Weekly Mains Exam 2017 Answer Writing Challenge- Public Administration

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Public Administration- Paper I "Syllabus Topic – Public Policy : implementation"

• Q1. Law merely provides the framework for a solution and crucial thing is its effective implementation. Comment.

Indian Administration- Paper II "Syllabus Topic – Union Government and Administration : Parliament"

• Q2. Law making power of Parliament is step towards addressing gaps in our legal system. Discuss

Weekly IAS Mains Essay Writing Challenge

Write Essay in not more than 2500 words. (250 marks)

Topic:- Judicial Activism

MYITSONE Dam Project: Important Topics for UPSC Exams​

What is it?

• It is a large dam and hydroelectric power development project being built upon the confluence of the Mali and N’mai rivers and the source of the Irawaddy River.
• The project is a joint effort of China and Myanmar.
• It was stalled by Myanmar in 2011 due to social, political and environmental reasons
• The project is suspended as of 2017 however it may be revived soon.

Government Plan Programme Policies for UPSC Exam

:: National Policy on Capital Goods ::

This policy looks after various aspects of the capital goods from promotion to support staff to overall growth of the sector. Important aims of the national capital goods policy are given below:

• Aims to increase the share of capital goods contribution from present 12% to 20% of total manufacturing activity by 2025.
• clear objective of increasing production of capital goods from ~Rs. 230,000 Cr in 2014-15 to Rs. 750,000 Cr in 2025
• raising direct and indirect employment from the current 8.4 million to ~30 million.
• Become one amongst top 10 capital goods producing nations of the world
• Raise exports to a significant level of at least 40% of total production.
• increasing share of domestic production in India's demand from 60% to 80%, thus making India a net exporter of capital goods.
• The policy also aims to facilitate improvement in technology depth across sub-sectors, increase skill availability, ensure mandatory standards and promote growth and capacity building of MSMEs.

Government Plan Programme Policies for UPSC Exam

:: New IPR Policy ::

Important points in the New IPR Policy are given below.

IPR policy tries to stimulate a dynamic, vibrant and balanced intellectual property rights system in India to by following two ways:

• foster creativity and innovation and thereby, promote entrepreneurship and enhance socio-economic and cultural development, and
• focus on enhancing access to healthcare, food security and environmental protection, among other sectors of vital social, economic and technological importance.

M. S. Subbulakshmi: Important Topics for UPSC Exams​

What is she famous?

• She was a Carnatic Vocalist and 1st Musician ever to be awarded Bharat Ratna.
• She is the 1st Indian Musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
• 2016 was her birth centenary year.