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Daily Practice Sheet
(November)
Santosh Sir
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Daily Prelims Topics
Day-1
South China Sea Dispute
EEZ
International Solar Alliance
Green bonds
Heat Waves
UNFCC COP 25
Cyclone Maha
Lt.Governor of UT
Index of Industrial Production
Core Sector
Purchasing Managers Index
Pegasus spyware
International Court of Justice
Vienna Convention
UNESCO Network of Creative Cities
National Cyber Coordination Centre
National Critical information Infrastructure
Day-2
National Health Profile
Tamil Sangam Age
Sangam Literature
Carbon dating
Keeladi excavation
Indus Valley Civilization
Vaigai Valley Civilization
AFSPA
Electoral Bonds
Anti-dumping duty
SFIO
Great Indian Bustard
Election Commission
EPCA
FASTags
Neglected Tropical diseases
Lymphatic Filariasis
Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-Azar)
Uighurs
Day-3
Indian Labour Conference
Whole Genome sequencing
IndiGen Initiative
Earth Genome Project, Human Genome Project
SCO
Smog
Survey Of India
ICOA
CERT-IN
Jana Gana Mana
Fundamental duty
New Start Treaty
Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative
Edwards Lutyens
Herbert Baker
Day-4
Thirukkural of Thiruvalluvar
Asian Infrastructure Investment bank(AIIB)
Central Pollution Control Board
Air Quality Index
SAFAR
NavIC
GAGAN of ISRO
Dhanus
Smog
Particulate matter
Stubble burning
Happy seeder
Super straw management system
National Register Citizen
Payment bank
Predatory banking
Competition Commission of India
Act east policy
Cabinet secretary
Cyber Security : NCSC,NCIIPC,NTRO,CERT-IN
Madhubani Painting
Day-5
RCEP
Caretaker CM
Benami Act
Gaganyaan
AYUSH
Deposits Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
Particulate matter
Look East Policy
Neighborhood First Policy
Operation Clean Money
Act east
S-400
CAATSA
Bru Tribe
National Digital Health Blueprint
National Health Stak
Enrichment of Uranium
Centrifuges
Day-6
FSSAI
Ease of Doing Business
Aggregate demand
Fiscal stimulus
FRBM Act,2003
Public capital formation
Fiscal Policy
Operation flood
Balfour Declaration
Office of profit
Disqualification of MPs
INDC
Acute Respiratory Infection
Ratchet mechanism
Day-7
Rule of law
Rule of Law Index
NRC
Super Straw Management System
Smog
Quad
Due Process
Article 352
Article 356
Due Process of Law
Day-8
Air gapping
DTRACK
Stuxnet
Total Virus
Digital weapon
Nuclear meltdown
Distributed denial of services
H1b Visa
Independent Director
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card
Collegium System of appointment of HC judges
Election Commission
FSSAI
Junk Food
Cabinet Committee on security
Core Investments Company
Alternate Investment Fund
Kyoto Protocol
Clean Development Mechanism
Tagaore Vishwa Bharti
Financial Stability Development Council
Cyclone Bulbul
Free legal Aid
Article 164
Day-9
Edwin Lutyens
Global hunger index
Human capital index
Special Protection group
Cold war
Berlin wall
Departmental Related Parliamentary Committee
National health Mission
National health Profile 2019
LaQshya
Poshan Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan
Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Jal Shakti Mission
Fiscal deficit
National Agriculture Policy 2000
Operation Green
Critical Tiger Habitat
Cloud Seeding
Day-10
Mamllapuram
Pallava Dynasty
King Narashimhavarnam
Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India.
Cyclone Bulbul
National Crisis Management Committee
WHO
Ain-i-Akbari
Mughal Empower Akbar
Tulsidas
Naga Tribe, Angami, Aos, Rengmas
Mongoloids
European Union
Dera Baba Nanak and Gurudwara Darbar Sahib : kartarpur
Garba dance
Archeological Survey of Indi
Appointment of CM
Day-11
National Disaster Response Force
Maurya Art : Court Art and Popular art
Islamic Architecture
Parliament House
Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker
Islamic Architecture
Mughal rule
Battle of Panipath 1526
Election Commission
Kharif
Export Promotion schemes: EPCG ,MEIS
WTO Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
WTO Dispute Settlement
Article 372
Article 361: Immunity to Governor
Day-12
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Durand line was drawn between Afghanistan and British India
Startup India
Rule of law
Secularism
Valmiki Ramayana
Tulsidas Ramcharitamanas
OCI
Article 356
IIP
National Statistical Office
Guru Nanak Life
Sikhism (Sikh Movement)
Adi Granth- Guru Granth Sahib
Article 142
Article 324
Day-13
GDP Calculation techniques
Base Year
CSO
Annual Survey of Industry
Paris Agreement
Article 356
S. R.Bommai Judgment
APMC
E-NAM
RCEP
MFN
Third Battle of Panipat
Ahmad Shah Abdali
BRICS
New Development Bank
BRICS Contingency Reserve Arrangement
Controller general of Account
Amravati
Tenth Schedule
Minamata Convention
Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF)
Tax avoidance
Tax Haven
OECD
India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC)
Article 356
Tenth Schedule
Day-14
Consumer Price Index
Core Inflation
Fair and Remunerative Price
Ethanol Blending
Molasses
Ease of Living Index
Infrastructure projects: Sagarmala, Bharatmala,Smart City Mission, Housing for all, power for all
National Planning Committee 1938
Subhash Chandra Bose
Jawaharlal Lal Nehru
Silicon valley
Anekāntavāda
10th schedule : Anti Defection Law
Speakers power to disqualify : Art 190(3)
Aadhar Act
Consolidated Fund of India
Sundarbans mangrove
National green Tribunals
Smog
SAFAR
Genetically Modified Crop HT Cotton
National Water Development Agency
Lok Adalat
Public Authority under RTI
10th Schedule
Articles: 102, 192, 190
Speaker
Day-15
Public Authority under RTI
Money Bill –Speaker
Adhaar Act, 2016
Finance Act
Fundamental Rights
OCI
CAG
Contempt of Court
Palm oil
GST
CPI
WPI
NSDC
Swami Vivekananda
Diabetes
EPCA
AQI
Measles
WHO
UNICEF
65th Constitutional Amendment
Monetary Policy Committee
National Statistics Office
Core Inflation
Bhoodan Movement
Vinoda Bhave
Finance Commission
Money Bill- Art 110
Finance Bill
Article 122
Article 14
Article 26 Day-16
NCLT
NCLAT
IBC
SIC
Ministry of statistics and Program implementation
Make in India
BRICS
National Statistical office
TRAI
Rule of law
Finance Commission
CBI
Amnesty International
Indian Forest Acts
Generalized System of Preferences
Bombay Natural History Society
Election Commission
Contempt of Court
Forest Rights Act 1927
Article 26
Day-17
National Commission for Scheduled Caste
Bureau of Indian Standard
IBC
Revised national Tuberculosis
Indian legislative council
Constituent Assembly
Indian Parliament building
Chola Architecture
Golden Age of gupta
Wasteland Atlas 2019
Suns Corona
3D Printing
Gravitation waves
Preamble
Day-18
Stagflation
Social capital
Landslides
Collective responsibility
Stagflation
Social capital
Bureau Industry Standard
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
CJI
Musical instruments
Cooperative federalism
15th Finance Commission
POSHAN Abhiyaan
BRICS
42nd CAA
Article 51c
Article 312
Day-19
WTO Goods trade Barometer
Rajya Sabha : Status and Role
Special role of RS
Sessions of Parliament
InVITs
Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index
Poverty Estimates in India
Citizenship Bill
NCLAT
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojna( PMMVY)
NFSA
CARTOSAT-3
Jalliawala bagh
C F Andrews
Rabindra Nath Tagore
BRICS
ICDS
Article 21
Day-20
Demonetization
Fasal Bima Yojna
Babar
Ghazni
Ghori
GHI
Preventive detention
Electoral Bonds
CEC
Shimla Agreement
Sardar Sarovar Bank
Veer Savarkar
PMAYG
Article 14
Day-21
POSHAN Abhiyaan
Strategic disinvestment
Special and Differentiated provision of the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
National population register
National register of Indian Citizen
Al Beruni
GST Compensation Fund
GST Compensation Cess
Fixed Income Exchange Traded Fund
Coarse Cereals
Forex reserves
MUDRA
UDAN
Toll Operate Transfer
Universal Postal
IBC
Synthetic drugs
RERA
DAY-NRLM
10th Schedule
Article 164(1)
Day-22
Controller general of Accounts
Inflation: WPI, Food inflation, CPI, Core
2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages
Sanskrit
Urdu
TRAI
Generalized System of Preferences
CAG
UNCRC
Zero Hour
FRA
Criminal Tribes
Article 23
Article 39
Day-25
Coal Bed methane
National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSCFDC)
National Commission for Minorities(NCM)
Floor Test
Pro-Term Speaker
Sarkaria Commission and punchhi Commission on center –state relations
Brahmaputra Pushkar
Fit India Week
Fundamental Duties
Hongkong Convention
Gini Coefficient
Article 356
Article 361
Article 137
Day-26
National Constitution Day
FSSAI
Operation Flood programme
GDP Deflator
PMKISAN
Substantial Motion
Consultative Committee
PISA
Human Capital index
Constituent Assembly
Drafting Committee
Adjournment
Joint Sitting
Verghese Kurien
Constitution Day
Rule 378 of Rules of Conduct of Business
Rule 374 of Rules of Conduct of Business
Day-27
MUDRA
National Innovation Foundation
Pro Term Speaker
Joint Session of Parliament
MotiLal Nehru
JallianwalaBagh Massacre
FATF
Union Territories
Solicitor General
Ordinance
Overseas Citizenship of India
Paris Climate Agreement 2015
India’s NDCs
UNICEF
McMahon Line
United Nations Environment Programme’s ‘Emissions Gap Report, 2019’
Article 123
Part IVA
Day-28
Ayushman Bharat
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
PM-KISAN
FSSAI
Indian Olympic Association
Bio diversity
Madden Julian Oscillation
15th Finance Commission
SEBI
Zero Hour
Questions Hour
Sec 8 of RTI Act
Governor : Appointment and Removal
Recession
Transparency International
UNESCO 1970 Convention
WADA
Article 356
Article 153 – 162
Day-29
Competition Commission of India
World Trade Organization Appellate Body
UNFCC
UNEP Emission Gap report
Global Hunger Index
UNSDG 2
Agro biodiversity
Nagoya Protocol
Aichi Biodiversity Target
Globally Important Agriculture Heritage System(Kashmir, Koraput and Kuttanad)
Ecosystem Services
RFID- FASTags
Supplementary Demands for Grants
Rupee appreciation and depreciation
Neighborhood Policy
Question Hour
Supplementary Questions
Zero Hour
Consultative Committee
Fiscal stimulus
Accessible India Campaign
Article280
Friday Art Review:
Warli painting
Kalamkari
Rock Painting
Tribal Art
Lalit Kala Akademi
Classical dances
General Studies-1
History
Day-1
1. Reorganization of the states on the basis of language is a major aspect of national consolidation and integration. Discuss what made linguistic reorganization of the states necessary.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2019/nov/01/tamil-nadu-tocelebrate- state-formation-day-for-first-time-on-november-1-2055659.html 2. Unifying post-portioned India and princely states under one administration was perhaps the most important task facing the political leadership. Discuss the strategy adopted by SardarPatel
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/inaugurating-new-delhi-policeheadquarters- amit-shah-calls-for-image-makeover-of-police-6096967/
Day-2
1. The Sangam Literature can also be regarded as a source of history of kings and culture of the period during which it was created. Explain
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/unearthing-an-ancientcivilisation/ article29856930.ece 2. Discuss the salient features of Indus Valley Civilization. Examine the cause of decline.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/unearthing-an-ancientcivilisation/ article29856930.ece https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indus_Valley_Civilisation
Day-4
1. Discuss the genesis and growth of Naga Movement in India. Analyze the contentious
issues which are holding back the peace deal?
