    

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 19th SEPTEMBER 2020

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Five Star Villages Scheme launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Welfare Schemes In news Five Star Villages scheme has been launched recently. Ministry: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.  Key takeaways Aim: To bridge the gaps in public awareness and reach of postal products and services, especially in interior villages. Objective: To ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country. It has three components: (1) Product and Service Availability; (2) Product and Service Publicity; (3) Product and Service Marketing. Branch offices will function as one-stop shops to cater all post office related needs of the villagers. Implemented by: A team of five Gramin Dak Sevaks. They will be assigned a village for marketing of all products, savings and insurance schemes. Team will be headed by: Branch Post Master of the concerned Branch Office. The scheme is being launched on pilot basis in Maharashtra. Based on the experience, it will be implemented nation-wide. Cooperative Labour in Odisha Tribes Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Society In news Recently, labour cooperatives among tribal communities in Odisha were in the news. The tribes include the Dongria Kondh, Juanga, Lanjia Saura, Saura, Didayi, Paudi Bhuyan and Kandh. These cooperatives ensure all families of the community have food and no fields remain barren. The feeling of collective belongingness is also strengthened. Important value additions Dongria Kondh They derive their name from dongar, meaning ‘hill’. They are the members of Khond Tribe. They are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. They reside in the Niyamgiri hill range of Odisha. Language: Kui language (Oral only, not written) They worship Niyam Raja, the god of the Niyamgiri Forests. They sustain themselves from the resources of the Niyamgiri forests, practising horticulture and shifting cultivation They are currently facing displacement and health problems due to the Bauxite mining in the Niyamgiri hills. Indo-Pacific Trilateral Dialogue held Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently, India, Australia and France held a dialogue for the first time under a trilateral framework.  The three sides have agreed to hold the dialogue on an annual basis. Key takeaways Focus: Enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region. India also has logistics agreements with both countries which provide for easier access to supplies of goods and services. The trilateral cooperation will help to take on China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region. E.g in South China Sea. It is an addition to the Quad which comprises the USA, Japan, Australia and India. Possibility of enhancing maritime security cooperation between the three countries. Cooperation on marine global commons shall also take place. It includes blue economy, marine biodiversity and environmental challenges such as marine pollution. Important value additions Significance of the Indo-Pacific Region It is a very rich region in terms of natural resources (fisheries, oil, and gas) as well as mineral resources. Trade of some of the major economies like China, Japan, Korea or the west coast of the United States goes through this region. About 50% of India’s trade is conducted through the South China Sea.  India has been one of the major players in the region.  India conducts many naval exercises with the United States, countries of ASEAN, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. The international community including India wants freedom of navigation, freedom of over flights in the region. New FDI Policy in Defence Sector approved Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence; FDI In news Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in the defence sector.  It allows the FDI through automatic approval to be increased from 49% to 74%. However, the new policy has a ‘National Security’ clause as a condition which has been proposed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Key takeaways Through more liberalised FDI policy the government is seeking to attract foreign players to set up manufacturing units in India. It has been focusing on the defence sector to act as an engine for boosting manufacturing. It is aiming to achieve a turnover of Rs 1.75 lakh crore, including exports worth Rs 35,000 crore, by 2025. Do you know? The government has brought a draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020). The government has also brought a negative imports list for defence equipment. A dedicated budget for capital acquisition from the domestic industry is also prepared. The government has inaugurated two defence industrial corridors to boost the flagship 'Make in India' programme. Singapore Convention on Mediation Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently, the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation has come into force. It is also known as the Singapore Convention on Mediation. It is the first UN treaty to be named after Singapore. Key takeaways The convention will provide a more effective way of enforcing mediated settlements of corporate disputes involving businesses in India and other signatories. India approved the signing of the Convention in July 2019. The Convention has 53 signatories which include China and the USA as well. Significance It will promote mediation as an alternative and effective method of resolving trade disputes. The settlement reached by parties shall be binding and enforceable. Mediated settlement agreement across borders can be done by applying directly to the courts of countries that have signed and ratified the treaty. It will save time and legal costs. Businesses in India and around the world will now have greater certainty in resolving cross-border disputes through mediation. It will boost India’s ‘ease of doing business’ credentials by enabling swift mediated settlements of corporate disputes. It will also provide a positive signal to foreign investors about India's commitment to adhere to international practice on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). USA-Maldives Framework on Defence and Security Relationship signed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently, a Framework on Defence and Security Relationship has been signed between the USA and the Maldives. Key takeaways The move is seen as consistent with the growing alignment of the USA and Indian interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and Indo-Pacific. Objective: To deepen engagement and cooperation in support of maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean. Both countries agreed to reiterate their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that promotes the security and prosperity of all nations in the region. The Framework outlines a range of bilateral activities - senior-level dialogues, engagements etc. in areas such as maritime domain awareness, natural disasters and humanitarian relief operations. Miscellaneous Kosi Rail Mahasetu The historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu (Mega Bridge) was recently inaugurated. The Kosi Rail Mahasetu is 1.9 KM long. It cuts an otherwise 300-km long journey between Samastipur and Jaynagar on Indo-Nepal border to just 22 km. It strengthens Bihar's rail network and West Bengal and Eastern India's rail connectivity. Indian Prime Minister also inaugurated 12 rail projects related to passenger facilities. These include a new railway bridge on the Kiul River, two new railway lines, 5 Electrification projects, one Electric Locomotive Shed and 3rd Line Project between Barh-Bakhtiyarpur. This bridge is of strategic importance along the India-Nepal border. Kosi River The Kosi is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, Nepal and India. It drains the northern slopes of the Himalayas in Tibet and the southern slopes in Nepal. From a major confluence of tributaries north of the Chatra Gorge onwards, the Kosi River is also known as Saptakoshi for its seven upper tributaries.  