daily practice sheet (january compilation) santosh sir
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Daily Practice Sheet
(January Compilation)
Santosh Sir All 6 Prelims qualified
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Table of Contents Prelims Topics ....................................................................................................................................2
General Studies-1............................................................................................................................. 16
History ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Geography.................................................................................................................................... 18
Society ......................................................................................................................................... 21
General Studies-2............................................................................................................................. 23
Polity ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Governance .................................................................................................................................. 29
International Relations .................................................................................................................. 33
General Studies-3............................................................................................................................. 36
Economy ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Science and Technology ................................................................................................................ 43
Environment................................................................................................................................. 46
Disaster Management ................................................................................................................... 48
Security ........................................................................................................................................ 49
General Studies-4............................................................................................................................. 51
Ethics ........................................................................................................................................... 51
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Prelims Topics Day-1
17 SDGs
Census Towns
Demographic Dividend
Nadanthai Vaazi Cauvery Jallikattu
Swachh Survekshan League
Community Resources
Balance of Payment
Current Account Deficit External Commercial Borrowing
Fiscal Deficit
Al Shabab
Defence Ministry : Department of Military Affairs Capital Expenditure
African Union
Constituent Assembly
Bhima Koregaon
Micro Plastics
Day-2
Gaganyaan Chandrayaan
GSLV Mark III
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
Parliamentary Privilege Breach of Privilege
Rajya Sabha
FAME I , FAME II
Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA)
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Countervailing Duty
TRAI
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National Infrastructure Pipeline
Competition Act 2002 Competition Commission of India
Strip mining
KUSUM
Carbon footprint National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
National Green Tribunal
SEC
Day-3
Fiscal stimulus
NTCA
10th Schedule AMRUT
Hampi
e Nikshay Poshan Yojana
Day-4
NAVIC
UNCOIS
Quds Force Parliamentary Privilege, Breach of Privilege, Privilege committee
Naga Accord
NHRC
Savitribai Phule
Satyashodhank Samaj
Day-5
State reorganization Act 1956 Article 131
Countervailing and Anti-dumping duty
WTO
WTO Appellate Body Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Houthis in Yemen
Constituent Assembly Basic Structure Doctrine
Preamble
Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and System (CCTNS) database.
Day-6
Savings rate
SEBI
Patent
Sec 3(d) of IP Act
Ever greening of Patent
Indian Science Congress
Social Capital
Saras Aircraft
National housing Bank
Keeladi
State Election Commission
Day-7
Demographic dividend
Gender Dividend Pradhna Manti Kaushal Vikas Yojna
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Grameen Kaushal Yojna
Strategic Oil Reserves
Delhi legislative Assembly
Chief Election Commissioner Article 30
Eighth Schedule
Tulu
Indian Data Relay Satellite System Low earth Orbit Satellite
Digital Locker
Digital India
UMANG
E-Taal
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E-Hastakshar
Meghraj National Knowledge Network
Vikashpedia
PRAGATI
DARPAN Prompt Corrective Action
Open Market operation
Nankana Sahib
National List of essential medicine
National pharmaceutical Pricing Authority Lysosomal storage Disorder
ICAR
Day-8
Operation twist
National pension
TESS
TOI700d Goldilock Zone
Document identification System
GSTN
Parliamentary Privileges Breach of Privilege
Khelo India
PFRDA
Atal Pension Yojna
National Pension Scheme Dual Citizenship
Polymetallic nodules
International Seabed Authority
Indian Ocean Dipole
Augmented reality
Day-9
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Fiscal Deficit
Fiscal consolidation Revenue foregone
Monetary Policy Committee
Global economic Prospects
NBFC GI Tag
Osmanabadi goat
Insitu and Ex Situ Biosphere Conservation
Gross Domestic Product
National Statistical Organisation
OPEC
Day-10
Curative Petition
Review Petition
Nuclear Command Control
Department of Defence
Akali Dal High spenders
WHO Health for All festival
Shadow Banking
Disguised unemployment
Day-11
Enforcement Directorate
Prevention of Money Laundering Act United nation Declaration of Human Rights
International Labour Organization
Office of High Commissioner of human Rights (OHCHR)
Strait of Hormuz Baba Kalyani Committee
Polio: Vaccine derived polio virus.
Index of industrial production
National Statistical Office
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Primary Good
Capital Good Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center
State Energy Efficiency Index
BEE
Standard and Labelling Energy Conservation and Building Code
Perform Achieve and Trade
Zero Budget Natural Farming
Resource Use Efficiency
Day-12
Bihu
WHO Carbon Capture
Monsoon
Withdrawal Of Monsoon
Indian Ocean Dipole
El Nino and La Nina Saint Thyagaraja
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Binay Badal Binesh
Aurobindo Ghosh Deshbandhu Chitranjan Das
Overseas Citizen of India
Black Box
Genome Sequencing
Day-13
Airspace
NCRB Ramakrishna Mission
Sri Ramakrishna
Swami Vivekananda
Preamble and its Values
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Chattrapati Shivaji
RBI SC Writs
Fundamental Rights
Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Day-14
Fire temple
GST
Inverted Duty Structure Department of Revenue
Input Tax credit
Anti-trust
Competition Commission of India WPI vs CPI
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
capital account convertibility
clause 6 of Assam Accord
Minimum Support Price Issue Price
UN Charter
UNSC
Day-15
Stagflation
Inflation
Monetary Policy Committee Repo rate
WPI
Headline and Core inflation
“off-budget” items. Fiscal Deficit
Consolidated Fund of India (CFI)
Public Account
The UN Food and Agricultural Organization
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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Nuclear Enrichment UNSC
Blue Flag Beaches
CRZ
Eco Tourism
Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi
Day-17
RBI role Lender of last resort
Inflation targeting
Run on Bank
Shadow Bank UNSC
NIA
Superbugs
Digital India
Telecommunication Consumers Education and protection Fund Joint Sitting of the Parliament
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Global Innovation Index
Green Climate Fund
Day-18
National E- Mobility Mission Plan 2020
GSAT Superbug
Antibiotic Resistance
Preamble
Bharat Ratna Integrated Disease Surveillance Program
Rabi crops
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Competition Commission of India
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SCO
Day-19
Stagflation
Core inflation Corona Virus
Black Box
Bilateral Trade and Investment Treaty
European Union
District Mental Health Programme Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
Most Favored nation Status
Central Drug Standard Control Organization
Endemic Species Savitribai Phule
Fatima Sheikh
Day-20
Stagflation
State Human Rights Commission
Make in India
Governors NPR
Habeas Corpus Petition
Advocate General
Raisina Dialogue
Steppe Eagle Irrawaddy Dolphin
Brus
Ballistic Missile K4
Black Box
Day-21
Eco tourism Electoral bonds
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World economic Outlook of IMF
National Commission for Minorities GDP Calculation
National Sample Survey Office
National Statistics Office
National Statistical Commission Revenue Deficit
Inflation: Headline and Core
Monetary Policy Committee
Inflation targeting target 4+-2%
Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty India’s renewable energy targets: 175 GW
INDCs
Paris Agreement
Shadow Bank PM-KISAN scheme
FATF grey and black list
Ujjwala
Day-22
Decennial Census Thirty Metre Telescope
Preamble
PM KISAN
Agriculture Census-2011
Periyar Speaker of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
10th Schedule
GM Crops
HtBt GEAC
T Cell
National Start Up Council
Zero Budget Natural Farming
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Kole Lands
Choke Points
MERS SARS
Day-23
Anti-Defection Law
Tenth Schedule
Speaker Sarva Siksha Abhiyan
Anti-biotic resistance
WEF
NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
Interpol
Blue corner Notice
Muslim League
Pathalgarhi Movement Gaganyaan
Vyommitra
Forensic audit
Convention on Biodiversity
Cartagena Protocol
Day-24
Budget
Fiscal deficit
Capital expenditure
Non defence capital expenditure
Revenue Expenditure Consumption expenditure
CRR
SLR
Repo rate
