News: The understanding of the Human evolution has evolved much more compared to early 20th century due to contributions of Leaky family. The article highlights the contributions made by British-Kenyan Leaky family to the understanding of origins of Homo sapiens. Until about the middle of the 20th century, it was a common belief that Homo sapiens evolved around 50,000-60,000… Continue reading Origins of the species – On human evolution
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UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Detailed Solutions
Dear Friends, We are releasing the detailed solutions for Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 Questions. Click on any of the links for the detailed solution to that particular question: Read detailed solutions to Mains 2021 GS paper 1 Read detailed solutions to Mains 2021 GS paper 2 Read detailed solutions to Mains 2021 GS paper… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Detailed Solutions
[Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 12)
Pawan is working as an officer in the State Government for the last ten years. As a part of routine transfer, he was posted to another department. He joined in a new office along with five other colleagues. The head of the office was a senior officer conversant with the functioning of the office. As… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 12)
[Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 11)
A reputed food product company based in India developed a food product for the international market and started exporting the same after getting necessary approvals. The company announced this achievement and also indicated that soon the product will be made available for the domestic consumers with almost same quality and health benefits. Accordingly, the company got… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 11)
[Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 10)
The Coronavirus disease (COVID 19) pandemic has quickly spread to various countries. As on May 8th 2020, in India 56342 cases of corona had been reported. India with population of more than 1.35 billion had difficulty in controlling the transmission of Coronavirus among its population. Multiple strategies became necessary to handle this outbreak. The ministry of health and… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 10)
House can’t suspend member for more than 59 days, says Supreme Court
News: This post is created based on the article “House can’t suspend member for more than 59 days, says Supreme Court”, published in Indian Express on 12th Jan, 2022. What is the News? Supreme Court (SC) is hearing the case of suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from Maharashtra Assembly for one year. What is Supreme Court’s ruling? SC has observed… Continue reading House can’t suspend member for more than 59 days, says Supreme Court
[Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 9)
An elevated corridor is being constructed to reduce traffic congestion in the capital of a particular state. You have been selected as project manager of this prestigious project on your professional competence and experience. The deadline is complete the project in next two years by 30 June, 2021, since this project is to be inaugurated… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 9)
[Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 8)
You are Vice Principal of a degree college in one of the middle-class towns. Principal has recently retired and management is looking for his replacement. There are also feelers that the management may promote you as Principal. In the meantime, during annual examination the flying squad which came from the university caught two students red-handed… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains 2021 GS Paper 4 – Case Study 1(Q. No. 8)
The pros and cons of big data used as economic signals
News: Big data is being used for various types of analysis like economic growth. However, there are certain pros and cons linked to this type of analysis. Google recently released some anonymized data for India, based on mobile phone locations of the users. As per the data, People are spending more time at home, rather than at work places or… Continue reading The pros and cons of big data used as economic signals
[Answered] Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.
Integrity in an individual indicates soundness of moral principles, the character of uncorrupted virtues, uprightness, honesty and sincerity. A person with integrity gets empowered through his/her strong character, build by consistently following ethical and moral principles: High standards of professional integrity: Professional integrity exhorts one to work in an open, transparent and responsible way, thus empowering them professionally. For example, Lal Bahdur Shastri, resigned as a railway minister,… Continue reading [Answered] Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.