The Saptakoshi crosses into northern Bihar, India where it branches into distributaries before joining the Ganges near Kursela in Katihar district. (MAIN FOCUS) GOVERNANCE/ SCIENCE & TECH/ SOCIETY Topic: General Studies 2, 3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Awareness in the fields of IT Web 3.0 Context: Recent issues of concerns regarding social media: During the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, social media has emerged as a force for good, with effective communication and lockdown entertainment, but also for evil, being used effectively by people to protest against vaccines and masks. A documentary called The Social Dilemma, exposes the ways in which technology giants have manipulated human psychology to influence how we behave. It explains how chiefs of tech companies severely curtail the screen time of their own children, while apparently trying to addict every other adult and child on the Close planet.  In the last US elections Cambridge Analytica, a social analytics firm had manipulated Facebook accounts to impact the 2016 US presidential election and the Brexit vote. Web 1.0: In this stage the internet was created as a distributed set of computers communicating with one another, and sharing the load of managing the network. It worked very Well but had one big problem—there was no way to make money off it. For instance, a Web 1.0 startup called Google had heavy traffic, but could not encash it.  Web 2.0: In 2001, Google developed AdWords, a pay-per-click, auction-based search advertising model, backed by search and monetization algorithms. Google’s revenues rocketed to $2.7 billion from $87 million in three years when it went public, and now in 2020, it sits on a trillion-dollar valuation.  The internet got monetized with stage Web 2.0.  Challenges: Our intentions, personas and desires are being tracked at laser precision and the data is being sold to willing advertisers.  Search and social media advertising has crossed $200 billion. And all this money comes from us users who have become the product.  The current business model has led to a “winner-takes-all" industry structure, creating natural monopolies and centralizing the once-decentralized internet.  Emergence of Web 3.0 revolution: An alternative to current issues is unlikely to be driven by technology or regulation. It will take new business models. The good news is that these are coming along with the emergence of Web 3.0, a revolution that promises to return the internet to users. Construct and philosophy: To allow users explicit control of their data, an initiative aided by Europe-like data protection regulation.  To grant creators of content—artists, musicians, photographers, me and you—a portion of revenues, instead of platforms taking it all (or most).  The technologies that Web 3.0 leverages are newer ones, like blockchains, which are inherently decentralized. They have technology guard-rails against the accumulation of power and data in the hands of a few.  Digital currencies enabled by these technologies offer a business model of users paying for services and contents, as an alternative to advertiser-pays. Conclusion: The path to success for the new kinds of democratic networks will be difficult. But a revolution has begun.   Connecting the dots: In the ongoing era of Web 2.0 the users have become a ‘product’. Comment.  INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY  Topic: General Studies 2: India and its neighbourhood relations  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Intra-Afghan Talks Introduction: In­tra-­Afghan talks bringing the Taliban face­-to-­face with representatives of the Afghanistan govern­ment and Afghan civil society has finally started in Doha. The talks are a key outcome of the U.S. ­ Taliban and U.S. ­ Afghanistan agreements. The initiation of intra-Afghan talks was a key element in the U.S.-Taliban peace deal signed in February between the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, and the Taliban deputy leader.  Important tasks at hand: The first task for the negotiators is to declare a permanent ceasefire, and stop violence in Afghanistan that has claimed another 1,300 civilian lives in the first half of 2020. To decide the course of how Afghanistan’s future will be shaped. To decide whether they can retain the constitu­tion and political processes while bringing the insur­gents into the mainstream.  Other key elements- An end to violence by declaring a ceasefire and the Taliban cutting ties with terrorist organisations such as al Qaeda, also needs to be discussed. Evolving Indian stand: India’s stand has always been that the peace process must be “Afghan led, Afghan owned and Afghan controlled”. Indian policy has evolved from its earlier hands-off approach to the Taliban. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the inaugural ceremony in Doha via videoconferencing. It was the first ever address by an Indian official at a gathering that includes the Tali­ban (that India still maintains is a terror group).  India has made it clear that India hopes that peace in Afghanistan should not come at the cost of gains made by Afghanistan in the post­Taliban era, including democracy, institutions of gover­nance, and the rights of minorities and women. Conclusion: India’s vision of a sovereign, united, stable, plural and democratic Afghanistan is one that is shared by a large constituency in Afghanistan.  A more active engagement will enable India to work with like-minded forces in the region to ensure that the vacuum created by the U.S. withdrawal does not lead to an undo the gains during the last two decades. Connecting the dots: India’s stand of “Afghan led, Afghan owned and Afghan controlled” peace process is evolving. Comment. (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 river is also known as Saptakoshi? Ganga Yamuna Narmada Kosi Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding Singapore Convention on Mediation: The settlement reached by parties shall be binding and enforceable. Mediated settlement agreement across borders can be done by applying directly to the courts of countries that have signed and ratified the treaty. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Recently, Indo-Pacific Trilateral Dialogue was held between which of the following countries? India, Japan and Australia India, France and Australia India, Japan and France Japan, France and Australia Q.4 Dongria Kondh is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group belonging to which of the following state of India? Odisha Jharkhand Chhattisgarh West Bengal ANSWERS FOR 18th September 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 D 2 A 3 C Must Read GST issue- The Hindu

