Day: 1 Answer Writing
Ethics 2019
1. What are the basic principles of public life ? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.
(150 words)
2.What do you understand by the term public servant ? Reflect on expected role on public servants .
(150 words)
Ethics 2019
1. What are the basic principles of public life ? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.
(150 words)
2.What do you understand by the term public servant ? Reflect on expected role on public servants .
(150 words)
Prime Minister Modi to launch property cards in 6 states under ‘SVAMITVA’ Scheme on October 11
The launch of the property cards ‘SVAMITVA’ Scheme will enable around 1 lakh property holders to download their property cards through the SMS link which will be delivered on their registered mobile phones.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch the physical distribution of property cards under the ‘SVAMITVA’ scheme on October 11, 2020.
Key Highlights:
• The beneficiaries of the ‘SVAMITVA’ scheme will be from 763 villages across 6 states which includes 221 from Haryana, 346 from Uttar Pradesh, 44 from Madhya Pradesh, 100 fromMaharashtra, 2 from Karnataka, and 50 from Uttarakhand.
• Beneficiaries from all the above-mentioned states except Maharashtra will be receiving the physical copies of the property cards within one day.
About ‘SVAMITVA’ Scheme:
The SVAMITVA scheme is a central sector scheme of the Panchayati Raj Ministry. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on National Panchayati Raj Day, April 24, 2020.
SVAMITVA Scheme by the government aims at providing the ‘records of the rights’ to the household owners in villages in the rural areas and issue property cards.
The scheme is being implemented by thegovernment across the country in a phased manner over a period of 4 years (2020-2024). It will eventually cover around 6.62 lakh villages of the country.
The launch of the property cards ‘SVAMITVA’ Scheme will enable around 1 lakh property holders to download their property cards through the SMS link which will be delivered on their registered mobile phones.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch the physical distribution of property cards under the ‘SVAMITVA’ scheme on October 11, 2020.
Key Highlights:
• The beneficiaries of the ‘SVAMITVA’ scheme will be from 763 villages across 6 states which includes 221 from Haryana, 346 from Uttar Pradesh, 44 from Madhya Pradesh, 100 fromMaharashtra, 2 from Karnataka, and 50 from Uttarakhand.
• Beneficiaries from all the above-mentioned states except Maharashtra will be receiving the physical copies of the property cards within one day.
About ‘SVAMITVA’ Scheme:
The SVAMITVA scheme is a central sector scheme of the Panchayati Raj Ministry. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on National Panchayati Raj Day, April 24, 2020.
SVAMITVA Scheme by the government aims at providing the ‘records of the rights’ to the household owners in villages in the rural areas and issue property cards.
The scheme is being implemented by thegovernment across the country in a phased manner over a period of 4 years (2020-2024). It will eventually cover around 6.62 lakh villages of the country.
🔰Evolution of Education Policy🔰
▪️University Education Commission (1948-49)
▪️Secondary Education Commission (1952-53)
▪️Education Commission (1964-66) under Dr. D.S. Kothari
▪️National Policy on Education, 1968
▪️42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976- Education in Concurrent List.
▪️National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986
▪️NPE, 1986 Modified in 1992 (Program of Action, 1992)
▪️T.S.R. Subramaniam Committee Report (2016)
▪️Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Report (2019)
▪️University Education Commission (1948-49)
▪️Secondary Education Commission (1952-53)
▪️Education Commission (1964-66) under Dr. D.S. Kothari
▪️National Policy on Education, 1968
▪️42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976- Education in Concurrent List.
▪️National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986
▪️NPE, 1986 Modified in 1992 (Program of Action, 1992)
▪️T.S.R. Subramaniam Committee Report (2016)
▪️Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Report (2019)
ONLINE JUSTICE DELIVERY
News:
The Supreme Court recently passed directions(under Art 142) for all courts across the country to extensively use videoconferencing for delivering justice during COVID-19.
Advantages of Online Justice Delivery
1. Reduce pendency of cases: 2006 -2019 → 22% increase in pendency
2. Enhanced efficiency of courts:
3. Tackling infrastructural constraints: saves huge investment cost of
building, staff, security, etc.
