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11th November
The First Firangis | Chap 1| Warren Hastings And His Time as Gov General of India
Hello readers, The aim of introducing history lessons in a mix of comic + bullet point sequences is not to reinvent the wheel. We know that most of you would anyway go through the regular history books but here’s an attempt to reinforce the essentials and make things interesting. A lot had happened before Warren Hastings… Continue reading The First Firangis | Chap 1| Warren Hastings And His Time as Gov General of India
9th November
IAS Mains 2015 & Beyond – Mini Quiz #4
Here are the 5 questions for IAS Mains 2015 challenge for the week. We have given a bit of initiation into why we chose these questions so that you have some idea before you attempt them all! We have come across several instances of global floral and faunal pattern undergoing re-distribution. Combining it with the… Continue reading IAS Mains 2015 & Beyond – Mini Quiz #4
8th November
PJ Nayak Committee for Governance reforms [Comic strip]
A week back or so, we fiddled with the idea of introducing flashcards of basic theoretical terms which bug early stage aspirants when they read daily news. Here’s the post on that. This time, we are going in a step further. And what better way to deal with complex concepts, than with a comic strip interspersed… Continue reading PJ Nayak Committee for Governance reforms [Comic strip]
Roadmap For Paris Climate Talks: Part III
This is the 3rd explainer in the series of articles on Paris Climate Talks and the underlying issues. Previous articles, here: Part 1 & Part 2 In this article, we will explore the newly emerged concept of INDCs, which will shape the Paris climate change negotiations. What is an INDC? INDCs, known as Intended Nationally… Continue reading Roadmap For Paris Climate Talks: Part III
7th November
IAS Prelims 2016 Corner #7
While attempting Prelims 2015, many of you might have had this feeling of deja vu because there were some questions that were picked up word by word or were inspired by questions from previous examinations. Why no tropical cyclones in a particular region, national park with varied climate, Babur, Buddha, floating park.. all had been… Continue reading IAS Prelims 2016 Corner #7
6th November
New Initiative: Back 2 Basics – Static Syllabus Through Dynamic News
For the last 8 months or so, we have been continuously providing daily current affairs in form of Newscards over our awesomely clutter free android app. And every now and then a good product needs to reinvent itself and think of how to best serve its audience, AND THAT IS YOU! YES, YOU! You right… Continue reading New Initiative: Back 2 Basics – Static Syllabus Through Dynamic News
5th November
Ethical Dilemma of a Lieutenant in a Military Organisation
Picking up an important question from our last pop quiz on Ethics – GS Paper4. Since no one attempted this question, I would like you to give it another chance. I wish to bring forth an interesting set of dilemma and theory on the Paper 4 via this question. Do give it a shot. #2. You are first lieutenant in… Continue reading Ethical Dilemma of a Lieutenant in a Military Organisation
4th November
IAS Prelims 2016 Corner #6
While we renew our pitch to join NSG, the crash in Sinai exposes the vulnerabilities that we have to live with! Here is set 6 for you to brush up on current affairs with a little bit of geography thrown in. #1. Despite substantial thorium reserves, Indian Nuclear Programme is largely uranium-centric because (a) thorium… Continue reading IAS Prelims 2016 Corner #6
Roadmap For Paris Climate Talks: Part II
This is 2nd explainer in the series of articles on Paris Climate Talks and the underlying issues. In this article, we will explore the principles that figure during climate change discussions, which could have serious implications during Paris climate change negotiations. Since more than 80% GHG emissions present in the atmosphere today have been emitted by the developed… Continue reading Roadmap For Paris Climate Talks: Part II
2nd November
Roadmap For Paris Climate Talks: Part I
We are going to publish a series of articles on Paris Climate Talks and the underlying issues. In this article, we will explore what is the ‘conference of parties’, and why we will hear more about it as the year-end approaches. We will also understand the how planet’s future could hinge on a deal in Paris.… Continue reading Roadmap For Paris Climate Talks: Part I
IAS Mains 2015 & Beyond – Mini Quiz #3
With special focus on GS3, here are the questions to solve for today. Model answers will be made available tomorrow. #1. Write a note on Green India Mission with special emphasis on its goals and current status. The National Mission for Green India (GIM) is one of the eight Missions outlined under the National… Continue reading IAS Mains 2015 & Beyond – Mini Quiz #3
How to Make Most Out of Coaching Classes for IAS Preparation
Still in college or a dilemma whether to go for coaching classes or rely on self studies for IAS Preparation? Read To coaching or not to coaching first to make up your mind. Now then, if you have indeed made up your mind to attend some, here are 5 recommendations on How to Make Most Out of Coaching Classes for… Continue reading How to Make Most Out of Coaching Classes for IAS Preparation
31st October
Cornelia Sorabji: India’s First Woman Barrister
While women in Britain were campaigning for the right to vote, Cornelia Sorabji became the first woman to practise law in India. Here are a few things that you should know about the woman who was a contemporary of Sarojini Naidu. In the later 19th century, while a woman was accepted in the field… Continue reading Cornelia Sorabji: India’s First Woman Barrister
IAS Prelims 2016 Corner #5
Today let’s take a detour through the Indian landscape. It is a favourite topic among the examiners with the richness and variety it can throw in the questions and who knows what surprises IAS Prelims 2016 can throw! Let’s go! #1. Which of the following forms a watershed between the Brahmaputra and the Barak river systems?… Continue reading IAS Prelims 2016 Corner #5
Google’s Project Loon: Balloon powered Internet
What is Google’s project loon ? Many of us think of the Internet as a global community. But two-thirds of the world’s population does not yet have Internet access. Balloon powered Internet: Project Loon is a network of balloons traveling on the edge of space, designed to connect people in rural and remote areas,… Continue reading Google’s Project Loon: Balloon powered Internet
30th October
India-Africa Forum Summit: Old Friends – Old Family
India-Africa Forum Summit is likely to be the biggest diplomatic event in independent India’s political history. Never have more than 39 heads of states gathered in the country.
29th October
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