https://www.google.com/search?q=intransigence+as+villain&rlz=1C1GCEU_enIN831IN835&oq= intransigence+as+villain&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.5657j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Day-5
1. The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?
Day-6
1. What do you understand by Operation flood? Evaluate its impact.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-victory-for-the-dairy-sector/article29891203.ece
2.How far British Rule was responsible for partition of India
3. Discuss the reasons and impact of disintegration of USSR.
https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/10/31/central-and-eastern-europeans-are-mostlyhappy- with-progress-since-1989 https://www.rbth.com/history/329734-3-major-reasons-ussr-collapse
Day-7
1. Discuss the significance of Ashokan edicts with relevant examples.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-a-story-of-hope-built-on-the-ideals-ofdevanampriya-ashoka-11573063356791.html 2.The genesis of the problem of separatist movement in Punjab was communalism in Punjab.Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kartarpur-corridor-india-aware-of-pakistanmotive/ article29902802.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dont-use-kartarpur-for-khalistan-propaganda-indiato- urge-pakistan/article26521046.ece
Day-8
1. Differentiate between Carnatic Music and Hindustani Music.
2. Write a critical note on the integration of princely state of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/unwriting-history-creatingmyths/ article29912601.ece
3. Critically review the imposition of emergency in 1975. Assess it’s impact on Indian democracy. https://www.thehindu.com/specials/in-depth/the-emergency-imposed-by-indira-gandhigovernment/ article7357305.ece
Day-9
1. What do you understand by cold war? Discuss the Berlin wall crisis and its
impact.
2. Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of howthe former has got transformed into the latter in independent India
Day-10
1. Comment upon the architectural legacy of the pallava dynasty.
2. Why did communism failed? How far fall of Berlin wall triggered it.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50361173
Day-11
1. Indian Parliament has a hybrid architectural style. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/renovate-not-rebuild/article29937891.ece 2. Why Laurie baker is considered the conscience keeper of Indian architecture? 3. Indo- Saracenic Architecture was an effort to merge British and Indian aspirations after 1858 and to show that how despite being an Imperial power, the British in India were part of the Indian milieu. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/renovate-not-rebuild/article29937891.ece
4.Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre-and post-independent
India.
5. Critically comment upon the anti –Hindi agitation of 1960’s. How was the agitation handled?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tn-seshan-obituary-the-man-who-cleaned-up-theindian- electoral-system/article29939660.ece
6.Critically examine the political philosophy of communism. Why did it failed? Do you think if it would had incorporated democracy it would had survived?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-recalling-communism-thirty-years-afterthe- berlin-wall-fell-11573410835420.html
Day-12
1. Discuss the historical situation during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries which influenced the development of the Sikh movement 2. Guru Nanak Message has social and political implications.
Commenthttps://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/guru-nanak-dev-guru-purbsikhism- golden-temple-6115054/
3. The greatness of a person is not measured merely on the basis of the good deeds done in his or her lifetime but by the impact of such deeds over centuries. In the light of the statement discuss the relevance of teaching of Guru Nanak Dev.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/legacy-for-a-civilisation-guru-nanak-550- birth-anniversary-teachings-6115075/ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/na-koi-hindu-na-koi-musalman-manmohan-singh-quotesguru- nanak-2129640 https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/guru-nanak-dev-guru-purb-sikhism-goldentemple- 6115054/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-vision-for-equality-guru-nanak-550-birthanniversary- 6115069/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/legacy-for-a-civilisation-guru-nanak-550- birth-anniversary-teachings-6115075/ 4. Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu / Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.
Day-13
1. Discuss the rise of Maratha Empire. Why did it decline?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/afghanistan-raises-alarm-overthe- reel-on-third-battle-of-panipat/articleshow/72031640.cms 2.Critically examine the reasons for loss of Marathas in Third Battle of Panipat.
Day-14
1. Discuss the contribution of Jawaharlal Lal Nehru to pre and post independent India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/nehruvian-consensus-undersiege/ article29965455.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/jawaharlal-nehru-birthday-rationalspiritualist- congress-6118378/
Day-15
1. What was Khalistan Movement? Do you think foreign power is trying to give a fillip to it?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/will-the-kartarpur-corridor-survive-india-pakistanhostilities/ article29974898.ece 2. Write a note on Dalit movement in post independent India?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/an-officer-for-social-justice-6120243/ 3.Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success.
https://www.mkgandhi.org/vinoba/bhoodan.htm
Day-17
1. Why Gupta age is called golden age?
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/columns/t-j-s-george/2019/nov/17/wheneverything- turns-communal-2062797.html
Day-18
1. What are the groups into which musical instruments in India have traditionally been classified?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/musicians-want-airlines-to-secure-theirinstruments/article30000494.ece 2.Discuss the causes and significance of American Civil war.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-abraham-lincoln-moment-narendramodi- 6124545/
Day-20
1. Critically evaluate the contribution of Indira Gandhi in post independent India. .( Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-lost-opportunity-to-build-a-lastingpeace/ article30019352.ece 2. Shimla agreement was a lost opportunity for India .Comment .( Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-lost-opportunity-to-build-a-lastingpeace/ article30019352.ece 3. Examine the reasons responsible for India’s defeat at China’s hand in 1962.
Day-22
1. Main characteristics of Vedic Sanskrit language.
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bhuprotest-called-off-firoze-khan-sanskrit-department-1621455-2019-11-22 2. Discuss the historical background of National Register of Citizen. In this context, analyze the salient features of Assam Accord.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/assamnrc- amit-shah-bjp-6130925/
Day-26
1. Discuss the operation flood. In this context, examine the contribution of Verghese
Kurien. (Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/rememberingverghese-kurien-indias-first-milkman/article30084051.ece
Day-28
1. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/australia-prime-minister-to-returnthree-idols-from-national-gallery-to-india/article30096924.ece
Geography
Day-2
1. Why Delhi is the most polluted cities in the world?
https://www.economist.com/theeconomist-explains/2018/11/14/why-delhi-is-so-polluted https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/public-health-emergencydeclared- in-delhi-as-air-quality-worsens-all-schools-closed-till-november-5/videoshow/71856867.cms
Day-4
Discuss the factors that make Karnataka IT hub. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/howkarnataka-became-the-most-innovative-state-in-the-country-6101517/
Day-13
1. Discuss the potential of religious tourism in India.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/in-india-temple-building-can-be-an-antidote-tothe- slowdown-11573579283264.html
Day-14
1. Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in
maintaining coastal ecology. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/they-save-peoplefrom-cyclones-but-who-is-saving-the-sunderbans-mangroves/article29965362.ece
2. Discuss the regional distribution of sugar cane plantation in India. Do you agree that
there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in the Southern states of India? Discuss with justification
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/subsidies-marketsupport- have-turned-sugar-into-an-anachronism/article29964911.ece
Day-18
1.What do you understand by landslides? Which regions of India are more vulnerable to landslides? Discuss the factors responsible for landslides?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/rain-results-in-flooding-landslips-at-14- locations/article30001928.ece
Day-26
1. Why New Delhi is the most polluted cities of the world?
https://www.economist.com/theeconomist-explains/2018/11/14/why-delhi-is-so-polluted 2. What makes New Delhi relatively more polluted than other metros like Mumbai and Kolkata?
https://scroll.in/article/926898/mumbai-air-pollution-isnt-as-bad-as-delhis-think-again
Day-28
Discuss the impact of climate change on rainfall pattern in Indian and the world.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/global-warming-alters-rainfallrhythm- finds-study/article30099781.ece https://phys.org/news/2019-11-indo-pacific-ocean-global-rainfall-patterns.html
Society
Day-1
1. Comment upon the socio-economic status of minorities in India. Critically analyze government’s effort for social empowerment of minorities in India.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/muslim--youth-india-marginalisation- 6096881/
Day-2
1. What do you understand by population momentum? Comment upon India’s population
momentum. How can we reduce the momentum effect in India?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/population-explosion-fertility-rate-growthindia- facts-of-life-6098651/
Day-4
1. The relationship between caste and politics has been analyzed at two levels: one, how caste affects politics, and two, how politics affects caste.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-crisis-in-dalit-bahujanpolitics/ article29872372.ece
Day-5
1. Poverty is not only about poverty it is about inequality.
Day-6
1.Most of the environmental movements in India emerged in response to the developmental paradigm that the country adopted after Independence. Examine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/environmental-rights-have-beendenuded/ article29890867.ece https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/environment/gandhi-at-150-green-movements-havegandhian- streak-67038
2. Critically review the achievement of grassroots environmental movements in India.
Day-8
1.What do you understand by caste system? Do you agree with the opinionCaste
is not just a division of labour, it is a division of labourers.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/caste-as-a-criterion-11573149899583.html
Day-9
1. What do you understand by communalism? Analyze its characteristics. Discuss short term and long terms causes of communalism in India.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/factorsresponsible-for-the-growth-of-communalism/story-vf3JoUr2TLd2qxXlxkjuBP.html
Day-11
1. Discuss the reasons for child marriages in India. Do you think there is a need to amend the Prevention of child Marriage Act?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/study-mootslowering-the-age-of-consent/article29938622.ece
Day-12
1. Discuss the reasons for child marriages in India. Do you think there is a need to amend the Prevention of child Marriage Act?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/study-mootslowering-the-age-of-consent/article29938622.ece
Day-19
1. Explores the limits of and prospects for women's entrepreneurship in patriarchal societies.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/for-businesswomen-the-road-ahead-is-stilllong/ article30009864.ece
Day-21
1. Critically examine the impact of Green revolution on rural society.
Day-25
1. Can market help in the economic empowerment of Dalits? In this context discuss the idea of Dalit Capitalism. Also analyze the challenges faced it.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/fellow-dalits-open-your-own-bank-ifno- one-else-dalit-middle-class-can-fund-dalit-capitalism-to-produce-dalit-billionaires/ https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/VGstMNZAbOYh2l8k9OjZAI/The-way-forward-for-Dalitcapitalism. html https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/DlP8sVHH128eNbHr0khJKM/The-promise-of-Dalitcapitalism. html
Day-29
1. Disability is not just defined by a person’s inability to perform certain functions, but
also by the degree to which social and structural barriers prevent the person’s full participation in society. In the light of the statement discuss the challenges faced by differently abled people and efforts made by the GOI to empower differently abled people.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-time-shall-come-when-a-disability-is-nolonger- one-11574963191232.html
General Studies-2
Polity
Day-1
1. Simultaneous elections to the LokSabha and State Assembly will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s
accountability to the people’ Discuss. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/do-voters-differentiatebetween-state-and-national-polls/article29846024.ece
Day-2
1. Do you think in the wake of recent snooping on WhatsApp , there is an urgent need to
legislate privacy law? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/need-surveillance-reformprivacy- law-cyber-experts/articleshow/71860462.cms 2. What are electoral bonds? Critically examine pro’s and con’s of electoral bonds.
https://thewire.in/political-economy/lok-sabha-polls-electoral-bonds https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/electoral-bonds-scheme-key-objections-vsgovernments- arguments-5671429/ 3. Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to
address and solve the problems. Is the failure due to structural or process inadequacy or
both? Discuss. How far The Interstate River Water Disputes Amendment Bill 2019 will fill
this inadequacies?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/interstate-river-water-disputes-billpolicy- making-call-of-the-river-6098671/
Day-4
1. Successful democracy is a holistic idea; it encompasses both procedural and substantive aspect. How does Indian democracy fares?
https://thewire.in/politics/procedural-versussubstantive-democracy-how-india-fares
2. What do you understand by “Right to Privacy”? Discuss various SC judgment in this context
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-privacy-left-for-anybodysays-sc-takes-serious-note-of-chattisgarh-govt-tapping-ips-officersphone/articleshow/71889126.cms
Day-5
1. Pressure groups are a vital link between the government and the governed. Critically discuss the role played by pressure group in public policy formulation
the context of RCEP negotiation. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/opposition-farmer-outfitsclaim-
victory-after-india-decides-not-to-join-rcep/article29881156.ece
Day-6
1. An independent and strong judiciary is a basic feature of the Constitution. Discuss
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/chief-justice-sa-bobde-supreme-courtindia- ranjan-gogoi-6105018/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rcep-agreement-india-withdrawal-modi- 6103246/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rcep-india-back-out-china-trade-modiasean- 6104987/
Day-7
1. Democracy is more than vote. Comment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/bloody-mary/democracy-is-more-than-electionspolls- are-galore-but-citizens-and-voters-are-being-denied-constitutional-rights/ 2. Is there a scientific solution to stubble burning?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toiedit- page/manage-stubble-to-control-air-pollution-recycling-it-can-reduce-weedicide-use-by-70- and-water-use-by-40/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/stubble-burning-pollution-delhichhattisgarh- benefits-6106764/ Day-8
1. Discuss the discretionary power of the governor of the state.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-next-in-maharashtra-shiv-senabjp- ncp-congress-devendra-fadnavis-6108665/ 2. Fundamental Rights under our constitution are not absolute and can be restricted by the state. Discuss in the context of restrictions placed in J&K.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-emergency-yetfundamental- rights-abrogated-ghulam-nabi-azad-in-sc/articleshow/71948494.cms?from=mdr https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/query-to-sc-is-every-kashmiri-a-threat/cid/1717703
Day-10
1. Development cannot be achieved without justice. Critically assess how far justice is accessible to
marginalized sections of society. https://www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/justice-vsjudiciary- review-putting-the-system-on-trial/article29921425.ece 2. Critically examine the relationship between religion and politics in post independent India
particularly after 1989. In this context critically examine the concept of secularism in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/how-a-religious-issue-became-a-political-hotpotato/ article29933081.ece https://www.epw.in/engage/article/can-religion-be-separated-politics https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/should-the-state-leave-religionalone/ article26292463.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ayodhya-verdict-supreme-court-ramjanambhoomi- babri-masjid-case-6112164/ 3.The place of worship (special provisions) Act, 1991 imposes commitment to secularism under the constitution. Analyze the salient features of the act.
Day-11
1. Discuss the role of Governor in the formation of government in case of hung
assembly. Discuss Punchhi Commission recommendations in this regard.
https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/maharashtra-governor-invites-shiv-sena-to-form-govtafter- bjp-declines-offer-11573392595719.html 2. “It is only in a qualified sense that India can be said to be a secular state”. Comment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ayodhya-verdict-ram-mandir-muslimshindu- 6113634/ 3. What do you understand by model code of conduct? Do you think it should be given statutory backing?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/laying-down-the-dos-and-donts-ofelections/ article26449376.ece https://www.news18.com/news/india/man-who-cleaned-up-electoral-system-how-tn-seshansbold- initiatives-were-tribute-to-democracy-2381399.html 4. Electoral reforms are a must to enhance the quality of democracy in India what are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tn-seshan-obituary-the-man-who-cleaned-up-theindian- electoral-system/article29939660.ece https://www.prsindia.org/sites/default/files/bill_files/bill200_20081202200_Election_Commissi on_Proposed_Electoral_Reforms.pdf
Day-12
1. Politicization of the post of governor is an unhealthy trend for Indian federalism. 2. Critically examine the impact of Ayodhya Judgment on future of Indian republic.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-missed-opportunity-inayodhya/ article29947079.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/several-positives-for-the-muslimplaintiffs/ article29947180.ece https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/what-historical-precedent-does-the-ayodhya-verdictset/ 6113428/ 3. Discuss the role of Election Commission in conduction free and fair election. Critically examine the present system of appointment of Election Commissioners.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/tn-seshan-dead-eci-election-commissionias- 6115067/ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sc-asks-centre-to-come-up-with-law-forappointment- of-election-commission-members/story-UwFJSrvTBdUvrGhZhThofI.html https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/tn-seshan-dead-eci-election-commissionias- 6115067/ 4. Electoral bonds are red herring that divert attention from the real problem of political funding .Discuss
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/institution-builders-its-implausible-tnseshan- would-not-have-pushed-back-against-electoral-bonds/
Day-13
1. What is S.R.Bommai Case? Discuss the guidelines it has laid down for imposition of
the Presidents rule to curb the blatant misuse of Article 356.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-presidents-rule-governor-draws-flak-fromexperts- political-leaders-6116822/
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/pm-convenes-cabinet-meetmaharashtra- likely-on-agenda/article29951823. Day-14
1. Political parties are indulging in corrupt practices, due to which citizens are denied of stable government. In this context, do you agree Parliament should consider strengthening certain aspects of the Tenth Schedule?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ouster-of-17-karnataka-mlas-ok-but-they-canfight- bypolls-sc/articleshow/72047373.cms 2. There is a growing trend of speakers acting against constitutional duty of being neutral. Discuss the role of speaker of state legislative assemblies under our constitution. Do you think 3. What do you understand by alternate dispute resolution? In this context examine the need for mediation in commercial disputes.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/commercial-disputesshould- go-through-mediation-first-bobde/articleshow/72048517.cms 4. The absence of congruence of views on appointments to judiciary between the Supreme Court and the Union Government has had an adverse impact on the judicial system.” In the light of the above statement, examine the proposal to constitute an All India Judicial Service.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/commercial-disputesshould- go-through-mediation-first-bobde/articleshow/72048517.cms Day-15
1. What do you understand by money bill? What qualifies a bill as money bill? Do you think misuse of money bill adversely impacts the position of Rajya Sabha?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/has-sc-questioned-its-own-aadhaar-ruling-oflast- year/articleshow/72069810.cms https://scroll.in/article/777862/explainer-the-rights-and-wrongs-of-using-money-bills-tobypass- the-rajya-sabha 2. There is a growing trend of speakers acting against constitutional duty of being neutral. Discuss the role of speaker in the context of money bill.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/has-sc-questioned-its-own-aadhaar-ruling-oflast- year/articleshow/72069810.cms 3. What do you understand by fundamental rights guaranteed under part III of the constitution? Is there a possibility that one fundamental right comes in conflict with another fundamental right? Discuss in reference to Sabrimala temple entry. 4.What are essential religious practices? Should courts decide what constitutes essential religious practices? Should they be provided constitutional protection at the alter of fundamental rights?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/an-expert-explainswhen- judges-decide-questions-of-religion-problems-with-test-of-essential-practices- 6120291/ 5. What do you understand by contempt of court? Why do we need contempt of Court laws?
