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24th September
24 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The use of technology has the potential to revolutionize the health sector administration in India. Critically discuss giving appropriate examples.
GS II (Governance, Health sector) (Hattrick) The use of technology has the potential to revolutionize the health sector administration in India. Discuss critically giving appropriate examples. Best answer Narayana Sarma wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5.5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course these… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The use of technology has the potential to revolutionize the health sector administration in India. Critically discuss giving appropriate examples.
24 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Patriotic writings proliferated almost spontaneously in different languages, as the resistance of a community against foreign rule. Analyse the birth of the novel associated with the social reform-oriented movement of the 19th century.
GS I (The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors or contributions from different parts of the country) (Duplex) Patriotic writings proliferated almost spontaneously in different languages, as the resistance of a community against foreign rule. Analyse the birth of the novel  associated with the social reform-oriented movement of the 19th century. Best answer… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Patriotic writings proliferated almost spontaneously in different languages, as the resistance of a community against foreign rule. Analyse the birth of the novel associated with the social reform-oriented movement of the 19th century.
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23rd September
23 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. Discuss.
GS IV (lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders) (Simplex) (Analytical) Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. Discuss. Best answer Simran Bains wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course these answers… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. Discuss.
23 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What are Panama & Bahamas papers? What is the connection with India? Add a note on tax heavens.
GS III (Economics) (Hattrick) What are Panama & Bahamas papers? What is the connection with India? Add a note on tax heavens. Best answer RAHUL JAIN 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 these answers can always be… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What are Panama & Bahamas papers? What is the connection with India? Add a note on tax heavens.
23 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | US lawmakers move bill to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state. What will be the impact on India ? Critically examine. Do you think war with Pakistan can resolve the terrorism issue?
GS II (India and Neighbourhood) (Hattrick) US lawmakers move bill to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state. What will be the impact on India ? Critically examine. Do you think war with Pakistan can resolve the terrorism issue? Best answer Stuti wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10. The… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | US lawmakers move bill to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state. What will be the impact on India ? Critically examine. Do you think war with Pakistan can resolve the terrorism issue?
23 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Nearly 59 per cent of India’s land area is vulnerable to moderate or severe earthquakes. It shows how out of the total 304 million households in the country, about 95 per cent are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees. Discuss.
GS I (Earthquake) (Duplex) Nearly 59 per cent of India’s land area is vulnerable to moderate or severe earthquakes. It shows how out of the total 304 million households in the country, about 95 per cent are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees. Discuss. Best answer Narayana Sarma wrote the best answer for this question and got a… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Nearly 59 per cent of India’s land area is vulnerable to moderate or severe earthquakes. It shows how out of the total 304 million households in the country, about 95 per cent are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees. Discuss.
Revision quiz
@Root, is it possible to start a “revision quiz card”, in which last months important news related questions would be there, in everyday news cards sections, for prelims 2017?
22nd September
can india again witnessed the repeat of national emergency of 1975??
please give your valubale answer and views
10 Years in IAS – How fulfilling is the administrative service?
There is lot of pressure and complex situations which you can not imagine
Hi I need help from CD guys. Sir i am currently preparing for upsc and have join
Hi I need help from CD guys. Sir i am currently preparing for upsc and have joined a class. But i want to join your prelim course also. I am going to attempt 2017 Upsc seriously. I am concerned about time management if i joined Prelims course. So please can you guide me further??
22 Sept 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
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
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 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?
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
21st September
Please help
I am looking forward to appear for UPSC exams in 2018. Please can anyone give me a detailed plan on how should I plan my studies to cover the entire portion. Please help. Have started with ncert books. Please try to reply soon.
[Day 34 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
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
[Day 34 | GS2] 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
[Day 34 | GS3] 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
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