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Asked: July 29, 2024In:
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  1. Anusha Shaju
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    In India, the wage gap is prevalent across various fields and sectors. Some of the key areas include:Agriculture: Women often receive lower wages than men for similar work in agricultural activities.Manufacturing: The wage gap is significant, particularly in textile and garment industries.InformatioRead more

    In India, the wage gap is prevalent across various fields and sectors. Some of the key areas include:Agriculture: Women often receive lower wages than men for similar work in agricultural activities.Manufacturing: The wage gap is significant, particularly in textile and garment industries.Information Technology: While the tech industry offers relatively higher wages, women still face a gap compared to their male counterparts.Healthcare: Female healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, often earn less than their male counterparts.Education: Female teachers and professors generally earn less than their male colleagues.Construction: Women laborers in the construction industry are paid less than men for the same work.Service Sector: This includes hospitality, retail, and domestic work, where women typically receive lower wages.These disparities arise from a mix of factors including gender discrimination, occupational segregation, and differing levels of access to education and training.

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Nikhil 64
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Asked: July 26, 2024In: ,
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How can independent institutions like the judiciary, anti-corruption bodies, and civil society organizations play a more effective role in eradicating nepotism?

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  1. Anil Bhargav
    Anil Bhargav Begginer

    Independent institutions like the judiciary, anti-corruption bodies, and civil society organizations can play a crucial role in eradicating nepotism in various ways: Judiciary: Incorporate anti-nepotism provisions: Judges can incorporate anti-nepotism provisions in court orders, judgments, and guideRead more

    Independent institutions like the judiciary, anti-corruption bodies, and civil society organizations can play a crucial role in eradicating nepotism in various ways:

    Judiciary:

    1. Incorporate anti-nepotism provisions: Judges can incorporate anti-nepotism provisions in court orders, judgments, and guidelines to discourage patronage and favoritism.
    2. Independent appointments: The judiciary can ensure that appointments to key positions are made based on merit, transparently and without favoritism.
    3. Hold officials accountable: The judiciary can hold officials accountable for nepotistic practices, punishing those who engage in such behavior.
    4. Monitor government actions: The judiciary can closely monitor government actions and decisions to ensure they are fair, transparent, and free from nepotism.

    Anti-Corruption Bodies:

    1. Investigate and prosecute cases: Anti-corruption bodies can investigate and prosecute cases of nepotism, bringing perpetrators to justice.
    2. Monitor government contracts: Anti-corruption bodies can monitor government contracts and ensure that they are awarded fairly and transparently, without favoritism.
    3. Whistleblower protection: Anti-corruption bodies can provide protection to whistleblowers who report instances of nepotism, encouraging them to come forward.
    4. Public awareness campaigns: Anti-corruption bodies can launch public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about the harms of nepotism and the importance of integrity in public service.

    Civil Society Organizations:

    1. Advocacy and awareness: Civil society organizations can advocate for anti-nepotism policies and launch awareness campaigns to educate citizens about the issue.
    2. Monitoring and reporting: Civil society organizations can monitor government actions and report instances of nepotism to anti-corruption bodies or the judiciary.
    3. Support whistleblowers: Civil society organizations can provide support to whistleblowers who report instances of nepotism, helping them navigate the process.
    4. Alternative dispute resolution: Civil society organizations can offer alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to help resolve conflicts related to nepotism in a fair and transparent manner.

    Common strategies:

    1. Transparency: Ensure transparency in decision-making processes, government actions, and contracts to prevent secrecy and favoritism.
    2. Merit-based selection: Implement merit-based selection processes for appointments, promotions, and contracts to ensure fairness and objectivity.
    3. Strengthen institutions: Strengthen independent institutions like the judiciary, anti-corruption bodies, and civil society organizations to enable them to effectively address nepotism.
    4. Accountability: Ensure accountability by holding officials accountable for their actions and decisions, and punishing those who engage in nepotistic practices.
    5. Education and awareness: Educate citizens about the harms of nepotism and the importance of integrity in public service through public awareness campaigns.
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Sakshi Ghadigaonkar
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Asked: July 26, 2024In:
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  1. Anil Bhargav
    Anil Bhargav Begginer

