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20th October
20 Oct 2016 | GS4 | An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went away. This is not the first time that Uber drivers have been accused of rape or molestation. Another Uber driver from Delhi was held guilty of raping a female passenger.
GS4 (Case Study) An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS4 | An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went away. This is not the first time that Uber drivers have been accused of rape or molestation. Another Uber driver from Delhi was held guilty of raping a female passenger.
20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?
GS3 (Science & Technology) Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?
20 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in India. In such a situation exposing artists to regressive, archaic laws is short-sighted. Comment in the light of the recent censor board controversy.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in India. In such a situation exposing artists to regressive, archaic laws is short-sighted. Comment in the light of the recent censor board controversy.
20 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in implementing the provisions of Kigali Accord?
GS1 (Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in implementing the provisions of Kigali Accord?
20 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 20 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
19th October
19 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get a call from the Personal Secretary (PS) of a senior government minister seeking your intervention in favour of the selection of a close relative of the minister for this particular category. There are only two contenders for this category.
GS4 (Case Study) You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a… Continue reading 19 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get a call from the Personal Secretary (PS) of a senior government minister seeking your intervention in favour of the selection of a close relative of the minister for this particular category. There are only two contenders for this category.
19 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The successful testing of Reusable Launch Vehicle by ISRO is a great achievement for the Indian space sector. What is a Reusable Launch Vehicle? What is the significance of RLV for India’s space sector?
GS3 (Science and Technology) The successful testing of Reusable Launch Vehicle by ISRO is a great achievement for the Indian… Continue reading 19 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The successful testing of Reusable Launch Vehicle by ISRO is a great achievement for the Indian space sector. What is a Reusable Launch Vehicle? What is the significance of RLV for India’s space sector?
19 Oct 2016 | GS2 | WHO has reported that India has the highest number of TB patients across the globe. Examine if India has failed to provide minimal health care to its citizens.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) WHO has reported that India has the highest number of TB patients across the globe. Examine… Continue reading 19 Oct 2016 | GS2 | WHO has reported that India has the highest number of TB patients across the globe. Examine if India has failed to provide minimal health care to its citizens.
19 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What are the reasons for increasing demand of reservation by middle castes such as Jats, Kapus, Marathas and Patidars? In this context, discuss problems with Indian reservation policy and analyse if India needs to review its reservation policy?
GS1 (Indian society) What are the reasons for increasing demand of reservation by middle castes such as Jats, Kapus, Marathas… Continue reading 19 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What are the reasons for increasing demand of reservation by middle castes such as Jats, Kapus, Marathas and Patidars? In this context, discuss problems with Indian reservation policy and analyse if India needs to review its reservation policy?
19 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 19 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
18th October
Internal Security Issues 104 – The Northeast Insurgency | Part 3
The North-East Insurgency: Government response and the way ahead.
Internal Security Issues 104 – The Northeast Insurgency | Part 2
The North-East Insurgency: Factors responsible, the challenges being faced and impact of insurgency on the region's economy
Internal Security Issues 104 – The Northeast Insurgency | Part 1
The North-East Insurgency: Understanding the region.
18 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There was a fire at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon recently which claimed the lives of two Army officers, one Army jawan and 13 civilian firefighting staff. You are the Director General of Military Operations. The investigation by Army’s Court of Inquiry reveals no evidence of sabotage or a short circuit causing the fire. The investigation documents claim that some of the decisions taken by you in the past were not altogether correct.
GS4 (Case study) There was a fire at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon recently which claimed the lives of two… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There was a fire at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon recently which claimed the lives of two Army officers, one Army jawan and 13 civilian firefighting staff. You are the Director General of Military Operations. The investigation by Army’s Court of Inquiry reveals no evidence of sabotage or a short circuit causing the fire. The investigation documents claim that some of the decisions taken by you in the past were not altogether correct.
18 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The human population boom is the biggest drain on the planet’s resources. So if we don’t consider culling humans, we do not have the right to cull other species. Critically comment in the context of current debate on culling of animals.
GS3 (Issues related to Conservation) The human population boom is the biggest drain on the planet’s resources. So if we… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The human population boom is the biggest drain on the planet’s resources. So if we don’t consider culling humans, we do not have the right to cull other species. Critically comment in the context of current debate on culling of animals.
18 Oct 2016 | GS2 | With few achievements in its pocket, BRICS has largely remained a dormant association. In the light of the above statement discuss what major issues/challenges are being faced by this multilateral forum and what should be done to make BRICS a genuine powerhouse.
GS2 (International Relations) With few achievements in its pocket, BRICS has largely remained a dormant association. In the light of… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS2 | With few achievements in its pocket, BRICS has largely remained a dormant association. In the light of the above statement discuss what major issues/challenges are being faced by this multilateral forum and what should be done to make BRICS a genuine powerhouse.
18 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Despite Schemes like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, why do people in India still defecate in the open? What measures are required to make India defecation free?
GS1 (Indian Society) Despite Schemes like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, why do people in India still defecate… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Despite Schemes like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, why do people in India still defecate in the open? What measures are required to make India defecation free?
18 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 18 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Will NOTA work for India?
“Hi, Mom! What’s for dinner?” That was Teenager, back from his badminton practice at about 8:00 p.m. “Well,” I said… Continue reading Will NOTA work for India?
17th October
Is there any recent news on the commission's advent to reduce maximum age?
The UPSC announced that there has been talks of reducing the maximum eligible age of aspirants aiming for Civil Services… Continue reading Is there any recent news on the commission's advent to reduce maximum age?
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