Parivarthan IAS Connecting The Dots [Daily Answer Writing Program] 26 August 2019
Hello all ,Owing to importance of Mains answer writing in clearing Civil services examination, parivarthan IAS has launched this initiative supported by many successful aspirants.Use this platform judiciously and to your benefit. To facilitate easy upload of answers, we are also providing an answer writing platform. You can just open the link , access questions , upload your answers , so you have an option for peer evaluation and also expert evaluation, thus 2 layered evaluation and inputs can be obtained. Always always keep this in your mind it’s your ability to write good quality answers for Mains is an important determinant of your success in Civil services Examination.
- You can upload pics of the answers you write in the comments section.
- As more answers are uploaded , more peer to peer evaluation and understanding will develop.
- By reading others answers you can learn a lot.
- Lastly some of the best answers are again evaluated by successful aspirants and given detailed feedback.
Keep writing, keep growing!
All the best!!
Dr G Vivekananda
Mains questions based on August 26th (Monday) Current Affairs
(Each Question has to be written in 250 words)15m
Ethics Question: 150 Words
Q1) There is a strong need for a Conflict De-escalation mechanisms between hostile neighbors to prevent issues snowballing into a major crisis. Discuss in the context of recent standoff between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of pulwama attack.
C)
https://www.asianz.org.nz/track-2/track-ii-and-its-role-in-diplomacy-2/
Q2) Initiatives like UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential) are essential for India to realise the objectives of Intended nationally determined.
In this context Discuss the significance of UNNATEE.
Suggest some measures to ensure Energy Efficiency in various sectors.
Source:
A)
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1568321
D) https://www.homify.in/ideabooks/6326971/7-sustainable-home-design-ideas-for-indian-homes
Q3) Briefly Discuss various structural-functional issues plaguing Indian army in recent times. Suggest Measures to Improve the existing scenario.
Source:
A)
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/modernising-indian-army-future-challenges/
B)
https://www.clearias.com/indian-army/
C)
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/govt-approves-mega-reform-in-indian-army-1551969972062.html
Q4) What do you understand by the concept of Gene silencing. Briefly explain its practical applications in field of Medicine and Agriculture.
Source:
A)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_silencing
C)
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18819-gene-silencing-prevents-its-first-human-disease/
Q5) Illustrate with examples what ethical concerns might emerge in future with technologies like Artificial intelligence, Internet of things and Autonomous cars.
Do you think humanity can overcome this unforeseen problems and emerge stronger?
Sources:
A)
https://www.thejakartapost.com/academia/2019/01/08/four-ethical-challenges-in-industry-4-0.html
B)
https://news.itu.int/a-fair-fourth-industrial-revolution-4-key-challenges/
Questions framed by Dr G Vivekananda
