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India minimizing Poverty: The United Nations report
Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. The report underscored that the traditional concept of poverty is
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Q. “Social conflict is both a cause and a consequence of social change. “Explain. (2016) (250 words) MODEL ANSWER Social
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Relevance: Mains: G.S paper III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.Inclusive growth and issues
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“Operation Thirst”
Relevance: prelims: current affairs: government schemes RPF launched “Operation Thirst”, an All India Drive to crack down selling of unauthorised
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Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Education The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides for
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The consolidated codes on labour laws need a thorough vetting and discussion in parliament: Relevance: mains: G.S paper II &
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WHO report on E-CIGARETTES
Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper III: health and Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. E-CIGARETTES As
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Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies Why
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Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design
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Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper:III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Boost to Rural Road Connectivity In a major boost
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Relevance: mains: G.S paper II: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors,
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Supreme Court decision on Rohingya Status must protect those fleeing persecution: Relevance: Security challenges and their management in border
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Social Solidarity (Relevant For Sociology Optional UPSC Paper I) Mechanical Solidarity Mechanical solidarity is sui generis i.e. born in the
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