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/supreme-court-rahul-gandhi-chowkidar-chor-haicontempt- apology-case-closed-1618779-2019-11-14
Day-16 1.What do you understand by doctrine of essential religious practices? Discuss in the context of Sabarimala Judgment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/foggy-outlooksabarimala-verdict-is-unsettled-but-not-overturned/
Day-17
1. What do you understand by judicial independence? Examine how the Indian constitution ensures judicial independence?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/Swaminomics/scshould-not-only-be-impartial-but-seen-to-be-so/ 2. Analyze the salient features of Places of Worship Act. Explain how it preserves the constitution values of secularism.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-does-theplaces-of-worship-act-protect/article29993190.ece
Day-18
1. Rajya Sabha cannot make or unmake the Government. In this context, critically
examine the relevance of Rajya Sabha. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajya-sabhas-momentousdays-can-now-be-cherished-for-ever/article30000351.ece
https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/ZhlriTSTMkik4PP5p6xSWI/Is-the-Rajya-Sabha-essential.html 2. India’s prospect of reaching $5 trillion economy depends upon center and states working together. In this context, discuss concept of cooperative federalism.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-five-trillion-economy-nirmalasitharaman- pm-modi-gdp-6124752/ 3. Examine the need for National Judicial Services
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/goodjudgement- cji-bobde-is-right-national-judicial-service-cadre-is-in-national-interest/1767358/
Day-19
1. Discuss the role of Rajya Sabha in Indian Polity. Do you it is a "clog in the wheel" of
progress?Argue critically ( Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/at-250thsitting-rs-debates-way-forward/article30009008.ece
2. Give arguments for and against equal representation of all States in the Rajya Sabha.
( TargetIAS 2021 )https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/equal-representation-to-all-states-in-rssought/article30009476.ece 3. Citizenship Bill, 2018 goes against the basic tenets of secularism as enshrined in the
constitution. Discuss https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/analysis-congress-still-unsureof- its-stand-on-citizenship-amendment-bill/article30029071.ece
Day-20
1. Do you think electoral bonds legitimizes and institutionalizes bribery? Is there a better alternative to clean the election funding?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/electoralbonds- law-ministry-cec-objected-to-1-vote-share-requirement/article30019731.ece https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/electoral-bond-scheme-scam-in-making-1620655-2019- 11-20 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/53-road-crashes-17-deaths-per-hour-in-2018- annual-government-report/article30019969.ece
Day-21
1. Critically examine the concerns of RBI and EC regarding electoral bonds.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/electoral-bonds-are-a-fraud-by-bjp-andpm- says-congress/article30029021.ece
Day-22
1. ULBs to become effective instruments of governance must get finance rights. Comment
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/ulbs-must-get-finances-right-cag-report-onkarnataka- highlights-problem-areas/1770667/ 2.The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/skill-upgrade-and-tech-tools-essential-forfaster- audit-pm-modi/article30040828.ece
Day-25
1. Reforms to address the nature of political funding should pass the basic tests of
transparency and accountability. In the light of the statement critically examine Electoral
Bonds. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/electoral-bonds-political-funding-bjp-rbicongress- 6132541/ 2. The role of the Governor had come in for considerable criticism on the ground that some Governors had failed to display the quality of impartiality expected of them. Discuss with relevant SC judgments and Sarkaria Commission report on Centre –State Relations.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/what-supreme-court-said-on-govs-role-in-earlierrulings- 6135171/ 3. Governors are important link in our federal system.
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/guvs-lgs-are-most-important-link-toensure-
better-coordination-between-centre-states-prez-119112400435_1.html
Day-26
1. What do you understand by a constitution? Discuss the functions performed by it.
(Target IAS 2021) https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/indias-enduring-document-ofgovernance/ article30079476.ece 2.Indian Constitution is “too long, too rigid, and too prolix”. Sir Ivor Jennings. Critically
comment (Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/indias-enduring-document-ofgovernance/ article30079476.ece 3. The framers of the Constitution did not deem it appropriate to incorporate those duties in the text of the Constitution when it was originally promulgated. What according to you could have been several reasons for this omission? Discuss the need for enlargement of
fundamental duties. (Target IAS 2021) https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/fundamental-duties-rights-indianconstitution- 6136622/ https://www.thehindu.com/migration_catalog/article14463342.ece/BINARY/Expanding%20the %20idea%20of%20India https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Expanding-the-Idea-of-India/article14488980.ece 4. What do you understand by coalition government? In the light of recent Maharashtra
controversy do you think there is a need for legal framework for post poll alliance?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/preventing-political-coalitions-ofconvenience/ article30079312.ece
Day-27
1. Critically examine the role of Governor during the event of Hung Assembly. (Target IAS 2021) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hung-houses-bring-governor-role-intofocus/ articleshow/72249947.cms 2. Constitution is a document of social revolution. Comment (Target IAS 2021) 3. Essentially all that is contained in part IV- A of the Constitution is just a codification of
tasks integral to Indian way of life. ‘Critically examine the Statement.( Target IAS 2021) https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/constitution-day-2019-indiafundamental- rights-duties-6138402/ Day-28
1. Article 356 has been the focal point for political discussions and debates since its introduction in the Indian Constitution. Critically examine various safeguards introduced by the Supreme Court judgment and views of Sarkaria and Punchhi Commission in the context of invoking and revoking article 356.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/nov/28/union-govts-questionable-role-in-maha- 2068276.html
3. Do you think with increasing instances of politicization of Governor, time has come for
a radical reform in the appointment and removal system of governors?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/gubernatorial-restructuring/article30099616.ece
Day-29
1. What do you understand by Identity Politics in India? Critically examine it’s implications for the polity and society.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/rjd-upper-castemla-jagdanand-singh-bihar-6141745/
Governance Day-2 1. Malnourishment is a complex, multi-dimensional issue impacted by a number of generic factors. Discuss. Do you think there is need to change
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/g-chandrashekhar/nutrition-policyneeds- a-change-in-approach/article29857027.ece
Day-3
1. What do you understand by green urban mobility? Discuss it’s significance.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/germany-to-invest-1-billion-for-green-urbanmobility- in-india/article29862342.ece Day-5
1. What do you understand by alternative medicine? In this context, analyze the challenges in integration AYUSH with modern medicine.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/fusingtraditional- medicine-with-the-modern/article29881852.ece 2. Discuss Human Rights approach to poverty alleviation with suitable example. https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publications/PovertyStrategiesen.pdf Day-8
1. What do you understand by corporate governance? Discuss the role of Independent Directors in good corporate governance. Critically examine government’s decision to
test independent directors. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/independent-directors-will-nowhave-to-take-proficiency-test/article29777645.ece
2. Is there a need to amend the present legal architecture to address inter regulatory issues? Discuss in the context of controversy created by regulation of cooperative banks.
https://www.thehindu.com/business/govt-mulling-changes-to-laws-to-address-inter-regulatoryissues/ article29912626.ece/amp/
Day-9
1. The recent release of National Health Profile (NHP) 2019 is once again a dismal reminder of India’s neglect of public health. In this context discuss the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/neglect-ofpublic-health-leaves-millions-of-indians-vulnerable-to-non-communicablediseases/article29924213.ece
Day-10
1. What do you understand by Randomized Control Trials? How it has helped in improving policy outcomes in social sector?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/letting-the-worldknow-what-works/article29932137.ece
Day-12
1. Analyze the National Water Policy 2012. Examine the need for a new water policy in the
changing environment of climate change. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/nationalwater- policy-2012-silent-on-priorities--35952
Day-13
1. Swachh Bharat Mission faces different set of challenges in urban areas. Discuss
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/swach-bharat-mission-narendra-modi-bjpsanitation-6116693/ 2. In order to engineer this shift to outcomes in governance, major changes in attitudes,
monitoring and evaluation systems, incentives and accountability measures are necessary. In the light of the statement discuss the need for performance based
incentive system in civil service. https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/there-are-thickets-of-red-tape-to-becleared- 11573579089222.html
Day-14
1. Judicial independence and accountability goes hand in hand. In this context, discuss the significance of bringing CJI office under the purview of RTI Act
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cjis-office-now-under-rti-with-keycaveats/ articleshow/72046882.cms Day-15
1. What do you understand by learning poverty? How learning poverty can hamper fight against extreme poverty? Comment upon India’s learning poverty status. 2. RTI is a strong weapon that enhances accountability, citizen activism and consequently participative democracy.Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/man-faces-lifeterm-for-bomb-hoax-call/article29975704.ece
Day-16 1. CBI is the premier investigation agency and is expected to have uncompromising independence and neutrality. Critically discuss the factors undermining the independence of CBI.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/justice-km-joseph-says-uncompromisingindependence-neutrality-expected-of-cbi-2132737
2. Critically examine draft National Education Policy. Discuss major concerns.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/treating-education-as-a-publicgood/article29986292.ece 3. Fixing learning poverty is the best way to tackle poverty. Comment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/read-it-right-fix-learning-poverty-totackle- actual-poverty/ Day-17
1. What do you understand by hidden hunger? In this context, discuss the need for health literacy in India.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/nov/17/schools-canpromote-health-literacy-good-practices-2062798.html
Day-18
1. There has been impressive growth in agriculture productivity in India, but is has failed to eliminate hunger and malnourishment. In this context discuss POSHAN Abhiyaan
.https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-jan-aandolan-for-nutrition- 6124546/
Day-19
1. How far UBI can be effective instrument of poverty alleviation? Discuss how feasible is
to eliminate subsidies?https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/raise-growthreduce-
poverty-time-now-to-think-of-universal-supplementary-income-in-the-fight-againstpoverty/
Day-20
1. Discuss the role of civil service in democracy. .( Target IAS 2021 ) https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/p-s-krishnan-ias-andhra-pradesh-6129265/ 2. Poor delivery of health and education services is main reason for India’s backwardness. In this context, discuss the feasibility for free education and health services.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/healtheducation- should-be-free/article30024973.ece 3. India is the accident capital of the world. In this context, analyze the salient features of Motor Vehicle Act and critically discuss why states have opposed its implementation?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-millions-of-indians-will-be-grateful-tonitin- gadkari/article30023612.ece Day-21
