Q. Critically examine positivistic approach in sociological studies. (2013) (150 words) Model answer Positivism is the term used to describe an
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GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH IN NORTH EAST AND J&K
Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States: Government has launched
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SURYAMITRA: SKILLING YOUTH
Relevance: mains: G.S paper III: Indian Economy: Employment Why skilling is important? Employability skills are necessary for getting, keeping and
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Relevance: mains: G.S paper III: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply
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Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Functions and responsibilities of the Government; Separation of powers between various organs. The Law Amid
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Sociology: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
Relevance: Sociology paper I: System of kinship: marriage and family Marriage and family are key structures in most societies. While
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India should once again become a consensus-builder, instead of the outlier it has progressively become: Relevance: mains: G.S paper
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SPACE DEBRIS: INDIA
Relevance: mains: G.S paper III: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Why in News? The amount
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Q. What are the new forms of families in developed societies? Discuss. (2018) (150) Model answer: The family forms the
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Relevance: mains: G.S II: India and bilateral relations The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post
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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BIO DIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Relevance: mains: G.S paper III: Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. What are the opportunities in Organic
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Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Act East
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Q. How is the increasing use of technology changing the status of Women in Indian Society? (2014) Model Answer: Economic
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Relevance: Sociology paper-I The term ‘methodology’, we refer to a system of method or procedures with which the study of
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A three-point plan to improve tech policy formulation: Relevance: mains: G.S paper II: Government policies Technology regulation is hard. Governments
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