GS I (Secularism) (Duplex) A uniform civil code means that all citizens of India are to follow the same set of rules and laws irrespective of religion.Do you feel that it can strengthen secularism in the country ? What are the challenges involved in the implementation of Uniform Civil Code ? Demand- Strenghthning the secularism by… Continue reading [Day 16] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Important Geophysical phenomena) (Hattrick) In terms of natural disasters, the maximum losses happen because of floods. Maximum deaths in the country are because of floods. Many people go missing and get washed away in flood waters. What are the reasons for increasing these geophysical phenomena ? Do you feel that this can be… Continue reading [Day 15] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Simplex) Do Vedas offer us direct evidence of social or political system in Vedic era, whether ordinary or elite? Critically examine. Demand: Question’s demand is based on whether Vedas reveal about political/ social system during that period. You have to give the pros and cons to the answer.   Approach: –       Give references… Continue reading [Day 14] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism-Hattrick) India has seen a rise in incidents of racism by its citizens against foreign nationals, especially Africans, in recent time. As a country with the maximum number of diaspora communities, India needs to be particularly worried by this development. Critically Discuss. Demand-  Increase in racism against the… Continue reading [Day 13] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Poverty and developmental issues) (Hattrick) If India has to take its rightful place in the comity of nations, it must free itself from hunger, illiteracy, disease and destitution. Elucidate  Demand- The factors hindering developmental process is asked here Approach- – Discuss the given factors in question one by one (4 marks) – Reasons… Continue reading [Day 12] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Role of women and women’s organization) (Static +Dynamic + Analytical-Hattrick) Women should be permitted to enter the sanctum of sanatorium at par with men. Critically examine the statement.  Demand- The ban imposed some trusts prohibiting women contrivances the constitution. Approach- – Discuss the past orthodox practices and current situation. Relate that to recent judicial… Continue reading [Day 11] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I  ( Population and Associated Issues – Hattrick) India was ranked 108 out of 145 countries in 2015’s Gender Gap Index by World Economic Forum. Our neighbours have fared better than us. Discuss and suggest possible ways to reduce this gender gap. GS Paper II (Governance- Analytical) (Simplex) “Kashmir unrest should be engaged into a dialogue with all stakeholders… Continue reading [Day 10] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS Paper 1 (Duplex = Static + Dynamic) Cyclones in India are quite often nowadays. What are measures taken by state & national government to reduce the casualty?  Demand: Static based with current approach Approach: – Discuss old measures & new measures (3 Marks) – Recently state govt. took good measure  (5 Marks) – Discuss challenges & solutions ahead  (2… Continue reading [Day 9] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism) (Static + Dynamic = Duplex) Constitution provides right to practice any religion & free speech. Are religious conversions & hate speeches affecting social harmony? Critically examine  Demand: Balanced approach is required considering the constitutional freedom without affecting society harmony.  Approach: – Brief on recent conversions for political gain (3… Continue reading [Day 8] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Historical Analysis) (Simplex) Close to seven decades post Independence the social equations in many villages & cities in India have not changed from what they have been for centuries. Such villages & cities continue to remain what Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called “sinks of localism, dens of ignorance and narrow-mindedness” Elucidate. Demand: Recent atrocities… Continue reading [Day 7] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Analytical) Women can not be kept down to level of tourism or women and child development in central & state ministries. Examine the statement Demand: Question’s demand is women’s role in society as equals. Approach: – Low participation of women in government ministries – Explain the reason behind the same. – Suggest ways… Continue reading [Day 6] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

All questions on this series are available fore revision at – Target Mains The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day Questions of the day GS Paper I – [Economic Geography – Static + Dynamic] “Inland waterways is a much cheaper & eco-friendly mode of transportation. Discuss the… Continue reading [Day5] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Questions of the Day GS Paper I (Indian Culture  – Static) Bring out the differences between Dyabhaga and Mitakhasa schools.Which part of public life are they related to? Demand: Factual and direct question. Cater to the demand and stick to word limit. Approach Two schools of Hindu law have to be explained and their public life image.… Continue reading [Day4] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Questions of the Day GS Paper I (Indian Culture – Social Inclusion – Static + Dynamic) Q#1. Indian society did not develop into a definite finished form in any period. What are plausible reasons for it. Hint: By finished form – we mean that the culture never crystallised into a specific form. It always evolved. Why?… Continue reading [Day3] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Hello, First things first, you guys have amazing enthusiasm and looking at your sincerity towards the upcoming mains, we have decided to give a structured feedback on the DNA of answer writing for all the questions that we put everyday. We will try to comment on a few of them but keep the conversation going.… Continue reading [Day2] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Hello, All geared up for mains? Looking at the present scenario, most of the aspirants (who checked off 107+ from their IAS Prelims 2016) would be thinking of joining a test series to get themselves into some sort of a zen discipline of committing to a mains level writing marathon.  One Tip: Don’t get frustrated when your verified copies… Continue reading [Day1] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. 2016