Indian Geography “So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.” – Mark Twain in ‘Following the Equator’ India is a vast country… Continue reading Indian geography for IAS Prelims + Mains

GS Paper 1 Modern History THE FREEDOM STRUGGLE – ITS VARIOUS STAGES AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTORS/ CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. Q.1) The Ilbert Bill controversy was not an isolated phenomenon from British Racist approach. In fact it was the culmination of that. Comment. Source: NCERT   Answer structure: The Ilbert Bill was framed by Justice… Continue reading [Official Review] 4 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 4 (Ethics & Integrity) ETHICAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND FUNDING  Q.4)  What do you mean by international ethics? Why it has become so relevant in present times? (150 Words) (10 marks)

GS PAPER 3 Indian Economy INDIAN ECONOMY AND ISSUES RELATING TO PLANNING, MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES Q.3) What do You understand by Tax avoidance ? Critically discuss how GAAR will act as a Deterrent to Tax Avoidance? Source: http://www.epw.in/journal/2017/27/web-exclusives/gaar-deterrent-tax-avoidance.html Source: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tax_avoidance.asp

GS PAPER 2 Polity and Governance PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURES- STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONING, CONDUCT OF BUSINESS, POWERS AND PRIVILEGES AND ISSUES ARISING OUT OF THESE.  Q.2) Many experts believe that significance of Parliament has diminished over the years? Discuss the reason behind this phenomenon. Also suggest What can be done to reverse the phenomenon?   Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Bcy9Eg4aDIqGY8Kw7dKKMK/Vibrant-democracy-dormant-Parliament.html

GS Paper 1 Modern History THE FREEDOM STRUGGLE – ITS VARIOUS STAGES AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTORS/ CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. Q.1) The Ilbert Bill controversy was not an isolated phenomenon from British Racist approach. In fact it was the culmination of that. Comment. Source: NCERT

GS Paper 1: Geography SALIENT FEATURES OF WORLD’S PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Q.1) There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why? Source: NCERT Rivers form deltas when the flow(speed) of the river water slows to the extent such that the silt it carries gets heavier and the water cannot carry it forward to… Continue reading [Official Review] 3 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 4: Ethics and Integrity APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES FOR CIVIL SERVICE, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY AND NON-PARTISANSHIP, OBJECTIVITY, DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE WEAKER-SECTIONS Q.4) Why in your opinion, is having tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections important for a civil servant? (150 Words) (10 marks)

GS Paper 3: Indian Economy ISSUES RELATED TO DIRECT AND INDIRECT FARM SUBSIDIES AND MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICES Q.3) Policy should focus not just on higher production but also on helping farmers manage risks” Discuss. How price deficiency payments can address price risk? Source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/170517/niti-for-price-deficiency-payment.html https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-the-difficult-economics-of-the-indian-farmer/

GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURES- STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONING, CONDUCT OF BUSINESS, POWERS AND PRIVILEGES AND ISSUES ARISING OUT OF THESE. Q.2) Do you think there is a need for codifying privileges and giving primacy to a citizen’s right to free speech over legislative privileges? Critically comment. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/whose-privilege/article19146547.ece http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/bring-the-house-up-to-date/article19255053.ece