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29th October
29 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by EL-NIÑO? How does it impact the monsoon of India? Does EL-NINO always leads to shortage of rainfall in India?
GS1 (Geography) What do you understand by EL-NIÑO? How does it impact the monsoon of India? Does EL-NINO always leads… Continue reading 29 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by EL-NIÑO? How does it impact the monsoon of India? Does EL-NINO always leads to shortage of rainfall in India?
29 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 29 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
28th October
2016 marks 10 years of Domestic Violence Act – Let’s look at this landmark judgement again
The odds of you having watched this movie are likely to be very similar to those of you knowing the… Continue reading 2016 marks 10 years of Domestic Violence Act – Let’s look at this landmark judgement again
28 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are posted as the Health Officer of a district level Government Hospital in Surgana, a tribal taluka located 90 km from Nashik in Maharashtra. It delivers to the need of destitute patients from nearby rural areas along with the native people from the district city. The hospital has very good infrastructure and satisfactory apparatus to accommodate all its needs. It also receives adequate resources to meet the periodic cost. Still there have been frequent complaints mainly from the patients which include the following
GS4 (Case Study) Rural hospitals are a critical, yet vulnerable, part of our national healthcare delivery system. They provide emergency… Continue reading 28 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are posted as the Health Officer of a district level Government Hospital in Surgana, a tribal taluka located 90 km from Nashik in Maharashtra. It delivers to the need of destitute patients from nearby rural areas along with the native people from the district city. The hospital has very good infrastructure and satisfactory apparatus to accommodate all its needs. It also receives adequate resources to meet the periodic cost. Still there have been frequent complaints mainly from the patients which include the following
28 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Have Indian companies been able to compete with MNC’s following the liberalisation of the economy in 1991?
GS3 (Indian Economy) Have Indian companies been able to compete with MNC’s following the liberalisation of the economy in 1991?
28 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Many states are creating new districts, e.g. Telangana, or creating smaller administrative units. In light of this, discuss whether smaller states result in better governance.
GS2 (Governance) Many states are creating new districts, e.g. Telangana, or creating smaller administrative units. In light of this, discuss… Continue reading 28 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Many states are creating new districts, e.g. Telangana, or creating smaller administrative units. In light of this, discuss whether smaller states result in better governance.
28 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed not just our economic system, but also our society. Discuss.
GS1 (World History) The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed not just our economic system, but also our society. Discuss.
28 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 28 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
27th October
Why is India not able to climb the Ease of Doing Business Rankings?
When every economist worth his salt is getting pulled by print and digital media to share his/ her views on… Continue reading Why is India not able to climb the Ease of Doing Business Rankings?
[Update] Flagship Students – Get ready for the Revision Test on 11th Nov
Analysis of Flagship students performance in the 6 basic tests and the way forward
Management Optional
Anyone here with management optional? Unlike other optionals we don’t get much traction in terms of questionnaire, peer group, feedback… Continue reading Management Optional
27 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Although India is a secular country, religion has a significant role in politics. Do you agree? How does religion affect politics and peoples attitudes in matters of politics?
GS4 (Ethics) Although India is a secular country, religion has a significant role in politics. Do you agree? How does… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Although India is a secular country, religion has a significant role in politics. Do you agree? How does religion affect politics and peoples attitudes in matters of politics?
27 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Ease of doing Business in India depends a lot on not just freedom to enter but also freedom to exit. In the light of the above statement critically discuss how the recently passed Bankruptcy Bill will improve the ease of doing business in India.
GS3 (Indian Economy) Ease of doing Business in India depends a lot on not just freedom to enter but also… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Ease of doing Business in India depends a lot on not just freedom to enter but also freedom to exit. In the light of the above statement critically discuss how the recently passed Bankruptcy Bill will improve the ease of doing business in India.
27 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Do you think that the Indian Penal Code requires a thorough revision to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century? Critically discuss.
GS2 (Governance) Do you think that the Indian Penal Code requires a thorough revision to meet the changing needs of… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Do you think that the Indian Penal Code requires a thorough revision to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century? Critically discuss.
27 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Critically analyze the initiative like “car free day” in tackling urban congestion and air pollution.
GS1 (Urbanisation, problems and remedies) Critically analyze the initiative like “car free day” in tackling urban congestion and air pollution.
27 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
26th October
Indian Agriculture 104 – Everything that you need to know about Drought Management in India
Drought management = Disaster management + Agriculture economics + Social welfare schemes and some important environmental aspects
[Official] English Literature Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
Rules of engagement for this thread ** Don’t top post (start a new message ) unless it is a new topic.… Continue reading [Official] English Literature Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
Dear students, Are you ready for the CA Test on the 28th? What do you need to do to solve… Continue reading CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
26 Oct 2016 | GS4 | So far, despite the NPT, those who were recognized as nuclear powers have not upheld their side of the bargain and disarmed. This has led to the question of whether other countries should also have a right to nuclear armament. Those that are trying to prevent these regimes gaining nuclear weapons counter that despite slow progress the NPT still applies. They are worried that weapons developed by less wealthy states are more likely to fall into the hands of terrorists, either through a lack of secure facilities or through being sold. Bring out valid arguments in favour of nuclear disarmament.
GS4 (Case study) Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever developed. The right to possess these weapons is an… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS4 | So far, despite the NPT, those who were recognized as nuclear powers have not upheld their side of the bargain and disarmed. This has led to the question of whether other countries should also have a right to nuclear armament. Those that are trying to prevent these regimes gaining nuclear weapons counter that despite slow progress the NPT still applies. They are worried that weapons developed by less wealthy states are more likely to fall into the hands of terrorists, either through a lack of secure facilities or through being sold. Bring out valid arguments in favour of nuclear disarmament.
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