Writing a good essay can fetch you a lot of marks in the UPSC CSE. Also, writing an essay can be a tricky affair in the UPSC examination. The reason for this is the variety of topics that UPSC comes up with. Moreover so, in most cases, it is demanded that a theme be analyzed from a specific angle. Thus, in such a case preparing an essay on a specified topic would not be beneficial. It is required that one has a holistic, research based understanding of a theme and thus can write an essay as per the demand of the topic. And to achieve that, practice is imperative.

A good essay reflects a balanced analysis and a strong opinion based on research. Therefore, in order to help our readers practice essay writing, we regularly provide various themes/topics for practice. Not only that, we provide you with quality study material on that topic so that you can read, formulate your own opinion and write a brilliant essay. 

Theme – “Data Localisation – Associated Issues and Challenges”

Resources (Click on the links to open them in a new tab/window):

1. Economic Times
2. The Hindu Business Line
3. Financial Times
4. Reuters
5. The Hindu
6. The Hindu
7. Business Today
8. Business Today

Quote-worthy – The following example can be cited in emphasising upon the point that technology is not inherently dangerous and has many benefits at the grass root level as well:

“Recent news of a young man working as a coolie on a railway platform in Ernakulam, who prepared for his civil services exam using the free WiFi, provided by railways, to access reading material, and became successful, is a great example of empowerment.” Business Standard

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