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NSS AWARD by PRESIDENT OF INDIA for Outstanding Contributions towards Voluntary Community Service- Congratulations to Amit Biswakarm (IASBABA's ILP Student)

Hello Everyone,  We are proud to share that our ILP student, Amit Biswakarm has been selected for NSS Award, 2018-19 to be given by the honorable PRESIDENT OF INDIA. His story is really inspiring and motivating. We are sharing a brief account of his life and journey here. A Brief Background about Amit He is 22 years old from Assam (Digboi). He is that little child who lost his mother when he was only 18 months old. Also, that 13 years old boy who saw the painful death of his father only because he could not afford those 700 rupees insulin injections. After the 10th, he joined a Printing Press as Part-time work to purchase his accountancy books, medicine, and also to purchase an SMS pack to chat with newly made college friends :) During B. Com, he had taken many part-time professions like Waiter, Videographer at Marriages, home tutor, etc. Since he was good at academics, got some scholarships and support from his College Professors. His story and struggle is a lesson for all. Read below to know more about his contributions and work. My Steps towards Rashtrapati Bhavan While returning to home after finishing my regular classes, I saw a medical van standing in front of our College Administrative Building. It was a ‘Blood Donation Camp’ which was organized by NSS Digboi College. After conquering my fear of injection, I donated for 1st time some drops of life. That immense happiness, self-satisfaction, optimism which I experienced that has become my addiction, my passion. A brief account of some significant activities during my NSS Volunteership are attached in this PDF File DOWNLOAD  HERE  

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Ease of Doing Business Ranking – Desh Deshantar – RSTV IAS UPSC

