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Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! Question: What is meant by Secularism? Briefly explain the Secular character of Indian State as mentioned in the Constitution. UPSC Syllabus:  GS 2 Polity  Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: UPSC Previous year Mains Exam.  1994 Indicate the provisions of Indian Constitution relating to Secularism.  2005 Give your views on the right to freedom of religions as enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Do they make India a secular State?  ANSWER : Secularism is a doctrine which states that religion is kept separate from the social, political, economical and cultural spheres of life. Religion is open to one and all and is given as a personal choice to an individual without any different treatment to the latter. The Constitution of India stands for a  secular state , which means that  it does not prioritize any one relig...

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! Question: Explain the concept of sea-floor spreading. What is the evidence supporting sea-floor spreading? 

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! Goverment imposed indefinite shutdown on internet services in the erstwhile state of J & K after it was bifurcated into two union territories and withdrew its special status. It raised the following concerns about violation of the rights: 1. Right to free speech and expression : It violates Fundamental right under 19 since right to access internet is inherent to freedom of expression especially , media could not report due to shutdown violating freedom of 'press’. 2. Right to life and personal liberty : Internet shut down cause economic losses, People could not work from home depriving " Right to livlihood ". 3. It deprived them of " Right to health " as the doctors can not access latest information and treatment about COVID-19. 4. “Right to education " - students cannot access internet to continue their studies during lock down. Government's arguements: 1. Security of the State - It was imposed to curb the...

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! The given statement by Samuel Johnson depicts the intrinsic relation between integrity and knowledge,both of which are essential components of an individual to do the governance. Integrity is the integration of ideals,convictions,standards,beliefs and behavior of a human. While, Knowledge is the information, and skills acquired through experience or education. Relation between Integrity and Knowledge: The person in integrity  is never influenced by temptations and pressures from outside as he or she would only respond to one’s  conscience. However ,integrity of person cannot be put to use for society in the absence of knowledge. It is knowledge that ensures usefulness of a man’s integrity to society. On the other hand, Knowledge without Integrity is extremely dangerous for the entire society.  Because without  Integrity, an  individual uses his knowledge for himself only.  He/she may not ...

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! East Asian nations have shaped their response to Covid-19 with lessons from 2003 SARS outbreak.  As COVID-19 pandemic situation is getting worsened in India , its imperative that the lessons from east Asian nations should be adapted. Lessons India can learn from East Asian nations: Most East Asian nations use Two-pronged approach on health sector i.e., strengthening its government health facilities and expanding health coverage through social health insurance, much like Ayushman Bharat. These nation invest heavily in health sector. According to the data of World Bank, China spending 5% of GDP , Vietnam spending 6% of GDP, Japan ~10% of GDP. Making social security universal for all and Incentives for health startups . It is evident that both is adapted by China very well. Countries like Vietnam increased surveillance system and laboratory facilities. India should also do this keeping the population size. Almost all east Asian natio...

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! In the wake of coronavirus outbreak that has crippled the ecosystem first with human loss and  then with economic loss, the economic package of 20 lakh crore, amounting to 10% of GDP  under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is a much needed one. Atmanirbhar or self-dependence is a key to sustainable economic development and its indispensability has been highlighted by the government ever since India gained independence. Five Pillars Steps to be taken to attain self reliance during pandemic situations. 1. Economy Ensuring strong financial system and increasing cash in hand with Economic package announced worth 10% of GDP Monetary stimulus by liquidity injection and fiscal stimulus. 2. Infrastructure Ensuring infrastructure for people mobility and freight transport Ensuring power, water .etc or industries with special consideration. 3. System Ensuring top technologies with higher efficiency Simple and clear laws National mission to p...

Useful ? Let’s help each other by sharing! Answer: Many of the countries that gained freedom from colonialism during the 1940s and early 1950s experienced non-democratic rule. But India, despite the colossal problems like partition, integration of princely states, communal violence, poverty, cultural diversity and so on; decided to take the more difficult path, i.e to the idea of democracy through free and fair elections. In this regard it can be said that India’s first general election was, among other things, an act of faith for a nascent country like India. Preparing for the first general election was a mammoth exercise. No election on this scale had ever been conducted in the whole world  which is evident from some of the below facts:   The holding of election also required delimitation or drawings of boundaries of constituencies, which was again considering the size of the country was a difficult task. The size of the electorate was around 176 million of age ...