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13th October
13 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region.
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 | GS1 | Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region.
13 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 13 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Against terroism
As a citizen,am anger about the activities which terror doing to us, the surgical strike is most important and its… Continue reading Against terroism
12th October
Flagship Students – Get ready for the Science Test on 21st
Flagship students, – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life – Achievements of Indians in science &… Continue reading Flagship Students – Get ready for the Science Test on 21st
Poverty: Definitions, Measurement and Controversies | Part 1
Read about what poverty is, the concept of poverty line and the controversies around it.
Census 2011 | The basics and summary of important findings
The census is a very important source of statistics on various indicators. Given here is an introduction to the census and a discussion of the important findings of the 2011 Census.
12 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we go for more surgical strikes?
Despite the recent surgical strikes there have been more attacks on army installations and increased infiltration attempts. The Pampore operation… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we go for more surgical strikes?
12 Oct 2016 | GS4 | The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently. What are the challenges in delivering services efficiently? How will you improve the delivery?
GS4 (Quality of service delivery) The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently. What are… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS4 | The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently. What are the challenges in delivering services efficiently? How will you improve the delivery?
12 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In order to curb the level of vehicular pollution and not to be left behind than the developed nations, India has decided to meet the implementation of BS VI norms by 2020 skipping BS V implementation. What are Bharat Stage (BS) norms? What are the benefits of these norms and what are the challenges automobile manufacturers and the consumers face if India skip BS V and directly implements BS VI?
GS3 (Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology;… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In order to curb the level of vehicular pollution and not to be left behind than the developed nations, India has decided to meet the implementation of BS VI norms by 2020 skipping BS V implementation. What are Bharat Stage (BS) norms? What are the benefits of these norms and what are the challenges automobile manufacturers and the consumers face if India skip BS V and directly implements BS VI?
12 Oct 2016 | GS2 | According to some experts, SC has been unable to focus on matters of constitutional importance due to regular functioning. For what reasons does India need a National Court of Appeal? Critically examine the pros and cons of having a National Court of Appeal.
GS2 (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government) According to some… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS2 | According to some experts, SC has been unable to focus on matters of constitutional importance due to regular functioning. For what reasons does India need a National Court of Appeal? Critically examine the pros and cons of having a National Court of Appeal.
12 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are the social and economic costs the state may suffer due to the ban? Do measures like alcohol ban prove effective in reforming the society and reducing cases of domestic violence?
GS1 (Indian society) Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are the social… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are the social and economic costs the state may suffer due to the ban? Do measures like alcohol ban prove effective in reforming the society and reducing cases of domestic violence?
12 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 12 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
11th October
Internal Security Issues 102 – Jammu and Kashmir Issue | Part 3
Jammu and Kashmir - The steps being taken by the Government and the way ahead.
Internal Security Issues 102 – Jammu and Kashmir Issue | Part 2
Jammu and Kahmir: Recent developments and the surrounding issues.
11 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Is diligence an important value for a civil servant? How would you inculcate it?
GS4 (Ethics in public administration) Is diligence an important value for a civil servant? How would you inculcate it? Best… Continue reading 11 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Is diligence an important value for a civil servant? How would you inculcate it?
11 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by universal basic income? Should the inefficient subsidy regime in India be replaced by the Universal basic income system? Critically analyse.
GS3 (Economy) What do you understand by universal basic income? Should the inefficient subsidy regime in India be replaced by… Continue reading 11 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by universal basic income? Should the inefficient subsidy regime in India be replaced by the Universal basic income system? Critically analyse.
11 Oct 2016 | GS2 | While simultaneous elections for Centre and state are necessary to overcome the “policy paralysis and governance deficit, there are practical problems in its implementation. Discuss.
GS2 (Polity and governance) While simultaneous elections for Centre and state are necessary to overcome the “policy paralysis and governance… Continue reading 11 Oct 2016 | GS2 | While simultaneous elections for Centre and state are necessary to overcome the “policy paralysis and governance deficit, there are practical problems in its implementation. Discuss.
11 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Integral humanism of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya can solve many problems of the contemporary India. Comment.
GS1 (Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues)… Continue reading 11 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Integral humanism of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya can solve many problems of the contemporary India. Comment.
11 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 11 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
10th October
Internal Security Issues 102 – Jammu and Kashmir Issue | Part 1
Jammu and Kashmir - A quick look at history and an analysis of root causes behind the unrest.
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