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30th September
An Indian Army Soldier posted at Leh joins CD for IAS Prelims 2017. Why?
A soldier's story of sheer grit and determination and his dream of clearing IAS in 2017
30 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?
GS4 (Ethics in public administration) Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?
30 Sept 2016 | GS3 | The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?
GS3 (Cyber security) The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?
30 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.
GS2 (Govt intervention in various sectors) Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.
30 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.
GS1 (Modern India) Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.
30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions. Q.1) Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ‘Project SAKSHAM’. Which of the following correctly describes it? a) Support system to below poverty line persons b) New Indirect Tax Network of the Central Board of… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Freedom fighters of India
Today India is free from bondage and people of India stay happy for the contribution of freedom fighters of India.
29th September
[Update] Flagship Students – Get ready for the History Test on 1st
Feedback of Economics & CA Tests + Sample Q&A for the upcoming test
29 Sept 2016 | GS4 | India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact the work culture? How can leaders deal with this diversity?
GS4 (ethics in public administration) India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact the work culture? How can leaders deal with this diversity? Best answer Payal Mittal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5.5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS4 | India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact the work culture? How can leaders deal with this diversity?
29 Sept 2016 | GS3 | There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need to facilitate exit in the Indian economy. Why was the bankruptcy law important and what are the benefits of an easy exit for the economy?
GS3 (Indian economy) There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need to facilitate exit in the Indian economy. Why was the bankruptcy law important and what are the benefits of an easy exit for the economy? (Aspirants are advised to read the second chapter of the… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS3 | There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need to facilitate exit in the Indian economy. Why was the bankruptcy law important and what are the benefits of an easy exit for the economy?
29 Sept 2016 | GS2 | PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM not to do so. Is NAM still important for India?
GS2 (Global groupings and effects on India) PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM not to do so. Is NAM still important for India? Best answer Aman Chauhan wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS2 | PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM not to do so. Is NAM still important for India?
29 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What are the most prominent examples of political, social and economic changes brought about by it across the world?
GS1 (World history) Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What are the most prominent examples of political, social and economic changes brought about by it across the world? Best answer Rahul Jain wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10 (if… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What are the most prominent examples of political, social and economic changes brought about by it across the world?
29 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions. Q.1) Recently, India plans to review Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan. Consider the following statements with reference to MFN status. 1. The MFN status was accorded in 1996 under the WTO’s General Agreement… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
28th September
Ts2 and Ts 3 solutions
Sir, When will be the solution for ts2 and ts3 be uploaded in pdf format as it is very much necessary for last time revision. @discuss sir @cdroot
28 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is emotional intelligence and why is it important?
GS4 (Emotional Intelligence) Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is emotional intelligence and why is it important? Best answer Simran Bains 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 28 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is emotional intelligence and why is it important?
28 Sept 2016 | GS3 | Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current sector wise share of agriculture, industry and service in the Indian economy?
GS3 (Indian economy) Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current sector wise share of agriculture, industry and service in the Indian economy? Best answer Rahul Jain wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | GS3 | Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current sector wise share of agriculture, industry and service in the Indian economy?
28 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been appointed since independence.
GS2 (Appointments to various constitutional posts etc) Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been appointed since independence. Best answer Kunal Aggarwal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot be uploaded here, hence scroll down… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been appointed since independence.
28 Sept 2016 | GS1 | The 2008 financial crisis has been called the greatest challenge to the world economy since the 1930 Great Depression. What was the Great Depression? What were its effects on the world, politically, socially, economically?
GS1 (World History) The 2008 financial crisis has been called the greatest challenge to the world economy since the 1930 Great Depression. What was the Great Depression? What were its effects on the world, politically, socially, economically? Best answer Rahul Jain wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10 (if… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | GS1 | The 2008 financial crisis has been called the greatest challenge to the world economy since the 1930 Great Depression. What was the Great Depression? What were its effects on the world, politically, socially, economically?
28 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions. Q.1) Recently, Senkaku island was in the news. Where is it located? a) South China Sea b) Indian Ocean c) East China sea d) Red sea Q.2) Which of the following correctly describes about “FAST”,… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
27th September
27 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions. Q.1) Recently, Indian Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) was in the news. Consider the following statements with regard to ROV. 1. It is developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, with the help… Continue reading 27 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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