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25th October
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
25 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 25 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
24th October
[Official] History Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
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
Answers of 24 oct
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[video & infograph] A Comprehensive History on Goods and Services Tax
Goods and Services Tax: One Country-One Tax-One Market
Black money and the issues around it
Understanding what constitutes black money and the recent steps taken by the Government to curb its generation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
24 Oct 2016 | GS2 | A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss.
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)
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)
24 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 24 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
23rd October
[Official] Political Science Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
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23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
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
22nd October
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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 :-/
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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.
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.
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?
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?
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