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Treaty of Versailles – UPSC World History Notes
The Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919, marked the end of World War I and aimed to bring about lasting peace among the nations involved
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 5
Q5. With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of “Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)”?
The government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.
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Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points (1918) – UPSC World History Notes
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points, presented to Congress in January 1918, stood as a beacon of hope amidst the devastation of World War I, outlining a visionary plan for global peace and stability.
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 4
Q4. With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements:
It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 3
Q3. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 2
Q2. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
An increase in the Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER)
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UPSC Prelims 2022 – Question 1
Q1. “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
a) Asian Development Bank
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Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification. (150 words, 10 marks)
The debate over the stability of human values is a perennial one, reflecting contrasting perspectives on the nature of ethics and morality.
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Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer. (100 words, 10 marks)
In addition to integrity and empathy, adaptability and accountability stand out as crucial attributes for effective public service. Adaptability enables public servant
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What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service? (5 terms x 3 marks each, 250 words)
In the realm of public service, a nuanced understanding of key terms is essential for effective governance and the delivery of services to citizens
