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
Author: Explains
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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? What are the other problems with our police forces?
Indian Express, Niti Aayog, Timeline of Police Reforms – Satyamev Jayate
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28 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by the term ‘Drain of Wealth’? How was wealth drained under the British, and did the process stop after independence?
GS1 (Indian Society)
What do you understand by the term ‘Drain of Wealth’? How was wealth drained under the British, and did the process stop after independence?
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27 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Modernisation and Westernisation are not the same.
Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
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26 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?
GS4 (Ethics)
What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?
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26 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?
GS3 (Environment)
Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?
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26 Nov 2016 | GS2 | How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?
GS2 (Polity)
How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?