Jul302021 by adminNo Comments
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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Jul232021 by adminNo Comments

Centre plans limit on purchase of fertilisers by farmers

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To check diversion, Centre plans limit on purchase of fertilizers by farmers- Merits and demerits  India is being a country provided indirect subsidy to markets, its often lead to diversion and counterproductive nature. Governments move to limit amount of fertilizers each farmers can buy during a cropping season raised mixed responses. Merits of Centre's plans limit on purchase of fertilizers by farmers Prevents smuggling to Bangladesh & Nepal by neighboring states like UP and Bihar. Reduce pressure on farmers to buy for others. Reduce burden on public exchequer. Reducing fiscal deficit. Prevents diversion to plywood mfg, milk industry..etc Reduce degradation of soil due to overuse. Demerits of Centre's plan limit on purchase of fertilizers by farmers Land less farmers left out One rule for all not applicable as different crops…
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Jul212021 by adminNo Comments
One Nation One Ration card (ONOR) UPSC MAINS

One Nation One Ration card (ONOR) UPSC MAINS

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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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Jul22021 by adminNo Comments

Balance between economic development and environmental sustainability

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WHY & HOW India should maintain balance between economic development and environmental sustainability? In India from the very early period of harrapan civilization, nature has acquired a special position in our life. We are the only civilization in the world which has such a deep tie with the nature. In fact we worshipped it, so in the present milieu, we should try to keep the balance between the environmental sustainability and our economic development. Why India should maintain balance? India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emission levels are the third highest in the world, and soon likely to become the highest. For a Clean environment - WHO report has highlighted that 13 out of 20, most polluted cities are in India. In this backdrop and keeping in mind the future growth of…
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