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5th November

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5 Nov 2016 | GS4 | You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office there are 8 people working for the past 20 years as daily wagers who are not regular government employees.

GS4 (Case study) You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office there are 8 people working for the past 20 years as daily wagers who are not regular government employees. One-year back, the ministry of personnel had issued clear guidelines that such people cannot be employed… Continue reading 5 Nov 2016 | GS4 | You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office there are 8 people working for the past 20 years as daily wagers who are not regular government employees.

5 Nov 2016 | GS3 | The Civil Aviation Ministry recently launched its Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). Discuss the main features of the scheme. What are the challenges that lie ahead for India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.

GS3 (Science and Technology) The Civil Aviation Ministry recently launched its Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). Discuss the main features of the scheme. What are the challenges that lie ahead for India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.

5 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the effect of reservation for women in Panchayati raj bodies in the process of women’s political empowerment. Critically analyse if women’s reservation is a sufficient condition for politically empowering women.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Discuss the effect of reservation for women in Panchayati raj bodies in the process of women’s political empowerment. Critically analyse if women’s reservation is a sufficient condition for politically empowering women.

5 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What are the environmental changes that have occurred due to depletion of ozone layer. Analyse if the recent decision of phasing down the use of HFCs will reverse the process of this change and help to achieve the targets of keeping world temperature within limits.

GS1 (Geography) What are the environmental changes that have occurred due to depletion of ozone layer. Analyse if the recent decision of phasing down the use of HFCs will reverse the process of this change and help to achieve the targets of keeping world temperature within limits.

5 Nov 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Which of the following is/are recognised as the classical languages in India? 1.Odia (Oriya) 2.Kannada 3.Telugu Choose the correct alternative using the codes given… Continue reading 5 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

4th November

about NJAC

is there any possibilities that Indian judiciary system null and void to the NJAC.because it breaches the basic structure of the Indian constitution??

4 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do integrity and intelligence refer to? Explain both in the context of Civil services, giving examples.

GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration) “Success Will Come and Go, But Integrity Is Forever.” – Steve Forbes (Editor in chief – Forbes magazine) “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” – Bob Marley (Jamaican Singer) “In… Continue reading 4 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do integrity and intelligence refer to? Explain both in the context of Civil services, giving examples.

4 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in the Concurrent list or Union List. Critically discuss in the light of the recent Cauvery dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

GS2 (Governance and Polity) The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in the Concurrent list or Union List. Critically discuss in the light of the recent Cauvery dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

4 Nov 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider the following statements 1.The James Webb telescope, recently completed by NASA, is the largest space telescope 2.It will search for concentrations of dark… Continue reading 4 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

3rd November

Right Wing/Left Wing Politics

Hi, I’m always confused about Right Wing / left Wing politics and why those terms are specially used in some instances. Can someone explain to me what it is about?

3 Nov 2016 | GS4 | It takes very less time for her to understand that the appliances sent by him are camouflaged bribes to turn a blind eye to his various infractions. Gift giving by business managers, and gift receiving by public officials is not always condemned, nor is it considered unethical in many countries around the world, yet there is a fine line dividing a gift from a bribe in business transactions and not all gift-giving is bribery. One would recognise bribery easily but many a time bribery makes its debut under the cloak of gifts.

GS4 (Case study) Shuchita Kishore could not clear the Prelims in her first attempt at the UPSC due to want of proper guidance. In her second attempt she succeeded to reach the interview stage. Finally, in her third attempt, Shuchita’s efforts paid off as she secured 39th rank in the Civil Services exam. During her… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS4 | It takes very less time for her to understand that the appliances sent by him are camouflaged bribes to turn a blind eye to his various infractions. Gift giving by business managers, and gift receiving by public officials is not always condemned, nor is it considered unethical in many countries around the world, yet there is a fine line dividing a gift from a bribe in business transactions and not all gift-giving is bribery. One would recognise bribery easily but many a time bribery makes its debut under the cloak of gifts.

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?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) 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?

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.

GS1 (Urbanisation) 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.
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