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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?
22 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
21st November
Flagship and Advanced Students – Get ready for the Advanced Test on 1st Dec
Syllabus for Advanced History and Geography test on 1st Dec
PM Modi’s 10-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction
source Dear Mitron, I welcome you all to New Delhi for this landmark conference, the first after the adoption of… Continue reading PM Modi’s 10-point agenda for renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction
21 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
21 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Modern India) Within a few years of coming back to India, Gandhiji had assumed leadership of the national movement.… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
21 Nov 2016 | GS4 | There is a common perception that only criminals enter into politics. This means that criminals become our leaders. How would you change this perception? What steps should be taken to make politics a respectable career choice?
GS4 (Ethics) There is a common perception that only criminals enter into politics. This means that criminals become our leaders.… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | GS4 | There is a common perception that only criminals enter into politics. This means that criminals become our leaders. How would you change this perception? What steps should be taken to make politics a respectable career choice?
21 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Genetic engineering has made tremendous progress recently. The newest, most powerful genome editing tool is called CRISPR. What is CRISPR? What are its applications and why are there concerns about it being misused?
GS3 (Science and Technology) Genetic engineering has made tremendous progress recently. The newest, most powerful genome editing tool is called… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Genetic engineering has made tremendous progress recently. The newest, most powerful genome editing tool is called CRISPR. What is CRISPR? What are its applications and why are there concerns about it being misused?
21 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently large no. of people are moving away from their homes due to increasing conflicts. The most prominent examples of this include African and Syrian refugees in Europe. Minorities are also prosecuted in our neighbourhood. Hence, the govt. has recently been considering granting citizenship to minorities from our neighbours. In this regard, discuss the issues around the proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) Recently large no. of people are moving away from their homes due to increasing conflicts. The… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently large no. of people are moving away from their homes due to increasing conflicts. The most prominent examples of this include African and Syrian refugees in Europe. Minorities are also prosecuted in our neighbourhood. Hence, the govt. has recently been considering granting citizenship to minorities from our neighbours. In this regard, discuss the issues around the proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
21 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Within a few years of coming back to India, Gandhiji had assumed leadership of the national movement. What could be the reasons for his rapid rise?
GS1 (Modern India) Within a few years of coming back to India, Gandhiji had assumed leadership of the national movement.… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Within a few years of coming back to India, Gandhiji had assumed leadership of the national movement. What could be the reasons for his rapid rise?
21 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 21 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
20th November
20 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Fame is vapour, fortune an accident, riches have wings, only character endures. Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words. Attached… Continue reading 20 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 4
1. Urjit Patel Committee appointed by the RBI, which is sometimes in news, is related to the (a) demonetization of… Continue reading Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 4
19th November
Previous Years’ Trend Analysis of Ethics (GS4) Paper in IAS Mains
Detailed Analysis on 7 category of questions asked over the previous years
19 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is… Continue reading 19 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
19 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Does higher accountability lead to lower effectiveness? Comment.
GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration) Does higher accountability lead to lower effectiveness? Comment.
19 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Companies and govt’s have been coming up with more and more innovative methods to spread internet access. What benefits come from this access? Mention some of the recent initiatives for increasing access.
GS3 (Science and Technology) Companies and govt’s have been coming up with more and more innovative methods to spread internet… Continue reading 19 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Companies and govt’s have been coming up with more and more innovative methods to spread internet access. What benefits come from this access? Mention some of the recent initiatives for increasing access.
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