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9 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What factors accounted for the rather sudden rise of Europe to world dominance? How was this small region was able to transform immensely larger portions of the world and to maintain its commanding position for so long?

GS1 (World History) What factors accounted for the rather sudden rise of Europe to world dominance? How was this small region was able to transform immensely larger portions of the world and to maintain its commanding position for so long? For a background/discussion of this question, read this blog by K Siddhartha

9 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

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 helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Recently, Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) was in the news for Guinness World Record for highest altitude fix of a GPS signal. Which of the… Continue reading 9 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

8 Nov 2016 | GS3 | In order to attract more investment in the hydrocarbon sector the government has replaced production sharing mechanism with revenue sharing mechanism. Explain the differences between both of these models. Will revenue sharing model be able to solve the issues related to production sharing? Discuss.

GS3 (Indian Economy) In order to attract more investment in the hydrocarbon sector the government has replaced production sharing mechanism with revenue sharing mechanism. Explain the differences between both of these models. Will revenue sharing model be able to solve the issues related to production sharing? Discuss.

8 Nov 2016 | GS2 | MPLADS scheme in India is not only a blunt violation of the principle of separation of power, there have also been reports of gross misappropriation of funds under this scheme. Comment with respect to the CAG observation on the functioning of the MPLADS. Should it be abolished?Give pros and cons.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) MPLADS scheme in India is not only a blunt violation of the principle of separation of power, there have also been reports of gross misappropriation of funds under this scheme. Comment with respect to the CAG observation on the functioning of the MPLADS. Should it be abolished?.Give pros and cons.

8 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Western secularism clearly separates state and religion. Secularism as practiced in India allows active involvement of state in religious matters of the minorities and sometimes this involvement borderlines appeasement. Critically comment with respect to secularism practiced in India since independence.

GS1 (Secularism) Western secularism clearly separates state and religion. Secularism as practiced in India allows active involvement of state in religious matters of the minorities and sometimes this involvement borderlines appeasement. Critically comment with respect to secularism practiced in India since independence.

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I’m beginner to UPSC could anyone please help me how could i start preparing for UPSC ? Which NCERT books should i start reading ? Please Explain in little detail Thank You…………>!

8 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

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 helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider the following statements about International Agrobiodiversity Congress. 1.The first International Agrobiodiversity Congress – IAC 2016 to be held in Rome, Italy. 2.It is… Continue reading 8 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Evolution of Forest Rights in India from 1856 to 2006 | In Depth Analysis of FRA & Its Issues

Evolution of Forest Laws in the British Period 1856: Lord Dalhousie emphasized the need for a definite forest policy. Railways were first introduced to India in the year 1853 from Mumbai to Thane. Increasing difficulty of obtaining adequate supplies of timber (needed for the great extension of railway lines then being undertaken) was one of the main… Continue reading Evolution of Forest Rights in India from 1856 to 2006 | In Depth Analysis of FRA & Its Issues

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7 Nov 2016 | GS4 | While it is important to expose a wrongdoing, a whistle-blower should have the moral backing behind his act of whistleblowing. Comment.

GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration) There have been multiple instances of threatening, harassment and even murder of various whistle-blowers in India. An engineer, Satyendra Dubey, was murdered in November 2003; Dubey had blown the whistle in a corruption case in the National Highways Authority of India’s Golden Quadrilateral project. Two years later, an Indian Oil… Continue reading 7 Nov 2016 | GS4 | While it is important to expose a wrongdoing, a whistle-blower should have the moral backing behind his act of whistleblowing. Comment.

7 Nov 2016 | GS3 | What do understand by Green tax and Compensatory Afforestation? Critically analyze that whether the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill 2015 will create a benchmark futuristic regulation or in its present form would squander away staggering amounts of money on meaningless efforts.

GS3 (Environment) What do understand by Green tax and Compensatory Afforestation? Critically analyze that whether the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill 2015 will create a benchmark futuristic regulation or in its present form would squander away staggering amounts of money on meaningless efforts.

7 Nov 2016 | GS2 | While the judiciary has been at forefront in the fight to make the administrative and electoral system transparent and accountable, it has displayed the attitude of touch me not when it comes to applying the same principles to itself. Critically comment with respect to the recent NJAC ruling and other judgments related to it in last few years. Also suggest what should be the ideal method of selecting the HC and SC judges.?

GS2 (Judiciary) While the judiciary has been at forefront in the fight to make the administrative and electoral system transparent and accountable, it has displayed the attitude of touch me not when it comes to applying the same principles to itself. Critically comment with respect to the recent NJAC ruling and other judgments related to… Continue reading 7 Nov 2016 | GS2 | While the judiciary has been at forefront in the fight to make the administrative and electoral system transparent and accountable, it has displayed the attitude of touch me not when it comes to applying the same principles to itself. Critically comment with respect to the recent NJAC ruling and other judgments related to it in last few years. Also suggest what should be the ideal method of selecting the HC and SC judges.?

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