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18th August
18 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1: Geography Q.1)Â What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? Temperature inversion, is a reversal of the normal behavior of temperature in the troposphere, in which a layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by… Continue reading 18 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.
GS Paper 4: Ethics & integrity Q.4)Â India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In… Continue reading 18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.
18 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Critically examine the key features of the recently released New metro policy?
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) Critically examine the key features of the recently released New metro policy? Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-the-new-metro-policy-4801052/ http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/going-off-track-ppp-delhi-metro-rail-projects-4801809/ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/nowhere-in-the-world-has-ppp-in-metro-rail-fully-succeeded-says-e-sreedharan-4799989/
18 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | In the light of recent Gorakhpur tragedy, Discuss the Key problems faced by the rural health sector in India. Also suggest measures for improvement.
GS paper 2: Polity & Governance Q.2) In the light of recent Gorakhpur tragedy, Discuss the key problems faced by the rural health sector in India. Also suggest measures for improvement. Source:Â https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-on-rural-indias-health-systems-the-health-checklist/
18 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?
GS Paper 1: Geography Q.1)Â What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?
Doubt
What is difference between a policy and mission ? the context i am asking is relating to national health mission and national health policy. how are they different ? how they are enacted (as a law or directive by government) ?
18 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)’: 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It works under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 1 only c) 2 only d) Both are correct Q.2) Which of the… Continue reading 18 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
17th August
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Chah Bahar, Its significance and the impediments in taking it ahead
Introduction An India-operated port in Iran’s Chabahar would open a gateway for the country to Afghanistan and Central Asia. The port is of strategic importance. The decision to ink MoU with Iran for expansion of Chabahar Port, after a long delay, opens up major commercial and strategic opportunities for India Why Chabahar is Crucial? Sits… Continue reading Chah Bahar, Its significance and the impediments in taking it ahead
UPSC GS2 | Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
North Korean Fusion Bomb test in bid to change world power equation Why G4 nations need a hardball diplomacy? Demystifying The Concept Of Diplomatic Immunity What is economic integration and what are the different types of trade agreements? Different levels of Diplomacy | Track 1, Track 2, Track 3 USTR’s Special 301 Report & India’s… Continue reading UPSC GS2 | Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
UPSC GS2 | India and its neighbourhood – relations
India and its neighbours: Back2Basics Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan India Bhutan Relations: Key Developments China Maldives Myanmar Myanmar: Backgrounder with Timelines India Myanmar Relations: Key Developments Change in dynamics Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka CD Explains: Role of border states in India’s Foreign Policy Indian maritime challenges and its diplomatic dimensions Understanding the refugee crisis and lessons… Continue reading UPSC GS2 | India and its neighbourhood – relations
[Official Review] 17 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1 Q.1) Â Along with economic factor it was the misrule and inefficiency of CZAR Nicholas II which sowed the seeds of Russian Revolution. Comment. NCERT Answer Structure: The Russian Revolution was 1 of the most significant event in Modern World History.The Russian revolution not only transformed Russia but its effect was felt far… Continue reading [Official Review] 17 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
17 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What in meant by ‘environmental ethics? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
GS Paper 4 Q.4) What in meant by ‘environmental ethics? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
17 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | What do you understand by sex semen technology. Discuss the usefulness of sex semen technology for our dairy sector?
GS Paper 3 Â Q.3) What do you understand by sex semen technology. Discuss the usefulness of sex semen technology for our dairy sector? Source:Â https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-how-technology-can-deliver-freedom-from-male-calf/
17 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | The proposed wage code Bill, which incorporates a universal minimum wage, will lead to higher unemployment and informalization of the economy. In the light of the above statement critically Discuss the key features of proposed wage code bill?
GS Paper 2 Q.2) The proposed wage code Bill, which incorporates a universal minimum wage, will lead to higher unemployment and informalization of the economy. In the light of the above statement critically Discuss the key features of proposed wage code bill? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/WgZM9HZxouo9qiByArRETP/Having-a-minimum-wage-law-is-a-mistake.html
17 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Along with economic factor it was the misrule and inefficiency of CZAR Nicholas II which sowed the seeds of Russian Revolution. Comment.
GS Paper 1 Q.1) Â Along with economic factor it was the misrule and inefficiency of CZAR Nicholas II which sowed the seeds of Russian Revolution. Comment. NCERT
UPSC GS2 | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Bilateral Groupings & agreements involving India’s interests India, US defence ties – What are LSA, CISMOA and BECA agreements? India Europe relations India-Africa Forum Summit: Old Friends – Old Family, India Africa Relations (Back2Basics) India-Russia relations : Momentum in transforming Strategic Partnership, India-Russia relations (Back2Basics) India-Japan relations (Back2Basics) India-Central Asia relations (Back2Basics) India-West Asia relations… Continue reading UPSC GS2 | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
UPSC GS2 | Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate
Important International institutions | Origins, Growth, Mandates and India’s overlap Important International Economic Organizations (Back2Basics) Everything that you should know about the World Trade Organization (WTO) 5 Important International NGOs which often recur in news Bretton Woods Institutions – World Bank Group Bretton Woods Institutions – IMF Important World Reports & their Organisations | Important… Continue reading UPSC GS2 | Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate
UPSC IAS Mains Syllabus
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has revised the pattern of UPSC Main examination from 2015 onwards. The written examination consists of 9Â papers,in which, 2 are qualifying papers and 7 papers are counted for ranking. As per new UPSC Mains Syllabus, general studies papers consists of 1000 marks. The detailed syllabus for GS1 – 4… Continue reading UPSC IAS Mains Syllabus
17 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bitcoin’: 1. It is a cryptocurrency with Blockchain Technology. 2. It was released as open-source software in 2009. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Both are correct Q.2) Which of the following statements regarding… Continue reading 17 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
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