Page-170 of UPSC Questions

Critically discuss the potential implications of so called "Robotic Process Automation (RPA)" upon jobs creation and jobs sustainability in services sector in India.

In recent years, RPA has gained popularity in service organizations. This tool allows software robots to replace computer activity traditionally performed by humans. Robotic Process Automation is the next big thing in the outsourcing industry. Some of the potential applications ..

"Shershah Suri had laid the foundation of administration on which Akbar raised the superstructure."Explain.

Shershah is known to have made a systematic survey and measurement of the entire cultivable land of his empire using a unit called Sikandari Gaj. He introduced the so called Patta and Kabuliyat (or Qabuliyat) system of landdeeds. Under Patta ..

What do you understand by self-awareness? How can developing self-awareness help drive meaningful personal change for a Civil servant? Discuss with examples.

Self-awareness refers to conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It is the ability to examine and understand one’s own thoughts, emotions, behaviors and their impact on others. Developing strong self-awareness can catalyze meaningful personal growth for ..

Examine the role played by globalization in shaping the attitudes and aspirations of Indian youth.

Globalisation refers to the integration and interconnection of social, economic, cultural and political spheres worldwide in such a way that an event at one place also has its effects at other places across the globe. Social segments impacted by globalisation: ..

Highlighting the importance of Mission Karmayogi. Explain its role in the development of human resource and state’s capacity.

Mission Karmayogi is launched by ministry of personnel to upgrade Indian state and Bureaucratic apparatus, to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century, by keeping with tradition and values of India. Holistic development with Mission Karmayogi: IGOT Karmayogi ..

Historically India’s attempts at strengthening its intelligence infrastructure & capabilities have been reactive and incremental rather than holistic and sustainable. Discuss, and also provide a concrete network to transform India’s intelligence capability.

Intelligence infrastructure helps a country to track, intercept, monitor the threats, and alert the security architecture to deal with and nullify them. A strong intelligence infrastructure is of paramount importance for the security of any nation. How India’s approach has ..

Why there are fears that state revenue will fall behind the estimates?

It has been feared that the tax revenues for state governments are likely to fall well short of their budget estimates for 2019-20. State Revenue Sources Own tax revenues and devolution of central taxes are the two major components of ..

What are the champion service sectors identified by the union commerce ministry? What is the significance of the move?

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Commerce to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors for promoting their development and realizing their potential.  The 12 identified Champion Services Sectors Information Technology & Information ..

What role MSME could play and what are impediments to its role in Make in India – Defence? Examine suggesting policy steps.

MSME contribution in defence production is increasing due to liberalisation in defense sector. MSME can aid defence sector through MSMEs create value addition and bring innovation as they are ready to take risk. MSME can be the trusted partners of ..

How the urban waste contributes to global warming? Discuss how the efficient management of urban solid waste can reduce the GHG accumulation.

Global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other green house gases. The world has committed to keep the ..