    Contemporary Indigenous Australian artists are using their work to challenge and redefine postcolonial identity within the global art market by incorporating traditional practices and narratives in innovative and powerful ways. Here are some ways they're doing this: Reclaiming and reinterpreting traRead more

    Contemporary Indigenous Australian artists are using their work to challenge and redefine postcolonial identity within the global art market by incorporating traditional practices and narratives in innovative and powerful ways. Here are some ways they’re doing this:

    1. Reclaiming and reinterpreting traditional practices: Many Indigenous artists are drawing on their ancestral traditions, such as bark painting, printmaking, and weaving, to create new works that update these techniques for a contemporary audience. This helps to revitalize and preserve cultural knowledge and skills.
    2. Exploring historical trauma and its impact: Artists like Vernon Ah Kee, Julie Gough, and Destiny Deacon use their work to confront the trauma inflicted by colonialism, forced removals, and cultural suppression. This acknowledges the ongoing effects of historical events on Indigenous Australians and challenges the dominant narrative of a “forgotten” or “overlooked” history.
    3. Subverting dominant narratives: Artists like Daniel Boyd, Tony Albert, and Emily Kngwarreye challenge the dominant Western perspective by incorporating Indigenous perspectives and experiences into their work. This disrupts the notion of a singular, Eurocentric narrative and promotes a more nuanced understanding of Australian history.
    4. Engaging with contemporary issues: Indigenous artists are addressing pressing issues like land rights, environmental degradation, and social justice through their work. For example, artists like Kutjarra Napanangka Burton and Nancy Naumann use their art to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on Indigenous communities.
    5. Collaborations and cross-cultural exchange: Many Indigenous artists are collaborating with non-Indigenous artists, curators, and institutions to create new works that bridge cultural divides. This fosters greater understanding and recognition of Indigenous perspectives within the art market.
    6. Digital media and online platforms: The rise of digital media has provided new opportunities for Indigenous artists to showcase their work globally. Platforms like social media, online galleries, and virtual exhibitions have helped increase visibility and accessibility for Indigenous art.
    7. Decolonizing the art market: Some artists are challenging the traditional art market structures by creating alternative spaces for exhibition, sales, and distribution. For example, the annual Sydney Contemporary art fair features an Indigenous program, providing a platform for Indigenous artists to connect with collectors and curators.
    8. Reclaiming language and storytelling: Artists like Pamela Lofts (Wathaurung) and Glen Morrison (Kamilaroi) are using their work to revitalize Indigenous languages and storytelling practices. This helps to preserve cultural heritage and promote intergenerational knowledge transfer.
    9. Situating Indigenous art within global contexts: Some artists are contextualizing their work within broader global themes, such as decolonization, globalization, or post-colonialism. This helps to position Indigenous Australian art within a larger framework of cultural resistance and social justice movements.
    10. Celebrating diversity within Indigeneity: The diversity of Indigenous experiences in Australia is reflected in the work of artists like Regina Pilawuk Wilson (Iwaidja), who represents the complexities of being an urban Indigenous woman from North East Arnhem Land.
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Preeti Singh
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Asked: July 25, 2024In:
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Although they have been attacked extensively, pressure organizations are thought to contribute positively to the advancement of democracy and our rights. Talk about.

upsc: pressure groups & other associations
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Santosh Singh
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Asked: July 25, 2024In:
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What kinds of moral conundrums might an Indian civil servant encounter? Emphasize the essential components of the approaches taken to overcome these problems.

upsc: ethical concerns & dilemmas
  1. Anil Bhargav
    Anil Bhargav Begginer

    An ethical dilemma is a complex situation that often involves an apparent conflict between moral imperatives, in which to obey one would result in transgressing the other. Ethical dilemma arises because ethical standards are not codified, and disagreements about proper behaviour often occur. For civRead more

    An ethical dilemma is a complex situation that often involves an apparent conflict between moral imperatives, in which to obey one would result in transgressing the other. Ethical dilemma arises because ethical standards are not codified, and disagreements about proper behaviour often occur. For civil servants, ethical dilemmas tend to arise from three critical relationships Le. civil servants and political office holders; civil servants and citizens; and intra-civil service (between ministries, departments and agencies of the state). These dilemmas could broadly fall into following categories:

    • Personal Cost ethical dilemmas, arising from situations in which compliance with ethical conduct results in a significant personal cost to the civil servant, for example, jeopardising held position, injuring valued relationships etc.
    • Right vs Right ethical dilemmas, arising from situations of two or more conflicting sets of bona fide ethical values, for example, civil servant’s responsibility of being open and accountable to citizens versus that of adhering to oath of secrecy/confidentiality etc.
    • Conjoint ethical dilemmas, arising from situations in which a conscientious civil servant is exposed to a combination of the aforementioned ethical dilemmas.