Ease of Doing Business Ranking Archives TOPIC: General Studies 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. In News: Ease of Doing Business (EODB) is a joint initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the World Bank to improve the overall business environment in the States. These rankings represent the ease of doing business in the State with increased transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the government regulatory functions vis-a-vis the business enterprises. The EODB initiatives to enable conducive business environment in the State ranged from reforms in development of online systems, enhancing transparency to regulating inspections covering entire life-cycle of business. The Business Reform Action Plan 2019 released by DPIIT contains a list of 80 reforms (187 reform action points) to be implemented by 19 State departments and Andhra Pradesh had achieved 100% compliance. State Rankings Andhra Pradesh, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, topped the national ranking on ease of doing business ranking released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. While Andhra Pradesh retained its ace position for the third year in a row, Uttar Pradesh emerged as the top performer in northern region after it climbed 10 places over its 2018 position, shows the ranking which is based on implementation of the Business Reform Action Plan for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Gujarat, consistently ranked the best in the last four rankings, stood at No. 10. The state of UP Uttar Pradesh made its entry into the top ranks of states that have become better destinations to do business in 2019, jumping 10 positions to displace Telangana as the second best performer. As part of this year’s parameters, UP implemented 186 out of 187 reforms suggested by Centre. The state rose up the ranks based on its ability to better implement a range of reforms ranging from single-window clearances to easier access to information. Factoring in user feedback to check progress on reforms was a key change in the methodology this year and some states that slipped attributed their low ranks to that. Digitalisation played a great role in Uttar Pradesh up ranking and ease of doing business. UP government launched ‘Nivesh Mitra’ e-portal to facilitate various business process. In the last two years 94% of the 2.3 lakhs No Objection Certificates (NOC) applications were processed through the portal. The Nivesh Mitra portal resolved 985 of 18120 grievances received. The World Bank’s decision to halt its annual ‘Doing Business’ report on data authenticity issues has major implications on India India has sought to improve its ease of doing business index ranking, as a means to attract investments to achieve the targets set for ‘Make in India’, that was announced in 2014. The initiative aims at: raising the manufacturing sector’s share in GDP to 25% (from 16-17% per cent) and creating 100 million additional jobs in the manufacturing sector by 2022. India’s success in boosting its ease of doing business ranking is spectacular, to 63rd rank in 2019, up from the 142nd position in 2014. Policymakers celebrated it to signal India’s commitment to “minimum government and maximum governance”. The World Bank decision to audit the ‘Doing Business’ report for the last five years may soon cause discomfort by shining a spotlight on the sharp rise in India’s ranking. In fact, in January 2018, Justin Sandefur and Divyanshi Wadhwa’s study at the Center for Global Development found that the improvement in India’s ranking was almost entirely due to methodological changes. The reality – The share of the manufacturing sector has stagnated at around 16-17% of GDP, and 3.5 million jobs were lost between 2011-12 and 2017-18. Annual GDP growth rate in manufacturing fell from 13.1% in 2015-16 to zero in 2019-20, as per the National Accounts Statistics. To rub salt in the wound, India’s import dependence on China has shot up, compelling the Prime Minister to announce yet another initiative — Atmanirbhar Bharat. Must Read: Criticism of WB’s Ease of Doing Business Report The Way Forward The next big milestone will be a reduced cost of doing business through lower regulatory burden and management of factors of production. While the National Infrastructure Pipeline is a step in the right direction to reduce logistics costs and improve infrastructure, reducing the cost of land, power, and capital can significantly ease the burden for businesses. Faster implementation of these initiatives will help India consolidate its location-product matrix and realise its potential in high value-add segment.  The Indian regulatory landscape has 1,536 Acts, more than 69,233 compliances and 6,618 regulatory filings across the Centre and states — an indication that ease of doing business for companies still remains a work-in-progress for India despite an improvement in the rankings. Coupled with steadfast focus on execution and institutional reforms, the EoDB programme should catapult India into the league of nations with a robust business ecosystem that attracts and fosters most innovative enterprises from across the world. Note:  Results of Ranking of States: 2019, on support to Startup Ecosystems The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) conducted the second edition of the States’ Startup Ranking Exercise, with the key objective to foster competitiveness and propel States and Union Territories to work proactively towards uplifting the startup ecosystem.  It has been implemented as a capacity development exercise to encourage mutual learning among all states and to provide support in policy formulation and implementation. The States’ Startup Ranking Framework 2019 has 7 broad reform area, consisting of 30 action points ranging from Institutional Support, Easing Compliances, Relaxation in Public Procurement norms, Incubation support, Seed Funding Support, Venture Funding Support, and Awareness & Outreach. To establish uniformity and ensure standardization in the ranking process, States and UTs have been divided into two groups. Best Performer: Gujarat Top Performers: Karnataka + Kerala Leaders: Bihar + Maharashtra + Odisha + Rajasthan Connecting the Dots: How do measures of transparency and accountability enhance the ease of doing business? Explain with the help of suitable examples. How does lack of adequate number of forums for dispute resolution affect ease of doing business in India? Analyse. What measures can be taken to address this problem? Suggest. Ease of doing business jump is not an achievement. The milestone and the goals are still afar. Critically examine.

Daily Prelims CA Quiz

UPSC Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 88]

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE! We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. 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 Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 18th SEPTEMBER 2020

Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, DCOC/JA, as an Observer. Important value additions Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment DCOC/JA is a grouping on maritime matters comprising 18 member states adjoining the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, the East Coast of Africa and Island countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The DCOC was established in January 2009. Aim: Repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Japan, Norway, the UK and the US are also the Observers to the DCOC/JA. Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Legislations & GS-III – Infrastructure - Airways In news Recently, Indian Parliament has passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha approving it. The Bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha. It seeks to amend the Aircraft Act, 1934. Key takeaways It has provisions to convert three existing bodies under the Ministry of Civil Aviation into statutory bodies.  These three authorities are – (1) Directorate General of Civil Aviation; (2) the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security; (3) Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau. Under the bill, each of these bodies will be headed by a Director General who will be appointed by the centre. The Bill raises the maximum limit on fines from 10 lakh rupees to one crore rupees. These fines are related to carrying arms, explosives and other dangerous goods aboard aircraft and constructing building or structures within the specified radius around an aerodrome reference point. Draft Of Electricity (Rights Of Consumers) Rules, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Legislations & GS-III – Infrastructure  In news The Central Power Ministry has drafted rules recently which provide for Rights of Electricity Consumers for the first time. Draft Rules have been circulated by Ministry of Power on 9th of September for seeking comments and suggestions of consumers up to 30th September. Key takeaways According to the draft, State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) will fix average number and duration of outages per Electricity consumer per year for DISCOMs. Only two documents will be required for connection up to load of 10 KW and no estimation of demand charges will be required for loads up to 150 KW to expedite giving connection. There will be a time period of not more than seven days in metro cities, 15 days in other municipal areas and 30 days in rural areas, to provide new connection and modify existing connection. There will be option to pay bills in cash, cheque, debit cards and net banking. Bills of Rs. 1,000 or more have to be paid online. Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions  In news Lok Sabha passed the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020.  The Bill will replace the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance which was promulgated in June, 2020. Key takeaways The Bill seeks to amend the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. It empowers the central government in terms of production, supply, distribution, trade, and commerce of certain commodities under extraordinary circumstances. The Central government will be able to designate certain commodities including food items, fertilizers, and petroleum products as essential commodities. The Bill empowers the central government to regulate the stock of an essential commodity that a person can hold. Do you know? The extraordinary circumstances include war, famine, extraordinary price rise and natural calamity of grave nature. The provisions of the bill regarding the regulation of food items and the imposition of stock limits will not apply to any government order relating to the Public Distribution System or the Targeted Public Distribution System. Salary, Allowances And Pension Of Members Of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions; Parliament In news Lok Sabha unanimously passed the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Bill will replace the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Ordinance which was promulgated in April, 2020. Key takeaways The Bill seeks to reduce the salaries of MPs and the sumptuary allowance of Ministers by 30%.  It also seeks to reduce the constituency allowance and office expenses allowance of MPs. The Bill makes these changes effective for a period of one year, effective from 1st April, 2020. Important value additions The Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 provides for the salary, allowances and pension of Members of Parliament. Article 106: The members of either House of Parliament shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may from time to time be determined by Parliament by law. Institute Of Teaching And Research In Ayurveda Bill 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions; Health & GS-III - Medicine In news The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill 2020 has been passed by Rajya Sabha. The Bill has been passed in Lok Sabha. This paves the way to establish a state-of-the-art Ayurvedic institution called the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) at Jamnagar, Gujarat. It will also be conferred with the status of Institution of National Importance (INI) to it. Do you know? ITRA will be the first institution with INI status in the AYUSH Sector. The ITRA is sought to be established by conglomerating the presently existing Ayurveda institutes at Gujarat Ayurved University campus Jamnagar.  India-Japan Logistics Agreement Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently Logistics Agreement was signed between India and Japan. Key takeaways It is aimed at greater maritime cooperation. It can upgrade India-Japan naval exercises. It establishes the enabling framework for closer cooperation between the armed forces of both countries in reciprocal provision of supplies and services. It will also enhance the interoperability, assistance in maintaining regional security and further increase the bilateral defence engagements. It will remain in force for 10 years and will be automatically extended for periods of 10 years unless one of the parties decides to end it. Low Ozone Over Brahmaputra River Valley observed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Climate Change In news Recently, scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, have evaluated the near surface ozone in the Brahmaputra River Valley (BRV). They assessed seasonal characteristics of ozone to identify the emission source of ozone and its precursors, especially methane (CH4) and non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs). Key takeaways Scientists have found relatively low concentration of ozone over BRV (Guwahati - Assam) compared to the other urban locations in India. The pattern of ozone concentrations in the BRV indicated that it was strongly influenced by local oxides of nitrogen (NOx) sources with an adjacent national highway being the likely major source. High ozone winter concentrations were observed.  This could be due to local biomass burning providing reactive volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contributed to ozone formation. In the pre-monsoon season, an impact of solar radiation (SR) on the photochemical formation of O3 was observed. Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Start-ups; Entrepreneurship In news Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) stepped up as effective frontline responders during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Important value additions Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)  SVEP is a sub-scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development. Implemented: 2016. It has extended business support services and capital infusion to 153 blocks of 23 states as of August 2020. Partner: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad.  Aim: (1) Support the rural poor to come out of poverty; (2) Support the people to set up enterprises and provide support until the enterprises stabilise; (3) Providing self-employment opportunities with financial assistance and training  It addresses three major pillars of rural start-ups namely finances, incubation and skill ecosystems. Indian Brain Templates developed at NIMHANS Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology;  In news A team of neuroscientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has developed Indian Brain Templates (IBT) and a brain atlas.  Key takeaways  Neuroscientists studied over 500 brain scans of Indian patients to develop five sets of Indian Brain Templates (IBT) and a brain atlas. IBT provides a scale that will measure an Indian Brain.  Brain Atlas has been developed for five age groups covering late childhood to late adulthood (six to 60 years). These new population and age-specific Indian brain templates will allow more reliable tracking of brain development and ageing. They will provide more precise reference maps for areas of interest in individual patients with neurological disorders like strokes, brain tumours, and dementia. These will also help pool information more usefully in group studies of the human brain and psychological functions.  These will aid in understanding of psychiatric illnesses like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, substance dependence, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. Do you know?  