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24th November
24 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Examine the role of the Himalayas in shaping India’s climate. How would the climate be different without the Himalayas?
GS1 (Geography) Examine the role of the Himalayas in shaping India’s climate. How would the climate be different without the Himalayas? Similar Previous Year Question – Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent. [2014]
24 Nov 2016 | GS2 | What is the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution? Discuss while giving examples of how the govt has implemented them, and how the Supreme Court has used them in interpreting the Constitution.
GS2 (Indian Constitution) What is the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution? Discuss while giving examples of how the govt has implemented them, and how the Supreme Court has used them in interpreting the Constitution.
24 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution?
GS3 (Indian Economy) Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution? Mint, Credit Suisse Report, Mint Similar Previous Year Question – The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as a… Continue reading 24 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution?
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 in many circumstances. Also discuss in the context of India-Pakistan relations.
24 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 you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Data exclusivity was frequently in the news, consider the following statements with… Continue reading 24 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
23rd November
Central Government has taken various decisions for the benefit of farmers in the current Rabi Season. Let’s know about all initiatives
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23 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 to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that. Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics… Continue reading 23 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Transgender Bill: Key Issues and Analysis
Major Highlights of the Bill (2016) source The Bill defines a transgender person as one who is partly female or male; or a combination of female and male; or neither female nor male. In addition, the person’s gender must not match the gender assigned at birth, and includes trans-men, trans-women, persons with intersex variations and… Continue reading Transgender Bill: Key Issues and Analysis
Failed in 4 Prelims, Rank 300 in 6th Attempt – Vivek Chauhan’s story of hard work
4 times with "Zero Mains" experience, He clears IAS in 6th!
23 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What role does the family play in instilling moral values in a child? How is the changing nature of families in India affecting this education?
GS4 (Ethics) What role does the family play in instilling moral values in a child? How is the changing nature of families in India affecting this education?
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 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? Background – Bloomberg Similar Previous Year… 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 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 of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.
23 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 you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘European Organization for Nuclear Research’… Continue reading 23 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
22nd November
22 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 to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that. Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
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 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… 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 as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment. Previous Year 2014 Question
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 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? Click here for some background. Similar Previous Year Question: Subsequent to the… 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 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 you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard with ‘Non-photochemical quenching’ (NPQ). 1. NPQ… Continue reading 22 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
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