1. Undernutrition is both a consequence as well as a cause of perpetuating poverty.
http://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/NutritionStrategyBooklet.pdf 2. Discuss community based management to tackle malnutrition.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/talkingturkey/malnutrition-rates-in-india-notgoing- down-fast-enough-we-must-move-for-a-healthier-india/ 3. Critically examine the salient features of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill. Do you agree with
opinion that that in the present form it would create more emotional problems and psychological problems?
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-defers-surrogacy-bill-in-rs-after-membersoppose- provisions-6129313/ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/explainer-everything-s-wrong-surrogacyregulation- bill-93700 4. What do you understand by social empowerment? Critically examine transgender
Person (Protection of Rights ) Bill
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliamentproceedings-rajya-sabha-sees-demand-for-rethink-of-trans-rights-bill/article30030085.ece
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/governance/why-is-transgender-communityunhappy- with-trans-persons-bill--67158
Day-22
1. In the light of recent JNU controversy, examine the issues and challenges before higher educational sector in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/should-we-do-away-with-subsidies-for-highereducation/ article30041719.ece https://www.prsindia.org/report-summaries/issues-and-challenges-higher-educational-sectorindia
2.MNREGA is one of the most important tool of poverty alleviation in India, however it was marred with corruption.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/makingmgnregs- more-useful-the-programme-has-been-overhauled-in-the-last-five-years-to-deliverbetter- results/ https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2019/nov/20/25-jump-in-mgnrega-employmentas- rural-folks-line-up-for-jobs-amidst-poor-economy-2064287.html 3. RTI Act aims to establish a regime of transparency and accountability. Discuss the
challenges faced by RTI in the last 15 years of its implementation
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/right-to-information-rti-act-india-supremecourt- 6130946/ 4. Government has no business to be in business. Do you agree with this?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/the-govt-should-quit-allbusinesses- except-utilities-public-monopolies-view/articleshow/69699327.cms?from=mdr https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/moving-forward-government-progresson- privatisation-of-psus-and-labour-reform-can-turn-the-tide/ 5. Critically analyze anti-beggary laws in India. Are
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/ablow-against-punitive-constitutionalism/article30041511.ece
Day-26
1. RTE Act has been successful in increasing coverage and access to schools education but now there is an urgent need to shift focus to quality. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/helping- 10-year-olds-to-read-by-2030/article30079478.ece 2. Discuss the role of FSSAI in promoting healthy foods.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/penalties-from-errant-food-companies-up-23- fssai/article30077930.ece Day-27
1. Analyze the Transgender Person( Protection of Rights) Bill 2019
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/transgenders-transgenders-bill-transgenders-bill-2019- transgender-persons-protection-rights-bill-transgender-persons-protection-rights-billparliament- 1622758-2019-11-26 Day-28
1. Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 has disappointed the LGBTQ community. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/caught-in-the-act/article30099876.ece https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/a-step-forward-transgender-bill-iswelcome- but-activists-dont-like-all-of-it/
2.The recent SC judgment on the RTI Act has reduced the scope of “information” and widened the restrictions. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-blow-to-disclosurenorms/article30099737.ece
Day-29
1. Critically examine the policy of strategic sale of profit making PSU’s.
ttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/aarati-krishnan/does-the-strategicsale- of-psus-work/article30108972.ece International Relation Day-1 1. What is South China Sea dispute? Comment upon India’s position on the dispute.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/crossing-a-red-line-chinesetransgressions- in-south-china-sea-need-strong-pushback/ 2. India-Saudi Arabia relationship has been transformed from a transactional relationship
to a strategic partnership. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/substance-across-thearabian- sea/article29845919.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/india-saudi-relations-narendra-modiriyadh- 6096853/ https://www.mei.edu/publications/india-saudi-arabia-relations-new-bilateral-dynamics
Day-2 1. India-Germany ties have entered a new phase with consolidation and growth. https://mea.gov.in/bilateraldocuments. htm?dtl/31991/Joint+Statement+during+the+visit+of+Chancellor+of+Germany+ to+India https://www.livemint.com/news/india/germany-to-spend-1-billion-euro-over-5-yrs-forgreen- mobility-projects-in-india-11572676898919.html https://www.orfonline.org/research/merkels-visit-a-milestone-in-india-german-relations/
Day-4
1. ASEAN lies at the core of India’s Act East Policy. In the light of the judgement discuss the significance of India’s Act East Policy and India’s engagement with ASEAN
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/asean-key-to-act-east-plan-says-pm-narendra-modi-aschina- looms-6101445/ https://idsa.in/backgrounder/significance-india-act-east-policy-and-engagement-with-aseanubsingh_
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Day-5
1. Critically examine the core concerns of India which forced her to pull out in RCEP.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-india-has-said-no-to-rcep-6103235/ https://www.indiatoday.in/news-analysis/story/5-reasons-why-pm-modi-pulled-out-rcep-inbangkok- 1615825-2019-11-05 https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rcep-agreement-india-withdrawal-modi- 6103246/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-india-has-said-no-to-rcep-6103235/
Day-6
1. Do you think the decision to opt out of RCEP is in India’s interest .Give your arguments
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/safe-for-now/article29891821.ece
Day-7
1. What do you understand QUAD? Critically examine its objective.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-quadrilateral-cooperation-dialoguechina- japan-us-6106772/
Day-9
1. The fall of Berlin wall was epochal moment in the international relations. Do you think the promise of the 1989 revolution has been realized?
https://theconversation.com/world-politics-explainer-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall-100812 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/30-years-after-the-berlin-wall-fell-thepromise- is-fading-we-are-now-in-a-different-reality/
Day-10
1. The EU as a bloc of 28 countries is India’s largest trading partner. Discuss the contentious issues which are holding the bilateral trade and Investment Agreement between them.
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-eu-to-push-for-free-trade-pactagain/ article29932663.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/india-eu-ties-the-art-of-the-free-tradeagreement/ article18732229.ece
Day-12
1. What do you understand by Overseas Citizenship of India? Discuss its significance.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/revoking-citizenship/article29947061.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/revoking-citizenship/article29947061.ece https://boi.gov.in/content/overseas-citizen-india-oci-cardholder
2. Mutual indifference has long characterized relations between India and Australia, but
the two countries’ interests are increasingly converging. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/business/australia-still-hopes-india-will-joinrcep/article29947161.ece
Day-13
1. Discuss the significance of BRICS for the world especially India.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-brics-matters-for-india-6116737/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/brics-strategic-partnership-for-global-stability-sharedsecurity- and-innovative-growth/article29956179.ece 2. What do you understand by trade war? Do you think India benefit from the present US-
China trade war? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/ensure-conduciveenvironment-for-foreign-investors-to-reap-benefits-from-us-china-trade-war-rbistudy/ article29950756.ece
Day-18
1. What has India gained from BRICS in the last one decade?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/brics-summit-brasili-pm-modi-6124775/ 2. Srilanka has emerged as a Centre of Indo – china strategic competition . Comment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/pm-modi-congratulates-new-sri-lankaprez- but-concerns-remain-over-rajapaksas-china-links/articleshow/72100822.cms
Day-19
1. BRICS has bridged the gap between developed and developing world. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/brics-on-the-ball/article30009282.ece
Day-20
1. India has the potential of becoming a great power, however there are various
roadblocks in its progress. Discuss .( Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/domestic-issues-hamper-indiasprogress/ article30018220.ece
Day-21
1.What are Free Trade Agreements? Discuss their significance with example of India’s FTA with ASEAN .
