Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 7th August- GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India GS-4 Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption Question 1)  How does India Socialism contrast with Socialism embraced by the Communist countries? Discuss the idea of Democratic socialism. 10 marks Question 2) Elucidate the India Constitution’s approach towards secularism,… Continue reading 6th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 6th August- GS-1 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society GS-4 Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity. Question 1)  Discuss the causes of Russian revolution in comparison with French revolution. 10 marks Question 2) Finance Commission plays… Continue reading 5th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 5th August- GS-1 History of the world including events from the 18th century GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters. Question 1)  Discuss the contributions of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in bringing rights of dalit and marginalized community in the country. 10 marks Question 2) Advocating forward-thinking… Continue reading 4th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 4th August- GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information. Question 1)  No country can realize its full potential without the equal participation of women and men. Achieving gender equality is not only the right thing to do… Continue reading 3rd August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 3rd August- GS-1 Effects of globalization on Indian society. GS-4 Work culture, quality of service delivery. Question 1)  Discuss specific challenges that were witnessed especially during the integration of North-East India post-independence. 10 marks Question 2) Compare the functioning of the presidential system of government with a parliamentary… Continue reading 27th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 27th July- GS-1 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections Question 1)  Who were the Khudai Khidmatgars? Analyse the aftermath of the Qissa… Continue reading 24th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 24th July- GS-1 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. GS-4  Case studies Question 1)  What do you mean by Renaissance describe the main features of Indian renaissance? 10 marks Question 2) Examine the ways in which a… Continue reading 23rd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 23rd July- GS-1 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present. GS-4  Case studies Question 1)  Medieval literature of India played a key role and led to the modern Indian languages taking shape and being born. Elucidate.10 marks Question 2) To counter… Continue reading 22nd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 22nd July- GS-1 Indian culture covering the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture GS-4  Case studies Question 1)  Explain the reasons for the formation of Sargasso Sea. Also, examine the factors for it being a region with one of the highest ocean salinity. 10 marks Question… Continue reading 21st July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 21st July- GS-1 Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. GS-4  Case studies Question 1)  Discuss the various geo-morphological effects caused by an earthquake. 10 marks Question 2) India-Iran relations, though based on the foundations… Continue reading 20th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 20th July- GS-1 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone, etc GS-4  Case Studies Question 1)  Examine the factors responsible for large production of corn and wheat in the North America and compare it with suitable states of India. 10 marks Question 2) There have… Continue reading 17th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 17th July- GS-1 Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries GS-4  Attitude Question 1)  Fishing industry more developed in Northern Hemisphere than in Southern Hemisphere, why? Explain. 10 marks Question 2) India-EU ties with many common interests assume significance as rule-based order is… Continue reading 16th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 16th July- GS-1 Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS-4  Human Values Question 1)  Discuss the concept of geomagnetism and explain the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic pole.10 marks Question 2) Covid -19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings in the system of… Continue reading 15th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 15th July- GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4  Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Question 1)  Bring out the impact of regionalism on Indian polity. 10 marks Question 2) The nexus of criminals,… Continue reading 14th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 14th July- GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism. GS-4  Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Question 1)  Is the concept of marriage less exclusionary in our country? In the context of same-sex marriage, discuss the need for a multi-pronged approach to deal with issue of prejudice… Continue reading 13th July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement