PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER RTI Subject : National Legislations Context : The court had on January 12 observed that the disclosure of interest regarding information being sought under RTI law would be necessary to establish the bonafides of an applicant. Concept : The Delhi High Court Friday clarified its recent observation regarding the necessity […]

    CENTRAL ISSUE PRICE Subject: Agriculture Context : Observing that the food subsidy is becoming “unmanageably large”, the Economic Survey 2020-21 has recommended the revision of Central Issue Prices (CIP) of food grains released from the central pool, which have been unchanged for the last several years. Concept: The CIP is the price at […]

    JOY BANGLA Subject: History Context:  Even as the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of religious politics by repeating the ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chant, the latter has countered that the ruling party in the state was engaging in Bengal sub-nationalism with its use of the slogan ‘Joy Bangla’. […]

    DOOMSDAY CLOCK Subject: Science & tech Context : The hands of the ‘Doomsday Clock’, a visual depiction of how vulnerable the world is to a climate or nuclear catastrophe, remained at ‘100 seconds to midnight’ for the second consecutive year — the closest it has been to the symbolic annihilation of humanity. Concept: […]

    MAHARASTRA – KARNATAKA BORDER DISPUTE Subject: Polity Context: Maharashtra has staked claim to over 7,000 sq km area along its border with Karnataka, comprising 814 villages in areas predominantly Marathi-speaking. Concept: Maharashtra has staked claim to over 7,000 sq km area along its border with Karnataka, comprising 814 villages in the districts of […]

    ECONOMIC SURVEY PREDICTION Subject: Economics Context : After an estimated 7.7 per cent contraction in 2020-21, the Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey projects that India’s real GDP would record a growth of 11 per cent in 2021-22. Concept: The nominal GDP growth has been estimated at 15.4 per cent, implying an assumption of 4.4 […]

    CSE 2020 MAINS  GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1 Q1. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (Answer in 150 Words) Q2. Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India, Enumerate. Q3. Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon […]

    CSE 2020 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 3 Q1. What do you understand by inclusive growth? Has India experienced inclusive growth in the last one decade? Q2. Define potential GDP and its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP? (Answer in 150 words.)   10 Marks Q3. […]

    CSE 2020 MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2 Q1. “There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment (Answer in 150 words) Q2. “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and […]

    CSE 2020 MAINS  GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 4 SECTION ‘A’ 1. (a) Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies), and social harmony. (150 words) 1. (b) “Education is not an injunction, it is an […]