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27th October
27 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD). 1.NIHSAD is an independent institute established under Indian Council of Veterinary Research… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
26th October
Indian Agriculture 104 – Everything that you need to know about Drought Management in India
Drought management = Disaster management + Agriculture economics + Social welfare schemes and some important environmental aspects
[Official] English Literature Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
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CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
Dear students,  Are you ready for the CA Test on the 28th? What do you need to do to solve CA questions? Stay up to date with daily news – YES. In fact, we recommend that you read from our FREE android app daily to get the top 10-15 news items relevant for UPSC – Click… Continue reading CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
26 Oct 2016 | GS4 | So far, despite the NPT, those who were recognized as nuclear powers have not upheld their side of the bargain and disarmed. This has led to the question of whether other countries should also have a right to nuclear armament. Those that are trying to prevent these regimes gaining nuclear weapons counter that despite slow progress the NPT still applies. They are worried that weapons developed by less wealthy states are more likely to fall into the hands of terrorists, either through a lack of secure facilities or through being sold. Bring out valid arguments in favour of nuclear disarmament.
GS4 (Case study) Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever developed. The right to possess these weapons is an issue of serious contention in the international community. Non-proliferation treaties exist within the United Nations, and between countries, such as between the United States and Russia. The most comprehensive, the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS4 | So far, despite the NPT, those who were recognized as nuclear powers have not upheld their side of the bargain and disarmed. This has led to the question of whether other countries should also have a right to nuclear armament. Those that are trying to prevent these regimes gaining nuclear weapons counter that despite slow progress the NPT still applies. They are worried that weapons developed by less wealthy states are more likely to fall into the hands of terrorists, either through a lack of secure facilities or through being sold. Bring out valid arguments in favour of nuclear disarmament.
26 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been able to achieve perfect monetary transmission till now? What should be done to improve the situation?
GS3 (Indian Economy) What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been able to achieve perfect monetary transmission till now? What should be done to improve the situation?
26 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to be a welcome move but various concerns still persist about the child labour. In the light of the above statement, critically discuss the various amendments to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to be a welcome move but various concerns still persist about the child labour. In the light of the above statement, critically discuss the various amendments to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act.
26 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What are the concerns associated with the practice and the bill?
GS1 (Indian Society) Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What are the concerns associated with the practice and the bill?
26 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) ExoMars (Exobiology on Mars) project is joint endeavour by which of the following space agencies? 1.European Space Agency 2.Russian space agency(Roscosmos) 3.NASA 4.ISRO Select… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
25th October
Environment and Biodiversity
Syllabus: "Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment"
Please find all relevant articles here.
25 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?
GS4 (Ethics) Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?
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 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 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 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Bitcoins’. 1.Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically, based on mathematical proof. 2.It’s the… 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 the areas that can be focused upon or we can decide the daily dose.
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.
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