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16th November

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 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 statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage. For a discussion of the main points, see this blog by K Siddhartha.… 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 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… 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?

16 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 about “Hunar Haat”. 1. Hunar Haat is aimed… Continue reading 16 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

15th November

15 Nov 2016 | GS3 | A huge role was played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recent U.S. presidential elections by analysing large amounts of information about voters and predicting political preferences. What are some of the ways in which AI is affecting the world? Do we need regulation to control the technology?

GS3 (Science and Technology) A huge role was played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recent U.S. presidential elections by analysing large amounts of information about voters and predicting political preferences. What are some of the ways in which AI is affecting the world? Do we need regulation to control the technology?

15 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently a private member’s Bill was introduced which sought to give more powers for mayors. It also tried to introduce provisions for direct election of mayors. Why are these provisions important for providing better urban governance in India? What are some of the problems related with urban local bodies?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Recently a private member’s Bill was introduced which sought to give more powers for mayors. It also tried to introduce provisions for direct election of mayors. Why are these provisions important for providing better urban governance in India? What are some of the problems related with urban local bodies?

15 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management.

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management. For understanding how to answer this questions, see these pointers by K Siddhartha. Here is a video… Continue reading 15 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management.

15 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 pairs: Tiger reserves sometimes mentioned in the news In… Continue reading 15 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

14th November

[Official] Geography Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative 2

Seeing the awesome response in all the other optional threads, I think it would be a good idea to have a kind of daily initiative for geography optional people to supplement the self study/ classes/ test series. Please comment here if you want an official thread for geography. Click here for seeing the old thread.
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