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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. […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

How far do you think that the “essential religious practices” of a religious denomination are accorded constitutional protection under Article 26? What should be the permissible extent of judicial recognition to PILs in matters calling into question the religious practices of a denomination? Demand of the Question: Introduction: Briefly write about Art 26 Body: SC […]

The rulebook agreed to in Katowice summit is not ambitious enough to realize the goals set in The Paris Climate agreement. Discuss. Also highlight the challenges which a developing country like India faces to achieve its targeted INDCs. Introduction: Give a brief introduction about targets agreed under the Paris Agreement.Body: Explain the positives and negatives […]

IT IS NOT THE ANSWER THAT ENLIGHTENS, BUT THE QUESTION. In Kathopanishad, the conversation between Nachiketa and Yama (Lord of death) is beautifully presented. Nachiketa was a young, brave and intelligent teenage boy. Yama on being happy with him, granted him three boons. The first boon, Nachiketa said, “I seek the welfare of my father […]

What is free space optical communication technology (FSOC)? Discuss its merits and challenges.Demand of the Question: Introduction – Define FSOC technology. Give its context.Body -Discuss the merits of FSOC technology. Highlight on challenges of FSOC technology. Conclusion – Conclude with need for FSOC technology for India.Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) technology is an optical communication […]