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18th November

17th November

International agreements

What are the nuances that differentiate among international agreements, framework, treaty, protocols and conventions?

17 Nov 2016 | GS3 | J&K has seen long-drawn out protests this year. Life is only beginning to return to normality. However, the same factors as before are still there, waiting for a trigger to come to the surface. In this regard what are some of the steps the govt. has taken over the years to improve the situation in J&K?

GS3 (Internal Security) J&K has seen long-drawn out protests this year. Life is only beginning to return to normality. However,… Continue reading 17 Nov 2016 | GS3 | J&K has seen long-drawn out protests this year. Life is only beginning to return to normality. However, the same factors as before are still there, waiting for a trigger to come to the surface. In this regard what are some of the steps the govt. has taken over the years to improve the situation in J&K?

17 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The Prime Minister’s plan for 100 smart cities could be derailed by its proposed funding formula. Can cash-strapped states and municipal bodies raise the desired amount of the project cost what the Union government wants them to?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The Prime Minister’s plan for 100 smart cities could be derailed by its proposed funding formula.… Continue reading 17 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The Prime Minister’s plan for 100 smart cities could be derailed by its proposed funding formula. Can cash-strapped states and municipal bodies raise the desired amount of the project cost what the Union government wants them to?

17 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped bring about social reforms, and some increased divisions in society. Examine the good and bad impacts of such men using examples.

GS1 (Modern India) Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped… Continue reading 17 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped bring about social reforms, and some increased divisions in society. Examine the good and bad impacts of such men using examples.

16th November

16 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps would you take to make your dept less hostile towards whistleblowers?

GS4 (Ethics) Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps would you… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps would you take to make your dept less hostile towards whistleblowers?

16 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2 casualties. What are the reasons for such low casualties in developed countries compared to developing countries like India? How can we improve the situation?

GS3 (Disaster Management) Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2 casualties. What… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2 casualties. What are the reasons for such low casualties in developed countries compared to developing countries like India? How can we improve the situation?

16 Nov 2016 | GS2 | India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage.

GS2 (International Relations) India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | GS2 | India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage.

16 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming above pre-industrial levels in 2016. Reaching 2 degrees of warming or higher could result in devastating weather events. What are the ways in which global warming is affecting the world today? What are its likely impacts in the future?

GS1 (Geography) Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming above pre-industrial levels in 2016. Reaching 2 degrees of warming or higher could result in devastating weather events. What are the ways in which global warming is affecting the world today? What are its likely impacts in the future?

15th November

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