UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

30Sep 2023

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Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review

Relevance GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements. Tags: #WorldTradeOrganization(WTO) #WTO’sAppellateBody #BilateralInvestmentTreaties(BITs) #Investor-state-disputesettlement. Why in the news? The recently concluded G-20 Declaration, among its many commitments, reiterated the need to pursue reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to improve all its functions and conduct proactive discussions “to ensure a fully and well-functioning dispute …

30Sep 2023

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Questioning AFSPA’s Necessity.

Relevance GS 3: Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Tags: #AFSPA #InternalSecurity #ManipurVoilence #UPSC #CurrentAffairs. Why in the News? The extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, excluding the Imphal Valley, raises questions about its necessity amidst ongoing ethnic conflict. The government’s approach should focus on reconciliation between communities …

30Sep 2023

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A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India – Test

A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India – Test Relevance – Test GS Paper 2 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Tags: #HinduMarriageAct1955 #Self-Respect Marriages. Why in the news? The Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision has overruled a 2014 Madras High Court ruling, stating that advocates can indeed solemnize “self-respect” marriages under …

30Sep 2023

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Gandhi & Ambedkar, then and now

Their disagreements over varna were informed by principled differences on the system’s philosophical foundation. Relevance GS Paper 1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues. The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Tags #gandhiji …

29Sep 2023

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From women’s reservation to gender equality

Relevance GS Paper 2 – Role of women and women’s organization; GS2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Tags: #Gender equality, #Women’s reservation. Why in the news? Recently, Parliament passed the Women’s Reservation Bill which aims to provide one-third reservation for women in …

29Sep 2023

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A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India

Relevance GS Paper 2 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Tags: #HinduMarriageAct1955 #Self-Respect Marriages Why in the news? The Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision has overruled a 2014 Madras High Court ruling, stating that advocates can indeed solemnize “self-respect” marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act’s Section 7(A). This provision recognizes marriages between Hindus, …

29Sep 2023

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Green Revolution Transformed Indian Agriculture

Relevance GS 3: Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country Tags: #GreenRevolution #MSSwaminathan # Agriculture #UPSC #CurrentAffairs Why in the News? The Green Revolution, pioneered by agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, marked a transformative era in India’s agriculture, significantly boosting crop yields and addressing food security challenges. What is Green Revolution? The …

29Sep 2023

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MGNREGA- Shrinking the safety net

Cuts in MNREGA budget, refusal to acknowledge problems with Aadhaar-based payment system, risk pushing rural workers into extreme poverty. Relevance GS Paper 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these …

29Sep 2023

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Q. What do you understand by the “Doctrine Of Pleasure”? Discuss the relevance of this doctrine in the context of civil services in India.

Approach ● Introduce with the explanation of Doctrine of Pleasure. ● Elaborate on the relevance of the Doctrine of Pleasure in the context of civil services in India. ● Conclude appropriately. The Doctrine of Pleasure was borrowed in India from England. In England, a servant of the Crown used to hold office during …

29Sep 2023

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Q. Discuss the role that the Public Health Management Cadre (PHMC) can play in addressing the concerns faced by public health systems in India.

Approach ● Giving a brief introduction highlight the issues faced by the public health system in India. ● Discuss the role of Public Health Management Cadre (PHMC) in addressing these issues. ● Conclude appropriately. India has made considerable progress in public health over the years as seen in various sensitive indicators such as …

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