    A strategy to deal with ethical dilemmas must include following key elements:

    • Democratic accountability of administration: The civil servants should subordinate themselves to political authority, to carry out all ‘orders’ from the ‘top’, as long as they are as per law. They should show a spirit of ‘neutrality’ in their official capacity and dealings; and keep at bay their own personal preferences in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
    • Principle of legality: The civil servants should manifest a spirit of constitutionalism in their exercise of authority. All power must be exercised in the name and general interest of the people and guided by an ‘articulate’ system of rules and laws.
    • Professional integrity: It should act as a source of ‘internal self-control’ in administrative conduct, based on ethical standards and criteria shared and respected by civil servants. It should be seen as a matter of personal and professional honour and prestige, in a culture of ethics, and not simply an externally imposed obligation. Also, a ‘Code of Ethics for Public Servants’ can be brought to complement this.
    • Responsiveness to citizens: It entails consultation in governance and promotion of a kind of ‘Communicative Ethic’, in social affairs. The civil society not only furnishes the State, with needs and demands, but also valuable sources of information, feed-back criticism and evaluation of performance. Along with these elements, it is imperative that a civil servant listens to his or her conscience or Inner voice to guide him or her In resolving ethical dilemmas. The talisman given by Gandhiji can provide the guiding light in this respect.

     

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Mona Singh
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Mona SinghBegginer
Asked: July 25, 2024In:
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Describe the idea of emotional intelligence and emphasize how important it is to administration.

upsc: emotional intelligence
  1. Anil Bhargav
    Anil Bhargav Begginer

    Emotional Intelligence (El) refers to the capability of a person to manage and control his or her emotions and possess the ability to perceive and manage the emotions of others as well. It includes following levels: Perceiving emotions: The first step in understanding emotions is to perceive them acRead more

    Emotional Intelligence (El) refers to the capability of a person to manage and control his or her emotions and possess the ability to perceive and manage the emotions of others as well. It includes following levels:

    • Perceiving emotions: The first step in understanding emotions is to perceive them accurately. In many cases, this might involve understanding nonverbal signals such as body language and facial expressions.
    • Reasoning with emotions: The next step involves using emotions to promote thinking and cognitive activity. Emotions help prioritize what we pay attention and react to.
    • Understanding emotions: The emotions that we perceive can carry a wide variety of meanings. For example, if your boss is acting angrily, it might mean that he is dissatisfied with your work, or he might have got a speeding ticket on his way to work that morning or he’s been fighting with his partner.
    • Managing emotions: The ability to manage emotions effectively is a crucial part of emotional intelligence and the highest level. Regulating emotions and responding appropriately as well as responding to the emotions of others are all important aspects of emotional management.

    Role of emotional intelligence in administration and governance

    • Policy implementation: Public servants need to know emotions, moods and drives of persons at whom public policy is targeted for better acquaintance with the nature of problems in society and their possible solutions.
    • Stay composed under pressure: A public servant with high El doesn’t flare up or lose control under difficult circumstances.
    • Risk-taking: In a developing country like India, bold decisions are needed in discharging the responsibility of public services and El enables this risk-taking amongst public servants without being erratic or extremely unpredictable in their behaviour.
    • Inspire a shared vision: El helps a public servant in convincing others that he understands others’ needs and has their best interests at heart. .
    • Challenge the process: An emotionally intelligent public servant strives for change. One of the key emotional intelligence skills that are needed in order to challenge the status quo is flexibility. Flexible people are more likely to try new things, take risks, and face new challenges without fear.
    • Enable others to act: El helps a public servant in realising his self-regard and develop interpersonal skills, which help him in fostering collaboration and building trust with others. This trust enables sharing and delegation of power with others.
    • Motivating others: El helps in realising the importance of rewarding people for their participation, which goes a long way in motivating them to be part of the team and carry out governance measures with more vigour and energy.

