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2022-08-17 08:08:47 #CSE19 #GS3 #Economy

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objective of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. Open / Comment

2022-08-15 10:43:26 Do’s and Don'ts of answer writing

-Do understand the question fully and correctly before contemplating an answer for it.

-Questions in the Mains examination come with certain directives like ‘discuss/ critically discuss’ etc and you should be able to grasp clearly what that particular directive is asking you to do.

-You should consult the above given table on various directives and their meanings for a proper appreciation of what the examiner is expecting from you in the answer. This is also the most basic and yet a very important skill that you should have for effective answer writing.

-Do develop a basic mental framework of the answer before actually committing anything to paper.

- This is a very crucial skill that you need to develop on a war footing. It should be that the moment you have read and understood a given question, you immediately start forming the structure for the answer in your mind. With practice, it becomes easier and easier to do this and if required, jot down (with a pencil) whatever you remember as and when you remember it. The last point is important because sometimes we tend to forget or we simply are unable to recall from memory at the very last minute (or while writing) which can drastically affect the quality of our answer.

•Don’t wait for the answer to come to you, instead force it out. It is important that you learn how to force an answer out of you. This is not something very hard to achieve. For example, suppose you can recall only two points (fully) for an answer and you think you need at least four points for a complete answer. In such a case you should not waste time trying to recall all the points before attempting to answer and instead force yourself to write the answer with whatever information you’ve got.

•Don’t overstretch your
imagination. UPSC requires that you have a good understanding of a given issue and don't put irrelevant information. Open / Comment

2022-08-06 18:31:17 India is set to become the most populous nation in 2027, surpassing China, according to an estimation by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. India’s population has ballooned from 555.2 million in 1970 to 1,366.4 million in 2017.

There are multiple causes of population growth in India such as child marriage and multi marriage system, religious superstitions, illiteracy and unawareness, poverty etc. However, they are in one way or the other linked to the poor condition of women in the nation.

Thus empowering women can play a crucial role in controlling the population growth

Women are at times financially weak to pay for needed family planning and health services. Access to and control over productive resources will result in increased voice, agency and meaningful participation in decision-making at all levels from family planning to the time of conceiving.

The failure of family planning is directly related to large-scale illiteracy that also contributes to the early age of marriage, low status of women, high child-mortality rate etc. They are least aware of the various ways to control population, usage of contraceptives and birth control measures.

Uneducated families cannot grasp the issues and problems caused by the increasing population rate. Education has a transformative impact on girls. Educated girls tend to work more, earn more, expand their horizons, marry and start having children later with fewer children.

Fertility rates are high because of misinformation about side-effects of contraceptives, lack of knowledge about the benefits of small families, and religious or male opposition to contraception.

Any woman with multiple children spends most of her life as a mother and wife. She cannot play any meaningful role in her community and society until she is able to limit her family to a proper size. Family planning will not only improve family welfare but also contribute to achieving social prosperity and personal happiness.

It is also crucial to sensitize men and boys at a young age, so they become an integral part in bringing about a transformation of women empowerment in Indian society. When men start respecting women and accepting them as equals, a lot of gender-based inequalities will reduce considerably.

The unbridled growth of population is a problem that our country needs to overcome. The government, NGOs and the people of society have to work together to solve the problem of overpopulation in our country. India, however, needs to put more efforts on empowering its women who can help the country curb the growth of its population. As also mentioned by Nehru, to awaken the people, first women need to be awakened, because once a woman has been awakened then the whole nation and family get awakened with her. Open / Comment

2022-08-06 07:03:43 #CSM2019 #GS1 #Society

"Empowering women is the key to control the population growth." Discuss. Open / Comment

2022-08-01 08:22:59 #GS2 #Polity

RIGHT TO PROTEST

About right to protest

A protest is an individual or an aggregate’s voice to express dissent or opposition against government
inaction or encroachment of rights. It is an act of expressing freedom or the lack of it through art, speech
and culture.

In terms of international law, the rights to freedom of
association, peaceful assembly and expression are
recognised in various treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Every person has the inalienable right – a right that
cannot be taken away – to take part in a protest, provided that it is peaceful.

The right to protest peacefully is enshrined in the Indian
Constitution—Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the freedom
of speech and expression. It includes Right to Demonstration or Picketing but not right to strike.
Article 19(1)(b) assures citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms.

In the case of Ramlila Maidan Incident v. Home Secretary, Union of India & Ors., the Supreme Court
had stated, “Citizens have a fundamental right to assembly and peaceful protest which cannot be
taken away by an arbitrary executive or legislative action.”

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2022-07-28 07:48:44 About Additive Manufacturing (AM)/ 3D printing

It is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a
Computer-aided design (CAD) model by adding material layer by layer.

The addition of material can happen in multiple ways, namely power deposition, resin curing, filament fusing.

The deposition and solidification are controlled by computer to create a three-dimensional object.

Traditional manufacturing methods, by contrast, are subtractive in nature.

Subtractive manufacturing involves removing parts of a block of material in order to create the
desired shape.

Cutting wood into useful shapes, for instance, is a very simple example of a subtractive process.

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2022-07-28 07:48:44 #GS3 #Science Tech

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING/3D PRINTING

About National Strategy on Additive manufacturing (AM)

Strategy aims to promote various verticals of the AM (also known as 3D printing), including machines,
materials, software and designs
to leverage the untapped
business opportunities that will
unfold in the near future.

