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Month: November 2016
What is Market Stabilization Scheme?
Can anyone please explain Market Stabilisation Scheme (MSS)? It’s been a lot in news recently. Google says that MSS is a mechanism to give more powers to RBI to manage liquidity. My query is – what is that RBI can do with MSS that it can’t do with usual procedures like OMO? Why is MSS… Continue reading What is Market Stabilization Scheme?
30 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Corruption exists even in developed countries such as the U.S. and the EU. In light of this, should we be worried about corruption in India?
GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration) Corruption exists even in developed countries such as the U.S. and the EU. In light of this, should we be worried about corruption in India?
30 Nov 2016 | GS3 | What is India’s demographic dividend? What are we doing to reap it?
GS3 (Indian Economy) What is India’s demographic dividend? What are we doing to reap it? Reference: Strategic Foresight, IMF
30 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The 52nd Constitutional Amendment and the anti-defection law were meant to end the evil of defection.What were the main features of the law? What has been its effect on law making?
GS2 (Polity and Governance) The 52nd Constitutional Amendment and the anti-defection law were meant to end the evil of defection.What were the main features of the law? What has been its effect on law making? Reference: PRS India, Hindustan Times
30 Nov 2016 | GS1 | The Railways appears in the news today mainly on account of accidents and budget problems. However, it has had an important impact on India. Discuss some of the ways in which the railways has impacted industry and society. Did it play ant role in the freedom movement?
GS1 (Modern India) The Railways appears in the news today mainly on account of accidents and budget problems. However, it has had an important impact on India. Discuss some of the ways in which the railways has impacted industry and society. Did it play ant role in the freedom movement?
30 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘Nilgai or Blue bull’. 1.… Continue reading 30 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
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29 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context
GS4 (Ethics) Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context : (150 words each) a) “The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” b) “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of… Continue reading 29 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context
29 Nov 2016 | GS3 | The govt is putting a lot of emphasis on schemes such as Digital India which seek to use information and communications technology (ICT) to connect the country. What are the benefits from delivering services electronically?
GS3 (Science and Technology) The govt is putting a lot of emphasis on schemes such as Digital India which seek to use information and communications technology (ICT) to connect the country. What are the benefits from delivering services electronically? Reference: Policy Innovation
29 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendments introduced many changes in our Constitution. What are some of their lasting effects?
GS2 (Constitution) The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendments introduced many changes in our Constitution. What are some of their lasting effects? References: Standard books such as Laxmikanth, DD Basu, Indian Express
29 Nov 2016 | GS1 | India has witnessed many attempts historically to break down the caste system. Discuss some of these movements from ancient and medieval times.
GS1 (Ancient India) India has witnessed many attempts historically to break down the caste system. Discuss some of these movements from ancient and medieval times.
29 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘United Nations Commission on International… Continue reading 29 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
28 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that. Note: From today onwards, b2b will form an integral… Continue reading 28 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
[Mains 2016] International ethics: Role of traditions & strategies in decision making
International Ethics explained through real life examples
28 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What are honour killings? What attitudes, emotions and social factors are responsible for this problem?
GS4 (Ethics) What are honour killings? What attitudes, emotions and social factors are responsible for this problem? Youth Ki Awaaz
28 Nov 2016 | GS3 | What is poverty line? Describe how the concept of poverty line has become more sophisticated, beginning from Dadabhai Naoroji’s initial idea.
GS3 (Indian Economy) What is poverty line? Describe how the concept of poverty line has become more sophisticated, beginning from Dadabhai Naoroji’s initial idea. Civilsdaily – Poverty Estimation Link 1, Link 2
28 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?
GS2 (Polity and Governance) Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted?… Continue reading 28 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?
