Hello friends I hope, your preparation of prelims 2017 is going well and you are doing great in CD test series. This thread is exclusively for those targeting prelims 2017. Ask any generic doubt like and get them clarified. Remember friends, don’t take prelims lightly. Many, who reach till interview, get into allied services bite… Continue reading Doubts Regarding Prelims 2107

Hello Friends Congratulations to all those who have cracked prelims. You will have to fill DAF now to write your mains examination. It’s a very crucial document and most of your interview revolves around DAF. So every word you write in your DAF is very important. Though, I would do a detailed write up on… Continue reading Filling Detailed Application Form (DAF)

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GS IV (Ethics) (Duplex) Is ethics important, especially in the public administration setting of a democracy? Is exercising power for the benefit of the supporters of the persons in power appropriate ethically for a public administrator in a democracy? Best answer Anil Jhajharia wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Is ethics important, especially in the public administration setting of a democracy? Is exercising power for the benefit of the supporters of the persons in power appropriate ethically for a public administrator in a democracy?

GS III (Internal Security) (Hattrick) Do you think that maritime terrorism is major threat to India ? Discuss. 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 improved. (Best answer  of… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 3 |Do you think that maritime terrorism is major threat to India ? Discuss.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

@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?

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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??

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.