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An independent umbrella body that brings the various central investigative agencies under one roof holds the key to shoring up their credibility. Discuss.

While the multiplicity of central investigative agencies are critical to achieve various objectives, this creates some issues, at times. Recently, the Chief Justice of India called for the creation of an independent umbrella institution by bringing these central agencies under one roof. The need arises because of the following reasons: To address system related issues: …

09Oct 2023

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Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.

Answer: In India, the word politics over time has come to be associated with corruption, political manipulation, opportunism, nepotism, along with weak moral integrity and character of political leaders. The flexing of muscle and money power in politics has made young people with ethical conduct wary of joining politics these days becauseThey fear that their …

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India’s proximity to the two of the world’s biggest illicit opium growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What counter measures should be taken to prevent the same?

Answer: Geographically, India is placed between the two largest opium growing areas in the world. To the west is the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan) and to the east is the Golden Triangle (Myanmar). This makes India vulnerable to drug trafficking through its borders and other illicit activities, and has enhanced her internal security concerns.There exist linkages …

09Oct 2023

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The rise of services

Domestic services, exports are fast-evolving, moving up the value chain, crossing over into manufacturing Relevance GS Paper 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Tags: #export #services #internationaltrade #india #currentaffairs #upsc Why in the News? Services exports recorded impressive growth, …

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Global Pluralism: India’s Path to ‘Vishwaguru’

Relevance GS Paper 1 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Tags: #GlobalChampionOfPluralism #IndiaForInclusivity #InclusiveWorldOrder #ToleranceAndDiversity #VishwaguruIndia #UPSC #MintEditorial #CurentAffairs Why in the News? In an increasingly interconnected world, the concept of national self-determination as an organizing principle for international politics is facing challenges. India, with its rich history of pluralism, can offer an …

07Oct 2023

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Q. What do you understand about capital account convertibility? State the merits and demerits of full capital account convertibility for India.

Approach Define Capital Account Convertibility (CAC). Substantiate the pros and cons for moving towards the path of fuller CAC in the context of India. Conclude accordingly. Answer Capital account convertibility (CAC) means the freedom to conduct investment transactions without any constraints. Typically, it would mean that there would be no restrictions on the number …

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Q. The economic reforms of 1991 were a comprehensive structural overhaul of the Indian economy. Discuss.

Approach Give a brief context about the 1991 economic reforms. Write about salient points of the economic reforms of 1991 to show their extent. Conclude accordingly. Answer The Balance of Payments crisis in 1991 and the subsequent rise in inflation forced India to adopt wide-ranging reforms, popularly known as Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG). …

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Q. Elaborate on the demand-pull and cost-push factors of inflation in India.

Approach Define inflation in the introduction. Discuss the demand-pull and cost-push factors of inflation in India. Conclude accordingly with a way forward. Answer Inflation refers to a sustained rise in the general price level in the economy and a fall in the purchasing power of money over a period of time. It primarily occurs due …

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Q.What is gender budgeting? Discuss the challenges associated with it in the Indian context.

Approach Write a short note on the concept of gender budgeting. Highlight the challenges related to it. Briefly mention the steps that need to be taken to address these challenges. Conclude accordingly. Answer Gender budgeting means incorporating a gender perspective at all levels of the budgetary process and restructuring revenues and expenditures in order …

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Daily News Analysis

52nd GST Council meeting underway in New Delhi News: In New Delhi, the 52nd GST Council meeting is currently in session. The meeting is being chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister. Along with senior officials from the Centre and States, Finance Ministers of the States and Union Territories, and Union Minister of State …

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