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-myths-around-free-tradeagreements/ article30030647.ece
Day-22
1.Critically analyze India –US economic relations. Do you think despite recent troubles still there are many convergences?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-pathforward-for-us-india-economic-ties/article30040634.ece
2.Analyze how the election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the President of Silence would impact Ino-Srilanka relations?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-sri-lankas-jaishankar-gotabaya-rajapaksa-colombo-modi-6130937/ 3. What is the UN Convention on Child Rights (UNCRC)?
https://www.childrightsconnect.org/30th-anniversary-of-the-un-convention-on-the-rightsof- the-child/
Day-25
1. Resolving trade disputes is one of the core activities of the WTO. Discuss the present logjam in the dispute settlement body of WTO.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/key-wto-bodymay-become-dysfunctional-from-december-11/article30069712.ece
Day-26
1. How can growing fondness in Sino –Russia relations impact India’s interest?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-ocean-russia-sri-lanka-modi-putin-6136627/
Day-27
1. What do you understand by soft power? Comment upon India’s soft power potential. Why are we unable to realize its true potential?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/the-5-trillion-economy-dream-go-off-the-linear-track/articleshow/72247996.cms?from=mdr https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/india-rising-soft-power-and-the-worlds-largest-democracy/
Day-28
1. What do you understand by soft power? Comment upon India’s soft power potential. Why are we unable to realize its true potential?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/the-5-trillion-economy-dream-go-off-the-linear-track/articleshow/72247996.cms?from=mdr https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/india-rising-soft-power-and-the-worlds-largest-democracy/
Day-29
1. What do you understand by Neighborhood Policy of India? Critically assess its effectiveness in the context of growing presence of China in South Asia.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/notas- you-say-but-as-you-do/article30109769.ece
General Studies-3
Economy
Day-1
1. High export growth is crucial for India’s goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy. In this context, discuss the challenge in increasing exports.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-india-needs-1-trillionexports- to-become-a-5-trillion-economy/articleshow/71843282.cms 2. Misprice inputs and output drive the mismatch between cropping pattern and agro
climatic conditions .Discusshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/financecommission-seeds-a-sound-idea/ 3. What do you understand by financial inclusion? Why financial inclusion is considered
pre – requisite to inclusive growth? Assess the status of financial inclusion in India.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-among-top-nations-with-mostconducive- environment-for-financial-inclusion-report/article29839466.ece https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-india-scores-on-financial-inclusion- 11572611564894.html 4. Although economic survey has outlined an investment led growth, but with consumption falling into a run, demand recovery is the need of the hour
Day-2 1. The new seed bill can change the agriculture, but it needs to balance the interests of
farmers and breeders. https://www.news18.com/news/india/new-seeds-bill-can-changeindian- agriculture-but-speculation-looms-over-implementation-2368381.html Day-3
1. What do you understand by Indian middle class? Do you think with the recent shrinkage of middle class Indian consumption story is over?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/onlineviews/ the-big-muddle-over-india-s-middle-class-11572787659974.html https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/the-shrinking-of-india-s-middle-class- 11572505342371.html
Day-4
1. What are payment banks? Do you think they can be a viable alternative for financial
inclusion? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/five-out-of-the-11- payments-banks-have-shut-operations-why/article29381134.ece 2. Do you think without increasing the competitiveness of domestic industry, RCEP will be disaster for the Indian economy?
Day-5
1. What do you understand informalisation of organized sector? Discuss its implication.
https://www.livemint.com/Money/WMJmHeto3P0ZgoPk7CjydI/The-casualization-of-organizedlabour. Html 2.How RCEP can trigger domestic reforms: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rcep-could-stillact- as-a-trigger-for-domestic-reforms-11572888180239.html
Day-6
1. Critically examine the present slowdown in the economy. How can appropriate
fiscal policy measures help economy? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/what-makes-doingbusiness-easier/article29891844.ece
Day-7
1. A comprehensive employment policy combined with an industrial policy (to boost growth of medium and large firms) is necessary to address the transformation of agrarian workforce, boost real wages, and to ensure industrial development.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/unemployment-jobs-india-plfs-survey- 6106758/
Day-8
1. Critically review all the bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements signed by India in the last 15 years? Did India benefit from them? 2. The major cause of agrarian crisis is steep fall in allocation of resources to the sector and disjointed public policy. Comment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indiaagriculture-farmers-planning-commission-resources-6108640/ 3. What do you understand by cashless economy? Discuss pro’s and con’s. Is India ready?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/three-years-since-demonetisation-cash-isback/ article29912351.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/digital-transactions-set-to-rise-four-timesby- 2021-reserve-bank-of-india-5783553/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/web-edits/demonetisation-govt-pushes-for-cashlesseconomy-but-is-india-ready-4391234/
Day-9
1. Critically evaluate the role played by Public Sector in India post-independence.
Discuss the impact of liberalization policy on public sector units especially focusing on disinvestment.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/opinion-offload-oil-assets-11573216494340.html 2. What do you understand by Water Use efficiency? Discuss the reasons for low water
use efficiency in India. Suggest measures to improve water use efficiency in India.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/water-finally-gets-priority-itdeserves/ 3. The growth in Indian agriculture has been stagnant at 1%. Discuss the reasons.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cea-admits-to-economicslowdown/ article29924924.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/stagnation-in-production-degradingsoil-major-concerns-icar/article9992135.ece https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=112123
Day-11
1. Job creation in India suffers policies that foster dwarfs. Discuss the statement along
with challenges faced by MSMEs. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/enable-msmes-to-grow-and-createjobs/ article29937851.ece 2. Critically examine the reasons for distortion of cropping pattern in North western parts
of India and its ecological and economic implications? Suggest measures to correct this distortions.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/air-pollution-farmers-stubbleburning- cash-incentives-6113619/
3.How global credit rating works?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-howglobal-credit-ratings-work-moodys-6113409/
Day-12
1. Startup India needs to shift its focus from funding to providing an ecosystem
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/nurturing-start-ups-policymakersmust- adopt-an-ecosystem-approach/article29946452.ece 2. Doubling farmer’s income is pre-requisite to inclusive growth. Discuss the
strategies to achieve it. Do you think ZBNF can help in this?
3. There is an urgent need to shift people from farm to non-farm jobs to increase
labour productivity in rural India. In this context , examine the relevance of
MSMEs.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-formulating-policyon- credit-ratings-for-msmes-gadkari/articleshow/72011309.cms 4. Effective utilization of water for agriculture will act as an insurance against water scarcity.Discuss
Day-13
1.Farmer’s suicide has doubled in Maharashtra in the last four years. Can you explain why comparatively more developed states have more farmer suicide than backward states like Bihar and Jharkhand?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/aspolitical-parties-joust-for-power-maharashtras-farmers-continue-to-end-theirlives/ article29955844.ece
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/32-years-after-first-farmer-suicide-inmaharashtra- nothing-has-changed/article26583162.ece 2. What do you understand by GDP? Discuss various methods of GDP Calculations in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-problem-with-re-basing-gdpestimates/ article29956137.ece https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/gdp-base-year-row-whats-theproblem- with-rebasing-indias-growth-calculations-indian-economy-gross-domesticproduct/ story/390180.html 3. There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees APMC set up under the State Acts have impeded the development of agriculture. Do you agree with this point? Examine how far e-NAM solves the bottlenecks of APMC?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/states-should-scrap-apmcs-and-moveon- to-enam-fm/article29953045.ece
Day-15
1. Critically comment upon ecommerce regulation.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/regulating-ecommerce- business/article29974949.ece
Day-16 1. Analyze the features of Insolvency Bankruptcy Code. Discuss its significance.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ministry-of-corporate-affairs-notifies-ibc-rules- 2019-report-4643341.html
Day-17
1. Lack of corporate governance has resulted into huge NPAs in Public Sector Banks. Do you agree with this opinion? How can corporate governance in PSBs be improved?
https://www.thehindu.com/business/governance-key-concern-for-psbsdas/article29993796.ece
Day-18
1. Discuss the role of Public Sector enterprises in the globalized economy. Also examine various constraints which prevent them from being globally competitive.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/psus-must-be-subjected-togovernance- norms-on-par-with-pvt-firms-cii/articleshow/72094024.cms?from=mdr 2. MSMEs have to play an important role in accomplishing the twin targets of doubling the farmers’ income by 2022 and making India a $5 trillion economy. Discuss
https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-other-small-business-5-trillion-gdpfarmers- income-nitin-gadkari-msme-ministry-government-schemes-for-smes/1767835/
Day-19
1. How economic growth impacts poverty? Is it sufficient to eliminate poverty? If not
suggest other necessary measures. ( Target IAS 2021 ) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/raise-growth-reduce-poverty-timenow- to-think-of-universal-supplementary-income-in-the-fight-against-poverty/ 2.Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the
application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isro-to-launch-3-satellites-in-november-decemberto- boost-militarys-space-surveillance/articleshow/72117448.cms 3. What is a digital economy? Discuss the challenges in becoming a $ 1 trillion economy.
