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

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

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GS Paper 1 (World History) HISTORY OF THE WORLD WILL INCLUDE EVENTS FROM 18th CENTURY Q.1) Many of the problems confronted by Europe in 19th century had their germs in the works of congress of Vienna. Comment. Source: NCERT Answer structure: Problems confronted by Europe in 19th Century – Nationalism i.e. demand for territorial rearrangement –… Continue reading [Official Review] 2 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 4 (Ethics and integrity) Q.4)- The government has been taking steps to promote rights of patients suffering from AIDS. Suppose you are a headmaster of a government higher secondary school where there is a student of class X who is diagnosed with AIDS. The children in the class discriminate him on various grounds… Continue reading 2 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | The government has been taking steps to promote rights of patients suffering from AIDS. Suppose you are a headmaster of a government higher secondary school where there is a student of class X who is diagnosed with AIDS. The children in the class discriminate him on various grounds and you have also been getting calls from the parents of other students in the class that they are against the continuance of his studies with their children. You call the parents of the AIDS affected student and tell his parents about the same and that you are under pressure from other parents to expel their child from school. What will be the right course for you on ethical and professional grounds? Select from the following options and give reasons. (1) Rusticate the student. (2) Keep the student continuing his studies and making a separate sitting arrangement for him. (3) Keep the student as usual in the class room and make efforts to convince the students and their parents that AIDS in not contagious. If some of them are not convinced, he should give option to them to seek admission elsewhere rather than expelling the AIDS affected student.

GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- DEVELOPMENTS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS AND EFFECTS IN EVERYDAY LIFE Q.3) The 2015 draft DNA Fingerprinting Bill is back in a new version, and includes some important additions and deletions. What are they? What is the need for such a law in the first place, and what… Continue reading 2 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | The 2015 draft DNA Fingerprinting Bill is back in a new version, and includes some important additions and deletions. What are they? What is the need for such a law in the first place, and what are the problems with having one? Critically analyse.

GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance) WELFARE SCHEMES FOR VULNERABLE SECTIONS OF THE POPULAYION BY THE CENTRE AND STATES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE SCHEMES Q.2) Recently Supreme court Supreme Court of India has issued new set of directions to prevent the misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code. In the light of the above statement… Continue reading 2 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Recently Supreme court Supreme Court of India has issued new set of directions to prevent the misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code. In the light of the above statement critically discuss whether section 498A should be amended?

GS Paper 1 (World History) HISTORY OF THE WORLD WILL INCLUDE EVENTS FROM 18th CENTURY Q.1) Many of the problems confronted by Europe in 19th century had their germs in the works of congress of Vienna. Comment. Source: NCERT

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GS PAPER 4 ETHICS & 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) Recently a social activist fighting against superstition was killed by a mob with certain political affiliation while addressing a public gathering in the area… Continue reading 1 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | Recently a social activist fighting against superstition was killed by a mob with certain political affiliation while addressing a public gathering in the area where you are posted as Chief Medical Officer in a government hospital. His body was sent to your hospital for post mortem. Subsequently you started getting telephone calls from some influential people and politicians pressurizing you to ( i) manipulate the post mortem report in a manner that the case of murder is not substantiated. You are also threatened for life if you do not comply or (ii) in case if you comply, offer is given to you for promotion as well as suitable monetary compensation. (a) What are the ethical conflicts the doctor faces in this case? (b) What would be consequence if the doctor does not stick to his professional ethics? (c) What would be practically right thing to do for the doctor and why?

GS PAPER 3- INDIAN ECONOMY Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth Q.3) Is inflation targeting is the right way to tackle inflation in India? Critically Discuss. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-reserve-bank-is-off-target/article19397935.ece http://www.indianeconomy.net/splclassroom/251/inflation-targeting-in-india-what-are-the-features-and-why-it-is-controversial/  http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/sBvcmx3LvdmXo9HDr9CIcN/The-currency-question.html

GS PAPER 2 POLITY & GOVERNANCE Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q.2) The basic purpose of the Whistle-blower Act is to encourage people to report wrongdoing. If whistle-blowers are prosecuted for disclosing information as part of their complaints and not granted immunity from the OSA, the very purpose of the law would be… Continue reading 1 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | The basic purpose of the Whistle-blower Act is to encourage people to report wrongdoing. If whistle-blowers are prosecuted for disclosing information as part of their complaints and not granted immunity from the OSA, the very purpose of the law would be defeated. In the light of the above statement critically discuss the key provisions of Whistle-blower amendment bill 2015?