GS4 (Case study) You are recently posted as district development officer for Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in the rural areas of your district on the issue of communalism. Dalits and indigenous people (Scheduled Tribes or adivasis) face discrimination, exclusion, and acts of communal violence. Laws and policies… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are recently posted as district development officer for Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in the rural areas of your district on the issue of communalism.

GS3 (Science and Technology) India’s cash to GDP ratio is one of the highest in world and India lags far behind when it comes to the number of cashless transactions. What are the challenges India faces in moving towards a cashless economy? Best answer Aman Chauhan wrote the best answer for this question and got a… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS3 | India’s cash to GDP ratio is one of the highest in world and India lags far behind when it comes to the number of cashless transactions. What are the challenges India faces in moving towards a cashless economy?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The recent amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 offers steps to end discrimination and ensure equality for the affected people. Discuss. Best answer Nitish Singh wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The recent amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 offers steps to end discrimination and ensure equality for the affected people. Discuss.

GS1 (Poverty and developmental issues) While India dreams of campaigns like Digital India on one hand, the data released by Global Hunger Index India’ s findings reflect a cause for serious concern. Discuss the findings of the report and analyse the causes. On which issues does India need to focus in such a situation? Best… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS1 | While India dreams of campaigns like Digital India on one hand, the data released by Global Hunger Index India’ s findings reflect a cause for serious concern. Discuss the findings of the report and analyse the causes. On which issues does India need to focus in such a situation?

25 Years since 1991 Economic Reforms: How has India changed and where is India heading? (Its relevance – 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of economic liberalization in India) Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words. (This essay topic was suggested by @pablo-escobar, those interested can give suggestions here – https://www.civilsdaily.com/imp-essay-challenge-inviting-ideas/)

GS1 (Modern History) The conditionality’s imposed by Lucknow Pact proved harmful to Hindu Muslim unity in coming years of India’s Freedom Struggle. Critically discuss. Demand – Discuss features and background of Lucknow pact and the conditionality’s which were imposed by the Pact. Since the questions says critically discuss you have to write both the viewpoints… Continue reading 15 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS4 (Quality of service) What are citizen charters and how do they help to achieve citizen centric governance? Also discuss problems in implementation.

GS3 (Disaster Management) What do you understand by heat waves? What factors are responsible for the increasing heat waves phenomenon in recent times in India? What are the possible health hazards of the heat waves? What  needs to be done to reduce this phenomenon?

GS2 (International Relations) BIMSTEC offers India a way out to move forward with our eastern neighbours. Comment in the light of Pakistan’s veto on SAARC agreements in recent years.

GS1 (Modern History) The conditionality’s imposed by Lucknow Pact proved harmful to Hindu Muslim unity in coming years of India’s Freedom Struggle. Critically discuss.

Most political parties in India are dynastic, i.e. the future leader is almost always a family member of the present party leader, e.g. Congress, SP etc. Perhaps the only two exceptions are the BJP and the CPI. This is ironic considering that India is a democracy and the entire purpose of the political parties is… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | Debate | Is democracy in political parties important?

GS1 (Indian society) Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women and against the provisions of the constitutions. What other practices are considered derogatory to women and how do they affect society in general? Demand – Explain briefly about such practices and how they have been… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS4 (Ethics) Can correct decisions be dishonest? Can incorrect decisions be honest? Discuss. How would you decide the correctness or incorrectness?

GS3 (Science and Technology) In the recent auction of telecom spectrum the government has failed to generate attractive revenue. There was lack of participation from the telecom companies. What are the reasons for poor response? What effects will it have on services to the consumers? Examine.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The government in power has been focusing on the idea of cooperative federalism. Critically analyse in the view of the meetings of GST council, if GST will be good for cooperative federalism or not.

GS1 (Indian society) Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women and against the provisions of the constitutions. What other practices are considered derogatory to women and how do they affect society in general?

RKVY + 6 Subschemes under it + CAG Audit of 2015 and its revelation on RKVY's implementation

Today’s post is going to be mostly factual. You will find important tidbits around vector-borne diseases and some essay/ GS paper worthy stuff. A country aspiring with 8% GDP growth is buffeted with a troika of vector-borne diseases – Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria. That’s sad. But for the UPSC aspirants – it gives an opportunity… Continue reading Billi is down with Chikungunya. Let’s know all about Vector Borne Diseases – Dengue, Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever

GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region. Demand – What are the likely effects of deforestation on rains.… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework