GS I (Urbanisation)(Analytical)(Simplex) 22 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. Discuss. What are the challenges to Smart City mission? Demand- Positives… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS I (Urbanisation)(Analytical)(Simplex) The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. Discuss. What are the challenges to Smart City mission? Best answer Narayana Sarma wrote the best answer for… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. Discuss. What are the challenges to Smart City mission?

GS II (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary) The decline in political discourse is evident in the language and imagery used by politicians to belittle their rivals. Judiciary has failed to rein in such people. Discuss. Best answer Kunal Aggarwal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The decline in political discourse is evident in the language and imagery used by politicians to belittle their rivals. Judiciary has failed to rein in such people. Discuss.

GS III ( Economics) (Hattrick) What is the idea behind adopting Islamic Banking in India? Do you think that Islamic Banking will Strengthen Democracy in India. Critically examine. Best answer Kunal Aggarwal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What is the idea behind adopting Islamic Banking in India? Do you think that Islamic Banking will Strengthen Democracy in India. Critically examine.

GS IV (Attitude) (Simplex) (Analytical) Every time we force our choices on another individual, every time we make ourselves believe that our point of view is superior to that of another; we are feeding this demon that lies in the darkest corners of our heart, nutrition which might, one fated day, enable it to find… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Every time we force our choices on another individual, every time we make ourselves believe that our point of view is superior to that of another; we are feeding this demon that lies in the darkest corners of our heart, nutrition which might, one fated day, enable it to find expression through our actions. Comment.

GS I (Globalisation) (Hattrick) From a global perspective, globalization’s most important impacts are often highly localized. Discuss. Also explain globalization with respect to its impact on Indian Culture. Best answer Vidyarthi Mishra wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers

GS II (Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests) Nepal’s signing of transit and other agreements with China has been regarded by some in India as a significant loss of India’s influence in Nepal. Discuss why India’s relationship with Nepal is important.  What are the challenges in recent times & solutions to its relationships?… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS2] Target Mains: Answers

GS III ( Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment) (Hattrcik) India has convinced a lot of people and the world is making big bets on its stature as a manufacturing and economic powerhouse. However, there are many challenges that lie ahead. Critically comment. Do you think that China is feeling… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS3] Target Mains: Answers

GS IV (Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) Do you think that higher education institutions in india are loosing ethics and accountability ? Add a note on privatisation of higher education. Best answer Anil Jhajharia wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers

GS I (changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.) Indiscriminate extraction of sand from floodplains or river banks destroys the flora and fauna and decreases fertility of the land. How can we restrict the illegal mining ? What are the impacts of… Continue reading [Day 33 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers

GS II (India and its neighbourhood- relations) (Hattrick) India and Bangladesh share proximity of culture, history, language and geography. Among the many challenges facing the relationship, problem of rampant cattle smuggling which has made the Indo-Bangladesh border a dangerous place for ordinary people. Discuss.

GS III (Agricultural produce and issues) (Duplex) Do you think that Subramanian panel’s recommendations on MSP procurement operations are well worth of implementing? Discuss.

GS IV ( Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) You are a businessman. You took your driver to famous restaurant as it’s his birthday and you want to thank for his services. Restaurant owner & staff refused to serve as you have come with driver. What you would do?

GS I (Women Empowerment) While most of the developed world has penalized marital rape, surprisingly, there is no law to protect married women against marital rape in India. Discuss critically, whether ‘marital rapes’ needs to be treated as a criminal offence in India.

GS II (Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) Despite of the apex court judgment in favour, the disabled in India are yet to get justice. Critically comment. Do you think that India has a long road ahead in becoming a disabled-friendly country?

GS III (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment) (Duplex) There has been an increasing demand for traditional health knowledge. In this context, what is biopiracy? Can India draw red lines to protect traditional health knowledge systems from biopiracy?

GS IV (Ethics) (duplex) What do you understand by the following terms in the context of private life? a) Commitment b) Integrity

GS I (Culture) (Duplex) Government museums make up 90 per cent of the roughly 1,000 museums in India. They are banned from partnerships with private individuals or organisations, and have to depend on central funding even for day-to-day operations. Discuss.  Do you think that India’s museums are neglected? Discuss. What steps need to be taken… Continue reading [Day 31] Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS I (Culture) (Duplex) Government museums make up 90 per cent of the roughly 1,000 museums in India. They are banned from partnerships with private individuals or organisations, and have to depend on central funding even for day-to-day operations. Discuss.  Do you think that India’s museums are neglected? Discuss. What steps need to be taken… Continue reading [Day 31 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers

GS II (Good Governance) (Hattrick) Growing population & corruption main hindrances to good governance. Critically examine.