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Inflation targeting
Corruption Perception Index Transparency International
Indian Council Act
GoI 1909
GoI 1919 Simon Commission
Communal Award
Separate Electorate
Lucknow Pact
Constituent Assembly Directive Principle of State Policy
Mahatma Gandhi
Nehru
Subhas Chandra Bose National infrastructure Pipeline
WTO –Marrakesh treaty
FPI
Day-25
Total Fertility Rate E-NAM
Legislative Council
International Court of Justice
Rohingya’s
Biodiversity Ecosystem Services
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Services (IPBES) Quasi-Judicial body
ITAT
Direct Tax
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Day-28
GM crops
Biotechnology Agriculture application
Bt Cotton
Role of Legislative Councils Abolition of Legislative Councils
EU Parliament
Joint Sitting of the parliament
Budget Session of parliament
NHRC
Day-29
NPR NRC
Wetlands
Ramsar Sites
NCRB
SAARC Model Code of Conduct
Sec 123 of RPA
Fiscal deficit
Day-30
Gene editing
CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Modification
Indi Grid
Musical Instrument –Percussion
Civil Disobedience Movement
Non Cooperation Movement Quit India Movement
Gandhiji in South Africa
Ease of doing business
Human Capital formation
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MNREGA
RTE Zoonotic Disease
IRDAI
National Minorities Commission
Nagoba jatra Yellow Rust
Farmers Producer Organization
DARK Web
AYUSH
FCRA
DGCA
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General Studies-1
History Day-2
1. Why most of the Southern States fare well in human Development TARGET IAS2021
Day-3
1. Vijayanagar era architecture can be broadly classified into religious, courtly, and civic architecture
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2020/jan/03/hampimantapa-becomes-parking-bay-2084382.html
Day-4
1. Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toieditorials/our-founding-mothers-savitribai-phule-present-among-us/
Day-12
1. Discuss the contribution of Saint Thyagraja to Indian Music. Target2021
Day-13
1. Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions. Target 2021
Day-14
1. Examine the various students’ movement in Post Independent India starting from Anti-
Hindi agitation to recent movement in JNU. Target IAS 2021
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/feelings-of-youth-can-t-be-suppressed-by-usingforce-11578937992292.html
Day-15
1. Krishna Memon is remember for his different roles - a freedom fighter, a scholar, a politician, thefirst Indian elected Councillor in the UK, first High Commissioner to the UK and the first Ambassador to the United Nations.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dont-see-him-with-1962-lens/article30572105.ece
2. Why did India lose Indo-China 1962 war? Can Krishna Menon’s policy be held responsible
for this defeat? Give your arguments
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dont-see-himwith-1962-lens/article30572105.ece
3. List all the Harvest festivals of India.
Day-19
1. Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule to unpliftment of women in
India. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/history-headline-the-truedaughters-of-savitribai-phule-6223733/
Day-28
1. Discuss the causes for the rise of Nazi party in Germany. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-road-to-genocide/article30667901.ece
Day-30
1. Discuss the types of musical instruments in the Hindustani music
system. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/keeping-the-cow-and-brahminapart/ article30686002.ece
2. Trace the origin of Israel-Palestine conflict? In this context explain what
two state solution is? https://thewire.in/world/trump-peace-plan-israel-palestine
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Geography
Day-1
1. Why North Eastern forests are more prone to forest fires despite having ever green forests.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/one-fifth-of-countrys-forests-proneto-fires-study/article30446295.ece
2. What do you understand by jhum cultivation?
Day-4
1. Is Climate Change responsible for unprecedented bushfire in Australia?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/heed-the-fires-which-have-turnedthe- australian-sky-blood-red/
2. Why Thumba in Thiruvananthapuram was selected as India’s first space rocket launching
station?
3. What are deltas? Discuss threats to deltas? In this context, discuss why are Sundarbans
sinking?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/climate-change-will-end-our-expectations-ofstability-amitav-ghosh/articleshow/73082527.cms
4. What is permafrost? Discuss its significance in the light of climate change.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/an-arctic-emergency/articleshow/73082399.cms
Day-7
1. Is climate change responsible for increasing forest fires around the world?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/australia-bushfires-climate-change-scottmorrison-6203228/
Day-8
1. Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the
resource crisis in the world.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/indianscientists-to-set-sail-in-search-of-valuable-minerals/article30511641.ece
2. What do you understand by Indian Ocean Dipole? How Is it related to forest fires in
Australia?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indian-ocean-dipole-decays-to-hasten-monsoonover-fire-ravaged-australia/article30502930.ece
Day-10
1. Discuss the distribution of coal in India. Examine issues related to coal mining in India.
Target2021
Day-12
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1. What do you understand by Indian Ocean Dipole? Discuss its impact on global climate
especially focusing on India. Target2021
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-andenvironment/why-are-bushfires-raging-in-australia/article30545487.ece
2. Discuss the strategic significance of Siachen Glacier for India. Do you support its
demilitarization? Target2021
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/threat-ofcollusion-between-china-pakistan-maximum-in-siachen-shaksgam-valley-army-chief-generalnaravane/ articleshow/73205626.cms
Day-13
1. What do you understand by volcano? Discuss the different types of volcanoes and their
origin.Target 2021
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51086961
Day-15
1. What do you understand by avalanches? Discuss the factors responsible for increasing
frequency of Avalanches.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/many-killedas-multiple-avalanches-hit-kashmir/article30565306.ece
Day-17
1. Analyze the reasons that make Bangalore the startup hub of
India? https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/opinion-india-must-retain-its-techedge-11579266467233.html
Day-18
1. Discuss the location factor responsible for making Nashik as
wine capital of India.
Day-20
1. What do you understand by internal displacement? Discuss the factors responsible for
internal displacement.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/who-are-the-brus-and-what-are-theimplications- of-settling-them-in-tripura/article30600913.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/understanding-the-bru-refugees-settlementmizoram-tripura-6224956/
Day-21
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1. Discuss the resources availability of Jammu and Kashmir. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jk-l-g-invites-investors-says-communicationscurbs-will-go/article30609937.ece
Day-23
1. Discuss the location factor responsible for making Mumbai as film industry hub of India. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/untapped-soft-powerwhy-the-film-industry-requires-adequate-government-support/article30627501.ece
2. Discuss the geographical factors responsible for cotton cultivation in
India https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-flawed-spin-to-indias-cottonstory/ article30627778.ece
Day-25
1. There is north -south demographic divide in India. Target 2021
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/mohan-bhagwat-has-a-point-intervention-isrequired-to-slow-population-growth/article30622111.ece
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Society
Day-1
1. What do you understand by son of soil theory?
Day-2
1. Gender inequality is one the most important challenge to be over in achieve Sustainable
Development goals in India. TARGET IAS2021 https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/apersisting-variance-the-hindu-editorial-on-sustainable-goals-index/article30453785.ece
Day-3
1. Is population explosion the cause of poverty or poverty the cause of population explosion?
Critically argue https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/an-indian-baby-boom-that-isnot-really-one-11577988802594.html
2. Growing population will throw myriad challenges. Discuss
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/an-indian-baby-boom-that-is-notreally-one-11577988802594.html
3. Discuss the geographical distribution of Disasters in India.
Day-4
1. Despite having a law against child marriages for the last 90 years, child marriages are a reality in our country. Examine the reasons for child marriage and its adverse impact on child.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dont-punish-a-childfor-marrying-a-female-adult-says-supreme-court/article30473214.ece https://www.csrindia.org/child-marriage-in-india/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/legally-speaking/legal-status-of-child-marriages-inindia/
Day-5
1. Gender inequality is one the most important challenge to be over in achieve Sustainable
Development goals in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-persisting-variance-thehindu-editorial-on-sustainable-goals-index/article30453785.ece
Day-8
1. Age structure of the society has a far reaching impact on its economic trajectory. In this
context, discuss the concept of demographic dividend. Is India prepared to harness this
potential?
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/young-and-restless-urbanindia-is-not-a-jobs-dynamo-this-can-sap-the-potential-benefits-of-demographic-transition/
Day-11
1. How life cycle of family affects elderly? Target 2021
Day-12
1. What do you understand by gender? How it is different from biological conception of sex.
Day-18
1. What do you understand by Glass ceiling? How it impacts
women career? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/science-depends-on-beingable-to-question-authority/article30589249.ece
2. Discuss the factors responsible for child delinquency. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-shared-shame-december-2012-delhigangrape-indian-society-6222132/
Day-20
1. Is population explosion the cause of unemployment or unemployment cause of population explosion? In this context critically examine demand for two child policy.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/asaduddin-owaisi-attacks-mohan-bhagwat-overreported-remarks-on-two-child-policy/articleshow/73378579.cms
2. Critically analyze Sexual harassment at workplace(Prevention, Prohibition, Redressal) Act
,2013
Day-23
1. What do you understand by glocalization? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/think-climate-change-action-actglocal/ article30627791.ece
Day-25
1. Do you think there is a need to draft a new population policy to
slow the growth of the country’s population? Target 2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/mohan-bhagwat-has-a-point-intervention-isrequired-to-slow-population-growth/article30622111.ece
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2. “Empowering and educating women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/mohan-bhagwat-has-apoint-intervention-is-required-to-slow-population-growth/article30622111.ece
General Studies-2
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Polity
Day-1
1. What do you understand by minimum government and maximum governance? Illustrate
with relevant examples.
2. Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments
Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to the appointment of judges of higher judiciary in
India.
https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/i-regret-njac-decision-after-seeing-things-nowformer-sc-judge-justice-kurian-joseph-151183
Day-2
1. In any organization, functional division is inevitable but it should not be at the cost of an
integrated approach towards organizational goals. In the light of the statement, discuss the
need for a single energy ministry. TARGET IAS2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-needfor-a-single-energy ministry/article30453805.ece
2. Policy implementation has been an Achilles heel for India. In the light of this statement
discuss how Swachh Bharat Mission filled the implementation gap.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/swachh-bharat-mission-narendra-modisanitation-in-india-6195385/
Day-3
1. Anti-defection law has failed to achieve the intended goal. Critically examine the law and suggest reforms to make it effective.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/when-defection-is-a-meredetour-for-an-mla/article30463693.ece http://prsindia.org/theprsblog/anti-defection-law-explained
Day-4
1. Discuss the role and function of NHRC. Do you think it has been effective in protecting human rights in India?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/legally-speaking/legal-status-of-childmarriages-in-india/
Day-5
1. Do you think that some of the ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution remain only on paper even today? Critically evaluate.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/constitution-of-india-nani-palkhivala-socialjustice-6200001/
2. What do you understand by Basic Structure Doctrine? Do you think it is an unfair
restriction on the power of Parliament to amend the constitution under Article 368?
Critically examine.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/constitution-of-india-nani-palkhivala-socialjustice-6200001/
3. The successful functioning of Indian federalism depends not only on the harmonious
relations and close cooperation between the center and the states but also between the states inter-se. Discuss the institutional mechanism to for inter –state Comity
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/what-is-the-maharashtra-karnatakatussle-over-belagavi-all-about/article30480571.ece
4. What do you understand by double burden of malnutrition? Discuss India’s effort in
tackling this challenge.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-double-burden-of-malnutrition-needfor-urgent-policy-action/article30479202.ece
Day-6
1. What do you understand by social capital? Discuss its significance in economic growth and
development( Target IAS 2021)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/safeguarding-the-ideaof-india/article30487146.ece https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/divisive-politics-could-harm-the-economy-kaushikbasu/articleshow/73104073.cms
2. In the light of recent controversy surrounding the appointment of State election
Commissioner discuss the conflicts between the elected representatives and the institution of
the Lieutenant Governor in the administration of Puducherry. Do you think that this will
give rise to a new trend in the functioning of the Indian federal politics?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/puducherry-cm-l-g-kiran-bedi-in-fresh-turfwar/ story-jTwW9aYhx9Ut6hrXjz6LOO.html
Day-9
1. Parliament appears to be an extension of the executive rather than a mechanism for its
accountability. In the light of the statement examine the role of Parliament. Target IAS
2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-indian-constitutions-unitarytilt/ article30516202.ece
2. Do you think center-state conflict over CAA may lead to fresh debate on the federal question?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-indian-constitutions-unitarytilt/ article30516202.ece
Day-10
1. There is a sea change in death penalty jurisprudence in India. Target 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nirbhaya-case-death-row-convict-vinay-kumar-sharmamoves-curative-petition-in-sc/article30521658.ece
2. What do you understand by judicial review? Discuss the principles of judicial review. In
this context, discuss the role played by SC in upholding the values of constitution.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chief-justice-sharad-bobde-scoffs-at-plea-to-declarecaa-constitutional/article30521922.ece
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https://www.news18.com/news/politics/rebuff-to-unconstitutional-arrogant-stance-of-govtchidambaram-reacts-to-sc-order-on-jk-curbs-2453363.html
3. What do you understand by right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of
the constitution? Can access to internet be considered as fundamental right? https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/internet-access-as-a-fundamental-right-11578652023190.html https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/politics/sc-order-on-jk-is-rebuff-to-unconstitutionalarrogant-stance-of-govt-chidambaram-4804811.html
4. Use of unaccounted money power has eroded the credibility of India’s democratic polity.
Suggest measures to reduce the impact of money power in elections. Target 2021
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/vice-president-venkaiah-naidu-bats-for-electoralreforms/article30524057.ece
Day-11
1. Dissent is integral to democracy. In this context examine SC view on curb on freedom of
speech and sec 144 of IPC.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/jammu-and-kashmir-internet-shutdownsupreme-court-article-370-6210479/
Day-13
1. What do you understand by judicial centrism?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/favouring-public-order-over-justice/article30551737.ece
2. Discuss the values inscribed in our constitution. Does Citizenship Act violates these values? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/citizenship-amendment-act-protestsprotests-violence-nrc-modi-govt-6213319/
3. What do you understand by doctrine of essential practices? Do you think it has turned SC
into a moral arbiter?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-warp-and-weft-of-religiousliberty/ article30551695.ece
Day-19
1. Discuss the scope of Article 131 of the constitution. Can states
challenge the validity of the Central Laws? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/can-states-challenge-the-validity-of-centrallaws/ article30595797.ece
Day-21
1. Critically examine whether electoral bonds are boon or bane
for India’s political funding system in the light of the concerns
raised by Election Commission and RBI?
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-declines-stay-on-electoralbonds-scheme/article30605530.ece
Day-22
1. Critically examine the role of speaker in disqualification of
members under anti-defection law. Do you think time has come
that an independent tribunal decide the disqualification in the
place of speaker? https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/generalnews/sc-
questions-speakers-role-in-deciding-disqualification-plea.html
2. Ensuring purity of the anti-defection law under the 10 th
Schedule is vital for democracy’s functioning. In the light of
the statement critically examine Ant- Defection Law. Suggest
reforms.
3. Jurisprudence of death penalty in India remains convoluted
and complex. In this context, critically examine the death
penalty Jurisprudence in India TARGET IAS 2021 https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2020/jan/22/nothing-changes-with-deathpenalty-2092789.html
Day-23
1. Examine the role of SC in upholding and protecting fundamental rights of the citizens since ADM Jabalpur case in the light of demand for
review of constitutionality of CAA. https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-businessline/20200123/281771336155009
2. The constitution is called a living document because its ability to grow
and change with time and circumstances. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toieditorials/umpiring-bias-given-partisan-speakers-in-todays-polarised-climate-let-anindependent-tribunal-judge-defections/
3. Tenth schedule has fallen short in fulfilling its objective of preventing
defections and need a relook. Comment https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/endinginaction/article30627769.ecehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/umpiringbias-given-partisan-speakers-in-todays-polarised-climate-let-an-independent-tribunal-judgedefections/
Day-24
1. In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss
briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of
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public morality in India. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-ranked-80th-incorruption-perception-index-1639648-2020-01-24
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-slips-two-places-on-global-corruptionperception-index/article30634389.ece
2. Should India do away with death penalty? Critically examine the constitutional,
legal,social and ethical issues involved in death penalty.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/needless-impatience/article30636784.ece
3. SC in Shatrughan Chauhan case 2014 has developed a humane approach to death
penalty. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/needlessimpatience/article30636784.ece https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/rSZ5NXi3SKNCZQM7jtsWeL/Supreme-Courts-judgementon-death-penalty-a-humane-approach.html
4. Discuss the historical background of the Indian constitution.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-origin-of-the-constitution/article30636383.ece
Day-25
1. What are political freebies? Critically examine freebies in relation to their impact on polity and economy. Target 2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/at-least-in-delhi-bjp-is-forced-to-talkabout-development-kejriwal/article30646287.ece
2. What do you understand by quasi –judicial body? Assess the
functioning of Income tax Appellate Tribunal. Target 2021 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/arbitrary-or-excessive-taxresults-in-social-injustice-by-a-government-cji-bobde/articleshow/73587557.cms
Day-28
1. Comment upon the position of legislative Councils in states. Critically assess the functioning of legislative councils in various states.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/abolition-politics/article30668936.ece
2. Criminalization of politics is a bane of Indian politics. Discuss the various judicial proncements for decriminalization of Indian politics?
Can judiciary alone achieve this? What else is needed for this? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/crime-and-politics/article30668919.ece
3. What do you understand by Law in Article 13 of the constitution? Are personal laws included in the definition of law under Article 13?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aimplb-moves-sc-for-impleadment-in-pleaschallenging- validity-of-polygamy-nikah-halala/article30663993.ece
4. Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of
State Policy. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aimplb-moves-sc-for-
impleadment-inpleas-challenging-validity-of-polygamy-nikah-halala/article30663993.ece
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5. Misuse of Public Interest Litigation may endanger the delivery of justice. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/we-know-political-parties-use-sc-as-a-forum-tosettle- scores-cji/article30666008.ece
Day-29
1. Do you understand by model code of conduct? Should it be given
statutory backing? https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/ec-serves-notice-on-thakur-bjp-mp-verma-likelyto-get-one-too/article30678705.ece
Day-30
1. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical
Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 is a step towards safety and well-being of the women and many women will be benefitted by this. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-approves-raising-of-upper-limit-forpermitting-abortions-to-24-weeks/article30683013.ece
2. What do you understand by alternate and traditional medicine? Discuss government
strategy to popularize it to bridge the gap in health service delivery.
https://www.deccanherald.com/national/ayush-ministrys-health-advisory-to-use-ayurvedaunani-homeopathy-for-prevention-from-coronavirus-draws-criticism-799581.html
3. MNREGA has become a vehicle for rural development. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-mindset-probleml-the-hindu-editorial-on-ruraljobs-scheme-fund-crunch/article30686582.ece
4. Investment in education and health will create demand in the short run and make
the economy more competitive in the long run.Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/time-to-prioritise-education-andhealth/article30686474.ece
5. Critically analyze the provisions of FCRA. Do you think it is used by government to
silence civil society? Give your arguments
Governance
Day-1
1. Neglect of primary healthcare and education in India are reason for its backwardness.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/socio-economic-goals-for-nextdecade/ article30444895.ece
2. Good economics in the long run is good politics.
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https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/socio-economic-goals-for-nextdecade/ article30444895.ece
Day-3
1. India’s service delivery regime is broken. Comment https://www.livemint.com/opinion/onlineviews/a-faulty-service-delivery-system-could-thwart-any-rural-stimulus-11577989101163.html
Day-7
1. India will never achieve its demographic dividend if 27.2 per cent of its youth neither
pursue education nor are part of the labour force. A gendered approach in educational and
skilling programmes is needed urgently to overcome the employability challenge in India.
Discuss
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/skill-schemes-should-focus-onwomen/ article30495858.ece
Day-10
1. What do you understand by universal health coverage? Analyze the reasons why even after
72 years of independence universal health coverage remains far from reality in India.
Target 2021
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/for-universalaccess-to-healthcare/article30526193.ece
Day-11
1. What do you understand by Human Rights? Critically comment upon the status of Human
Rights protection in India. Target 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/human-rights-are-not-solely-an-internalmatter/ article30537443.ece
2. Examine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under
the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. Target 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/human-rights-are-not-solely-an-internalmatter/ article30537443.ece
3. India is facing an elderly population 'time bomb' according to a United Nations report
which revealed its number of old people will triple by 2050. Target 2021
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/editorials/2020/jan/11/our-vulnerable-seniorcitizens- 2088049.html http://www.igidr.ac.in/pdf/publication/WP-2011-013.pdf
Day-12
1. Discuss the various discrimination faced by transgender community in society. Examine
how far Transgender Person Act will end this discrimination.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/transgender-persons-act-comes-intoeffect/ article30545336.ece
2. Even after enactment of PEMSR Act manual scavenging is prevalent in India. Analyze the
reasons
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/details-on-manual-scavenging-cases-continueto-be-absent-from-ncrb-reports/article30542365.ece
Day-14
1. Recent child deaths in health centers across India exposed the crisis in primarily health
sector in India
2. The divergence in Gujarat between its economic and social indicators (as indeed for India
as a whole) points to the problems with India’s model of development, where the State has
persistently under-invested in the social sector. . Target IAS 2021.Comment https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/shameful-deaths-indias-abysmalhealth-system-stands-exposed/article30505602.ece
3. What do you understand by corporate governance? Examine SEBI’s direction of separation
of MD and CEO post in this regard. . Target IAS 2021
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/opinionsebi-and-sensibility-11579002095793.html
4. What do you understand by NPR? How it is related to NRC?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ngo-files-plea-on-the-need-for-npr/article30561005.ece
5. Discuss the role of opposition in parliamentary democracy. Are political parties in
opposition in India able to perform this role effectively? . Target IAS 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/sparkling-people-a-spiritless-opposition/article30561142.ece
6. In the last two decades India became the surrogacy capital of the world. However, the
practice led to rise in many unethical practices. in this context, critically examine the
Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2019. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/house-panel-looking-into-surrogacyissues/ article30560063.ece
http://prsindia.org/billtrack/surrogacy-regulation-bill-2019
Day-15
1. What do you understand by learning outcomes? Critically examine reasons for poor
learning outcomes in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aser-flags-poor-learningoutcomes-in-schools/article30569671.ece
2. Examine critically the relationship between the state and the civil society in the context of
rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
(FCRA),1976.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-government-that-chooses-itscritics/article30569264.ece
3. Among the many urban reforms needed to fix ail ing city governance across India, the
question of municipal leaderships is one of pivotal significance. In this context argue for
empowered mayors for Indian cities. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/thelong-wait-for-empowered-mayors/article30569637.ece
https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/why-indian-cities-need-directly-elected-mayors-11574751482335.html https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/oTVlQ2WNVeISPprBH0NX7I/India-needs-strong-directlyelected-mayors.html
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Day-17
1. Examine the reasons for low organ donation in India. Can
presumed consent help in this regard? https://indianexpress.com/article/world/german-parliament-consent-still-necessary-fromorgan-donors-6221542/
Day-18
1. Critically examine reasons for low levels of learning abilities.
Discuss strategies to improve learning abilities. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/india-needs-to-invest-more-oneducation/article30588442.ece
2. Critically examine the causes for failure of National E -Mobility Plan
2020. https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/goverment-has-failed-in-e-mobility-mission-saysplea-in-supreme-court/article30586948.ece
3. Indian roads are one of the most dangerous in the world. Analyze the
salient features of Motor vehicle (Amd) Act in this context. How far it will be successful in reducing road accidents. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/where-rubber-meets-road-indiasstates-need-to-fully-embrace-the-new-road-safety-law-to-save-precious-lives/
Day-19
1. Analyze the factors responsible for increasing mental illness in
India. Discuss its socio-economic impact and critically examine
the strategies of GOI to handle this rising crisis. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-mind-matters-how-tamil-nadu-is-coping-withhigh-prevalence-of-mental-illnesses/article30596932.ece
Day-20
1. The Governor of a state wears two hats, and therefore, dilemmas have arisen in practice. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/needless-fracas/article30601641.ece
2. Critically examine the discretionary power of the governor? Should this power be curtailed
in the wake of controversies related to the governor?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-governor-seeks-report-from-government-oncaa-suit-in-supreme-court/article30599483.ece
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International Relations
Day-2
1. What do you understand by diplomatic capital? Do you think that recent domestic events like CAA and dilution of Article 370 has eroded India’s diplomatic capital?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-new-worry-of-depleting-diplomaticcapital/ article30453800.ece
2. Discuss India’s Neighborhood policy. TARGET IAS2021
Day-3
1. Do you agree with opinion that US dominance over global politics is declining? Give your
arguments.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-the-ruins-ofunilateralism/article30463647.ece
Day-4
1. Discuss the global impact of recent rise in US-Iran tensions especially focusing it’s fallout for India
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/bracing-for-global-impact-after-soleimanisassassination/article30473032.ece.
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Day-5
1. The strangulation of WTO Appellate Body is a reflection of unilateralism and protectionism
on a sharp rise. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/why-has-the-us-crippledthe-functioning-of-the-wto/article30480585.ece
2. Examine the impact of US drone attack on Iran’s Top general in the region? Is West Asia
heading towards war? Discuss possible implications.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/is-west-asia-headed-forwar/article30480579.ece
Day-6
1. The growing rivalry between US and China can be of strategic importance for India. Is
India prepared to take advantage of it? Argue
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/spotting-anopportunity-in-changing fundamentals/article30487623.ece
Day-13
1. Any military confrontation in the region that includes a country like Iran will have an effect
not only on peace and stability in the region but the peace and stability of the whole world.
Assess the implication of US-Iran Conflict. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/japanabe-warns-conflict-iran-impacts-entire-world-200113040403286.html https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/iran-tensions-soleimani-killing-latest-updates-200109052154824.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51084740
Day-15
1. Discuss the strategic significance of Srilanka. Examine the impact of growing presence of
China in Srilanka.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-stands-by-srilanka-wang-yi/article30569347.ece https://www.orfonline.org/research/sri-lanka-centre-sino-indian-strategic-competition-52975/
Day-19
1. Analyze the factors holding back India –EU Bilateral Trade
and Investment Treaty. How would the BITA impact the
commercial relationship between them? https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/bilateral-trade-and-investment-agreementneeded-between-india-and-the-european-union-edgars-rinkevics/article30595688.ece
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Day-20
1. Assess the significance of diplomatic efforts like Raisina Dialogue in achieving the full
potential of India’s global engagement.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/after-raisinadialogue-caa-jammu-kashmir-6225057/
2. Examine the implications of BREXIT on India-UK relationship.
https://mea.gov.in/distinguishedlectures-detail.htm?847
Day-22
1. What do you understand by Indo-Pacific? Examine the need
for cohesive Indo-Pacific framework for Indian Policy https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/needed-a-cohesive-indo-
pacificframework/article30617977.ece
Day-23
1. What do you understand by soft power? Discuss strategies to realize Bollywood’s soft power to protect India’s image outside country. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/untapped-soft-power-why-the-film-industryrequires-adequate-government-support/article30627501.ece
2. Discuss the mandate of WHO? Critically examine its functioning. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/whos-unexplained-hesitancy/article30627519.ece
Day-25
1. Why should India focus more on Latin America now? https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/44407-why-india-should-focus-more-latin-americanregion/
Day-29
1. Do you agree SAARC has failed to in nurturing cooperation in South
Asia? Critically analyze the reasons for the failure of SAARC. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-potential-of-saarc-not-utilised-due-to-singlecountry-rajnath/article30672748.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/saarc-a-failed-mission-sayexperts/ article17748997.ece
2. What do you understand by India’s Neighborhood first policy? Assess the past five
years of the policy.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-potential-of-saarc-notutilised-due-to-single-country-rajnath/article30672748.ece
Day-30
1. India and Australia are at different levels of development. For the two countries, it provides both opportunity and challenge. https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/43734-navigating-india-economic-challenge-australianew-strategy/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-road-map-for-robust-tradeties/article30685921.ece
General Studies-3
Economy
Day-1
1. Discuss the arguments in favour and against privatization of PSU’s. Should profit making
PSU’s be privatized?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/weighing-in-on-the-public-sectorprivatisation-debate/article30446194.ece
2. Discuss the challenges in revenue mobilization.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/fiscal-deficit-hits-115-of-budgetestimate-till-nov/articleshow/73049233.cms
3. The story of economic growth is half-documented without narrating the story of industry infrastructure nexus. In the light of this statement establish a link between infrastructure
and industry
https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/fm-unveils-rs-102-lakh-cr-infra-projects-toachieve-usd-5-tn-gdp-target/1697680
4. Critically analyze the critical issues in present PPP framework. Discuss the reform needed
to boost private investments in infrastructure
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-to-revive-the-ppp-modelin-india/article7797268.ece
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https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/fm-unveils-rs-102-lakh-cr-infra-projects-to-achieveusd-5-tn-gdp-target/1697680
Day-2
1. Discuss the significance of social infrastructure the abysmal outlay on social infrastructure
suggest a chronic policy blind spot.
2. To achieve the target of $10 trillion economy size by 2032, a robust and resilient
infrastructure system is required, supported by adequate private investments. Discuss the
challenges in the Public private Partnership. TARGET IAS2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/issues-in-the-centres-infrastructurepush/article30452933.ece https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-must-spend-usd-200-bn-on-infraannually-harnessing-pvt-investment-a-challenge-eco-survey-119070400730_1.html https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-infrastructure-deficit-too-large-willtake-time-to-be-eliminated-sp/article24551703.ece
3. India has potential to become one of the largest EV market, however government push has
not resulted into sales and adoption surge. Analyze the reasons for failure of government’s
efforts . https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/governments-push-to-electricvehicles-is-it-having-the-desired-impact-on-sales/article30114351.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/know/is-india-ready-to-switch-from-ice-vehiclesto-ev/article29291060.ece
Day-5
1. Discuss the reasons for rising inequality in India. How can it be corrected?
https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/creating-jobs-wont-be-enough-to-curbinequality-in-india-narayana-murthy-explains-how-to-deal-with-this-menace/1813734/ https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/the-real-reasons-for-economic-inequality-inindia/cid/1718757
Day-6
1. Among several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective
one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/ashima-goyal/are-savings-aconstraint-on-growth/article30486529.ece
Day-7
1. Among several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective
one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/ashima-goyal/are-savings-aconstraint-on-growth/article30486529.ece
2. What do you understand by Industry 4.0? How will it impact India?
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https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/industry-4-0-is-a-buzzword-that-need-notmystify-us-11578412883695.html
Day-8
1. What do you understand by Gig Economy?
2. Indian economy has made a transition from jobless growth to job –loss growth in the last
decade. Do you agree? Argue with facts.
