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Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation. (Previous Year UPSC Topic) Instructions: Write the… Continue reading 23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge

Hiii Sir/Ma’am M totally Puzzled with these words– Levied , Distribution,Appropriated,Collected in terms of taxes between center and state…..Please help… Continue reading Has Puzzled me :-/

GS4 (Case Study) Air India (AI) is encountering problems with the operation of landing gear of its passenger aircrafts. In… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe.

GS3 (Infrastructure) The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard.

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.

Kind attention: ppl who could not submit their CSM DAF by last date 20.10.2016, 1800 hrs. As per upsc they… Continue reading Failed to submit CSM DAF2016

I am a commerce student but i am interested in Political Science and History. Which subject is should i choose?

GS4(Case Study) Krishna Pushkaram is a festival of River Krishna which normally occurs once in 12 years. The Srisailam temple… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There is a lot of public pressure on you to get this construction completed as per schedule at any cost otherwise the government will draw flak from pilgrims for its failure to make adequate arrangements. When you brought this matter to the notice of the Deputy Chief Minister, he advised you that in his opinion it is not a very serious lapse and may be ignored. He advised for further expediting the construction work for completion in time. However, you are convinced that this was a serious matter which might affect public safety and should not be left unaddressed. What will you do in such a situation?

GS3 (Indian Economy) What do you understand by bank consolidation? Does the Indian banking sector needs consolidation? Highlight pros and… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by bank consolidation? Does the Indian banking sector needs consolidation? Highlight pros and cons.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Section 499 and 500 of the IPC not only have a chilling effect on free speech… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Section 499 and 500 of the IPC not only have a chilling effect on free speech but also violate the basic ethos of our Constitution. Critically discuss

GS1 (Post Independence history of India) Write a short note on the history of Naga Insurgency. Can the recent accord… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Write a short note on the history of Naga Insurgency. Can the recent accord signed between Naga insurgents and the Union government end the insurgency in Nagaland? Critically Discuss.

Please release the iOS version or atleast enable filtering on website by date as well as category. Reading newscards in… Continue reading Need CD on iOS please!!!!

It’s tricky but a good one – 20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor… Continue reading Students, kindly attempt this question.

Hello amazing people, Vice-President Hamid Ansari attended the 17th Non-Aligned Summit which was held in the beautiful locales of Margarita… Continue reading NAM mein kya rakha hai?