This will further accelerate
execution of recommendations
as laid out in the National
Electronics Policy, 2019.

Its objectives include:

Ensure creation of a
sustainable ecosystem for
the AM industry to compete
globally.

Position India as a global
Innovation and Research
hub for AM.

Promote creation of Indian
IPR.

Strategy envisages:

Creation of National AM
Centre: to position India at
the forefront of development of AM technologies and address legal & ethical issues arising out of it.

Engineering curriculum suitable for bachelor and master degrees to be developed through in
consultation with Industry and be introduced in ITI’s /NIT’s/IITs.

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2022-07-23 06:02:18 Answer

The 1929 Lahore session of Congress happened in the backdrop of several important events that had prepared a foundation for launching the next stage of Indian freedom struggle i.e., demand of
“Poorna Swaraj”. The Government of India Act, 1919 caused discontentment with the British policies further compounded by the all-white Simon Commission of 1927. Lord Birkenhead had challenged the nationalists to draft a constitution that was acceptable to all.

Also, the session took place amidst the breakdown of negotiations between leaders of the freedom
movement and the British over the question of dominion status as Lord Irwin retraced back on his declaration that India would be granted dominion status in future. He changed his stance after backlash in England and said that he could not promise dominion status anytime soon.

The key highlights of the 1929 session, which make it a defining moment in India’s freedom struggle
and shaped the vision for an independent India in following ways:

Declaration of Poorna Swaraj: The INC abandoned its long-standing demand of dominion
status and stated complete independence from foreign rule as its ultimate goal. Till now, the
Congress was demanding dominion status. But this change in guard pressurized Britishers for
further devolution of power to Indians as evident from future proposals like Cabinet Mission
plan, Wavell plan or Mountbatten plan.

Symbolic independence: A public declaration was made on 26th January, 1930- a day which INC
urged Indians to celebrate as Independence Day. The Indian tricolor was hoisted for the first time
on the banks of Ravi. It helped in keeping the masses interested in the freedom struggle. Masses
started participating more aggressively in future struggles like the CDM or Quit India movement.

Boycott of Round Table Conferences (RTC): It was decided to boycott the RTCs convened by the
British PM Macdonald as they were based on Simon Commission report thus making RTCs’ outcome
irrelevant in the absence of Congress.

Resolution of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM): It was adopted to reinvigorate the masses
towards a mass struggle against exploitation. Massive participation of Indians in CDM and
acceptance of rights of Indians by the British to make salt for self-consumption are testament to the success of CDM. It led to a new wave of consciousness and nationalism among the masses.

Recognition to socialist ideology: Jawahar Lal Nehru’s elevation to the presidency was a recognition of acceptance of socialist ideology in INC. In later years, under two years of Congress rule, this ideology gave people the real sense of freedom and masses became more aware of the importance of freedom.


Hence, the 1929 Lahore session heralded a new phase of political struggle and ideology. The Indian nationalists unambiguously upheld the principles of self-rule and self-determination by adopting
Poorna Swaraj, which reinvigorated the freedom struggle from time to time and was a major causative factor for the events that unfolded till 1947. Open / Comment

2022-07-22 07:52:55 #GS1

The 1929 Lahore session of Congress shaped the vision for an independent India in many important ways. Explain. (Answer in 150 words) Open / Comment

2022-07-22 07:50:46 Answer

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, was one of the first leaders of the Indian independence movement.

He is called "Father of the Indian unrest" and was conferred with the title of Lokmanya, which means "accepted by the people as a leader". Mahatma Gandhi called him "The Maker of Modern India".

Because of his widespread publicity, he was able to stir national consciousness among the masses.
Some of his important contributions include:

Philosophy of Swaraj: The triumvirate Lal-Bal-Pal formed the major extremist faction of Congress
during the Bengal division. They represented the group which thought that moderate actions are
not enough to gain self-rule. Tilak was instrumental in adoption of ‘Swaraj’ as the goal of Congress
in 1906 Calcutta session presided by Dada Bhai Naoroji.

Nationalism: He recognized the tremendous symbolic significance of historical and religious
festivals, flags and slogans in arousing the spirit of nationalism. Therefore, he made very effective
use of such symbols in the form of Ganpati festival, references of Shivaji, and incidents from Geeta
and Mahabharata in his speeches to mobilize people against policies of the British government.

Theory of ‘boycott’ and ‘Swadeshi’: Tilak saw the value in the tools of boycott and swadeshi for
the reconstruction of Indian industry, trade and craft and rescue it from its dilapidated condition.

Propaganda through newspaper: Tilak founded two newspapers i.e., Kesari and Maharatta which actively propagated the cause of national freedom. His fiery articles were blamed for inciting murder of the British Officers who were members of the Special Plague Committee. His imprisonments related to the sedition charges also inspired the masses to break laws in Gandhian
way and court arrest.

Home Rule League: In the backdrop of WW I, Tilak and Annie Besant started their Home Rule
Movement, which is believed to have set the stage for the Indian independence movement. The
movement put tremendous pressure on British rule, which had to introduce Montagu-Chelmsford reforms, which formed the basis of constitutional reforms through the Government of India Act,
1919.

Tilak was a realist in his approach to political problems. His formula for preparing the ground for political activism through culture, education and media was so powerful that it was later on adopted by Mahatma Gandhi also. Open / Comment