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economypolicy/why-labour-unions-have-called-for-a-nationwide-strike-on-wednesday-120010700459_1.html
Day-9
1. Land and Labour reform are major bottleneck for the Indian economy. Discuss
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/the-reforms-we-need-these-budgetand-other-moves-will-bring-the-economy-back-on-track/
2. Structural reforms will boost broad based economic growth and alleviate poverty. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/now-world-bank-lowers-indias-fy20-growthestimate-to-5/article30520577.ece
3. Livestock plays an important role in Indian economy. Target 2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/gi-tag-likely-for-maharashtras-life-savergoat/ article30520555.ece https://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/rise-of-livestock-35670
Day-10
1. What are the objectives of MSP.Critically examine the present MSP regime. Can you
suggest alternatives?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/should-the-msp-regime-bedumped/article30525802.ece
2. The slowdown can be attributed largely to a structural demand problem in the economy
along with some cyclical factors. Explain the reasons for slowdown in demand. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/limited-scope-for-sharp-recovery-ruraleconomy-farm-sector-6208764/
3. Farm suicides serve to draw attention to the sorry state of Indian agriculture. Examine the
factors responsible for making farming unviable for majority of small and marginal
farmers.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-hollow-relief-of-fewer-farmer-suicides-11578591693832.html
Day-11
1. There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of
industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this potential, the whole
instrumentality of SEZs require augmentation. Discuss the issue plaguing the success of
SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration in the light of Baba
Kalyani Committee. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2020/jan/11/govt-looking-torevamp-sez-policy-for-export-promotion-2088115.html
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2. What do you understand by energy efficiency? Discuss efforts to improve energy efficiency
in India.
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Government-releases-State-Energy-Efficiency-Index-2019&id=377525
Day-14
1. Explain the mismatch between the growth and promise of the food processing sector on the
one hand and stagnating farm incomes on the other cannot. Elaborate on the policy taken
by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/boosting-foodprocessing/ article30560396.ece
2. Critically review all economic reforms brought after 1991 economic reforms.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/economic-reforms-are-best-done-brick-by-boringbrick-11578935889722.html
3. Indian economy is moving from jobless growth to job loss growth.Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/business/slowing-economy-hitting-payroll-creation-sayssbi-report/article30561274.ece
4. Examine the need for subsidy rationalization in India. Elaborate with example of food
subsidy.Target IAS 2021
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/food-subsidy-narendra-modi governmentrice-wheat-6214965/
Day-17
1. What do you understand by inflation targeting? Is inflation
targeting working well for India? Critically examine https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/XfZRdcwaAPk4CP62fRP0nL/RBI-monetary-policy-Is-flexibleinflation-targeting-working.html
2. What do you understand by crony capitalism? Critically
examine its impact on the economy and governance.
3. Establish a relation between loss of access to groundwater and
decline in agricultural income. In this context suggest off –farm
employment strategies. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/studyfinds-relation-between-loss-of-access-to-groundwater-and-decline-in-agriculturalincome/article30582569.ece
Day-19
1. What do you understand by stagflation? Is the Indian
economy facing stagflation? How can this economic situation
be corrected? https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/is-the-indian-economy-staringat-stagflation/article30595793.ece
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Day-20
1. In the view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non – viable for a majority of farmers should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-rolls-out-a-modelact-to-legalize-land-leasing/articleshow/51808345.cms?from=mdr
2. What do you understand by Contractualisation of Employment? Discuss its impact.
https://www.indialegallive.com/constitutional-law-news/supreme-court-news/pfbenefits-also-extend-contractual-workers-helds-supreme-court-84148
3. What is Make in India? Why did it fail to achieve its objective?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/why-make-in-india-has-failed/article30601269.ece
4. Critically discuss pros and cons of moving towards cash transfer in food and fertilizer subsidy. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-farm-wish-list-forthe-budget-6224992/
Day-21
1. Critically examine the economic slowdown in India. Discuss
strategies to revive the growth. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/few-short-term-options-to-crank-upgrowth/ article30609257.ece
2. What do you understand by tax evasion? Discuss its
implications on the economy. Is tax amnesty schemes https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/indulging-the-evaders/article30609199.ece
3. For Indian agriculture to become sustainable it has to move
from production supply chain to demand driven value chain.
Explain https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/indian-agri-sectortaking-baby-steps-towards-demand-driven-value-chain/article30608979.ece
4. Access to energy is a fundamental requirement for India to
achieve its development goals. In this context, critically analyze
issues in harnessing renewable energy. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/optimise-indias-renewable-energyand-reforestation-projects-by-making-land-planning-a-key-part-of-the-policy-mix/
5. What are FPOs? Discuss its significance in protection of
farmers? Examine hurdles faced by FPOs. https://www.financialexpress.com/budget/budget-2020-21-govt-to-announce-rs-10000-crore-5-year-plan-for-fpos/1829839/
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Day-22
1. Indian railways need more than 50 lakh crore in investments.
In this context discuss the need for PPP. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/sitharaman-calls-formore-ppps-in-railways-infrastructure/articleshow/70099895.cms?from=mdr
2. Critically examine the pro’s and con’s of adopting GM crops in
Indian agriculture. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/the-interviews-blog/weshould-definitely-adopt-new-technology-higher-or-lower-yield-depends-on-how-we-manageour-crops/
3. Among several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? TARGET IAS 2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/budget-must-focus-on-stepping-upsavings/ article30618259.ece
Day-23
1. Discuss the role of rural infrastructure in catalyzing economic growth. https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/bjp-wants-sitharaman-to-giverural-infrastructure-push-in-upcoming-budget-120012400050_1.html
2. Analyze why Make in India has failed to make India a manufacturing hub? Suggest changes so that it works?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/why-make-in-indiahas-failed/article30601269.ece
Day-24
1. With consumer price index surges , do you think it is time to rethink inflation
targeting
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-with-food-and-fuelconsumer-price-index-surges-its-time-to-rethink-the-inflation-targetregime/ articleshow/73560885.cms
2. Can you suggest to be taken in the forthcoming budget to address the economic slowdown?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/economic-slowdown-what-should-the-budgetaddress/article30635713.ece
3. Critically analyze the features of FRBM Act. Do you think the deficit target needs revision?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/will-the-budget-suspend-the-frbms-fiscal-deficitgoals/article30636439.ece
4. The persistent erosion of the saving and investment rates has reduced India’s
potential growth rate
Day-25
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1. The gap between education and skill set affecting employability. Discuss
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/gap-between-education-and-skillsetaffecting-employability-bibek-debroy/article30646449.ece
2. Differentiate between revenue and capital expenditure? Which of the
above is appropriate to improve the economic growth of the country in the present situation? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-needs-
toclock-9-growth-over-5-years-to-achieve-a-5-trillion-economy-c-rangarajan/article30643573.ece
Day-29
1. Critically examine the decision to unify cadres of railways into a single cadre called Indian Railways Management Cadre (IRMS). https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/restructuring-or-bureaucraticoverkill/ article30677669.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/unifying-cadres-may-not-helprailways/ article30744687.ece
2. Critically examine the reasons for the slowdown in the economy. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/examining-the-slowdown/article30677218.ece
Day-30
1. Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer-oriented. Critically comment https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/compromising-scientific-curiosity-formarketability/ article30686499.ece
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Science and Technology
Day-3
1. Discuss the application of AI in health and education sector.
Day-4
1. Discuss the contribution of Vikram Sarabhai.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/our-track-record-in-using-space-tech-forsocietal-benefits-is-unparalleled-former-isro-chairman/article30472706.ece
2. Discuss the application of space technology for societal benefits . https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/our-track-record-in-using-space-tech-forsocietal-benefits-is-unparalleled-former-isro-chairman/article30472706.ece