Brain Template is a gross representation from various brain images to understand brain functionality in diseased conditions.  The Montreal Neurological Index (MNI) template that India currently uses is based on Caucasian brains, which are different from Asian brains. Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems: DPIIT Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Start-ups; Entrepreneurship In news The Results of the 2nd edition of Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems were released recently.  Ministry: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. DPIIT has recently released the Ease of Doing Business Rankings of the States-2019 based on the State Business Reform Action Plan. Key takeaways  Objective: To foster competitiveness, mutual learning and propel States and Union Territories (UTs) to work proactively towards uplifting the startup ecosystem. Framework: The 2019 Ranking Framework has seven broad reform areas consisting of 30 action points - institutional support, easing compliances, relaxation in public procurement norms, incubation support, seed funding support, venture funding support, and awareness and outreach. Participation: 22 States and 3 Union Territories. 2 Categories of States and UTs: (1) Category Y: All UTs except Delhi and all States in North East India except Assam; (2) Category X: All other States and UT of Delhi. Best Performers: (1) Gujarat; (2) Karnataka; (3) Kerala.  Lowest performance: (1) Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.  Best performer in Category Y: Andaman & Nicobar Islands  Worst performer in Category Y: Sikkim Miscellaneous Monsoon Session of Parliament Begins Recently, the monsoon session of Parliament began  However, the government has suspended Question Hour and Zero Hour for the session. Terminologies related to Parliament session The President of India is empowered to summon each House of Parliament from time to time. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months.  There are usually three sessions in a year: (1) Budget Session (February to May); (2) Monsoon Session (July to September); (3) Winter Session (November to December). Recess: The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly. Adjournment: It suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks. Adjournment sine die: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the House. Prorogation: The President issues a notification for prorogation of the session after the business of a session is completed and the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die. The President can also prorogue the House while in session. Dissolution: Only the Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution. A dissolution ends the life of the existing House. A new House is constituted after general elections are held. The President is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha. (MAIN FOCUS) ENVIRONMENT/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.  Welfare of Animals in India Context: Over the past year, there have been reports of animals being subjected to sexual abuse, acid attacks, being thrown off rooftops, and being burnt alive.  Flaws in legal framework: The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960 The law punishes the most serious forms of animal violence with a paltry fine of Rs. 50.  Section 11 lists a series of offences, which vary from abandoning an animal to kicking it, mutilating it or killing it, and prescribes the same punishment for all these offences. Severe offences are treated on a par with less severe ones.  At present, a majority of the offences under the Act are non-cognisable, which means the police cannot investigate the offence or arrest the accused without the permission of a Magistrate. This facilitates police inaction. The PCA Act creates a plethora of exceptions which significantly dilute the protections available to animals. Section 11(3) provides exceptions for animal husbandry procedures such as dehorning, castration, nose-roping, and branding. The law does not provide any guidelines for these procedures. This allows individuals to resort to cruel methods.  Ambiguity in definition: The law was enacted to “prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals”. However, this phrase is not defined anywhere in the Act. This is crucial because what constitutes “unnecessary” is entirely a matter of subjective assessment.  Way forward: An amendment is required to grade the offences according to their severity, and specify punishments accordingly. Further, the more severe offences must be made cognisable and non-bailable. Proper regulations of animal husbandry procedures: A petition from PETA’s (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) suggests mandating the use of anesthetics prior to castration, replacing nose-roping with face halters and branding with radio frequency identification. Aas opposed to dehorning cattle, it recommended that farmers breed hornless cattle. Conclusion: The Constitution requires all citizens to “have compassion for living creatures”. We must seek to protect the most vulnerable among us. Our animal welfare laws need an overhaul. Connecting the dots: For a country that claims adherence to ahimsa, India’s treatment of its animals betrays a moral failure.  NATIONAL/ENVIRONMENT Topic: General Studies 3: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. India’s track on climate change: Giving up investments on coal? Context: The UN Secretary General António Guterres has  called on India to make no new investment in coal after 2020,  and to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030. India’s track record: India is one of the few countries which is currently on track to fulfilling their Paris Agreement commitments. Despite the accelerated economic growth of recent decades India’s annual emissions, at 0.5 tonnes per capita, are well below the global average of 1.3 tonnes. In absolute terms it is below that of China, the United States and the European Union (EU), the three leading emitters in absolute term In terms of cumulative emissions, India’s contribution by 2017 was only 4% for a population of 1.3 billion, whereas the European Union, with a population of only 448 million, was responsible for 20%. Where do developed countries stand? The UNFCCC itself has reported that between 1990 and 2017, the developed nations (excluding Russia and east Europe) have reduced their annual emissions by only 1.3%. The global North continues its dependence on oil and natural gas, both equally fossil fuels, with no timeline for their phase-out. Large sections of First World environmentalist opinion have been unable to summon up the domestic political support required for climate action.  They have turned to pressure the developing countries to bear the brunt of climate mitigation. Issues: Any discussion on climate action should have reference to the core principles of climate convention(The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC))- global and international equity and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities  Unlike the developed nations, India cannot substitute coal substantially by oil and gas. A huge part of this growth needs to come from solar for which sustainable technology is not yet developed. Renewables, in the current scenario, at best can meet residential consumption and some part of the demand from the service sector.  Lack of technology: Whether providing 70% to 80% of all generation capacity is possible through renewables depends critically on technology development, including improvements in: The efficiency of conversion of energy from its source into electricity. Management of the corresponding electricity grids. Improvement in storage technologies.  Technology development in climate change mitigation technologies has registered a significant fall since 2009-10 to 2017, across all subsectors and across all developed countries. Lacking production capacity in renewable energy technologies and their large-scale operation, deployment on this scale will expose India to increasing and severe dependence on external sources and supply chains.  Renewables alongside coal will generate, directly and indirectly, far more employment than renewables alone.  Conclusion: The UN’s Generals’s call seems to be a call to de-industrialise the country and abandon the population to a permanent low-development trap. Connecting the dots: India must reiterate its long-standing commitment to an equitable response to the challenge of global warming. Comment. (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note:  Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers.  Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Consider the following statements: Adjournment sine die suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. Adjournment means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2 The Results of the 2nd edition of Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems were released recently. Consider the following statements:  It was released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Karnataka is the best performer among the states. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3 Low Ozone was observed over which of the following River Valley? Godavari Narmada Brahmaputra Ganges ANSWERS FOR 17th September 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 A Must Read On Judiciary- The Hindu UN reforms- The Hindu

