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14th November
Govt. is repealing some old laws of Pharma. What are they and what about similar issues with IPC
source This is part of the government’s move to remove outdated laws which don’t serve any definitive purpose. It’s basically to make the legal system more contemporary. The Law Commission panel had recommended repealing 252 laws over four reports submitted from September to November 2014. The two-member committee created by the PMO identified 1,741 central… Continue reading Govt. is repealing some old laws of Pharma. What are they and what about similar issues with IPC
14 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do you understand by human values? Indicate three human values which you consider universal in nature and highlight their importance in Civil Services.
GS4 (Ethics) Unfurling the tri-colour at the Andhra University grounds, Vishakhapatnam on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day, Vice-Chancellor, Mr. G. Nageswara Rao said youth should take up the ideas of Make in India and Start-ups. He said young minds should not only gain knowledge as the world is moving towards a knowledge society,… Continue reading 14 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do you understand by human values? Indicate three human values which you consider universal in nature and highlight their importance in Civil Services.
14 Nov 2016 | GS3 | This year India improved its rank in the WB Ease of Doing Business survey only marginally. The survey is said to have many shortcomings in terms of the parameters it uses to determine the rankings. Discuss these shortcomings and whether the rankings accurately reflect India’s attempts at reform.
GS3 (Indian Economy) This year India improved its rank in the WB Ease of Doing Business survey only marginally. The survey is said to have many shortcomings in terms of the parameters it uses to determine the rankings. Discuss these shortcomings and whether the rankings accurately reflect India’s attempts at reform.
14 Nov 2016 | GS2 | What is the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? What is it’s importance for Pakistan and China? What are India’s views on it?
GS2 (International Relations) What is the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? What is it’s importance for Pakistan and China? What are India’s views on it?
14 Nov 2016 | GS1 | The general perception of heritage in India is biased towards historical monuments, artifacts and scriptures. Analyze the reasons for such a perception and suggest a broad framework of scope of what heritage should constitute with reasons.
GS1 (Culture) The general perception of heritage in India is biased towards historical monuments, artifacts and scriptures. Analyze the reasons for such a perception and suggest a broad framework of scope of what heritage should constitute with reasons. For understanding how to answer this questions, see these pointers by K Siddhartha. Here is a video… Continue reading 14 Nov 2016 | GS1 | The general perception of heritage in India is biased towards historical monuments, artifacts and scriptures. Analyze the reasons for such a perception and suggest a broad framework of scope of what heritage should constitute with reasons.
What are the components of heritage?
Various components of heritage beyond paintings, sculpture etc.
14 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 with reference to ‘Consumer Protection Bill 2015’. 1.The… Continue reading 14 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
13th November
13 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
The only meaning of success is living your life the way you want to. Instructions:Â Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words. Read this post to understand the main points for this topic. The video below contains some discussion about the essay.
Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 3
1. India’s first international commercial arbitration centre has been launched at (a) Panaji (b) Bengaluru (c) New Delhi (d) Mumbai 2. Consider the following pairs: Mission : Agency 1. Gaia Space Probe : NASA 2. Rosetta Orbiter : European Space Agency 3. OSIRIS-REx : JAXA Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 2… Continue reading Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 3
12th November
Anthropogenic & Natural Causes of Air Pollution in Delhi | Special Note on Farmers Issue of Straw Burning
Air pollution has been a constant news theme over the last two weeks. The other few being – Debate on banning of 500, 1000 rupee notes & Ease of business to some extent. We will start this write up by quickly introducing the basics of AQI (Air Quality Index) and what it measures: Here are two… Continue reading Anthropogenic & Natural Causes of Air Pollution in Delhi | Special Note on Farmers Issue of Straw Burning
12 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Should our decisions be judged only according to the circumstances? Are our intentions also important? Discuss with the help of examples.
GS4 (Ethics) Should our decisions be judged only according to the circumstances? Are our intentions also important? Discuss with the help of examples.
12 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss.
GS3 (Economics) Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss. (Previous Year UPSC 2014 Question)
12 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently there have been many instances of disputes over river water not only inside India, e.g. Karnataka-Tamil Nadu, Punjab-Haryana, but also between India and her neighbours such as Pakistan and China. Why do such disputes arise? Are these disputes increasing or have such problems always been present?
GS2 (Water disputes) Recently there have been many instances  of disputes over river water not only inside India, e.g. Karnataka-Tamil Nadu, Punjab-Haryana, but also between India and her neighbours such as Pakistan and China. Why do such disputes arise? Are these disputes increasing or have such problems always been present?
12 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Communalism is a social problem which has socio-economic causes and which has socio-economic solutions. Critically comment
GS1 (Communalism) Communalism is a social problem which has socio-economic causes and which has socio-economic solutions. Critically comment
12 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) With reference to No First Use Policy(NFU), consider the following statements: 1.NFU… Continue reading 12 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
11th November
How Indian Babus react to Bank Notes issue
See what top bureaucrats have to say
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11 Nov 2016 | GS4 | You are a brand manager in a fast growing food product company. Lately you and your colleagues have been assigned a project where you to have to form a branding strategy for a new product. The highlight of the product is that it contains lesser calories and is directed towards the new generation who are facing obesity related problems. However, you have come to know that there is a catch. The product contains an artificial low calorie sugar, which has been reported to cause severe health problems.
GS4 (Case Study) You are a brand manager in a fast growing food product company. Lately you and your colleagues have been assigned a project where you to have to form a branding strategy for a new product. The highlight of the product is that it contains lesser calories and is directed towards the new… Continue reading 11 Nov 2016 | GS4 | You are a brand manager in a fast growing food product company. Lately you and your colleagues have been assigned a project where you to have to form a branding strategy for a new product. The highlight of the product is that it contains lesser calories and is directed towards the new generation who are facing obesity related problems. However, you have come to know that there is a catch. The product contains an artificial low calorie sugar, which has been reported to cause severe health problems.
11 Nov 2016 | GS3 | India’s exports have fallen for almost 2 years now. What are the reasons for such a contraction? What measures has the government taken to improve the situation?
GS3 (Indian Economy) India’s exports have fallen for almost 2 years now. What are the reasons for such a contraction? What measures has the government taken to improve the situation?
11 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently the government has demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. The government has said that the decision will help combat terror financing and corruption. Explain how demonetisation will help achieve each of these objectives. What are the costs of the demonetisation?
GS2 (Polity and Governance) Recently the government has demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. The government has said that the decision will help combat terror financing and corruption. Explain how demonetisation will help achieve each of these objectives. What are the costs of the demonetisation?
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