UPSC GS Paper 3 syllabus Economy Indian Economy and issues related to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, and development Employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Land Reforms in India. Changes in Industrial policy and their effects on Industrial growth. Investment Models FDI and FII, Portfolio investments. Money Laundering and its prevention. Infrastructure - Energy, Port, Road, Airport, Railways etc. Effects of liberalization on Indian Economy (over different sectors) Agriculture Major Crops Cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Different types of irrigation and irrigation system. Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural produce Issues related constraints. e-technology in the aid of farmers. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Public Distribution System- Objectives Functioning limitati...
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UPSC GS PAPER 2 Constitution, Governance and Polity Indian constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsib...
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UPSC GS paper 1 syllabus History & Culture Salient Aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from Ancient to Modern times. Modern Indian History from middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, ideologies and issues The Freedom struggle - its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different part of the country. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. World History Events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, Political philosophies like - communism, capitalism, socialism their forms and impact on Society. Society Salient Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Includes - Role of women and women organizations. Population and associated issues. Poverty and developmental issues. Urbanization - Their...
Immunity boosting measures for self care during COVID 19 crisis
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In the wake of the Covid 19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health. We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it will be good to take preventive measures which boost our immunity in these times. Ayurveda, being the science of life, propagates the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and happy living. Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge base on preventive care derives from the concepts of “ Dinacharya ” - daily regimes and “ Ritucharya ” - seasonal regimes to maintain healthy life. It is a plant-based science. The simplicity of awareness about oneself and the harmony each individual can achieve by uplifting and maintaining his or her immunity is emphasized across Ayurveda’s classical scriptures. guidelines for preventive health measures and boosting immunity with special reference to respiratory healt...
Measures by the Reserve Bank of India: Containing the Fallout of COVID-19
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The Indian nation and its economy are undergoing probably one of their biggest crises. The breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a major emergency and the government has moved in with very stringent and harsh measures to combat the emerging situation. The numbers of COVID-19 cases detected in India, as on 30 March 2020, is 1,024 with 27 deaths. This number is not large for a country with a 1.3 billion people. However, the country, which is at Stage-II of the pandemic spread, is battling the likelihood of a community spread which may have catastrophic consequences. This fear has prompted the authorities to enforce a total lockdown in the country. There is no public transport, passenger rail movement or domestic and international flights, and people have been asked to stay indoors to ensure the containment of the virus. After the announcement of welfare measures by the government and pending an industry stimulus, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a slew of measures ...
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WHO Guiding Principles to combat covid-19 1. Immunization is a core health service that should be prioritized for the prevention of communicable diseases and safeguarded for continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic, where feasible.5Immunization delivery strategies may need to be adapted and should be conducted under safe conditions, without undue harm to health workers, caregivers and the community. 2. VPD surveillance should be maintained and reinforced to enable early detection and management of VPD cases, and where feasible, contribute to surveillance of COVID-19. 3. National authorities will need to continuously monitor the dynamics of COVID-19 in their country or region. National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) have an important role in providing advice with respect to the maintenance, adaptation, suspension and/or reinstatement of immunization services. 4. If provision of immunization services is negatively impacted by COVID-19, countries will ne...
Migration to Reverse Migration
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According to the State of World Population report, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and the number is steadily growing every year. India, where the majority of the population is still dependent on agriculture, is no exception to this trend. As per the census, the level of urbanization in India has increased from 27.81% in 2001 to 31.16% in 2011. Urbanization in India is a consequence of demographic explosion and poverty-induced rural-urban migration. The Economic Survey of India 2017 estimates that the magnitude of inter-state migration in India was close to 9 million annually between 2011 and 2016, while Census 2011 pegs the total number of internal migrants in the country (accounting for inter- and intra-state movement) at a staggering 139 million. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are the biggest source states, followed closely by Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal; the major destination states are Delhi, Mah...
Red Tape Challange :Culture Change In Government Through Government Process Review: Learnings From The Red Tape Challenge In UK For India
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Introduction The present bureaucratic structure that operates across the Central government and state government is a colonial legacy. World over, governments that had shown progress both in the inside (process and culture change) as well as outside (outcomes and user satisfaction in public goods) had continuously changed their processes/rules with change in time and technology. The UK government started an initiative called the “Red Tape Challenge” (RTC) in the year 2011. The reason behind this move, from the department of Industry, Strategy and Change in the Government of UK, was that rules and procedures were becoming outdated. Further, these rules were affecting investment in various sectors. Governments across the world are moving to an “enabler mindset” than a “doer mindset”. At the end of the day, public procurement is all about engaging a product or a service through a contract. This contract is executed on the behalf of the government and a third party that would provide ...
Status of ground water in india
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Status of ground water in india Introduction In February 2020, the Minor Water Resources Department (MWRD) in Bihar released a report on the status of the groundwater table in the state between August 2019 and February 2020. This report noted that the groundwater in the state, which was earlier available at a range from 40 feet to 200 feet, is now down to between 60 and 250 feet. The MWRD report also highlighted the particularly alarming groundwater situation in the Seemanchal region (Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar and Purnia districts) and in the southern parts of Bihar. It is not just Bihar that is facing this problem. The groundwater in large parts of India is declining. This paper looks at India’s groundwater situation and discusses its impact on the country’s agriculture. It also explains policies and schemes to preserve and protect the country’s groundwater resources. The State of Groundwater in India India has 16 per cent of the total world’s populat...
Indus to 5G Era
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Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) was an ancient civilisation in the Indian Subcontinent that flourished around the Indus river basin. The IVC had made very rich contribution to the modern Indian culture. But, it is an enigma that, how such a great civilisation came into an end. After this civilisation, Indian subcontinent faced many invasions and got enlightened through modern philosophical thoughts, especially during the period of British and later became an independent India. For present day world, it is still a stumper that how India is maintaining its plurality, Unity and evolving into mature democracy, when many countries were locked in coup or in the holds of majoritarians. Infact, India became a perfect peaceful salad bowl nation rather than a forced melting pot one. INDUS VALLEY CIVILISATION Vs. 5G/AI CIVILISATION: Both Civilisations are linked to many ways...like following religious customs-cultures (worshipping Pashupathi(shiva)), well maintained dra...