4. Justice for All - Accessibility, availability and affordability of justice from home.
5. Transparency and accountability of Judiciary increased.
(Through audio- video recordings of court proceedings)
6. Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) increased, thus boost to investments in India.
Challenges
1. Technological challenges:
a. Technical glitches during proceedings
b. Internet connectivity issue especially in rural areas.
2. Lack of technical knowledge amongst the Judicial staff and the judges.
3. Loss of personal connect: cyber threats and privacy issues may make Victims uncomfortable.
4. Digital Divide - Justice may become distant for digitally excluded people.
5. Cyber security threats
6. Threat to Right to Privacy: If there is absence of any data protection
Recommendations
1. Blockchain powered platform: To ensure transparency and reduce cyber security threats.
2. Tapping Artificial Intelligence: for fast tracking of pending cases.
3. Data privacy laws and rules: making more Clear and stringent laws.
Concluding Remarks
Online justice can be a complimentary option for Speedy justice for all. It will help to protect the fundamental human right of Justice, as enshrined in our constitution.
News:
The Supreme Court recently passed directions(under Art 142) for all courts across the country to extensively use videoconferencing for delivering justice during COVID-19.
Advantages of Online Justice Delivery
1. Reduce pendency of cases: 2006 -2019 → 22% increase in pendency
2. Enhanced efficiency of courts:
3. Tackling infrastructural constraints: saves huge investment cost of
building, staff, security, etc.
4. Justice for All - Accessibility, availability and affordability of justice from home.
5. Transparency and accountability of Judiciary increased.
(Through audio- video recordings of court proceedings)
6. Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) increased, thus boost to investments in India.
Challenges
1. Technological challenges:
a. Technical glitches during proceedings
b. Internet connectivity issue especially in rural areas.
2. Lack of technical knowledge amongst the Judicial staff and the judges.
3. Loss of personal connect: cyber threats and privacy issues may make Victims uncomfortable.
4. Digital Divide - Justice may become distant for digitally excluded people.
5. Cyber security threats
6. Threat to Right to Privacy: If there is absence of any data protection
Recommendations
1. Blockchain powered platform: To ensure transparency and reduce cyber security threats.
2. Tapping Artificial Intelligence: for fast tracking of pending cases.
3. Data privacy laws and rules: making more Clear and stringent laws.
Concluding Remarks
Online justice can be a complimentary option for Speedy justice for all. It will help to protect the fundamental human right of Justice, as enshrined in our constitution.
Day: 2 Answer Writing
Ethics 2019
1. Effective utilization of public fund is crucial to meet development goals.Critically examine the reasons for under utilization and miss utilization of public funds and their implications.
(150 words)
2. Non performance of duty by a public servant is form of corruption'. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.
(150 words)
Ethics 2019
1. Effective utilization of public fund is crucial to meet development goals.Critically examine the reasons for under utilization and miss utilization of public funds and their implications.
(150 words)
2. Non performance of duty by a public servant is form of corruption'. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.
(150 words)
Ethics Marks- 144- IAS Yogesh Patil Notes.pdf
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Note Making for Ethics by Toppers
🔰Schemes related to Food Security
1. Eat Right India Movement:
by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for citizens to nudge them towards eating right.
2. POSHAN Abhiyaan:
- Launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2018, it targets to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls).
3. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:
A centrally sponsored scheme executed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is a maternity benefit programme being implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January, 2017.
4. National Food Security Act, 2013:
Around 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population is to receive subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
5. Mission Indradhanush:
It targets children under 2 years of age and pregnant women for immunization against 12 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD).
6. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme:
Launched on 2nd October, 1975, offers a package of six services (Supplementary Nutrition, Pre-school non-formal education, Nutrition & health education, Immunization, Health check-up and Referral services) to children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers
1. Eat Right India Movement:
by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for citizens to nudge them towards eating right.
2. POSHAN Abhiyaan:
- Launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2018, it targets to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls).
3. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:
A centrally sponsored scheme executed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is a maternity benefit programme being implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January, 2017.