Day-5
1. What do you understand by Artificial intelligence? How will transform the economy in the next decade?
2. What is facial recognition technology? Discuss its possible application. Is it invasion of
privacy?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/from-protests-to-chai-facial-recognition-iscreeping-up-on-us/
Day-6
1. In a globalized world, Intellectual Property Rights assume significance and
are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms— Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets. ( Target IAS 2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/pitfalls-ofpatenting-in-india/article30486578.ece
2. Intellectual Property (IP) law and its protection has never been India’s forte, and this has
oftencome back to haunt its work around innovation. In the light of this statement critically
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examine India’s IPR legal framework and National Intellectual Property Rights policy
2016. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/pitfalls-ofpatenting-in-india/article30486578.ece https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/policy/indian-patent-law-very-strong-at-par-with-globalstds-maruti/articleshow/36000042.cms
Day-7
1. In a globalized world, Intellectual Property Rights assume significance and are a source of
litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms—Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/pitfalls-ofpatenting-in-india/article30486578.ece
2. Intellectual Property (IP) law and its protection has never been India’s forte, and this has
often come back to haunt its work around innovation. In the light of this statement critically
examine India’s IPR legal framework and National Intellectual Property Rights policy
2016.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/pitfalls-ofpatenting-in-india/article30486578.ece https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/policy/indian-patent-law-very-strong-at-par-with-globalstds-maruti/articleshow/36000042.cms
Day-8
1. What do you understand by augmented reality?
Day-11
1. Using AI in medicine will lead to many benefits. But we need to carefully control and
minimize risks.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2020/jan/11/will-health-fly-high-on-ai-2088057.html
Day-12
1. What do you understand by multi Drug Resistance? Discuss its implications and strategies
to tackle.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/india-should-lead-in-the-fight-againstmultidrug-resistant-pathogens/article30544299.ece
2. What do you understand by genome sequencing? Discuss its applications. Target2021
Day-14
1. What do you understand by BIG Data and Data Analytics? How can it aid in governance? .
Target IAS 2021 https://www.thehindu.com/business/govt-gets-cracking-on-gst-evaders-with-dataanalytics/article30561224.ece
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Day-19
1. Discuss the application of Nano technology. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/iit-bombay-efficiently-removes-heavy-metalsfrom-water/article30595087.ece
Day-21
1. AI brings benefits but has negative consequences. In this context,
discuss the need to regulated AI.
Day-22
1. What do you understand by T cell therapy? TARGET IAS 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51182451
Day-23
1. Discuss the twin challenge of lack of access to antibiotics and anti-biotic resistance which threatens public health system in low and middle
income countries. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/access-toantibiotics-as-much-a-concern-as-antimicrobial-resistance-says-report/article30617517.ece
2. Critically examine the Bt cotton in India. Has it helped in
Day-28
1. Critically examine the relevance of GM crops for developing country like India. Ha adoption GM Cotton helped Indian farmers and Indian agriculture? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-case-of-wholeheartedbiotechnology-adoption/article30668962.ece
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Environment
Day-2
1. NGT has played an effective role in resolving environmental disputes. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/ngt-grappled-with-environmentalissues- in-2019/article30450845.ece https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-business-line/20200102/282132113365582
Day-9
1. What are extreme climate events?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/weathering-the-storm-6206920/
Day-11
1. What do you understand by agroforestry? Discuss its significance in dry land farming.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/weathering-the-storm-6206920/
2. Discuss the challenges in commercial marine fishing. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/marine-scientists-proposetrawl-ban-within-12-nautical-miles/article30534468.ece
3. What do you understand by Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically analyze concerns
related to ZBNF.
https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-businessline/20200111/281960314691656
4. What do you understand by resource use efficiency? Analyze the draft National Resource
Efficiency Policy (NREP), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/two-big-ideas-towards-green-growththe-only-viable-path-to-development-left-to-us/
Day-12
1. How far climate change is responsible for unprecedented Australian bushfire?
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/why-are-bushfiresraging-in-australia/article30545487.ece
Day-13
1. The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018, has diluted India's only protection system
for the fragile ecology and opened it up to realtors and large-scale development
projects.Critically examine
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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/lessons-from-maradu/article30551073.ece https://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/governance/coastal-regulation-zone-notificationwhat-development-are-we-clearing-our-coasts-for-63061
Day-15
1. What do you understand by eco-tourism? Discuss its application with few examples from
India
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-eases-crz-rules-for-blue-flagbeaches/ article30568967.ece
Day-21
1. What do you understand by eco-tourism? Discuss its role in
environment conservation. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/tragic-trek/article30609564.ece
Day-22
1. What do you understand by Zero Budget Natural Farming? Do you
support widespread conversion of farms to zero budget natural farms in India? TARGET IAS 2021 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agribusiness/zero-budget-natural-farming-good-for-soil-but-may-leave-india-hungrystudy/article30617645.ece
Day-25
1. What do you understand by ecological services? Discuss its significance. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/preserving-ecological-balance-is-crucial-forus/ articleshow/73587836.cms
2. What do you understand by biodiversity? Examine the causes for the loss of biodiversity.
3. What do you understand by ecosystem? Explain with example https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a-lonely-planet/articleshow/73587535.cms
Day-29
1. What are wetlands? Discuss their ecological significance and threats faced by them. In this context, enumerate conservation measures of
wetlands. https://theprint.in/environment/10-more-indian-wetlands-identified-ascrucial-to-global-biodiversity-heres-why-it-matters/357435/
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Disaster Management
Day-1
1. Discuss the causes of forest fire in India. Discuss strategies for forest fire management in the
light of NDMA guidelines and National Action Plan on Forest Fire.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/one-fifth-of-countrys-forestsprone-to-fires-study/article30446295.ece
2. What do you understand by community resources? Comment upon India’s community
resources. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-bats-against-transfer-ofcommunity-resources/article30446113.ece
Day-2
1. What are manmade disasters? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preparing-forfires/article30453391.ece
Day-3
1. India’s unique geo-climatic conditions and high socio-economic vulnerability to calamities
are responsible for increased frequency of natural disasters. In the light of the statement
discuss India’s vulnerabilities and assess its preparedness to mitigate the socio -economic damage by disasters. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/india-is-not-preparedfor-natural-disasters/article30463153.ece
Day-4
1. India’s unique geo-climatic conditions and high socio-economic vulnerability to calamities
are responsible for increased frequency of natural disasters. In the light of the statement
discuss India’s vulnerabilities and assess its preparedness to mitigate the socio-economic damage by disasters. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/india-is-not-prepared-for-naturaldisasters/ article30463153.ece
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Security
Day-1
1. Discuss the mandate of Department of Military affairs of Ministry of defence. How will
creation of this new department will strengthen India’s security?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gen-rawat-demits-office-as-army-chief-govt-notifiesdepartment-of-military-affairs/article30440611.ece
Day-8
1. Do you think appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff will erode civilian supremacy over
defence establishment?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/there-is-a-design-flaw-withthis-military-post/article30506758.ece
2. What do you understand by joint theatre of Command? Do you think it will be logical
progression after creation of Chief of Defence Staff?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/the-interviews-blog/cds-a-positive-developmentnext-logical-progression-would-be-towards-creating-joint-theatre-commands/ https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cds-gen-bipin-rawat-on-joint-theatre-command-1633030-2020-01-01 https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/why-india-is-not-yet-ready-to-havejoint-theatre-defence-commands-118072300097_1.html
Day-10 1. Discuss the challenges before the Chief of Defence Staff.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/cds-and-the-path-to-jointmanship/article30526950.ece
Day-17
1. Mob lynching /violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes
and consequences of such violence. Also examine need for a
central law against mob lynching in the light of various states
bringing out anti-lynching law. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/preventing-mob-lynching/article30577621.ece
2. Discuss the reasons why despite decades of anti-Maoist operation
by the government of Maoism still exists in India? Critically
examine government’s strategy to tackle Maoism.
Day-18
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1. What do you understand by radicalization? Discuss strategies
for deradicalisation of Indian Youth? https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-has-de-radicalisation-camps-youngpeople-being-radicalised-in-kashmircds/articleshow/73308049.cms
Day-21
1. Critically examine NIA Act? Do you think it violates federalism and fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution. https://scroll.in/article/950225/explainer-why-chhattisgarh-has-challenged-thelegality-of-the-national-investigation-agency-act
Day-23
1. What do you understand by commissioner system in policing? Examine the pro’s and con’s of the system https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-
editpage/adityanath-government-introduces-commissioner-system-eliminating-diarchy-andmaking-policing-more-effective/
2. What do you understand by money laundering? How it is related to tax
evasion. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/land-scam-aps-poorest-ownamaravati-lands-worth-rs-220cr/articleshow/73533641.cms
Day-25
1. Discuss the significance of Ahimsa. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/maximum-city-to-have-a-tryst-withahimsa-again-on-republic-day/article30641020.ece
Day-30
1. What are the different types of cyber threats? Do you think GOI is prepared to prevent and manage cyber threats? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/researcher-finds-email-accounts-of-topgovernment-officials-compromised/article30686102.ece
2. What do you understand by dark web? Analyze its security implications. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/researcher-finds-email-accounts-of-topgovernment-officials-compromised/article30686102.ece https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_web
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General Studies-4
Ethics
Day-1
1. What do you understand by selfless service?
Day-2
1. TARGET IAS2021https://www.thehindu.com/business/irdai-fines-maruti-hero-brokingfirms/ article30453575.ece
2. What do you understand by patience? https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-francis-apologyslapping-womans-hand
3. What do you understand by popular justice? How it is different from legal justice? How can
a balance be achieved between them?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-countryfor-procedural justice/article30453477.ece
4. What do you understand by vigilantism? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/nocountry-for-procedural-justice/article30453477.ece
5. What do you understand by procedural justice? TARGET IAS2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-country-for-proceduraljustice/article30453477.ece
6. What do you understand by trustworthiness? TARGET IAS2021
7. Discuss the ethical practice which the digital giants should adhere to in order to protect
consumer’s rights.
Day-4
1. What do you understand by climate justice?
Day-5
1. What do you understand by tolerance?
2. What do you understand by justice? How can justice been conceptualized in the preamble
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/constitution-of-india-nani-palkhivala-socialjustice-6200001/
3. What do you understand by trusteeship?
https://www.speakingtree.in/article/gandhianeconomics
Day-6
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1. What do you understand by political neutrality
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/credit-goes-tomukherjee-chidambaram-and-jaitley-for-strong-action-against-sahara-says-former-sebi-chief--ksinha/articleshow/73107130.cms
2. What do you understand by scientific social responsibility?
Day-7
1. Should death penalty be abolished? Discuss ethical issues related to it.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/opinion-death-for-rape-11578423082629.html
Day-8
1. What do you understand by harmony?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/to-stayunited-a-hindu-dominated-village chooses-a-muslim-panchayathead/articleshow/73147052.cms
Day-9
1. Whistleblowing policy is an important measure of internal control, but it should also have
check and control to curb frivolous complaints. Discuss https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/whistleblower-policybeing-used-by-some-to-raise-personal-grievances-hdfc-ceo/article30515946.ece
Day-10
1. What do you understand by plagiarism? Discuss ethical issues related to it. Target 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/teaching-research-ethicsbetter/article30526185.ece
2. Do you think teaching research ethics will curb rampant unethical practices in the field of research publications?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/teaching-research-ethicsbetter/article30526185.ece
Day-11
1. What do you understand by whistleblowing? Is it ethical? https://in.reuters.com/article/infosys-results/infosys-probe-finds-no-evidence-of-misconductafter-whistleblower-complaint-idINKCN1ZA05D https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/infosys-audit-committee-finds-noevidence-of-executive-misconduct/articleshow/73188391.cms
2. What do you understand by dharma?
3. What do you understand by leadership? In this context discuss Raja rishi.
https://bloncampus.thehindubusinessline.com/b-school-corner/leadership-has-to-restore-trustand-efficacy-says-iim-kozhikode-director/article30541754.ece
4. What is corporate Governance? Discuss its importance.
Day-12
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1. Discuss the teachings of Rabindranath Tagore.
Day-13 1. What do you understand by gender sensitization? Target 2021
2. What do you understand by sexism? https://www.dw.com/en/kimia-alizadeh-irans-top-femaleathlete-defects/a-51977049
3. What do you understand by Conscience? Discuss its role in decision making. Target 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/quit-bjp-and-form-an-alternative-anti-caagovernment-congress-tells-assam-chief-minister-sarbananda-sonowal/article30550180.ece
4. What do you understand by taboos? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/shesaid-match-day-and-a-ladies-problem-6212009/
5. What do you understand by misinformation? How can it lead to erosion of trust?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/trust-in-the-age-ofmisinformation/ article30550937.ece
6. What do you understand peace? Distinguish between negative and positive peace?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/favouring-public-order-overjustice/article30551737.ece
7. Do animal have rights? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/pongal-spellsperil-for-salems-foxes/article30552014.ece
Day-14
1. What do you understand by code of ethics? Why it is so important in organization? . Target
IAS 2021
https://www.thehindu.com/business/kochhar-violated-icici-bankscode/article30561211.ece
2. Discuss the unethical practices related to surrogacy? Should commercial surrogacy be
completely banned ?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/house-panel-looking-intosurrogacy-issues/article30560063.ece
Day-15
1. What do you understand by medical ethics?
https://scroll.in/latest/949936/pm-modi-vs-imaeither-prove-doctors-are-bribed-by-pharma-companies-or-apologise-says-medical-body
2. What do you understand by man making education?
Day-17
1. What do you understand by duty ethics? In this context, examine dereliction of duty. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preventing-moblynching/article30577621.ece
2. What do you understand by favoritism? How it impacts public interest in public service?
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Day-18
1. How youths get radicalized? Discuss psychological process
involved.
Day-20
1. What do you understand by medical ethics? Why should doctor needs to possess medical ethics?
https://scroll.in/latest/949936/pm-modi-vs-ima-either-prove-doctors-are-bribed-bypharma-companies-or-apologise-says-medical-body
2. What do you understand by aptitude? Why it is important for success in any profession?
3. What do you understand by spirit of service?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/equitys-weak-pulse-and-commodifiedmedicine/ article30601664.ecehttps://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/equitys-weak-pulseand-commodified-medicine/article30601664.ece
4. What are the ethical issues in Jallikattu? 5. What do you understand by social influence? Analyze the principles of social influence?
https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-asks-tiktokinfluencer-to-recreate-chhapaak-look-draws-social-media-ire/articleshow/73390271.cms
Day-21
1. Rights and duties are dependent on each other. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/speak-to-me-hashtag-without-filter-pm-to-studentsduring-pariksha-pecharcha/ article30605817.ecehttps://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=195002
Day-22
1. What do you understand by Compassion? TARGET IAS 2021 https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2020/jan/22/nothing-changes-with-deathpenalty-2092789.html
2. What do you understand by collective conscience of the society? https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2020/jan/22/nothing-changes-with-deathpenalty-2092789.html
3. What do you understand by code of conduct? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-studying-code-of-conduct-forministers/article30619550.ece
Day-23
1. What make a law a just law?
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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/myanmarsgrowing-dependence-on-china/article30627576.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/budget-will-have-plan-of-action-on-economyjavadekar/article30625697.ece
Day-24
1. Discuss the dynamics of behavior change.
https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindubusiness-line/20200124/281556587792436
Day-28
1. Politics without principle is sin. Discuss the implications of loss of ethics in politics.
Day-30
1. Discuss the contemporary relevance of Gandhian values and philosophy. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/gandhi-the-dissident/article30686019.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-meaning-of-january-30-mahatma-gandhideath-anniversary-6241579/
2. The goal of justice should be to heal the victim. In this context, critically
examine death penalty. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/closure-
notrevenge-death-penalty-delhi-december-16-2012-gangrape-convicts-6241580/