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  Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. Comment.(GS 4) Yes,democracy must be built through open societies that share information :- Open societies sharing information is the prerogative of any mature democracy.It’s the main way of removing people away from ignorance thus contributing to their and in turn development of the society.…

Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major concern. How have these have misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.(GS 3) UPSC Mains Previous Year Paper Introduction:- In the 21st century , the internet and social media have empowered non-state actors so…

1. What is anti-defection law? Do you think that anti-defection law in India is weak? (GS 2) The Hindu Anti defection law:- The Tenth Schedule popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act was included in the Constitution in 1985 The 52nd amendment to the Constitution added the Tenth Schedule which laid down the process by which…

Do you think that EVMs are vulnerable? What are the concerns relating to the use of EVMs?(GS 2) The Hindu | Live Mint No:- The Madras High Court also categorically ruled out any question of tampering of the EVMs.  It said that EVMs cannot be compared to personal computers. The programming in computers, as suggested, has no bearing with…

What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.(GS 2) UPSC Previous Year Question Paper Quasi judicial body:- A quasi judicial body is an organisation or body which has powers similar to that of the law imposing bodies but it is not a court. These mainly govern the administrative areas. The courts…

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. What are biosimilar drugs? List some differences between biosimilars and generic drugs. (GS 3) Link 2. “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (GS 1) Link…

How can Aadhaar-PAN linkage stop tax leakage? Do you think that the linkage can restrict evasion of tax?(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- Recently the Supreme Court referred to the mandatory linking of Aadhaar to the Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Income Tax returns as an instance of the government’s efforts to bring new and new laws to…

1.What are Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)? Suggest some ways to reduce Non-Performing Assets in banks. (GS 3) Non performing assets:- Non-performing asset is a loan on which the borrower has stopped paying interest and/or principal According to RBI, terms loans on which interest or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90…

1.The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain. (GS 1) Mains Previous Year Question Paper Why effective management of water and land is necessary? Without having an efficient water resources management system,it would be difficult to talk about food security, environment and safe future of man kind on…

1.The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain. (GS 1) Mains Previous Year Question Paper Why effective management of water and land is necessary? Without having an efficient water resources management system,it would be difficult to talk about food security, environment and safe future of man kind on…