How to prepare for UPSC 2020 is the most common irritant among the aspirants. In order to break the irritant to the solution, how should you prepare? Here is the in-depth well-researched approach for you- Start by reading syllabus is the first step of IAS Preparation. It is highly recommended to go through the complete syllabus of UPSC before starting on the IAS Preparation strategy. Reading your syllabus gives you a direction on ‘What; and ‘How muc... .
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Context: With nearly 450 million Internet users and a growth rate of 7-8%, India is well on the path to becoming a digital economy. India is rapidly transforming into a Digital Society where data is seen as a new age fuel. In depth analysis of data adds economic value to it. The Data protection discussion has taken the mainstream discussion platform especially since Justice Puttuswamy's judgment and European Union’s GDPR. A Dat... .
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Context: Green Nobel Prize winner Prafulla Samantara has opposed the 415-km-long coastal highway from Digha in West Bengal to Gopalpur in south Odisha proposed by the Central and State governments. He has has urged all political parties and environmental activists to oppose the project. In April 2015, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister had announced this ₹7,500-crore project. It has recently received the approval of the... .
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Context: India ranks 129 out of 189 countries on the 2019 Human Development Index (HDI) — up one slot from the 130th position last year — according to the Human Development Report (HDR) released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). ● The HDI measures average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development — ● life expectancy, ● education and ● per capita inco... .
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The Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) that seeks to give citizenship to refugees from the Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh and Zoroastrian communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The Bill was passed 311-80 with zero abstentions after the Opposition put up a spirited attack against it. ● Responding to the five-hour debate that saw nearly 48 speakers from various parties participate, Un... .
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Lokpal has been a silent institution. Critically comment. Resource: 6 years on, Lokpal is yet to get prosecution wing Criminal Justice System in India is in dire need of structural and policy reforms. Comment. Resource: Centre sets in motion plans to revamp the criminal justice system (Mint) Geriatric care must not only come from the family, but also from the state. Explain. Resource: Explained: Why the elderly could... .
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