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Neoliberalism or neoclassical liberalism, refers to a revival of economic liberalism during 1970s. based on the concept of “night-watchman state” and reduced state intervention. However, in the 21st century, especially after 2008 Global financial crisis, there has been a debate regarding the decline of neoliberalism. The hegemony of neoliberalism has been seen in the countries like USA, UK in the form of Reaganism and Thatcherism respectively. Even the advent of globalization and its transfer to other nations has been an overwhelming factor to bring the notion of night watchman state. But, various factors have started its decline due to community, culture and nation: Decline due to community:  As per the communitarian view, the liberal policies have their limits as they target the individualistic aspect and not the community as a whole. Due to import of such policies and ideas to the Non-Western world, we are experiencing a retreat to tribalism and identity groups, based on religio...

 UPSC CSE Mains Compulsory ENGLISH questions 2021  QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions. All questions are to be attempted. The number of marks carried by question is indicated against it. Answers must be written in ENGLISH only. Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to and if answered in much longer or shorter than the prescribed length, marks will be deducted. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off. Q1 . Write an essay in about 600 words on any one of the following topics:      (100 marks) (a) Social Media: A Challenge to Societal Harmony (b) The Role of NGOs in Social Change (c) Education as a Means to Serve Humanity (d) The Crying Need for Embracing Minimalism  Q2 . Read the passage given below carefully and write your answers to the questions that follow in ...

UPSC General Studies 4 (Ethics, Integrity and aptitude) Analysis Observations: 1. Marks distribution: Theory (13*10 =130 marks) ; Case studies ( 6*20 = 120 marks)  2. Difficulty level - Moderate  3. Paper was lengthy as usual with long paragraphs in case studies  4. Paper simpler as compared to previous year. Overall question are on expected lines.  5. Most case studies consisted of 3/4 sub questions which was useful in structuring answer in simpler ways. 6. If you are mindful enough, you'll get hint to write Q1 a and b in first case study (Q7)  7. Overall no surprises as such in ethics paper.. Only challenge was to finish everything in 3 hours!  Source- UPSC Hub

Ethics Paper 2021 UPSC  Section - A Q1.  (a) उन पाँच नैतिक लक्षणों की पहचान कीजिए, जिनके आधार पर लोक सेवक के कार्य निष्पादन का आकलन किया जा सकता है। मेट्रिका में उनके समावेश का औचित्य सिद्ध कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks) (b) उन दस आधारभूत मूल्यों की पहचान कीजिए, जो एक प्रभावी लोक सेवक होने के लिए आवश्यक है। लोक सेवकों में गैर- नैतिक व्यवहार के निवारण के तरीकों और साधनों का वर्णन कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks) Q2.  (a)नर्णय लेने के लिए निवेश (यूट) के रूप में डिजिटल प्रौद्योगिकी का प्रभाव एक महसका गुरा है। उपयुक्त उदाहरण के साथ आलोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन कीजिए (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Impact of digital technology as re...

  Q.7 ) Sunil is a young civil servant and has a reputation for his competence,  integrity, dedication and relentless pursuit of difficult and onerous jobs.  Considering his profile, he was picked up by his bosses to handle a very  challenging and sensitive assignment. He was posted in a tribal dominated  district notorious for illegal sand mining. Excavating sand from river belt and  transporting through trucks and selling them in black market was rampant. This  illegal sand mining mafia was operating with the support of local functionaries  and tribal musclemen who in turn were bribing selected poor tribal’s and had  kept the tribal’s under fear and intimidation. Sunil being a sharp and energetic officer immediately grasped the ground  realities and the modus operandi followed by the mafia through their devious  and dubious mechanism. On making inquiries, he gathered that some of their  own office employees are in hand and gl...

UPSC CSE Mains 2021 GS-3 Questions Q.1) भारत की सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (जी.डी.पी.) के वर्ष 2015 के पूर्व तथा वर्ष 2015 के पश्चात् परिकलन विधि में अन्तर की व्याख्या कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)  Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks) Q.2) पूँजी बजट तथा राजस्व बजट के मध्य अन्तर स्पष्ट कीजिए । इन दोनों बजटों के संघटकों को समझाइए (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)  Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (Answer in 150 words) Q.3) देश के कुछ भागों में भूमि सुधारों ने सीमांत और लघु किसानों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थिति को सुधारने के लिए किस प्रकार सहायता की है ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)  How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers? (Answer in 150 words) Q.4) भारत के जल संकट के समाधान में, सूक्ष्म-सिंचाई कैस...

 # Economy 1. Consider the following statemente: 1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government. 2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest. 3. The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION Number  of questions asked in upsc Prelims  From class 6 to 12 NCERT solutions Year 2020=15=i.e 30 Mark's Year 2019=12=i.e 24 Mark's Year 2018=11=i.e 22 Mark's Year 2017=10=i.e 20 Mark's Year 2016=13=i.e 26 Mark's All facts are verified

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l  , Indian Society :  Indian Society :  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.  Q.1 ) Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answers with illustrations. [150 Words][10 Marks] [ 2020 ]  Q.2 ) COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. [150 Words][10 Marks] [ 2020 ]  Q.3 ) Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue [150 Words][10 Marks] [ 2020 ]  Q.4 ) Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer. [250 words][15 Marks] [ 2020...