APSC MAINS 2022 Paper-1

Points to Remember: Limited perspectives: Official sources often neglect peasant voices. Bias and manipulation: Official records can be skewed to serve ruling interests. Incompleteness: Official data may not capture the full picture of peasant life. Access limitations: Access to official archives can be restricted or difficult. Introduction: Writing a comprehensive and accurate history of peasants … Read more

Points to Remember: Changing trends in Indian weddings. Economic impact of lavish weddings. Social implications and cultural shifts. Environmental concerns. Sustainable alternatives. Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube The “Big Fat Indian Wedding” (BFIT) has become a globally recognized phenomenon, characterized by extravagant displays of wealth, elaborate ceremonies spanning multiple days, and a large guest list often … Read more

Points to Remember: The role of men in promoting gender equality within women’s organizations. Potential benefits and drawbacks of male inclusion. Alternative approaches to achieving gender equity without mandatory male inclusion. The importance of maintaining the core mission of women’s organizations. Introduction: The question of whether including male members in women’s organizations is necessary to … Read more

Points to Remember: Significant contributions of foreign nationals to India’s freedom struggle. Diverse motivations and approaches among foreign participants. The impact of their actions on the movement’s trajectory and public perception. Challenges and limitations faced by foreign participants. Introduction: India’s struggle for independence was not solely a domestic affair. A significant number of foreigners, driven … Read more

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube The significant underrepresentation of Indian women in the workforce. The potential economic benefits of increased female participation. The societal and cultural barriers hindering women’s employment. Government initiatives aimed at empowering women. The need for a multi-pronged approach to unlock women’s potential. Introduction: India’s vast population includes a significant female … Read more

Points to Remember: Join Our Telegram Channel Rise of Nationalism Social Reform Movements Revival of Indian Languages and Literature Western Influence and its impact Religious Reform Movements Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube The Indian Renaissance, spanning roughly from the late 18th to the mid-20th century, was a period of profound intellectual, social, and cultural awakening in … Read more

Points to Remember: Assam Pradeshik Mahila Samiti (APMS) – its founding, goals, and activities. Chandraprabha Saikiani’s role in APMS and her individual contributions to women’s empowerment. Specific achievements of APMS in Assam, focusing on women’s education, health, and economic independence. Challenges faced by APMS and limitations of its impact. Overall assessment of APMS’s contribution and … Read more

Points to Remember: PRI’s proximity to the grassroots. PRI’s capacity for community mobilization. PRI’s limitations in technical expertise and resources. The need for capacity building and resource allocation. Importance of integrating earthquake preparedness into existing PRI functions. Introduction: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are the cornerstone of India’s decentralized governance system, mandated by the 73rd Constitutional … Read more

Points to Remember: Factor endowment theory and its limitations. Role of other factors in industrial development. Case study of Assam’s industrial development. Policy implications for Assam. Introduction: The factor endowment theory, a cornerstone of international trade theory, posits that a country’s comparative advantage lies in producing goods that intensively utilize its abundantly available factors of … Read more

Points to Remember: Buddhist principles of interconnectedness, non-violence (ahimsa), and impermanence. The concept of ecological interdependence and its relevance to biodiversity loss. Practical applications of Buddhist teachings in environmental conservation. Challenges and limitations in applying Buddhist principles to large-scale ecological issues. Introduction: Biodiversity loss, driven by human activities, poses a significant threat to the planet’s … Read more