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GS 4 MAINS ANALYSIS

   ๐†S 4 Mains ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐œ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ Syllabus Topic: Ethics and Human Interface (essence, determinants, consequences of ethics in human actions); Dimensions of ethics; Ethics in public & private relationships What does this quotations mean to you in the present context:  โ€œFalsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.โ€- Tirukkural. (150 words)  2018 With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer. (150 words)  2018 The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.  2017 Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration i...

GS 3 MAINS ANALYSIS

 ๐†๐’ 3 MAINS ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Syllabus Topic: Indian Economy (issues re: planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development, employment); Inclusive growth and issues therein Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.   2019 It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.   2019 How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?  2018 Among several factors for Indiaโ€™s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?  2017 Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather tha...

GS 2 MAINS ANALYSIS

 ๐†๐’๐Ÿ MAINS ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Syllabus Topic: Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure; Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries โ€œParliamentโ€™s power to amend the Constitution is a limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power.โ€ In the light of this statement explain whether Parliament under Article 368 of the Constitution can destroy the Basic Structure of the Constitution by expanding its amending power? (15m 250 words)  2019 (COMPARING Constitution) What can France learn from the Indian Constitutionโ€™s approach to secularism? (10m 150 words)  2019 (COMPARING Constitution) India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenants on which the two political systems are based.  2018 Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in f...

GS 1 MAINS ANALYSIS

  ๐€๐ซ๐ญ & ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž Syllabus Topic: Salient aspects of Art, Architecture, literature from Ancient to Modern Times Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. (10m,150 words)   2019 Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.   2018 Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.  2018 The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.  2018 How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?  2017 Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.  2016 Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.  ...