Political attitudes refer to those attitudes towards recurrent political issues like political ideologies, election processes, etc. It determines the opinions and values individuals hold about political issues, events and personalities. Aristotle believed than every man is a “political animal”. While this is true, a Civil servant must exercise the following forms of attitudinal values while dealing with political issues. […]
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PM IAS FEB 22 SYNOPSIS
Demand of the Question:Introduction: Define Eco-sensitive zonesBody: Discuss its significance and the reasons why it could marginalise local communities and undermine conservation efforts in long runConclusion: Conclude with way forwardMODEL ANSWER:Eco Sensitive zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas are areas within 10 kms around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. ESZs are notified by […]
PM IAS FEB 23 GS 4 MAINS
What Do You Understand by Political Attitude? What Should Be The Ideal Political Attitude of a Civil Servant? Discuss CASE STUDY: Sexual abuse of children has become on of the most pervasive social problems faced by Indian society. Its impact is profound because of the sheer frequency with which it occurs and because of the […]
PM IAS FEB 21 SYNOPSIS
“Public authority” is any authority that has a legal mandate to govern, administer a part or aspect of public life. How is the conception of public authority under the RTI Act different vis a vis “State” under Article 12? Discuss in light of SC judgments. Demand of the Question: Introduction: Start with meaning of Public […]
PM IAS FEB 22 GS 3 MAINS
It is argued that Eco-sensitive zones marginalize the local interest and may prove detrimental to conservation in the long run. Critically discuss. Coral islands face many challenges with climate change being one of them. Comment. What measures can be taken to prevent further depletion?
PM IAS FEB 20 MAINS SYNOPSIS
Government needs to address many challenges while utilising the potential offered by Big data analytics for better governance and policy formulation. Comment. Demand of the Question:Introduction : Define Big Data AnalyticsBody: Discuss opportunities offered by Big data Analytics for better governance and policy formulationMention challenges in harnessing these opportunitiesConclusion: Conclude on an optimistic noteMODEL ANSWER: […]
PM IAS FEB 21 MAINS QUESTION
“Public authority” is any authority that has a legal mandate to govern, administer a part or aspect of public life. How is the conception of public authority under the RTI Act different vis a vis “State” under Article 12? Discuss in light of SC judgments. Parliament’s responsibility, goes beyond working for long hours and passing […]
PM IAS GS 1 FEB 20 MAINS QUESTION
Government needs to address many challenges while utilising the potential offered by Big data analytics for better governance and policy formulation. Comment. Why does India need supercomputers? Discuss the success achieved by India in establishing domestic supercomputing ecosystem. What more can be done to achieve self-sufficiency?
PM IAS ESSAY SYNOPSIS
Dear Candidates, Introduction and conclusion of an essay should be such that it should attract the attention of the examiner and give a sense of what someone is about to write in the next few pages. So, special care should be taken while introducing and concluding an essay. An essay can be introduced in multiple […]
PM IAS FEB 15 SYNOPSIS
Assess the vulnerability of Indian coastal regions to cyclones. What lessons can be learnt from National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Program (NCRMP) in disaster management? Demand of the Question:Introduction: Briefly define cyclonesBody: Discuss the vulnerability of East and west coast of India to cyclonesBriefly introduce NCRMP and its successConclusion: As per contextMODEL ANSWER:Cyclones are well-developed low-pressure […]