Jul302021 by adminNo Comments
Dalit Iconography-Significances and concerns

Dalit Iconography-Significances and concerns

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Syllabus area: Social Empowerment; Art & culture; Significant events, personalities and issues from mid 18th century until present. Q1: Critically examine the Dalit iconography like statues of Ambedkar across India. (Answer in 250 Words | 15 marks) HINTS Iconography is the representation of a person, an idea, a symbol for showing resemblance to ones beliefs. Dalit Iconography is represented in the form of the statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in parks, institutions and other public places. Significances of dalit iconography Recognizing efforts: It helps people in recognizing the glorious efforts, contributions made by the national leaders. Recognizing ill treatment:  It presents recognition of the historical ill-treatment of Dalits by the majority sections of the society. Hope: It brings out a hope for Dalits to be part of the society. Motivation to…
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Caste based census- Needs and concerns

Caste based census- Needs and concerns

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Case based census in India- Needed ? Post 1949, census has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. All the censuses since 1951 were conducted in every decades under the 1948 Census of India Act. Need of census: The census provides information that government needs to develop policies, plan and run public services, and allocate funding. The unique features of India, caste has possessed various challenges since it creation. Recently there is a demand for caste based census 2021 broader than socio economic caste census 2011. Need for caste based census Understanding levels: Welfare level of communities are majorly determined by their castes. Social backwardness coupled with poor financial standing creates double whammy. Better policy formulation:  Having a caste based…
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Jul272021 by adminNo Comments
National education policy 2020-Significances and limits [in upsc mains point of view]

National education policy 2020-Significances and limits [in upsc mains point of view]

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National education policy (NEP) 2020 replacing NEP 1986 National education policy (NEP) 2020 replacing NEP 1986 is considered as biggest reforms in education system. It was headed by K. Kasturirangan aims to make india a global knowledge super power. NEP is more inclusive in comparison to old policy and brought changes from school to college level. Significance of NEP towards transformational reforms NEP 2020 at School level Provisions Significance From 10+2 to 5+3+3+4   è Recognizes the importance of ignored formative ages from 3-8 è No rigid formation of streams like earlier. è More flexibility in choosing a career as student wish. Multilingual & Mother tongue mandatory up to 5th   è Promotes easy to learn Indian languages . è Ends Hindu vs English debate. è Language would no longer…
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Jul232021 by adminNo Comments

Spyware-Threats to national security & need to strengthen personal data protection law

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Q: What do you understand by spywares? Analyze the threats of such cyber-attacks pose to the national security of the country & the need for strengthening personal data laws to ensure the right to privacy of individuals in the light of recent Pegasus attack in India. HINTS [DOWNLOAD AS PDF] Spyware is loosely defined as malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent, in a way that harms the user. For example, by violating their privacy or endangering their device's security. Modus operandi/effects Through whatsapp call (picked/unpicked) >Planting easily without even clicks Can add/retrieve data Track social networks, calls and messages Can be deleted remotely without evidence to trace. Threats posed by cyber-attack to national security. Threat…
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Jul212021 by adminNo Comments
One Nation One Ration card (ONOR) UPSC MAINS

One Nation One Ration card (ONOR) UPSC MAINS

MAINS 2020, MAINS 2021, MASTER 2020, MASTER 2021, MASTER CRUX, PRS NOTES, TARGET 2021, TARGET 2022, UPSC IAS notes, value added notes
One Nation One Ration card (ONOR) One nation one ration card (ONOR) scheme allows portability of food security benefits across country. Calling One Nation One Ration Card “an important citizen-centric reform”, the Supreme Court set a deadline of July 31 for all states to implement. How One Nation One Ration card augments PDS?  Present scenario ONOR significance High leakage & corruption Biometric authentication and central data avoids leakage and corruption. Duplication & regional disparities Central storage and effective monitoring to avoid duplication and regional disparities. Migrants labours can’t claim benefits Based on aadhar authentication benefits will be accessible anywhere in India. Must stick to on Fair price Shop (FPS) Can choose any FPS in case of misbehavior or dissatisfaction. Challenges to One Nation One Ration card scheme Regional difference: Different states have…
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Feb222021 by adminNo Comments
IASTODAY MAINS 2020 RESULTS [EXPLAINED]

IASTODAY MAINS 2020 RESULTS [EXPLAINED]

Answer review, General Studies, IAS 2022, IAS EXAM, IAS toppers, IASTODAY MASTER 2020, IASTODAY MASTER 2021, MAINS 2020, MAINS 2021, MASTER 2020, MASTER 2021, TARGET 2020, TARGET 2021, UPSC answer writing, UPSC exam, upsc notifications, UPSC toppers, Writing contest
IASTODAY PREDICTIONS FOR MAINS 2020 WERE CORRECT AS WE DID IN PREVIOUS YEARS. Questions from IASTODAY MAINS test series Repeated Directly or Indirectly in UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Papers As all our users already know, IASTODAY covered all the issues comprehensively – 100% of the questions were covered directly or indirectly under IASTODAY MAINS 2020 premium program. It includes MAINS 2020 TEST SERIES ,VALUE ADDED NOTES & MASTER 2020 daily writing series with answer review. We were not planning for such a show off since our users know that well, But lot of aspirants keeps inquiring the same every day. "X website"said they have 70%; "Y Website" Said they have 80%, Why don't IASTODAY claims results? Don't you covered syllabus? WE DO, WE DID BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE .…
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