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04-September-2023
Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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03-September-2023
Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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02-September-2023
How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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01-September-2023
The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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31-August-2023
Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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30-August-2023
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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29-August-2023
Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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29-August-2023
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (UPSC IAS Mains 2020 General Studies Paper – 1)
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28-August-2023
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 a part of general inquiry, Pawan gathered that his senior officer carries the reputation of being difficult and insensitive person having his own disturbed family life. Initially, all seemed to go well. However, after some time Pawan felt that the senior officer was belittling him and at times unreasonable. Whatever suggestions given or views expressed by Pawan in the meetings were summarily rejected and the senior officer would express displeasure in the presence of others. It became a pattern of boss’ style of functioning to show him in bad light highlighting his shortcomings and humiliating publicly. It became apparent that though there were no serious work-related problems/shortcomings, the senior officer was always on one pretext or the other and would scold and shout at him. The continuous harassment and public criticism of Pawan resulted in loss of confidence, self-esteem and equanimity. Pawan realised that his relation with his senior officer was becoming more toxic and due to this, he felt perpetually tensed, anxious and stressed. His mind was occupied with negativity and caused him mental torture, anguish and agony. Eventually, it badly affected his personal and family life. He was no longer joyous, happy and contented even at home. Rather without any reason he would lose his temper with his wife and other family members. The family environment was no longer pleasant and congenial. His wife who was always supportive to him also became a victim of his negativity and hostile behaviour. Due to harassment and humiliation suffered by him in the office, comfort and happiness virtually vanished from his life. Thus, it damaged his physical and mental health. (a) What are the options available with Pawan to cope with the situation? (b) What approach Pawan should adopt for bringing peace, tranquility and congenial environment in the office and home? (c) As an outsider, what are your suggestions for both boss and subordinate to overcome this situation and for improving the work performance, mental and emotional hygiene? (d) In the above scenario, what type of training would you suggest for officers at various levels in the government offices?. (UPSC IAS Mains 2021 General Studies Paper – 4)
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28-August-2023
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 its product approved by the domestic competent authority and launched the product in Indian market. The company could increase its market share over a period of time and earn substantial profit both domestically and internationally. However, the random sample test conducted by inspecting team found the product being sold domestically in variance with the approval obtained from the competent authority. On further investigation, it was also discovered that the food company was not only selling products which were not meeting the health standard of the country but also selling the rejected export products in the domestic market. This episode adversely affected the reputation and profitability of the food company. (a) What action do you visualise should be taken by the competent authority against the food company for violating the laid down domestic food standard and selling rejected export products in domestic market? (b) What course of action is available with the food company to resolve the crisis and bring back its lost reputation? (c) Examine the ethical dilemma involved in the case. (UPSC IAS Mains 2021 General Studies Paper – 4)
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