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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 panel’s 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 it’s 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 ‘marital rapes’ 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
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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.
Kindly reply : Amount reversal of flagship programme
Respected sir, I have subscribed today for the flagship prelims programme. I made the payment first time through internet banking. The amount was debited and due to internet failure i did not recieved any recipt. Again, i made the payment through debot card and it succeeded. I want to know how i will get back… Continue reading Kindly reply : Amount reversal of flagship programme
[Day 31] Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS I (Culture) (Duplex) Government museums make up 90 per cent of the roughly 1,000 museums in India. They are banned from partnerships with private individuals or organisations, and have to depend on central funding even for day-to-day operations. Discuss. Do you think that India’s museums are neglected? Discuss. What steps need to be taken… Continue reading [Day 31] Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
[Day 31 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
GS I (Culture) (Duplex) Government museums make up 90 per cent of the roughly 1,000 museums in India. They are banned from partnerships with private individuals or organisations, and have to depend on central funding even for day-to-day operations. Discuss. Do you think that India’s museums are neglected? Discuss. What steps need to be taken… Continue reading [Day 31 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
[Day 31 | GS2] Target Mains: Answers
GS II (Good Governance) (Hattrick) Growing population & corruption main hindrances to good governance. Critically examine.
[Day 31 | GS3] Target Mains: Answers
GS III (Technology) (Hattrick) In your opinion can cultivation of GM (Genetically Modified) crops ensure food security for India? Critically examine the arguments presented in opposition and in favour of GM technology.
[Day 31 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers
GS IV (Ethics) (simplex) The ethics of driverless car technology is subject of debate. Critically examine
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