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UPSC Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 87]

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE! We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. 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 Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: SKETCHES & POEMS by LIKHITHA KAKI !

Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is SKETCHES & POEMS by LIKHITHA KAKI ! Well done, Keep it up !! Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) ? You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published

[VIDEO]How to Approach/Study GEOGRAPHY for UPSC Civil Services by Atyab Ali Sir | Geography Strategy e-Classroom Learning Program(e-CLP)2021

Dear Students, ‘Geography is the study of man, his environment and interaction between the two’. This definition of geography tells you about the comprehensive nature of Geography and its vastness. Geography has ‘overlapping’ topics which covers Environment, Economics (Human geography- Demograpy) and  Current Events. One should always have an ATLAS while studying geography. It gives you more insights, makes your reading more meaningful and enjoyable. This is a Strategy Video for GS - GEOGRAPHY. In this video, Atyab Ali Zaidi Sir explains how to Approach/Study Geography as a subject for both Prelims and Mains. The Recent Trend Analysis, Previous Year Paper Analysis, and Areas to Focus are emphasised in the discussion. This strategy video is a part of IASbaba's e-Classroom Learning Program(e-CLP)2021 e-CLP Program is the Most Comprehensive CLASSROOM Integrated Program covering Prelims, Mains, Interview. BABA’s  EIGHT-FOLD PATH TO SUCCESS: Hybrid Model Integrated Programme (Prelims, Mains, Interview) Focus on Fundamentals through Strategy Classes Value Added Notes Daily Prelims and Mains Tests/Assignment Doubts Clearing Session – Live Subject-wise Mentorship by Experts Connecting the Dots – Sessions by Experts & Toppers To Know More about e-CLP Program (Program Details, Faculty, Schedule etc.)-> CLICK HERE GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS SIMPLIFIED - e-CLP 2021 CLIMATOLOGY -Upper atmospheric circulation includes Jet Streams, Geostropic winds and Rossby waves. It is an extremely important topic of climatology as far as UPSC exam is concerned and several questions have been asked on the topic in prelims and mains exam. In this video, the formation of the Solar System and its individual entities. Direct questions are being asked from this topic in prelims. The video will help in tackling any question related to the solar system. OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS: How to Approach/Study ECONOMICS for UPSC Civil Services by Sumanth Makam Sir | e-Classroom Learning Program(e-CLP)2021 -> CLICK HERE ORIENTATION SESSION - Divya Shakti Rank 79, Mohan Sir| e-Classroom Learning Program (e-CLP) 2021 -> CLICK HERE IASbaba’s PROGRAMS/COURSES – 2021: ILP, AIPTS, e-CLP – Prelims, Mains Integrated Programs and Test Series for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021  -> CLICK HERE SOCIOLOGY OPTIONAL (e-Classroom Learning Program(e-CLP)) 2021 and MAINS TEST SERIES 2020 By Dr.Vamshi Krishna NC -> CLICK HERE How to Crack UPSC CSE Exam in First Attempt|UPSC Preparation for Beginners-Mohan Sir Founder IASbaba -> CLICK HERE 100+ Ranks UPSC CSE 2019 Topper’s from IASbaba – 5 in Top 20 Ranks makes it even more Special! -> 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

