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10th March
Discussing Budget 2016-17 | Financial Sector Reforms
In this section, we will deal with the issue which is of critical importance to the growth of every economy – Financial Sector Reforms. Take a look at overall approach of govt. towards financial sector reforms: Rs 25,000 crore towards recapitalisation of public sector banks Target of disbursement under MUDRA increased to 1,80,000 crore Banking Board Bureau to be… Continue reading Discussing Budget 2016-17 | Financial Sector Reforms
Widow can’t cook for school? Here’s what a DM did to dispel the myth
Sometimes you do symbolic things to overcome people's beliefs.
DM ‘turns’ clerk: finds way to get 2 years’ work done in a month
A pretty hands on DM, we must say!
Economic Survey For IAS | Chapter 04 | Agriculture: More from Less
This chapter discusses in detail the central problem of agriculture - low agriculture productivity and inefficient use of resources
Introducing Collections – Everything related to IAS Prep at one place
Bookmark this link - these 18 collections are going to help you clear IAS in 2016 and beyond!
GVA
Sir,while reading economic survey 1st chapter,i came across a word GVA(gross value added),so i need to know what is GVA?,how it is different from GDP and what is the significance of using it?.
International Org. | Part 5 | Indian-Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.
Short Videos relevant for IAS preparation
This thread is dedicated to short videos, preferably less than five minutes (can extend up to 10 if very interesting) which would add value to UPSC preparation. Posting is simple. Just introduce the topic of video and post the youtube link. Further discussion on the subject cam commence in the thread itself. P.S.- Don’t post… Continue reading Short Videos relevant for IAS preparation
9th March
How to study Economics (GS) for cracking IAS Prelims
First things first, Why is Economics important? On average 16 questions are asked from economy portion and all the questions are very doable i.e. solid 32 marks you can easily get out of 105-100 needed to clear prelims i.e. solid 30% from economy alone! Unlike Environment and Biodiversity part of syllabus, there is no Greek… Continue reading How to study Economics (GS) for cracking IAS Prelims
Discussing Budget 2016-17 | Infrastructure and Investment
In this section, we will deal with the sector that holds the potential to transform India – Infrastructure and Investment Sector. Focus Area Road Sector The process of road construction will be accelerated and govt. has allocated Rs. 55,000 crore in the Budget for roads and highways. Govt. will approve nearly 10,000 kms of National Highways in 2016-17 and… Continue reading Discussing Budget 2016-17 | Infrastructure and Investment
IAS Smita Sabharwal through a 10 point lens – schooling, UPSC Rank and more
10 facts about her schooling, her love for Hindustani classical and how she had cracked the UPSC exam!
8th March
Transforming Dantewada | O P Chaudhary
He changed the face of Dantewada from an underdeveloped district into a progressive and vibrant one through his path-breaking and non-traditional initiatives
Important Judgements of Supreme Court in 2015 | Part 4
Supreme Court in action 2015- death sentence remission & educational qualification for panchayat elections
Economic Survey For IAS | Chapter 03 | Spreading JAM across India’s economy
Where next to JAM and what is jamming the JAM?
7th March
Important Judgemets of Supreme Court in 2015 | Part 3
Catch up on the previous links to this series: SC in action in 2015 – NJAC and Yakub Menon SC in action in 2015 – Section 66 A and Compromise on Rape #5. Unwed mother can become sole guardian of a child ABC vs. State (NCT of Delhi) Summary: In a landmark judgment, a Supreme… Continue reading Important Judgemets of Supreme Court in 2015 | Part 3
Art and culture (Indian painting)
In art and culture part, how to approach the Indian painting portion? What should be the focus area of study? I’m asking this because it’s full of facts and I couldn’t scavenge out highlighting points.
Tribal Issues | Part 3 | Post-independence integration of tribals
Bringing you up to speed with the policy changes post independence.
5th March
Tribal Issues | Part 2 | Pre Independence Tribal Revolts
With tables and pointers to help you for IAS Prelims.
Tribal Issues | Part 1 | Pre Independence conditions
Quick summary of what worked and what did not work for indian tribals in the pre-independence era.
How to crack the Tribal Issues for IAS Mains?
A comprehensive manual for cracking questions related to tribal affairs. Scroll down for related posts.
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