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14th October
Internal Security Issues 103 – Naxalism | Part 2
Naxalism: The ideology, objectives, modus operandi and the factors responsible for its rise.
Why have the tribals not been able to get their concerns addressed by the formal political system?
An analysis of Tribal invisibility in the formal political system.
14 Oct 2016 | Debate | Is democracy in political parties important?
Most political parties in India are dynastic, i.e. the future leader is almost always a family member of the present… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | Debate | Is democracy in political parties important?
14 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Indian society) Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
14 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Can correct decisions be dishonest? Can incorrect decisions be honest? Discuss. How would you decide the correctness or incorrectness?
GS4 (Ethics) Can correct decisions be dishonest? Can incorrect decisions be honest? Discuss. How would you decide the correctness or… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Can correct decisions be dishonest? Can incorrect decisions be honest? Discuss. How would you decide the correctness or incorrectness?
14 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In the recent auction of telecom spectrum the government has failed to generate attractive revenue. There was lack of participation from the telecom companies. What are the reasons for poor response? What effects will it have on services to the consumers? Examine.
GS3 (Science and Technology) In the recent auction of telecom spectrum the government has failed to generate attractive revenue. There… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In the recent auction of telecom spectrum the government has failed to generate attractive revenue. There was lack of participation from the telecom companies. What are the reasons for poor response? What effects will it have on services to the consumers? Examine.
14 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government in power has been focusing on the idea of cooperative federalism. Critically analyse in the view of the meetings of GST council, if GST will be good for cooperative federalism or not.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) The government in power has been focusing on the idea of cooperative federalism. Critically analyse in… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government in power has been focusing on the idea of cooperative federalism. Critically analyse in the view of the meetings of GST council, if GST will be good for cooperative federalism or not.
14 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women and against the provisions of the constitutions. What other practices are considered derogatory to women and how do they affect society in general?
GS1 (Indian society) Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women… Continue reading 14 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently certain practices such as triple talaq are being discussed as derogatory to the dignity of women and against the provisions of the constitutions. What other practices are considered derogatory to women and how do they affect society in general?
14 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 14 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Assist please for a new inning…!!
Hiii, Sir/ma’am I didn’t get through this prelims that is a little shocking because I had prepared for it but… Continue reading Assist please for a new inning…!!
When can one stop reading current affairs for 2016 CSE mains?
I am going to appear for this mains, regularly following current affairs, but don’t know when to stop it roughly?… Continue reading When can one stop reading current affairs for 2016 CSE mains?
13th October
Indian Agriculture 103 – What is Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) and is it any good?
RKVY + 6 Subschemes under it + CAG Audit of 2015 and its revelation on RKVY's implementation
@Dr.V
Couple of Queries: 1. I have heard that after selection some services do not allow candidates to appear more than… Continue reading @Dr.V
Internal Security Issues 103 – Naxalism | Part 1
Understanding the history and evolution of Naxalism in India.
Poverty: Definitions, Measurement and Controversies | Part 2
Learn about how various government committees impacted the measurement of poverty, how the measurement has evolved since Dadabhai Naoroji and the latest. estimates.
Billi is down with Chikungunya. Let’s know all about Vector Borne Diseases – Dengue, Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever
Today’s post is going to be mostly factual. You will find important tidbits around vector-borne diseases and some essay/ GS… Continue reading Billi is down with Chikungunya. Let’s know all about Vector Borne Diseases – Dengue, Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever
13 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India.… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
13 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations.
GS4 (Ethics in governance) Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations.
13 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks?
GS3 (Indian economy) What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks?
13 Oct 2016 | GS2 | If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the light of recently released TSR Subramanian committee report.
GS2 (Issues relating to education sector) If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS2 | If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the light of recently released TSR Subramanian committee report.
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