One fine gentleman has been summoned recently by RS Parliamentary Committee of Privileges for making public a CAG report even before it could be placed before the Parliament. In this context let us discuss Art 105, the privileges and the contempt.

It is wonderful to see everyone chipping in to suggest strategies and sharing motivational articles but equally disheartening to see the threads with questions gathering dust. In nutshell we are motivated enough to prepare but just not motivated enough to practice questions. So I guess there is not point in wasting time and efforts. Bye… Continue reading All motivation no questions no debates

Frankly these are a little on the tougher side given the kind of Polity MCQs asked in the exam but still just to gauge how well The Lord Laxmikanth has been worshipped here we go: 1. Which of the following features is/are among those constituting the basic structure of the Indian Constitution as identified through… Continue reading MCQs : Polity

“Certain provisions of the Indian Constitution like President’s rule militate against the concept of co-operative federalism.” Critically comment.

“Temple Entry Movements in India have mutated from being caste-based to gender-based.” Do you agree with the statement? Cite relevant examples to support your answer.

“Women’s movements in India have come of age with more vocal assertion of their rights and identity. Comment in the light of contemporary women movements to gain entry into religious centres like Sabarimala.”

The weather Gods also seem to have understood the meaning of Globalisation as it seems “Snowzilla’ is making its presence felt in Delhi. Between there is no connection in the Headline and the content of this article. It is just the same old MCQs: 1. Which of the following is/are correctly matched? Ancient Town :… Continue reading Gloabalisation and Blizzards

1. Which of the following rivers originate in India and flow to the neighbouring countries? 1. Beas 2. Karnaphuli 3. Manas 4. Jhelum Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below. (a) 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only 2. Which of the… Continue reading MCQs Geography

Crucially evaluate the recently launched PMFSY as a mechanism to bring down farmers indebtedness.

Lack of ethical and moral education has been cited as one of the reasons for growing incidences of juvenile delinquency. Do you agree? Suggest some innovative ways to bring down juvenile delinquency.

As a district collector you are overseeing the post-flood relief operations in your district. While going through the progress made you realise that relief operations have been particularly sporadic and ineffectual in a particular village of the district. On further investigations you come to know that the district is mostly inhabited by people considered historically… Continue reading Case Study

Do attitudes engender stereotypes and biases or vice-versa? Explain with real life examples.

Narrate an incident from the life of your model that shall help you to tide over ethical dilemma you may face in your career as a civil servant.

1. What is the correct order of the following types of clouds in the order of increasing height? (a) Stratocumulus- Altocumulus- Cirrocumulus (b) Altocumulus- Stratocumulus- Cirrocumulus (c) Stratocumulus- Cirrocumulus- Altocumulus (d) Altocumulus- Cirrocumulus- Stratocumulus 2. The rainfall on Western Ghats is mostly (a) Convectional (b) Orographic (c) Frontal (d) Convectional or Orographic 3. Consider the… Continue reading MCQs on B2B : Water in the Air