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17th November
17 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped bring about social reforms, and some increased divisions in society. Examine the good and bad impacts of such men using examples.
GS1 (Modern India) Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped bring about social reforms, and some increased divisions in society. Examine the good and bad impacts of such men using examples. Similar Previous Year Question –Â In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern… Continue reading 17 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped bring about social reforms, and some increased divisions in society. Examine the good and bad impacts of such men using examples.
17 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Recently, Asian Development Bank and India have signed a $500 million loan… Continue reading 17 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
16th November
6 Types of Lakes and Their Charactersitics
Lakes are classified depending on how they formed and on the quality of the water (freshwater or saltwater). Only in the saltiest lakes there is no life. Lakes contain 4 times more freshwater than the rivers, but, if they are not continuously supplied with freshwater, they can disappear through desiccation or accumulation of sediments. A… Continue reading 6 Types of Lakes and Their Charactersitics
Understand Everything About a River Drainage & Drainage Patterns
Dendritic, Trellis, Rectangular and Radial
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16 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that. Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
16 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps would you take to make your dept less hostile towards whistleblowers?
GS4 (Ethics) Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps would you take to make your dept less hostile towards whistleblowers?
16 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2 casualties. What are the reasons for such low casualties in developed countries compared to developing countries like India? How can we improve the situation?
GS3 (Disaster Management) Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2 casualties. What are the reasons for such low casualties in developed countries compared to developing countries like India? How can we improve the situation?
16 Nov 2016 | GS2 | India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage.
GS2 (International Relations) India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage. For a discussion of the main points, see this blog by K Siddhartha.… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | GS2 | India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage.
16 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming above pre-industrial levels in 2016. Reaching 2 degrees of warming or higher could result in devastating weather events. What are the ways in which global warming is affecting the world today? What are its likely impacts in the future?
GS1 (Geography) Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming above pre-industrial levels in 2016. Reaching 2 degrees of warming or higher could result in devastating weather events. What are the ways in which global warming is affecting the world today? What are its likely… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming above pre-industrial levels in 2016. Reaching 2 degrees of warming or higher could result in devastating weather events. What are the ways in which global warming is affecting the world today? What are its likely impacts in the future?
16 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements about “Hunar Haat”. 1. Hunar Haat is aimed… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
15th November
Practical Tips For Law Graduates from this IRS Ranker, Shatarupa Mishra
Enjoy your preparation, and success will be yours!!
Indian Agriculture 105 – International Cooperation with FAO, WFP and other MoUs
Important from Prelims perspective only
The 5 Types of Natural Vegetation in India and Their Charactersitics
Look out for the 3 zones of mangrove forests in the end!
The 4 Types of Mountains and their Detailed Charactersitics
Folds, Block, Volcanic & Dome
Classifications of Rocks: Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic
Understand the 3 basic rock types and their sub-types with their identification parameters.
15 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Is ethical conduct in personal life necessary for an honest public servant? Or are the two unrelated? Discuss with the help of examples.
GS4 (Ethics) Is ethical conduct in personal life necessary for an honest public servant? Or are the two unrelated? Discuss with the help of examples. Similar previous year question – Differentiate between personal and professional ethics. [CSM 2015]
15 Nov 2016 | GS3 | A huge role was played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recent U.S. presidential elections by analysing large amounts of information about voters and predicting political preferences. What are some of the ways in which AI is affecting the world? Do we need regulation to control the technology?
GS3 (Science and Technology) A huge role was played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recent U.S. presidential elections by analysing large amounts of information about voters and predicting political preferences. What are some of the ways in which AI is affecting the world? Do we need regulation to control the technology?
15 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently a private member’s Bill was introduced which sought to give more powers for mayors. It also tried to introduce provisions for direct election of mayors. Why are these provisions important for providing better urban governance in India? What are some of the problems related with urban local bodies?
GS2 (Polity and Governance) Recently a private member’s Bill was introduced which sought to give more powers for mayors. It also tried to introduce provisions for direct election of mayors. Why are these provisions important for providing better urban governance in India? What are some of the problems related with urban local bodies?
15 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management.
GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management. For understanding how to answer this questions, see these pointers by K Siddhartha. Here is a video… Continue reading 15 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management.
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