( Target IAS 2021 )https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-needs-to-do-a-lot-onpatents/ article30009432.ece
Day-20
1. Discuss the role of Chief of Defence Staff. How it will help in better defense preparedness?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/chief-of-defence-staff-cds-exam-6129257/ 2.Critically discuss India’s counter terrorism strategy. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/rebalancing-counterterrorism/article30019385.ece 3. According to recent survey, Female labour force participation rate in India has declined, and future projections point to a further skew. Compared with other Asian peers, India is far behind in the participation of women, an essential component for boosting the country’s growth. Discuss the reasons and its implications for the society
and economy .( Target IAS 2021 ) https://indianexpress.com/article/india/skills-study-over-next-5-years-just-1-in-5-entrants-to-labour-force-a-woman-6127848/
Day-21
1. What do you understand by strategic disinvestment? ( Target IAS 2021 ) https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/union-cabinet-approves-key-disinvestmentproposals/ article30029596.ece 2.Diversification of crops and shift from rice –wheat cropping pattern to coarse cereals will substantially benefit nutritional security, energy and water utilization and mitigate GHGs emissions. Analyze
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/switchingback- to-coarse-cereals-can-offer-multiple-benefits-study/article30029441.ece 3. Critically examine the changes brought in cropping pattern because of green revolution.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/switching-back-to-coarsecereals- can-offer-multiple-benefits-study/article30029441.ece
Day-22
1. Declining Investment rate over the years has been a major cause of concern for Indian economy. Examine the reasons for slowdown in investment. Suggest measures to boost investment
https://www.thehindu.com/business/new-investments-in-fy20-fall-to-15-yearlow/ article30041498.ece 2. Discuss the issues plaguing the power sector.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/power-sector-focus-on-other-painpoints/ article30040426.ece 3. Without land and labour reforms, the speed of economic growth cannot pick up. In this context, the policy should prioritize employment over labour protection?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/let-us-prioritize-employment-over-labourprotection- 11574271731572.html
Day-25
1. What do you understand by informal economy? Discuss its significance. Day-27
1. India runs the risk of growing old before getting richer. In this context discuss what is middle income trap? Suggest measures to boost economic growth in order to avoid it.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-india-has-to-fix-structuralproblems- because-of-the-risk-of-growing-old-before-growing-rich/articleshow/72248310.cms Day-28
1. What do you understand by crop diversification? Discuss its need and challenges involved.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/stubble-burning-is-not-the-onlyculprit/ article30099895.ece Day-29
1. Critically examine effectiveness of MSP regime
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/for-haryanas-farmers-msp-isonly- an-illusion/article30108803.ece 2. Critically assess the impact of trade liberalization on poverty reduction in India post 1991. 3. Can you establish relationship between distortion of cropping pattern and Delhi’s air pollution?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/figuringitout/seed-policy-in-the-air/ Security
Day-1 1. Critically analyze the salient features of DNA bill. Why it has become controversial?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mps-grill-officials-on-dnabill/ article29846270.ece https://thewire.in/government/dna-profiling-bill-parliament
Day-2 1. Century old system of prison in India needs repair. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/crampedprisons/ article29857254.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-state-of-indianprisons/ article28138352.ece
Day-4
1. What do you understand by lone wolf attack? How far India is vulnerable to such attacks?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/home-ministry-warns-of-lone-wolf-attacks-byislamic- state-operatives/article29872667.ece https://idsa.in/policybrief/lone-wolf-attacks_vchaddha_101215 2. Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management. In this context, Comprehensive Integrated management Border management System
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bsf-tracks-earth-water-and-air-on-bangladeshborder/ article29872872.ece 3. What do you understand by red corridor? Discuss the causes for spread of red corridor in the last 50 years. Critically examine government’s strategy to counter red corridor.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/naxal-activities-in-kerala-haveincreased-manifold-government/articleshow/45436961.cms?from=mdr
Day-5 1. Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also discuss the steps to counter the challenges.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-attaches-importance-to-myanmarscooperation- against-insurgent-groups-pm-modi-to-suu-kyi/article29878160.ece https://idsa.in/strategicanalysis/42_6/india%E2%80%93myanmar-border
https://idsa.in/idsacomments/IndiaMyanmarBorderProblems_pdas_151113
Day-6
1. There should be balance between state security and right to privacy.
https://www.news18.com/news/opinion/opinion-snooping-order-security-of-india-doesntneed- to-clash-with-privacy-of-indians-1980661.html
Day-7
1. What do you understand by cyber security? Do you think recent incidents of cyber attacks points out weakening of India’s cyber sovereignty?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/as-the-seas-come-closer/article29902098.ece
Day-8
1. What is ISIS and its mission? How it is different from previous terror organisations?Can ISIS be dangerous to the internal security of our country?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-theory-of-the-islamicstate/ article29912594.ece 2. The recent breach at Kudankulam nuclear power plant and the way it was handled leave a lot to be desired. In this context, critically assess India’s cyber preparedness.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/is-india-cyber-securityready/ article29911679.ece 3. What are Central Armed Police Forces? Discuss their mandate.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/changing-the-status-quo/article29911945.ece 4. The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force of India. Discuss its mandate and contribution to maintaining internal security of India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/changing-the-status-quo/article29911945.ece 5. CAPF plays an important role in maintaining internal security, however they have some grievances. Discuss the need for overhaul of CAPF.
https://thewire.in/government/indiascentral-armed-police-forces-are-in-urgent-need-of-overhaul
Day-9
1. Communalism and communal violence is one the biggest threat to our polity and society. Discuss measures to counter it.
Day-15
1. The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. Discuss the economic implication of terrorism .What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/terrorism-results-inusd-1-trillion-loss-to-world-economy-narendra-modi-at-bricssummit/articleshow/72059006.cms 2. Analyze the salient features of Anti –Hijacking Act, 2016.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/man-faces-life-term-for-bomb-hoaxcall/
article29975704.ece
Day-17
1. What do you understand by surveillance? Examine surveillance laws in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-are-the-surveillance-laws-inindia/ article29993602.ece
Day-25
1. Critically examine the proposal to merge Assam Rifles with ITBP.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/an-ill-advised-proposal/article30069664.ece
Day-28
1.State security and personal right to privacy should be balanced. In this context, discuss the need for a separate law on State surveillance
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/eteditorials/a-separate-law-on-state-surveillance/
Environment and Ecology Day-1
1. What are green bonds? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/green-bondsissuance- goes-through-the-roof/article29842441.ece
Day-4
1. Air pollution is India is not simply an environmental problem, but a major public health concern. In this context , discuss the need to mend Air (Prevention of Pollution )Act 1981
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/delhis-air-air-quality-pollution-index- 6101616/ 2. Is odd –even vehicle rationing system effective to check air pollution?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/odd-even-scheme-had-little-impacton- air-pollution-study/article24706635.ece 3. Impact of air pollution : https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/new-delhi-pollutionncr- air-quality-children-6101480/
Day-6
1. FRA, 2006 recognizes historic injustice meted out to Scheduled tribes and traditional forest dwellers. In the light of the statement critically assess the effectiveness of FRA after 10 years of implementation. Discuss the problems in implementation of the act.
https://india.mongabay.com/2018/12/forest-rights-act-a-decade-old-but-implementationremains- incomplete/ https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/a-decade-on-only-40-of-fra-claims-approved- 62031 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/environmental-rights-have-beendenuded/ article29890867.ece Day-8
1. Do you agree with the opinion that there is a climate change emergency?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-climate-emergency-declared-byscientists- 11573155673009.html 2. Discuss the Economics of climate change (Clean development mechanism) .
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/how-markets-can-serve-climateconference- madrid-paris-agreement-6108636/
Day-13
1. What are India’s INDCs? Do you think India is doing sufficient enough to meet them?
Day-14
1. Discuss the impact of climate change on health sector? Is India prepared?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/climate-change-could-reverse-indias-healthprogress/ article29964835.ece 2. Illegal sand mining has become India’s biggest ecological challenge. Discuss
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/nov/14/rs-2-lakh-fine-twoyear- jail-term-to-sand-hoarders-in-andhra-pradesh-2061445.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/inside-india-sand-mining-mafia/ https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2018-10-26-illegal-sand-mining-indias-biggestenvironmental-challenge
Day-16 1. Critically examine the proposed draft to amend Forest Act, 1927? Do you think government’s decision to withdraw the draft is prudent? Give your opinion.
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/government-withdraws-proposed-changes-toindian- forest-act-67774 2. Assess the impact of vehicle rationing (odd and even) on Delhi’s pollution problem.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-air-pollution-sc-summons-chief-secretaries-ofpunjab- haryana-up-delhi/article29982663.ece
Day-17
1. What are wastelands? Discuss their significance. Critically examine how converting
wastelands into cropland will impact marginalized sections of society.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/wasteland-conversion-threatens-livelihoodsecologicalbalance/ article29994100.ecehttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture /now-wasteland-conversion-to-aid-crop-production/articleshow/4648630.cms?from=mdr 2. What are ecological commons? Discuss their social, ecological and economical significance.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/wasteland-conversion-threatenslivelihoods- ecological-balance/article29994100.ece
Day-22
1. What do you understand by de carbonization of economy? Discuss efforts made in this direction.
Day-25
1. What do you understand by Hazardous Waste? Critically discuss the problem associated with ship recycling industry in India. Do you think it needs to be regulated?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/india-to-curb-use-of-hazardousmaterial- in-ship-recycling/article30076383.ece
Day-27
1. Climate change is having a differentiated impacts on women and men.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/climate-change-to-hit-poor-women-the-hardeststudy/ article30084288.ece
Day-28
1. Critically examine the problem of stubble burning In NCR region. Discuss various strategies to manage the problems associated with it.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/stubbleburning- is-not-the-only-culprit/article30099895.ece 2. What do you understand by biodiversity? Analyze the threats to biodiversity in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/new-snake-species-found-inarunachal/ article30099823.ece
Day-29
1. Preservation of agro biodiversity is important for food and nutritional security of India. In this context, what do you understand by agro biodiversity? Discuss the challenges to India’s agro biodiversity. Suggest measures to increase India’s agro biodiversity.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-food-basket-must-beenlarged/ article30109818.ece
Disaster Management Day-1 1. What are heat waves? Discuss it’s impact on the human health. How far India is
prepared to manage the disaster? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/climate-changelinked-extreme-heat-events-to-kill-an-additional-15-million-indians-a-year-by-2100- study/article29842019.ece
Day-7
1. Discuss the vulnerability of India coastline in the context of rising sea level. Is India prepared?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/as-the-seas-come-closer/article29902098.ece
Science and Technology Day-1 1. What are quantum Computers? Discuss its various potential applications focusing on how it will hasten growth of Artificial Intelligence?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/quantum-supremacy-and-the-cat-that-s-neitheralive- nor-dead-11572543969296.html
Day-3
1.What do you understand by precision medicine? How genome sequencing can help in
developing precision medicine? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/sequencing-indiangenes/ article29865310.ece 2. Discuss IndiGen initiative. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/sequencing-indiangenes/ article29865310.ece
Day-4
1. Discuss the scope of commercialization of Indian space activities.
https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/india-to-scale-up-commercialization-of-spaceactivities- says-fm-sitharaman-1562333340172.html https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/isros-navic-set-to-be-commercialised-byantrix/
article29872382.ece
Day-14
1. Critically examine the standoff between the government and the farmers regarding banning of BT cotton.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/governmentscannot-sit-on-new-farm-technologies-indefinitely/article29965068.ece
Day-16
1. What do you understand by Cyborg? https://www.sciencealert.com/a-terminally-ill-britishscientist-is-aiming-to-be-the-most-cybernetic-human-ever-created
Day-28
1. What do you understand by remote sensing? Analyze it’s application in the context of CARTOSAT-3
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/nov/27/isros-cartosat-3-the-most-advancedearth- imaging-mapping-satellite-in-the-world-2067865.html https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/26-hour-countdown-begins-for-cartosat-3-
General Studies-4
Ethics Day-1 1. Discuss the ethical issues which can emerge with more prevalent use of AI?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-ai-replace-realintelligence/ article29845637.ece 2. How can police image be changed from force to service? Suggest
measureshttps://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/inaugurating-new-delhi-policeheadquarters- amit-shah-calls-for-image-makeover-of-police-6096967/ 3. What do you understand by Gandhiji’s concept of antodaya? How can it be applied in the present administrative and governance system?