4. National Food Security Act, 2013:
Around 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population is to receive subsidized food grains under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
5. Mission Indradhanush:
It targets children under 2 years of age and pregnant women for immunization against 12 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD).
6. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme:
Launched on 2nd October, 1975, offers a package of six services (Supplementary Nutrition, Pre-school non-formal education, Nutrition & health education, Immunization, Health check-up and Referral services) to children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers
🔰US calls for expansion of QUAD, says grouping not intended to be exclusive
The US Deputy Secretary of State said that any nation seeking free and open Indo-Pacific, which is also willing to take steps to ensure that, should be welcome to work with the QUAD grouping.
• He said that any nation seeking free and open Indo-Pacific, which is also willing to take steps to ensure that, should be welcome to work with the QUAD grouping.
What is QUAD Grouping?
• The QUAD grouping includes four nations-
🇺🇸US,
🇮🇳India,
🇨🇰Australia and
🇯🇵Japan.
It was initiated in 2007 as a dialogue between the then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, US Vice President Dick Cheney, Australian Prime Minister John Howard and
• Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The forum, however, had ceased to exist after a change in governments in a few of the four QUAD nations.
• The QUAD grouping was revived after discussions between the leaders of the four-member nations on the sidelines of the 2017 ASEAN Summit. The four nations agreed to revive the quad alliance amid tensions in the South China Sea, caused due to China's increased territorial ambitions.
The US Deputy Secretary of State said that any nation seeking free and open Indo-Pacific, which is also willing to take steps to ensure that, should be welcome to work with the QUAD grouping.
• He said that any nation seeking free and open Indo-Pacific, which is also willing to take steps to ensure that, should be welcome to work with the QUAD grouping.
What is QUAD Grouping?
• The QUAD grouping includes four nations-
🇺🇸US,
🇮🇳India,
🇨🇰Australia and
🇯🇵Japan.
It was initiated in 2007 as a dialogue between the then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, US Vice President Dick Cheney, Australian Prime Minister John Howard and
• Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The forum, however, had ceased to exist after a change in governments in a few of the four QUAD nations.
• The QUAD grouping was revived after discussions between the leaders of the four-member nations on the sidelines of the 2017 ASEAN Summit. The four nations agreed to revive the quad alliance amid tensions in the South China Sea, caused due to China's increased territorial ambitions.
The 17 goals under the Sustainable Development Goals are as mentioned below:
1.End poverty in all its forms everywhere
2.End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
3.Ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all stages
4.Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
5.Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6.Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7.Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8.Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
9.Built resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation
10.Reduce inequalities within and among countries
11.Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12.Ensure sustainable consumption and production pattern
13.Take urgent actions to combat climate change and its impact
14.Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
15.Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managed forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
16.Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17.Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development
1.End poverty in all its forms everywhere
2.End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
3.Ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all stages
4.Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
5.Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6.Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7.Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8.Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
9.Built resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation
10.Reduce inequalities within and among countries
11.Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12.Ensure sustainable consumption and production pattern
13.Take urgent actions to combat climate change and its impact
14.Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
15.Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managed forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
16.Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17.Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development
The Labour and Employment Ministry on Thursday revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from 2001 to 2016.
▪️Consumer Price Index (CPI)
• It measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.
• Released monthly by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) under the MoSPI
• There are four types of CPI:
a) CPI-IW (Industrial Worker),
b) CPI-UNME (Ur Non-Manual Employees),
c) CPI-AL (Agricultural Labourers) and
d) CPI-RL (Rural Labourers)
• RBI has adopted CPI as the key measure for determining inflation situation of Indian economy on the recommendation of Urjit Patel Committee.
▪️Consumer Price Index (CPI)
• It measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.
• Released monthly by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) under the MoSPI
• There are four types of CPI:
a) CPI-IW (Industrial Worker),
b) CPI-UNME (Ur Non-Manual Employees),
c) CPI-AL (Agricultural Labourers) and
d) CPI-RL (Rural Labourers)
• RBI has adopted CPI as the key measure for determining inflation situation of Indian economy on the recommendation of Urjit Patel Committee.
✅Guidelines for declaring a language as ‘Classical’ are:
1. High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
2. A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
3. The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community.
4. The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
1. High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
2. A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
3. The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community.
4. The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.