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Mission Karmayogi: Aims & Route – Desh Deshantar – RSTV IAS UPSC

Mission Karmayogi: Aims & Route Archives Topic: General Studies 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive  Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications  In News: One of the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, the Union Cabinet approved ‘Mission Karmayogi’, a new capacity-building scheme for civil servants aimed at upgrading the post-recruitment training mechanism of the officers and employees at all levels. Institutional Structure for Mission Karmayogi - - National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) PM led Human Resource Council It will also include state Chief Ministers, Union Cabinet ministers and eminent national and global Academicians, thought leaders, Industry leaders This council will approve and review civil service capacity building programmes. Mandate of the Council includes: Apex body driving & providing strategic direction to the Programme Approves & Monitors Civil Service Capacity Building plan  Reviews reports submitted by Capacity Building Commission Cabinet Secretary Coordination Unit  It comprises of select secretaries and cadre controlling authorities, headed by Cabinet Secretary The primary function of this body is to monitor progress, and execution of plans.  Capacity Building Commission: It will include experts in related fields and global professionals. The mandate of the commission are:  To prepare annual Capacity building plans and seek approval from PM HR Council Audit human resources available in the government. Harmonize training standards and capacity building Create shared faculty and resources Supervisory role over all Central Training Institutions. Set norms for common mid-career training programs Undertake analysis of data from iGOT-Karmayogi Prepare the Annual HR Report on health of Civil Services and Target Achievements  Wholly owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)  Legal: Company under Section 8 (of Companies Act) with 100% Government ownership Board of Directors: Representing all participating entities of the Programme Revenue Model: Self sustaining – Annual Subscription fee of INR 431 per employee  Key functions of SPV Own and operate the online Platform, iGOT Karmayogi on behalf of Government Operationalize a robust content ecosystem Manage assessment & certification eco-system Telemetry data based scoring – monitoring and evaluation Feedback assessment – driven by Artificial Intelligence & evolvable and scalable platform Curate & deliver programmes for capacity building of Civil Servants in other countries The SPV will own all Intellectual Property Rights on behalf of the Government of India. iGOT- Karmayogi platform The Karmyogi Programme will be delivered by setting up an Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Karmayogi Platform. iGOT-Karmayogi is a continuous online training platform, which would allow all government servants from assistant secretary to secretary level to undergo continuous training, depending on their domain areas. Courses from international universities will be made available on the platform for officers to take any time The platform is expected to evolve into a vibrant and world-class market place for content where carefully curated and vetted digital e-learning material will be made available.  Besides capacity building, service matters like confirmation after probation period, deployment, work assignment and notification of vacancies etc. would eventually be integrated with the proposed competency framework Monitoring & Evaluation Framework of the mission Monitoring and evaluation of all users on the basis of Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Users include the individual learner (Civil Servant), the supervisor, the organisation, the peer group, the content creator and the technology service provider Prime Minister’s Dash Board: Real-time reporting of Capacity Building KPIs with Annual Score Cards and Rankings for Departments Capacity Building Plan- Annual Plans submitted by each Department aligned to National ambitions Annual State of Civil Services Report: Consolidated Performance of Civil Services as a whole in a year with focus on achievements & contribution to National Progress Independent Audits: Third Party Audit of Programme, in addition to regular Audit and Quality Assurance by Capacity Building Commission Merits of the Mission Democratized Civil Service: This is a New National Architecture for Civil Services Capacity Building that will herald into Silo-less Performance. It would help augment the capacities of over two crore officials in India.  Holistic: This is a Comprehensive reform of the capacity building apparatus at individual, institutional and process levels for efficient public service delivery. Competency driven HR Management policy: The mission ensures that right person with right competencies is at the right position Enhanced Accessibility: The mission enables Civil Servants to learn from the best institutions and practices across the world (through marketplace of iGOT platform) Increased Expertise The mission is Knowledge driven and aims at building competencies to transform Civil Servants into leaders and subject matter experts. Better Governance: Capacity of Civil Services plays a vital role in performing core governance functions. The mission will help make Civil Servant more efficient, effective, accountable and responsive to the needs of the citizen  Leads to better Work Culture: The mission organically links the transformation of work culture and strengthening public institutions through adopting modern technology (iGOT Karmayogi platform) which lays emphasis on skills Professional Growth: It helps make available to all civil servants, an opportunity to continuously build and strengthen their Behavioral, Functional and Domain Competencies in their self-driven and mandated learning paths Uniform Approach: The mission will enable a uniform approach in managing and regulating the capacity building ecosystem on collaborative and co-sharing basis. Reduces the cost of training Civil Servants for both Centre & States, due to emphasis given on continuous online learning and shared ecosystem. Expenditure on foreign training will thence be cut down. Connecting the Dots: Mission Karmayogi