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-narendra-modi-sardar-vallabhbhai-patelnational- unity-day-think-of-administrative-services-as-service-for-poor-6096920/ 4. Civil service is not a career but a vocation. Do you agree with this opinion?
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-narendra-modi-sardar-vallabhbhai-patelnational- unity-day-think-of-administrative-services-as-service-for-poor-6096920/
Day-2
1. Century old system of prison in India needs repair. Comment
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/crampedprisons/ article29857254.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-state-of-indianprisons/ article28138352.ece
Day-3
1. What do you understand by code of ethics? Discuss its significance in any profession.
Day-4
1. What do you understand by tolerance? Why it is important in society?
Day-5
1. How can attitude towards public transport can be changed?
Day-6
1. What do you understand by environmental justice?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_justice https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/environmental-justice 2. What do you understand by morale? Why morale of government functionaries are low?
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/how-s-the-josh-low-sir-delhi-police-hq-under-siege-forover- 10-hours-1616048-2019-11-05
Day-7
1.What do you understand by misinformation? How it affects the attitude and behavior of people? 2. What do you understand by professionalism? 3. What do you understand by legal ethics? 4. What is vaccine hesitancy? Discuss strategies to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-unwanted-booster-dose-for-vaccinehesitancy/ article29902812.ece
Day-8
1. This climate change crisis could end up as the ultimate “tragedy of the
commons", where self-interest defeats our common interest. Comment https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-climate-emergency-declared-byscientists- 11573155673009.html
Day-9
1. What do you understand by sports ethics? Discuss the ethical issues involved in
match fixing? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/endless-greed-on-cricketbetting/ article29925001.ece
2. What do you understand by tolerance? Discuss its significance. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/fresh-row-at-bhu-as-studentsoppose- appointment-of-muslim-professor/article29917378.ece
Day-10
1. What do you understand by anonymity? Discuss the ethical issues involved in anonymous whistleblowing. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-whistleblower-trump-site-deleting-mentionof- suspected-whistleblowers-name-2019-11-08/
2. What do you understand by following a.Professionalism. b. Dedication to duty c. Sincerity https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/spg-cover-to-gandhi-family-withdrawn-thank-youfor- protecting-our-family-sonia-gandhi-writes-to-spg-2129988
3. What do you understand by the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam?
4. There is a steep decline of values among Indian youth. Do you agree with this
opinion? How can this be reversed?
5. Discuss the significance of tolerance.
Day-11
1. Who is your ideal civil servant? Discuss his qualities and explain how you aim to inculcate them?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tn-seshan-obituary-the-man-whocleaned- up-the-indian-electoral-system/article29939660.ece
Day-12
1. Discuss the ethical issues in biotechnology.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/thefast-evolving-ethical-conundrums-of-biotechnology-11573495246351.html
2. Case study: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/nagaland-cracks-down-
onproxy-teachers/article29949288.ece
Day-13
1.Politics without principles is a sin. In this context, discuss the adverse impact of immoral politics for the society.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-politics-ofsequestration/article29955149.ece
2. What do you understand by opportunistic behavior? Is it driven by greed? 3. What do you understand by legitimacy? 4. What do you understand by credibility? What makes one more credible than others? 5. What do you understand by red tapism?
Day-14
1. Fate of the country depends upon the character of the leaders. Comment
https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu/20191114/281805695754577 2. What do you understand by scientific temper? How can it be developed in masses? 3. What do you think is more important means or ends? 4. Ethics and conduct are much more important than the acceptance of a particular doctrine. Discuss
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/jawaharlal-nehru-birthdayrational- spiritualist-congress-6118378/
Day-15
1. What do you understand by reputation? Why it is important to build reputation for any professional particularly civil service?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/et-awards-2019-the-manwho- changed-urban-transportation/articleshow/72064121.cms?from=mdr 2. What do you understand by values? Do you think Indian society is undergoing a value crisis? In this context, discuss how values can be restored in society?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/et-awards-2019-the-manwho- changed-urban-transportation/articleshow/72064121.cms?from=mdr 3. What do you understand by attitude? Why attitude is important? 4. Probity is not absence of corruption of evidence of honesty. Comment. 5. What do you understand by stereotypes against women? How can they be broken?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/schools-shatter-glass-ceiling-with-unisexdress- codes/articleshow/72062982.cms 6. What do you understand by constitutional morality? 7. What do you understand by reparation?
Day-16 1. What do you understand by online bullying? Is it ethical for business to bully competitors using financial powers? What is the duty of customers?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paigearnoffenn/2012/07/13/beware-of-businessbullies/# 107021204c4b 2. What do you understand by customer satisfaction? Do you think customers should get refund if they are not satisfied with the product?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/complaints-on-govthelpline- ecommerce-faces-the-bulk-of-consumer-bricks-mortars/articleshow/72079888.cms 3. What is business ethics? Do you think it this not the responsibility of customers to boycott unethical business? 4. What do you understand by fairness? 5. What do you understand by probity of government?
Day-17
1. If you have integrity nothing else matters, if you don’t have integrity then also nothing else matters. Why is integrity most important values in civil service?
http://www.uniindia.com/ec-to-establish-visiting-chair-in-memory-of-ex-cec-tnseshan/ west/news/1791732.html 2. What do you understand by impartiality?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/Swaminomics/sc-should-not-only-be-impartialbut- seen-to-be-so/ 3. What do you understand by professional negligence? How can it be tackled?
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/nov/17/medical-negligence-governmentto- revise-rules-for-penalising-doctors-2062805.html
Day-18
1.What do you understand by code of conduct? Discuss the need for code of conduct for ministers.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/supreme-court-discussesvoluntary- code-of-conduct-for-cabinet-ministers/article30000437.ece 2. What do you understand by moral policing? 3. What do you understand by stereotypes?
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/underprivileged-women-in-ahmedabad-arequestioning- job-stereotypes-and-succeeding-6124617/
Day-19
1. What do you understand by altruism? Explain with examples. ( Target IAS 2021 ) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/altruism-and-love-are-curativemedicines/ 2. Differentiate between compassion and empathy with suitable examples. How
compassion is useful society? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/altruism-andlove- are-curative-medicines/ 3. What do you understand by social responsibility?
Day-20
1. What do you understand by civil service activism?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/p-s-krishnan-ias-andhra-pradesh- 6129265/ 2. What do understand by empathy? Do you think civil servants a greater role towards marginalized?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/p-s-krishnan-ias-andhrapradesh- 6129265/
Day-21
1. Discuss the ethical issues related to role of Independent directors in corporate governance.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/crucial-role-of-a-boardroomdissenter/ article30028600.ece
Day-22
1. Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s Trusteeship concept. Critically examine it’s relevance
today.https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/devote-portion-of-wealth-forsociety- and-public-good-premji/article30040936.ece 2. What do you understand by moral leadership? 3. Discuss means and end debate of Mahatma Gandhi. 4. What do you understand by a leadership? 5. Discuss the prevalent social attitude towards beggars? How can this be changed? 6. What do you understand by opportunistic behavior ? Is it ethical?
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-government-formation-shiv-senacongress- ncp-bjp-nitin-gadkari-6131895/
Day-25
1. What do you understand by Compassion?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/national-register-of-citizens-assamsupreme- court-amit-shah-nationwide-nrc-6135243/ 2. What do you understand by ethos?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/jnu-fee-hike-student-union-protestsdelhi- police-6135247/ 3. What are hate crimes? Discuss psychological reasons for such crimes.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/opinion-set-aflame-at-the-stake- 11574682448549.html 4. Discuss the teachings of Tiruvalluvar.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/tiruvalluvar-is-un-striped-un-coloured-unageing/ article30070251.ece 5. Politics without principles:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/Citycitybangbang/corrupting-everybody/
Day-26
1. Discuss the reasons for corrupt behavior among government servants? Do you think
compulsory retirement is an effective deterrent against such kind of behavior?
https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/government-retires-21-more-corrupt-taxofficers- say-finmin-sources/1775894/ 2.The working of a Constitution does not depend wholly upon the nature of the Constitution. Comment
Day-27
1.What do you understand by constitutional morality? (Target IAS 2021)
Day-28
1. “Power corrupts and Absolute power Corrupts absolutely …Great men are almost always bad men “.What do you understand by the quote. Discuss in present context.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/nov/28/union-govts-questionable-role-inmaha- 2068276.html 2. What do you understand by humility? How can we develop humility?
https://www.speakingtree.in/article/live-every-moment-in-gratitude-with-humility
Day-29
1. What do you understand by detachment? Discuss it’s role in emotional intelligence.
https://www.thehindu.com/society/faith/cultivate-detachment/article30109020.ece 2. Can profitable business be run in today’s competitive business environment following ethics?