Today's Questions from previous years papers:

1.What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? How does it manifest itself in the public domain? (150w,10m)

#GS4- #Civilservicevalues

2.In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective civil service ethics, code of conduct, transparency measures, ethics and integrity systems and anti-corruption agencies. In view of this, there is a need being felt to focus on three specific areas, which are directly relevant to the problems of internalizing integrity and ethics in the civil services. These are as follows:

Anticipating specific threats to ethical standards and integrity in the civil services,
Strengthening the ethical competence of civil servants and
Developing administrative processes and practices which promote ethical values and integrity in civil services.
Suggest institutional measures to address the above three issues. (250 w ,20m)

#GS4- #casestudy

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Today's Questions from current affairs:

1.There is widespread view that the World Trade Organisation rules should be updated to ensure better support food security, rural livelihoods and improved functioning of markets for food and Agriculture.Critically Analyse.

#GS2- #internationalorganisation

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/foos-security-rural-india-covid-19-7112715/

2.Domestic violence in India is an entrenched problem, and it has only been exacerbated in the recent years. In this context, examine the need for criminalisation of Martial rapes in India

#GS2- #Rightsissue

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-impunity-of-marital-rape

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Today's Questions from current affairs:

1. A policy without proper implementation is merely a well intentioned statement. In this context, discuss the need for better monitoring system of public policy to ensure the good governance in India.(150w,10m)

#GS2- #goodgovernence

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-dynamic-monitoring-system-is-needed-to-implement-public-policy-7112764/

2. What is meant by 'Inflation targetting'. Examine its significance in controlling inflation in India and also analyse the limitations of the same. (250w,15m)

#GS3- #indianeconomy

Source:https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-rbis-weighty-food-problem/article33386899.ece

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Attention Mains 2020 candidates!

Some tips and advices from Dr. Prasanna Lodh

Dr Prasanna Lodh(AIR 524) has done his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, one of the top medical colleges in India. Being a brilliant student, he spent two years in the Casualties ward which is rarely assigned to recent graduates. His journey is truly inspirational. On our request, he has shared his tips for ConvertIAS students
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To Convert IAS team,
You are doing a great job by helping the civil services aspirants. Answer writing is one of the most crucial but tricky aspects of the process. My advice to fellow aspirants is:

1. Attempt all questions.
2. Don't violate the word limit or else penalty could be imposed in the final examination.
3. Write only relevant information, strictly according to demands of the question.
4. Innovative diagrams are appreciated.
5. Don't let your optional overshadow your general studies answers. Moderator of the paper will appreciate only general content, so don't express your optional knowledge too much in your GS or Essay papers. A little bit of relevant content is okay but too much optional content may backfire. That's why aspirants get less marks even if they have written essays or GS answers very nicely. Just remember, write simple and relevant data only.
6. Stay away from negative thoughts. I cleared my Mains in my first attempt itself. Many people were concerned about my age, marriage, huge study gap after graduation, rural background, etc. but I never backed down. I was focused and followed my dreams and my intuitions. So don't focus too much on the multiple mains or interview examples floating around you, everyone has different journey. Following in the footsteps of others won't help.
Make your first mains attempt the best! Make your own journey.

Best wishes.
Dr Prasanna R Lodh
MBBS from Grant Government Medical college Mumbai (UPSC CSE 2019 AIR 524)

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Today's Questions from current affairs:

1. What is Iran's nuclear deal?. What are the rationale behind the US withdrawal from deal and also analyse the chances of revival deal at present.(250w,15m)

#GS2- #internationalpolicy

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-the-iran-nuclear-deal-could-be-saved-by-incoming-biden-administration-7115852

2. Define code of conduct. Examine the significance of code of conduct in protection of women's rights at workplace (150w, 10m)

#GS4- #Corporategovernance

Source:https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/companies-serious-about-posh-should-start-with-the-code-of-conduct/article33393925.ece

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Today's Questions from current affairs:

1. What are Municipal bonds? How far it helps to strengthen the financial position of Urban local bodies. Examine.(250w,15m)

#GS3- #localselfgovernment

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/vadodara-municipal-bonds-explained-7116337/

2. Explain about India's Island Diplomacy and its importance in India's foreign policy.(150w,10m)

#GS2- #foreignpolicy

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/indias-island-diplomacy-gains-momentum/article33396317.ece

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Today's Questions from current affairs:

1. With the continual improvement in our quality of life, indoor air quality has become an important area of concern in the 21st century. Discuss.( 150w,10m)

#GS3- #Pollution

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/health/why-indoor-pollution-is-as-deadly-as-its-outdoor-counterpart-74771

2. Media portrayals significantly impact our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. In this context, discuss the significance of media ethics to ensure the gender equity in the society(150 w, 10m)

#GS4- #dimensionsof ethics

Source:https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/ads-must-go-beyond-brand-promotion/article33412855.ece

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Today's Question from previous years papers:

1. Assess the impact of global warming on coral life system with examples. (150 w, 10m)

2. Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (150w, 10m)

3. How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (250w,15m)

#GS1- #geography

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Today's practice question from current affairs:

1.Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bond by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies (150 w,10m)

2. Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration. (150 w, 10m)

3. It is a State where prohibition is in force. You are recently appointed as the Superintendent of Police of a district notorious for illicit distillation of liquor. The illicit liquor leads to many death, reported and unreported, and causes a major problem for the district authorities.
The approach till now had been to view it as a law and order problem and tackle it accordingly. Raids, arrest, police cases, and criminal trials – all these had only limited impact. The problem remains as serious as ever.

Your inspections show that the parts of the district where the distillation flourishes are economically, industrially and educationally backward. Agriculture is badly affected by poor irrigation facilities. Frequent clashes among communities gave boost to illicit distillation. No major initiatives had taken place in the past either from the government’s side or from social organizations to improve the lot of the people.

Which new approach will you adopt to bring the problem under control? (250 w,15m)

#gs4- #ethics

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Today's Questions from current affairs:

1. Describe about Community forest and also examine the significance of Gram sabha in management of community forest.

#GS2- #localselfgovernment

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/tribal-ministry-panels-draft-fresh-guidelines-for-community-forest-habitat-rights-74793

2. By highlighting the various challenges faced by India with its neighbouring countries , discuss the opportunity provided by COVID 19 to revive it's neighborhood relation

#GS2- #neighbourhoodrelation

Source:https://thg.page.link/Fnrie3ez2TBxSvep6

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