Polity conundrum !!
How do I deal with constitutional and non constitutional bodies? I just lack everything after panchayati raj,should I have to cover Laxmikanth,cover to cover? Any tips Dr.V?
Year: 2016
The Making of the Indian Constitution
Pretty amazing stuff by Google Cultural Institute. Have a look. https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/exhibit/gQ516SIa
UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 5
Pre 2009 1. One of the following began with the Dandi March? Home Rule Movement     Non – Cooperation Movement Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement Dandi march is very very imp. for prelims and mains. Even last year question on dandi march in south India was asked Learning – Poorna Swareaj resolution and Dandi… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 5
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Is it necessary to read 2nd ARC recommendations as well?
Open Discussion for Full Length Mock #3
What’s this? Discussion blog page for those who just attempted FL#3. Discussion is open for any question which you had a doubt about, brainstorming on ways to arrive at a particular answer, any other interesting tit bit that you may share etc. Where are the prelims mocks held? Go to the link and start attempting the mocks.… Continue reading Open Discussion for Full Length Mock #3
Polity
If govt loses confidence, will the ministers from Rajya Sabha or from Leg. Council lose their membership or only ministry..
World geography
Give some info about world straits,countries around different seas,mountains of the world
What is the difference between militancy, insurgency and terrorism?
This could be a question for MAINS, I believe?
What's happening in J&K and how has it spiralled so big
I was reading Shah Faisal’s FB post + general google alerts on media clampdown of J&K newspapers… Has the issue just blown out? Can someone give me the context please of what went wrong and how?
Concept of SNOWLINE
Can somebody clear the concept of Snowline to me? Snowline for eastern Himalayas is higher or the western Himalayas? And the reason for the same? Many thanks, in advance.
UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 4
IAS pre 2010 1. By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation? Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work Lord Cornwallis felt that… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 4
list of countries India has signed civil nuclear Deal.
Can anyone name all the countries India had signed Civil Nuclear Agreement ? I know a few – US, Canada, France, Namibia, Kazakhstan, Australia( not sure whether it concluded) , SL ( doubtful)….. Please correct if any thing is wrong. There are 12 countries in total. I guess. Please help me out.
Environment
Is Paris agreement legally binding or not?
UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 3
Pre 2012 Consider the following statements : The most effective contribution made by DadabhaiNaoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 3
I have query.
Before I understand Brexit, can you please differentiate UK,Britain,Great Britain,England.
UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 2
Pre 2014 The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911 Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement the Partition of India,… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 2
Nuclear Power Plants
Heyguys, Can you post a blog regarding recent developments in civil nuclear power plants. Considering that its been in news all along the year plus new clean energy initiatives, its bound to get atleast a question in the coming prelims. Regular user of the app and occasional of the website, though not that active on… Continue reading Nuclear Power Plants
Open Discussion for Full Length Mock #2
What’s this? Discussion blog page for those who just attempted FL#2. Discussion is open for any question which you had a doubt about, brainstorming on ways to arrive at a particular answer, any other interesting tit bit that you may share etc. Where are the prelims mocks held? Go to the link and start attempting the mocks.… Continue reading Open Discussion for Full Length Mock #2
UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 1
In an earlier blog post (How to approach prelims 2016) I discussed the importance of solving test papers, making educated guesses, analysis of mistakes etc. I also emphasized on solving past year question papers and analyzing the trend. After that, I analysed IAS prelims polity and economy section and we could glean some insights from… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 1
CAPF 2016 History Solutions and Analysis
Three Quick Points This is solution and analysis of CAPF history portion conducted couple of weeks back Most of the questions were on typical UPSC pattern from oft repeated topics and doable Analysis of past 7 years prelims history portion ( 2015 to 2009) would be done in coming days 1. Which of the following… Continue reading CAPF 2016 History Solutions and Analysis
