Mains (CSE)

[Model Answer QP2022 GS1]Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by the Indian Meteorological department.

IMD has its own colour coding system which are used by the department to signify the intensity of the situation and the warning associated with it.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS1]Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by the Indian Meteorological department. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS1]Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.

India was hit by recurrent famine from 1760 AD to till 1943 AD. As per British sources, there were more than 85 million Indians died in these famines which were in reality genocides done by the British Raj.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS1]Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS1]How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?

For instance the sculptures of Virupaksha temple displays the horse trade taking place in the Vijayanagara empire which reflects the economic activities of the time.

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Mastering Basics: All Basic Subjects simplified! (A prerequisite to clear UPSC exams, both civils and forest service).

Mastering Basics is the first step in entering into our UNIVERSE. So we welcome all of you into this universe to use it wisely so that you can succeed. Because as said before Your Success is our Purpose. 

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics] In the contemporary world, the corporate sector’s contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine.

The ways in which humans interact with the land and its natural resources are determined by ethical attitudes and behaviors.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics] In the contemporary world, the corporate sector’s contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics] Whistle-blower, who reports corruption, and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen the protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle-blower?

Whistle blowing means calling attention to wrongdoing that is occurring within an organization.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics] Whistle-blower, who reports corruption, and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen the protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle-blower? Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics]Write short notes on the following in 30 words each: 1. Constitutional morality 2. Conflict of Interest 3. Probity in public life 4. Challenges of digitalization 5. Devotion to duty

Constitutional morality in its strictest sense implies a strict and complete adherence to the constitutional principles as enshrined in the various segments of the document. 

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[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics]The Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair.

The tragedy of war is that it uses Man’s best to do Man’s worst. But not all war is bad because a bad peace is even worse than war. 

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics]The Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair. Read More »

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics] Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in the education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt, it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online methods particularly to the vulnerable section of the society.

The digital revolution is without a doubt the most significant event in information dissemination since Gutenberg’s printing press and arguably marks a much bigger shift in human communication.

[Model Answer QP2022 GS4 Ethics] Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in the education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt, it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online methods particularly to the vulnerable section of the society. Read More »