GS IV (Analytical) (Simplex) It is high time to select the President of a country, and yours is the casting / deciding vote. Highlights of the candidates are given below. – Candidate 1: He associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologers. He’s had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks up to ten times… Continue reading [Day 17 | GS4] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS III (Security challenges) (Hattrick) The present scenario of the country is that the threat from outside is not only along borders but anywhere in the country. There is a need to improve intelligence, improve the system of information exchange between different stake holders and states should remain alert and updated. Discuss. Demand- Internal security threats and… Continue reading [Day 17 | GS3] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS II (Judiciary) (Analytical) (Simplex) The issue of judges vacancies and pending cases in courts are ingrained with not just one problem but many.  Examine. What Government needs to come with solutions so as to address this issue? Demand- Address the heavy backlog of cases  and vacancies that are present in various court is serious. The solutions… Continue reading [Day 17 | GS2] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Salient features of Indian Society) (Duplex) (Static +Analytical) The contribution of various social and religious leaders made the people conscious of India’s rich cultural heritage and helped to eradicate the social evils prevented in society. Discuss. Do you think social evils are present in society today too? Demand- Explain the contribution of various leaders… Continue reading [Day 17 | GS1] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

The Hindu – Editorials   Adisruptive debut Note – In a market economy in competition war, customer is always the winner. Reliance Jio entry has brought the data services to primacy in telecom revolution in India. As the market size in India is too big, costs can be low for data enabled services.   A… Continue reading 3rd Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories

sorting ans based on marks awarded top 5 ans list accessing model ans provided guide me in doing so

Hi, do we get CD news’ compilation- monthly?

The Hindu – Editorials   A city for all its citizens Context – Delhi Jal board has launched The Jaladhikar connection – a right to water connection. It allows households with in the slums to apply for legal, metered water connection irrespective of the status of their residence. It helps to break the stereotypes in… Continue reading 2nd Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories

GS I (Secularism) (Duplex) A uniform civil code means that all citizens of India are to follow the same set of rules and laws irrespective of religion.Do you feel that it can strengthen secularism in the country ? What are the challenges involved in the implementation of Uniform Civil Code ? Demand- Strenghthning the secularism by… Continue reading [Day 16] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

To all the veterans and hardworkers on this portal. After observing and analysing the answers written by some of the illustrious people here ,I have a few questions to ask. Thanks for bearing with me. 1. Are you guys able to retain information in this much capacity? And, the presentation too? If not, how much… Continue reading [Beginner's Malaise] – Doubt Clearing Forum

Ive been reading a lot of answers and often theres someone reviewing an answer, and s/he writes ” This doesnt seem like a GS II answer ” What is that supposed to mean? Am i missing out on something? What characterises a GS answer specifically?

Sir Please mention NCERT for test 1 as its having India and Contemporary World – II also

Namasthe Karnatakadawarige! Let us make this happen. News from our State which are nationally important should make a mark here. From prehistorical times to current affairs, we got to touch every aspect. 🙂 Comments from @root – This is the official thread for Karnataka’s Current Affairs – The thread is moderated by the owner and his/… Continue reading [Official] Karnataka Daily

plz dont use to color whole page in magzine,it is too tough to print at home.

The Hindu – Editorials A green rap on the knuckles Bio diversity act – 2002 Institutional structure – The act provides for both centralised as well as decentralised institutional mechanisms for conservation and sustainable use of  biodiversity.  It  has the National Biodiversity Authority at  the apex level and Bio diversity Management Committees at  the local… Continue reading 1st Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories

GS I (Important Geophysical phenomena) (Hattrick) In terms of natural disasters, the maximum losses happen because of floods. Maximum deaths in the country are because of floods. Many people go missing and get washed away in flood waters. What are the reasons for increasing these geophysical phenomena ? Do you feel that this can be… Continue reading [Day 15] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

The Hindu – Editorials LEMOA – Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement India – USA signed logistic exchange memorandum of agreement. It is one of the four foundational agreements for Defence cooperation between India USA. Highlights are It allows the militaries of the country to share each other’s bases for various operations. These include port visits,… Continue reading 31st Aug | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories

GS I (Simplex) Do Vedas offer us direct evidence of social or political system in Vedic era, whether ordinary or elite? Critically examine. Demand: Question’s demand is based on whether Vedas reveal about political/ social system during that period. You have to give the pros and cons to the answer.   Approach: –       Give references… Continue reading [Day 14] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Which ncert’s to follow for the first test on basic polity ? Old or new ?