GS1 (Indian society) Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women and against the provisions of the constitutions. What other practices are considered derogatory to women and how do they affect society in general?

Hiii, Sir/ma’am I didn’t get through this prelims that is a little shocking because I had prepared for it but somewhere it remained down the line. Hence I want to start again with double energy .my optional is Pub Ad. I wanted a Detailed suggestion about how to start again and specially way to study… Continue reading Assist please for a new inning…!!

I am going to appear for this mains, regularly following current affairs, but don’t know when to stop it roughly? Can anybody advice????

RKVY + 6 Subschemes under it + CAG Audit of 2015 and its revelation on RKVY's implementation

Couple of Queries: 1. I have heard that after selection some services do not allow candidates to appear more than once for CSE ?Any info about this. 2. For documents do I have to upload all eight marksheets of graduation or simply degree certificate will do? 3. Any little info abt these or preference order:… Continue reading @Dr.V

Understanding the history and evolution of Naxalism in India.

Today’s post is going to be mostly factual. You will find important tidbits around vector-borne diseases and some essay/ GS paper worthy stuff. A country aspiring with 8% GDP growth is buffeted with a troika of vector-borne diseases – Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria. That’s sad. But for the UPSC aspirants – it gives an opportunity… Continue reading Billi is down with Chikungunya. Let’s know all about Vector Borne Diseases – Dengue, Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever

GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region. Demand – What are the likely effects of deforestation on rains.… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS4 (Ethics in governance) Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations. Best answer Srishty Srivastava wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot be uploaded… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations.

GS3 (Indian economy) What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks? Best answer Udyan Ilu wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10 (if the… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks?

GS2 (Issues relating to education sector) If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS2 | If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the light of recently released TSR Subramanian committee report.

GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region. Best answer Masala Dosa wrote the best answer for this question and… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region.

As a citizen,am anger about the activities which terror doing to us, the surgical strike is most important and its shows India’s health,but apart from these attacks on both sides,the government of Pakistan needs a bilateral and smooth talk with the Indian government. I don’t know why they (pak) are not spoke out these issues… Continue reading Against terroism

Despite the recent surgical strikes there have been more attacks on army installations and increased infiltration attempts. The Pampore operation is still going on. See here for a brief update – http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pampore-security-operation-to-flush-out-militants-enters-third-day-3078056/ Today’s debate is – If you were the National Security Advisor and were given the responsibility of deciding, by the PM, whether to go… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we go for more surgical strikes?