YOUTH'S-UPSC

  Section A 1. Answer the following in about 150 words each: (10 X 5 = 50 Marks ) A. Discuss the subject matter of comparative politics. Outline the limitations of comparative political analysis. B. Analyse the contribution of liberal democratic principles in the democratization of Indian polity. C. Has the increased participation of the underprivileged in the political process of the developing societies strengthened democracy or created political chaos and conflict? Comment. D. Critically examine the impact of the process of globalization from the perspective of the countries of the Global South. E. What are the core assumptions of idealism as an approach to study International Relations? Explain its continuing relevance in peace building. 2. A. Explain the concept of balance of power. What are the various techniques of maintaining balance of power? (20 Marks) B. Enumerate the challenges In the operation of the principles related to collective security in the UN Charter. (15 Marks) C

Section A 1. Comment about the following in about 150 words each. a. Post colonial theory of state b. Equality of opportunity c. Liberalism as a revolutionary idea d. Ambedkar's ideas on constitutionalism e. Machiavelli's secularism 2a. Make a comparative assessment of Greek perspective of Justice with the Rawlsian concept of Justice. 2b. Representative democracy…means the people as a body must be able to control the general direction of government policy. (JS Mill.) Comment. 2c. Assess the significance of right to property in political theory. 3a. Explicate the ideological components of Gandhism. 3b. Examine the nature and meaning of power. 3c. Explain the sources of ancient Indian political thought. 4a. Trace the evolution of Western Political Thought from ancient to contemporary period. 4b. Discuss the significance of a normative approach to Political theory. 4c. Discuss Karl Marx's concept of class.     Section B 5. Answer the following in about 150 words each: a. Role

  SECTION A 1.(a) Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power(CNP)viz. human capital, soft power(culture and policies), and social harmony. (150 words) 1. (b) “Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation” .Examine the New Education Policy,2020(NEP,2020)in light of the above statement. (150 words) 2. (a) ‘ Hatred is destructive of a person‘s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (150 words) 2. (b) What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI) ? Can they be learned? discuss. (150 words) 3. (a) What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss. (150 words) 3. (b) ‘The will to power exits, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.’ Examine this statement in the context of international re

  Q.1)   “There is a need for simplification of Procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of Peoples Act”. Comment (Answer in 150 words) Q.2) “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) Q.3)  How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India ? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer. (Answer in 150 words) Q.4) The judicial system in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. (Answer in 150 words) Q.5) ‘Once a Speaker, Always a speaker’! Do you think this practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be it’s implication for the robus

  Q.1) Explain intergenerational and intragenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable growth. (Answer in 150 words) Q.2) Define potential GDP and its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP? ( Answer in 150 words.) Q.3) What are the main constraints in transports and marketing of agricultural produce in India? ( Answer in 150 words.) Q.4) What are the challenges and opportunities in food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers can sustainably be increased by encouraging food processing? ( Answer in 150 words) Q.5) What do you understand by nanotechnology?  And how its helping in health sector? ( Answer in 150 words.) Q.6) How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by science-based technologies? (Answer in 150 words) Q.7) How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 dif

 UPSC has recently conducted GS-1 paper today. the paper is a mix of art and culture(4 question) and modern history(2 question) and society(6 question) geography(8 question) . There is no question from world history and post independence. you can also see the linkage with gs-3 paper like economy and environment section. Have a look at paper---> Q.1) The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) Q.2)  Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. (Answer in 150 words) Q.3)  Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement. (Answer in 150 words) Q.4)  Discuss the geophysical characteristics of the Circum-Pacific zone. (Answer in 150 words) Q.5) The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples. (Answer in 150 words) Q.6) How will the melting of Himalayan

 UPSC MAINS ESSAY PAPER has recently been conducted by UPSC. the question paper is a unconventional with lot of question coming from  ETHICS and PHILOSOPHY. There is one question from women(PATRIARCHY)  as regular and one question from economics(GDP VS DEVELOPMENT DEBATE). some question are very tough like CULTURE AND CIVILISATION question and MINDFUL MANIFESTO. Have a look at question paper;- SECTION A 1. Life is a long journey between human being and being humane. 2. Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self. 3. Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them. 4. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. SECTION B 1.Culture is what we are, civilisation is what we have. 2. There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless. 3. Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality. 4. Technology as the silent factor in inter