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25 Oct 2016 | GS2 | UGC has failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and has fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment on this statement in the light of recent recommendation of TSR Subramaniam committee on UGC.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) UGC has failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and has fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment on this statement in the light of recent recommendation of TSR Subramaniam committee  on UGC.

25 Oct 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 following statements in regard with ‘Bitcoins’. 1.Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically, based on mathematical proof. 2.It’s the… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

24 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)

24 Oct 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, ‘Gabion boxes technology’ was in the news, is related to a) It is used to design electric car by NASA b) It protect… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge

Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation. (Previous Year UPSC Topic) Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words. Download FREE Target Mains compilation – Click here to know how

Has Puzzled me :-/

Hiii Sir/Ma’am M totally Puzzled with these words– Levied , Distribution,Appropriated,Collected in terms of taxes between center and state…..Please help me to define these terms in layman’s language… Thank you

22 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe.

GS4 (Case Study) Air India (AI) is encountering problems with the operation of landing gear of its passenger aircrafts. In the past one year three separate incidents of similar landing gear failures have occurred on Boeing 777-200LR passenger aircrafts, all operated by AI. It has floated a tender to procure 216 landing gears for its… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe.

22 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead?

GS3 (Infrastructure) The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead? Download FREE… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead?

22 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard.

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