DPS

The inability of Urban Local Bodies to raise own revenue is a major impediment in urban self-governance. In this context discuss a comprehensive strategy to make ULBs more sustainable by raising own fund.
May 20, 2021

    Hint: Pretty straightforward question as the own revenue is the biggest roadblock faced by ULBs. Introduction (I): ULBs as an outcome of 74th amendment. Body (B): 1) Highlight how ULBs suffer from lack of own source of revenue (mention also current sources of revenue) with facts (Ex- Economic survey data) and how it […]

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“The goals of good governance will remain utopian if local governments responsible for providing all basic services directly to the citizens are not empowered as mandated by the 73rd and 74th constitutional Amendment Acts.” Critically evaluate the status of empowerment of the local bodies.
May 20, 2021

    Hint: Here focus has to be on evaluating the 73rd and 74th Amend act and its implementation (critically). Thus, show positive sides and focus more on the gaps, issues and challenges with supporting facts, examples, recommendations (Punchhi, 2nd ARC, Mani Shankar Aiyyar committee etc.) Introduction (I): 7n3d and 74th amend. and its aim […]

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Should there be a review of subjects in the Union State and concurrent list?
May 20, 2021

    Hint: Many states raising demand of abolishing concurrent list, accusing Centre of encroaching on states power has led to a demand for review and you should present argument of both sides and then take a stand. Use recommendations wherever possible or court judgements. Introduction (I): Mention how schedule 7 in the Constitution is […]

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Daily Practice Sheet 19 May 2021
May 19, 2021

    Daily Practice Sheet 19 May 2021   Daily Prelims Topic R Value INS Kolkata PVTGs Micro climatic shift leading to increased cyclone intensity and extreme events Fertilizers pricing Cairn Energy-Air India dispute G20 Exhaust scrubbers in Ship to address air pollution: Waqf board Colombo port city Naming for virus variants Protein antibody conjugate […]

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The country needs to adopt the ‘One Health’ agenda in its entirety to avoid future pandemic like COVID-19.
May 19, 2021
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Assess India’s preparedness to manage major cyclones.
May 19, 2021
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Retrospective taxation issues threaten India’s goal of & 5 trillion economy when it is already facing slowdown. In the context of Cairn energy-Government dispute discuss why India needs a fair & equitable business environment, not regulatory uncertainty.
May 19, 2021
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India’s tightrope walk through the decades over Israel-Palestine has gone from being unequivocally pro-Palestine for the first four decades, to a tense balancing act with its three-decade-old friendly ties with Israel. In this context critically examine India’s approach to one of the world’s worst inter-state contestation.
May 19, 2021
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The current pandemic has once again highlighted India’s health worker brain drain. Elaborate. Discuss the need of framing policies that promote circular migration and return migration of such skilled health workers to boost quality of healthcare in India.
May 19, 2021
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What are pressure groups? Analyze the methods used by the farmer’s organizations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods?
May 19, 2021

    Hint: Again a direct question with the focus on current context in terms of the farmer’s protest. Here, also along with the argument, examples will be the strength of the answer. Introduction (I): Define pressure groups and tools they used to achieve their purpose. Body (B): 1) Mention various methods farmers use to […]

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