GS3 (Indian Economy) With banks facing rising NPA in recent years, time and again many bankers and economists have recommended… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS3 | With banks facing rising NPA in recent years, time and again many bankers and economists have recommended scrapping of CRR. Do you think CRR should be scrapped? Critically analyse.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The reports submitted by various committees on police reforms since independence have generally gone unimplemented. Discuss… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The reports submitted by various committees on police reforms since independence have generally gone unimplemented. Discuss the existing policing system in India. What are the challenges India faces in implementing police reforms?

GS1 (Urbanisation) Urbanization in India faces many challenges. Discuss some of them. Critically analyse if recently launched Smart Cities Mission… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Urbanization in India faces many challenges. Discuss some of them. Critically analyse if recently launched Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) will solve some of the problems.

I have a lot of bookmarks and i want to delete them .. but unbookmarking them one by one takes… Continue reading question

GS4 (Ethics) Mass media depicts women in a variety of ways in advertisements etc. How do these depictions influence our… Continue reading 2 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Mass media depicts women in a variety of ways in advertisements etc. How do these depictions influence our attitudes towards women? Should there be changes in such depictions? If yes, what kind of changes should be made?

GS3 (Science and Technology) What do you mean by biosimilar drugs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of biosimilars over… Continue reading 2 Nov 2016 | GS3 | What do you mean by biosimilar drugs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of biosimilars over generic drugs? Discuss the market of these drugs in India.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) There is a very thin line between judicial activism and judicial overreach. Do you think so-called… Continue reading 2 Nov 2016 | GS2 | There is a very thin line between judicial activism and judicial overreach. Do you think so-called judicial overreach is the direct result of legislative and executive under reach?

GS1 (Poverty and Development issues) It is said that India is shining but Bharat is drowning. Do you think the… Continue reading 2 Nov 2016 | GS1 | It is said that India is shining but Bharat is drowning. Do you think the gap between India and Bharat is increasing? Critically examine.

A guy has debt of 5 lakhs INR, he pays10K PA(every month)+ 5K(interest)=10,500 in 1st month ,Rs.10,40 in 2nd, Rs4800,4700… Continue reading how to calculate the Rate of interest Paid and suggest is it beneficial?

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K Siddhartha (http://www.ksiddhartha.com) is an internationally known Earth Scientist, Advisor to Governments, Educationist, Author and and Mentor with 40 books,… Continue reading [update] Special GS columns with an interdisciplinary approach for Mains Examination 2017 by K Siddhartha

These are columns by Manasi Phadke, and after you read these you will realise how to integrate economics into your… Continue reading Economics made easy by Manasi Phadke

**While the Diwali festivities draw to a close and The Hindu Editions and the Prelims Daily questions resume, try these… Continue reading Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 1

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Diwali is over and all of you must be feeling guilty about taking the day off. And you must also be… Continue reading Got a Diwali hangover? Here’s what to do today

This is the official thread for Commerce & Accountancy optional. This is a self driven initiative for the aspirants with the above mentioned… Continue reading [Official] Commerce Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative

India has the world’s 4th largest GM crop acreage. The world order is – USA, Brazil, Argentina, India. If that’s not interesting… Continue reading A Comprehensive History of GM crops in India | Issues with Bt Cotton, Brinjal, Mustard