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24th November

24 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Were nuclear weapons the reason the Cold War stayed Cold? Discuss whether nuclear weapons have actually prevented war in many circumstances. Also discuss in the context of India-Pakistan relations.

GS4 (Ethics) Were nuclear weapons the reason the Cold War stayed Cold? Discuss whether nuclear weapons have actually prevented war… Continue reading 24 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Were nuclear weapons the reason the Cold War stayed Cold? Discuss whether nuclear weapons have actually prevented war in many circumstances. Also discuss in the context of India-Pakistan relations.

23rd November

23 Nov 2016 | GS3 | With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items such as meat. Unfortunately, modern rearing practices of livestock result in very high usage of antibiotics. What are the reasons for such high usage? What problems can it lead to?

GS3 (Agriculture) With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items… Continue reading 23 Nov 2016 | GS3 | With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items such as meat. Unfortunately, modern rearing practices of livestock result in very high usage of antibiotics. What are the reasons for such high usage? What problems can it lead to?

23 Nov 2016 | GS2 | After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they fulfilled their promise? Discuss their achievements and shortcomings.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they… Continue reading 23 Nov 2016 | GS2 | After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they fulfilled their promise? Discuss their achievements and shortcomings.

23 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.

GS1 (Modern India) What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples… Continue reading 23 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.

22nd November

22 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on with the public. This failure is present in other spheres also, e.g. a failure on part of public to follow traffic rules. What are the reasons for this? How can we instill the people with such important values as cleanliness?

GS4 (Ethics) Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on with the public. This failure is present in other spheres also, e.g. a failure on part of public to follow traffic rules. What are the reasons for this? How can we instill the people with such important values as cleanliness?

22 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.

GS3 (Science and Technology) Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.

22 Nov 2016 | GS2 | In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike nuclear deals with many nations and groups. Describe India’s efforts and progress in the area in recent years. Why has progress been so slow?

GS2 (International Relations) In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | GS2 | In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike nuclear deals with many nations and groups. Describe India’s efforts and progress in the area in recent years. Why has progress been so slow?

22 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What were the reasons behind the failure of the Marathas to resist the English?

GS1 (Modern India) Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What were the reasons behind the failure of the Marathas to resist the English?

21st November

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