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23rd August
23 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration?
GS paper 4 Ethics and integrity Q.4)Â What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration?
23 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Discuss the reasons behind India’s trade deficit with China. What needs to be done to improve the situation?
GS paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) Discuss the reasons behind India’s trade deficit with China. What needs to be done to improve the situation? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/EMSMafHwiaxZT49y1G6ECP/Fixing-the-trade-deficit-with-China-wont-be-easy.html
23 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Critically examine the performance of Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan?
GS paper 2 Polity and Governance Q.2) Critically examine the performance of Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan. Source:Â https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-more-than-toilets/
23 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Swaraj or self-rule, before the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi was put to multiple interpretations. Comment.
GS paper 1 Indian history Q.1)Â Swaraj or self-rule, before the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi was put to multiple interpretations. Comment.
23 August 2017 | Pub Ad | Daily Answer Writing Session
Attempt the questions by posting your answers in comments below. 1.Explain changing scope of Public administration in its Activity and Discipline since its emergence till now. Also, give your views on the future of public administration as a discipline. (15 Marks/250 Words) Approach: 1.Introduction of emergence of Public Administration 2.Scope of PA as Activity and… Continue reading 23 August 2017 | Pub Ad | Daily Answer Writing Session
23 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems(CCTNS) project’: 1. It is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau. 2. It is a PPP based project. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both are correct d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2)… Continue reading 23 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
22nd August
Civil Nuclear deals of India
As of now 2017, India signed Civil Nuclear Agreement with 14 counties. Australia,Argentina,Japan,Czech Republic,Namibia,USA,Canada,Vietnam,Kazakhstan,France,South Korea,Russia,Mongolia.
UPSC GS3 | Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
India Internal Security | Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
CENTRAL POLICE FORCES (CPFs) There are seven Central Police Forces under the Union Government, namely Assam Rifles (AR), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashashtra Seema Bal (SSB) and National Security Guard (NSG) Assam Rifles (AR) Known as ‘Friends of the Hill People’,… Continue reading India Internal Security | Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
[Official Answers] 22 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS PAPER 1: SOCIOLOGY Q.1) While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss why? Model answer: When the interests of a region or state are asserted against the interests of the country as… Continue reading [Official Answers] 22 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
22 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | As a think tank of the Union government, NITI Aayog is best positioned to do energy planning in terms of its mandate and coordinating role. The recent draft NEP is a further step in this direction. But is it an actionable policy? Critically Comment.
GS PAPER 3: INDIAN ECONOMY Q.3) As a think tank of the Union government, NITI Aayog is best positioned to do energy planning in terms of its mandate and coordinating role. The recent draft NEP is a further step in this direction. But is it an actionable policy? Critically Comment. Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/5h2buHAGm6ZrVEEAg6CBCM/Is-the-draft-national-energy-policy-actionable.html
22 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Discuss the areas of contention between India and Nepal? How can they be resolved?
GS PAPER 2: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Q.2)Â Discuss the areas of contention between India and Nepal? How can they be resolved? Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/rebooting-india-nepal-ties/article19535631.ece http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/g-parthasarathy/india-nepal-relations-need-change/article9357736.ece
UPSC GS3 | Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
India Internal Security | Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
Countries surrounding India have been active in exploiting the volatile situation presented by the turmoil in the northeast. Not only countries such as China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, but also smaller powers such as Bhutan and Nepal have been involved in the region. Through political backing, economic assistance, logistic support, military training or arms supplies… Continue reading India Internal Security | Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
22 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss why?
GS PAPER 1: SOCIOLOGY Q.1) While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss why?
22 August 2017 | Pub Ad | Daily Answer Writing Session
Click on the blue highlighted links and attempt the questions on respective page Q1. Kautilya’s Arthashastra a complete text on Public Administration.Comment.                                 (10… Continue reading 22 August 2017 | Pub Ad | Daily Answer Writing Session
22 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA). Consider the following statements regarding it: 1. The HEFA would mobilise CSR funds from PSUs/Corporates. 2. All the Centrally Funded Higher Educational Institutions would be eligible for joining as members of the HEFA. Which of the statements given above… Continue reading 22 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
21st August
UPSC GS3 | Linkages of organized crime with terrorism
History and Changing Face of Terrorism Linkage of organized crime with terrorism and terror funding Broader Framework to Deal with Terrorism
India Internal Security | Broader Framework to Deal with Terrorism
National security is a multifaceted and all-encompassing concept related to building comprehensive national power. It envisages a symbiotic relationship between internal and external security, reinforcing the premise that a country’s external security posture is organically linked to its internal strength. For internal stability, strong political institutions, economic growth, social harmony, efficient law and order machinery,… Continue reading India Internal Security | Broader Framework to Deal with Terrorism
India Internal Security | Linkage of organised crime with terrorism and terror funding
Crime and terrorism can potentially have a very close linkage. While there may or may not always be a linkage between the two, however, both international case studies and those in India do point towards it. Terrorist groups, whether indigenous or sponsored by outside states, need arms and money for their fight against the security… Continue reading India Internal Security | Linkage of organised crime with terrorism and terror funding
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