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22nd September
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 Indiaâs 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 Indiaâs 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
[Day 34 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers
GS IV (Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) Do you think that higher education institutions in india are loosing ethics and accountability ? Add a note on privatisation of higher education. Best answer Anil Jhajharia wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyoneâs convenience. Of… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers
20th September
19th Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories
An overlapping roadmap SDG (sustainable development goals) are adopted by the UNGA (UN General Assembly) to transform the world by 2030. It has in total 17 goals and 169 targets. This major criticism of these sustainable development goals are they are too vague and general. Many overlapping a exist between the goals and targets. Funds… Continue reading 19th Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories
[Day 33 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
GS I (changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.) Indiscriminate extraction of sand from floodplains or river banks destroys the flora and fauna and decreases fertility of the land. How can we restrict the illegal mining ? What are the impacts of… Continue reading [Day 33 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
[Day 33 | GS2] Target Mains: Answers
GS II (India and its neighbourhood- relations) (Hattrick) India and Bangladesh share proximity of culture, history, language and geography. Among the many challenges facing the relationship, problem of rampant cattle smuggling which has made the Indo-Bangladesh border a dangerous place for ordinary people. Discuss.
[Day 33 | GS3] Target Mains: Answers
GS III (Agricultural produce and issues) (Duplex) Do you think that Subramanian panelâs recommendations on MSP procurement operations are well worth of implementing? Discuss.
[Day 33 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers
GS IV ( Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) You are a businessman. You took your driver to famous restaurant as itâs his birthday and you want to thank for his services. Restaurant owner & staff refused to serve as you have come with driver. What you would do?
19th September
Query
Sir,please tell me, Is veto power of Indian President-discretionary power???? Because as per ncert 11std ch/4 suggests:veto power is discretionary power,but it is no clearly mentioned in Laxmikant.
Hi sir, please tell me what is dna framework?
Hi sir, please tell me what is dna framework?
[Day 32 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
GS I (Women Empowerment) While most of the developed world has penalized marital rape, surprisingly, there is no law to protect married women against marital rape in India. Discuss critically, whether âmarital rapesâ needs to be treated as a criminal offence in India.
[Day 32 | GS2] Target Mains: Answers
GS II (Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) Despite of the apex court judgment in favour, the disabled in India are yet to get justice. Critically comment. Do you think that India has a long road ahead in becoming a disabled-friendly country?
[Day 32 | GS3] Target Mains: Answers
GS III (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment) (Duplex) There has been an increasing demand for traditional health knowledge. In this context, what is biopiracy? Can India draw red lines to protect traditional health knowledge systems from biopiracy?
[Day 32 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers
GS IV (Ethics) (duplex) What do you understand by the following terms in the context of private life? a) Commitment b) Integrity
18th September
Confusion
Hello, I want to sit for 2017. This website looks like will help me a lot and I really like it. But some of the things I am not getting. What are Tikdams? And how should I write the answers for main here ? I see that everyday questions are posted. But how to prepare… Continue reading Confusion
Here’s how CD’s Tikdams helped me: Recollection from an aspirant
He wrote this email right after his IAS Prelims attempt.
You are in the land of broken promises and crushed dreams. But what next?
To all those who gave a sincere shot at IAS Prelims 2016 and lost out. A short note from Civilsdaily.
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