    Public servants are the trustees of public interest and are entrusted to make and implement policies. Therefore, they need to be emotionally intelligent, because without El it would be difficult to be empathetic to different sections of the society, to be firm in their approach, and to be good change agents.

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Babita Singh
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Babita SinghBegginer
Asked: July 25, 2024In:
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What is meant by regionalism, in your opinion? Talk about the various manifestations of regionalism that India has seen since gaining its independence.

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  1. Umang Singh Yadav
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    Regionalism is when people in a specific area feel strongly connected to their local culture, language, history, and interests. They often want more control over their own affairs and may feel disconnected from the rest of the country. Different forms of Regionalism-  Linguistic regionalism- strongRead more

    Regionalism is when people in a specific area feel strongly connected to their local culture, language, history, and interests. They often want more control over their own affairs and may feel disconnected from the rest of the country.

    Different forms of Regionalism- 

    1. Linguistic regionalism- strong attachment and loyalty of people towards their language and cultural identity.example – creation of Andhra Pradesh (Telugu speaking state).
    2. Ethnic regionalism – strong attachment and loyalty people have towards their ethnic group, tribe, or community.example -Sikh separatism in Punjab .
    3. Territorial regionalism- strong attachment and loyalty people have towards their geographic region.example-Jharkhand’s separation from Bihar.
    4. Political regionalism – pursuit of regional interests and autonomy through political means.example-DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu.
    5. Economic regionalism – pursuit of economic development and interests specific to a region.example-Northeast India’s special economic zone demands.

     

    Regionalism in India is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. It reflects the diversity and uniqueness of various regions, languages, cultures, and economies.

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Rupali Sharma
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Rupali SharmaBegginer
Asked: July 24, 2024In:
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What difficulties do older people in a youthful population like India face? Describe the main policy provisions that are targeted at this particular population category.

upsc: elderly
  1. Anil Bhargav
    Anil Bhargav Begginer

    According to the Census 2011, India has nearly 8% population having age 60 years or above. Economic Survey 2019 highlights that while India as a whole will enjoy the 'demographic dividend' phase, some states will start transitioning to a to an ageing society by the 2030s, and the share of the elderlRead more

    According to the Census 2011, India has nearly 8% population having age 60 years or above. Economic Survey 2019 highlights that while India as a whole will enjoy the ‘demographic dividend’ phase, some states will start transitioning to a to an ageing society by the 2030s, and the share of the elderly in India will continue to rise steadily to nearly double to 16% by 2041.

    Challenges faced by the elderly population in India:

    • Breakdown of traditional support structures: Increasing nuclearization of families, number of cases of neglect, crime, exploitation, and abandonment of parents and senior citizens are on the rise.
    • Psychological problems: These include a feeling of powerlessness, inferiority, depression, uselessness, isolation, etc.
    • Inaccessible healthcare facilities: There are gaps in the geriatric medical ecosystem, with limited manpower, ill-developed health infrastructure, lack of insurance, etc. Facilities provided by the government such as old age homes are in dilapidated conditions.
    • Lack of social security: A meagre assistance of Rs 200 (up to 79 years) and Rs 500 (above 80 years) is given through Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
    • Rural-urban disparity: Most of the facilities such as day-care centres, counselling centres etc. are in urban areas and are inaccessible for the elderly population in rural areas. On the other hand, due to the migration of young from rural areas, the relative population of old people is higher in rural areas.
    • Feminization of elderly: As per Census data, the sex ratio of the elderly has increased from 938 women in 1971 to 1,033 in 2011 with a predominance of widowed and highly dependent very old women.

