2 Dec | GS1 | New data from the Civil Registration System of the Registrar General of India shows a fall in sex ratio at birth from 898 girls to 1,000 boys in 2013, to 887 in 2014. Throw light on the reasons for a poor sex ratio of India. Also list out how the government should work towards its improvement.

GS1 (Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India) New data from the Civil Registration System of the Registrar General of India shows a fall in sex ratio at birth from 898 girls to 1,000 boys in 2013, to 887 in 2014. Throw light on the reasons for a poor sex ratio of India. Also… Continue reading

2 Dec | GS4 | SC has ruled that national anthem must be played in cinema halls across the country before a film is screened, and everyone present must stand to pay respect. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? To what extent is symbolism helpful in imbibing the societal/ national values?

GS 4 (Ethics and Human Interference) SC has ruled that national anthem must be played in cinema halls across the country before a film is screened, and everyone present must stand to pay respect. To what extent is symbolism helpful in imbibing the societal/ national values? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer. CD Op-ed Firstpost… Continue reading

2 Dec 2016 | GS3 | What is the objective of new patent box regime? What is experience of other countries with patent boxes? Has enough been done to attract creation of IPs in India? If not, what are suggestions and way forward?

GS3 (Issues relating to intellectual property rights) What is the objective of new patent box regime? What is experience of other countries with patent boxes? Has enough been done to attract creation of IPs in India? If not, what are suggestions and way forward? FE CD Newstrail

2 Dec 2016 | GS 2 | “Principle of independence of judiciary was not meant for personal benefits of judges but was created to protect humans against abuses of power.” In light of the recent statement by the CJI, critically examine the long drawn tussle between the Judiciary and Executive with relevant examples from our Indian History.

GS2 (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries) “Principle of independence of judiciary was not meant for personal benefits of judges but was created to protect humans against abuses of power.” In light of the recent statement by the CJI, critically examine the long drawn tussle between the Judiciary and Executive with… Continue reading

Journey of Ramu, a disabled bangle seller to Ramesh Gholap, AIR 287, 2012

Whenever I help a poor child, I remember myself, I remember Ramu.

1 Dec 2016 | GS4 | Gandhiji championed the use of non-violence to fight against evil. What is the relevance of non-violence today? Also discuss its relevance in India’s fight against terrorism and other challenges such as Naxalism.

GS4 (Ethics) Gandhiji championed the use of non-violence to fight against evil. What is the relevance of non-violence today? Also discuss its relevance in India’s fight against terrorism and other challenges such as Naxalism. Reference: National Foundation for Communal Harmony

1 Dec 2016 | GS3 | U.S. President elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull the U.S. out of climate change treaties such as the Paris Agreement. What would be the impact of the U.S. pulling out? What course of action should India take if such a scenario comes to pass?

GS3 (Environment) U.S. President elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull the U.S. out of climate change treaties such as the Paris Agreement. What would be the impact of the U.S. pulling out? What course of action should India take if such a scenario comes to pass? References: Indian Express, Indian Express, The Atlantic

1 Dec 2016 | GS2 | What are Self Help Groups? Discuss some of the problems faced by them. What support has been provided by the govt to them.

GS2 (SHG, NGO’s) What are Self Help Groups? Discuss some of the problems faced by them. What support has been provided by the govt to them? References: Aajeevika, Planning Commission, Economic Times

1 Dec 2016 | GS1 | What was the role of women in India’s freedom struggle?

GS1 (India’s freedom struggle) What was the role of women in India’s freedom struggle?

1 Dec 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 with ‘Waste to energy processes’. 1.… Continue reading

No obstacle is too great: Son of a security guard secures AIR 242

If you have set your targets, sky is the limit

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

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

Year: 2016