Mission Karmayogi, launched by the Government of India in 2020, is a capacity-building programme aimed at reforming and empowering civil servants through competency-based learning and training. Its vision is to create a professional, efficient, and accountable civil service that can deliver services effectively and responsibly at the grassroots level. By focusing on high standards of […]
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, represents a crucial shift in India’s legal system, attempting to align with modern principles of justice, such as fairness, equality, victim-centric justice, and efficiency. While the IPC served its purpose in colonial India, its approach to justice was largely punitive and disconnected
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In India, while the number of women in public service has been increasing, female public servants face gender-specific challenges that hinder their ability to perform effectively and maintain high standards of probity. These challenges stem from societal biases, workplace discrimination, and personal safety concerns, all of which are compounded by traditional gender roles and expectations.
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The 7th Report of the Second ARC, titled “Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution – Friction to Fusion,” addresses the various forms of internal conflicts in India and provides comprehensive strategies to mitigate and resolve them. The report examines conflicts stemming from ethnic, communal, regional, socio-economic, and insurgency-related issues and recommends solutions for better governance and
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1. Which of the following nuclear fuel types can be converted into fissile fuel through transmutation? a) Fissionable fuel b) Fissile fuel c) Fertile fuel d) Reactor-grade fuel Answer: c) Fertile fuel Explanation: Fertile fuel, such as Thorium-232, cannot undergo fission directly but can be converted into a fissile fuel (e.g., Uranium-233) through the process
1. Which of the following statements best describes isotopes? a) Atoms with the same number of neutrons but different protons b) Atoms with the same number of protons but different neutrons c) Atoms with different atomic numbers but the same mass number d) Atoms with the same number of electrons but different protons Answer: b)
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The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) 13th Report titled “Organisational Structure of Government of India” focused on enhancing the efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness of the government. Here is a summary of the main issues identified in the report, along with the recommendations offered, which are relevant for writing answers in Civil Services Main Examination for
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Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a chemical-free agricultural method rooted in traditional Indian practices, conceptualized by Subhash Palekar. It aims to reduce the cost of production to near zero by eliminating chemical inputs like fertilizers and pesticides and aligns with the principles of agroecology. Core Components of ZBNF: Jeevamrutha: A bio-fertilizer made from cow
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