    Taking into account the demographic explosion among the elderly, the changing economy and social milieu, advancement in medical research, science and technology and high levels of destitution among the elderly rural poor, a National Policy on Senior citizens was adopted in 2011. Other key policy provisions in this context are:

    • Income security in old age: To achieve this, financial assistance would be provided through IGNOAPS, food through PDS, concession in tax and loans at reasonable rates. Schemes like Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY) and Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) were started in 2017 for the same.
    • Healthcare: Efforts would be made to strengthen the family system so that it continues to play the role of primary caregiver in old age. In that direction, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 is to be strengthened. Also, special programs will be developed for their mental and physical health. Therefore, National Program for Healthcare of Elderly (NPHCE) and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (2017) has been started.
    • Housing: Ten percent of housing schemes for urban and rural lower income segments will be earmarked for senior citizens. Priority is given to families with senior citizens in PMAY. Shelter/old age homes are given grants under the Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP).
    • Productive ageing: The policy will promote measures to create avenues for continuity in employment and/or post retirement opportunities.

    The government should create an environment that provides senior citizens with equal opportunities, protects their rights and enables their full participation in society so that this potential ‘elderly burden’ converts into a ‘longevity dividend’. This will require investments in health care as well as a plan for increasing the retirement age.

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Lydia Bosco
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Asked: July 20, 2024In:
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There has been increasing reports of over tourism. Example- there was a recent news report on how over tourism is affecting the ecosystem of Kashmir.  What are the problems caused by over-tourism?

  1. Anil Bhargav
    Anil Bhargav Begginer

    Over-tourism is a growing concern for several reasons: Environmental Degradation: The influx of large numbers of tourists in popular destinations can put significant strain on the local environment. Increased waste generation, pollution, and damage to natural habitats and ecosystems are common conseRead more

    Over-tourism is a growing concern for several reasons:

    1. Environmental Degradation:
      • The influx of large numbers of tourists in popular destinations can put significant strain on the local environment.
      • Increased waste generation, pollution, and damage to natural habitats and ecosystems are common consequences of over-tourism.
      • This can lead to the depletion of natural resources and the degradation of fragile ecological systems.
    2. Cultural Erosion:
      • The rapid and excessive influx of tourists can disrupt the traditional way of life and cultural practices of local communities.
      • Commercialization of cultural activities and traditions, as well as the commodification of local heritage, can lead to the loss of cultural authenticity.
      • This can undermine the cultural identity and the sense of belonging within the local population.
    3. Overcrowding and Infrastructure Strain:
      • Over-tourism can result in severe overcrowding in popular tourist destinations, leading to congestion, long queues, and reduced quality of experience for visitors.
      • The increased pressure on local infrastructure, such as transportation, accommodation, and public services, can exceed their capacity, causing strain and disruption.
      • This can also lead to the gentrification of neighborhoods, pricing out local residents and changing the character of the place.
    4. Socio-economic Impacts:
      • The influx of tourists can drive up the cost of living and housing prices in popular destinations, making it increasingly difficult for local residents to afford basic necessities.
      • The economic benefits of tourism may not be equitably distributed, with the majority of profits going to large corporations or foreign investors rather than the local community.
      • This can exacerbate social tensions and lead to resentment towards tourists among the local population.
    5. Sustainability Concerns:
      • Over-tourism often lacks a long-term sustainable approach, prioritizing short-term economic gains over the preservation of the destination’s natural and cultural resources.
      • This can lead to the deterioration of the very attributes that attracted tourists in the first place, compromising the future viability of the tourism industry.
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Sumit Shrivastav
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Asked: July 20, 2024In:
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  1. Nazia Anjum
    Nazia Anjum Begginer

    Implementing microservices architecture in a large-scale enterprise application offers several advantages, such as improved scalability, agility, and resilience. Microservices allow independent deployment of services, enabling teams to innovate and release features faster. They also promote technoloRead more

    Implementing microservices architecture in a large-scale enterprise application offers several advantages, such as improved scalability, agility, and resilience. Microservices allow independent deployment of services, enabling teams to innovate and release features faster. They also promote technology diversity, letting teams choose the best tools for each service, which can lead to improved developer productivity and innovation.

    However, microservices come with challenges. They introduce complexity in terms of deployment, monitoring, and testing due to the distributed nature of services. Ensuring data consistency and managing transactions across multiple services can be complex. Additionally, the operational overhead of managing numerous services and their interactions requires robust infrastructure and DevOps practices.

    In conclusion, while microservices can offer significant benefits for large-scale enterprise applications, such as scalability and agility, they also require careful planning and investment in infrastructure and organizational processes to mitigate their inherent complexities.

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