GS3 (Indian Economy) What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been able to achieve perfect monetary transmission till now? What should be done to improve the situation?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to be a welcome move but various concerns still persist about the child labour. In the light of the above statement, critically discuss the various amendments to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act.

GS1 (Indian Society) Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What are the concerns associated with the practice and the bill?

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GS4 (Ethics) Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?

GS3 (Internal security) Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use in the recent unrest in the Kashmir valley.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) UGC has failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and has fallen… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | GS2 | UGC has failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and has fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment on this statement in the light of recent recommendation of TSR Subramaniam committee on UGC.

GS1 (Indian History) Discuss the significance of the Komagatu Maru incident in India’s freedom struggle? (Importance: Canada’s formal apology on… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Discuss the significance of the Komagatu Maru incident in India’s freedom struggle? (Importance: Canada’s formal apology on this incident)

History Optional People. Can we start something to benefit each other and evolve a strategy? Maps and world history are… Continue reading [Official] History Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative

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Understanding what constitutes black money and the recent steps taken by the Government to curb its generation.

GS4 (Ethics) What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | GS4 | What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide suggestions to improve their effectiveness.

GS3 (Indian Economy) How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance of Rajasthan’s recently passed Titling Law.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss.

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)