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10th October
Regarding monthly compilation of mains questions
Sir if possible then can we you provide us monthly compilation of mains answer writing activities ?
Regarding monthly compilation of mains questions
Sir if possible then can we get monthly compilation of mains answer writing activities ?
10 Oct 2016 | Debate | Is religion today simply an appeal to the gods to grant us prosperity?
Recently a 13 year old died after a 68 day fast. The family was prosperous and religious and encouraged the… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | Debate | Is religion today simply an appeal to the gods to grant us prosperity?
10 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Indian freedom struggle) What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this strategy with… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
10 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are a government official responsible for looking into Right to Education Act violations in your district. You come to know of a man who has beaten his daughter for not taking her 10th class exams. After beating her, he took her to the exam hall. Such corporal punishment is a punishable offence with a 3 month jail term. In the investigation the farmer says that he does not want his children to live in poverty like him. If you send him to jail he says that his family will face severe hardships. What are your options? Evaluate each option, and choose the one you will implement.
GS4 (Case study) You are a government official responsible for looking into Right to Education Act violations in your district.… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are a government official responsible for looking into Right to Education Act violations in your district. You come to know of a man who has beaten his daughter for not taking her 10th class exams. After beating her, he took her to the exam hall. Such corporal punishment is a punishable offence with a 3 month jail term. In the investigation the farmer says that he does not want his children to live in poverty like him. If you send him to jail he says that his family will face severe hardships. What are your options? Evaluate each option, and choose the one you will implement.
10 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the use of science and technology facilitated disaster prevention planning?
GS3 (Disaster management) How has the use of science and technology facilitated disaster prevention planning? Best answer Nitish Singh wrote the… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the use of science and technology facilitated disaster prevention planning?
10 Oct 2016 | GS2 | China’s rising influence in India’s neighbourhood requires India to play a more active role in South Asia. Discuss the statement in the context of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative.
GS2 (India’s neighbourhood) China’s rising influence in India’s neighbourhood requires India to play a more active role in South Asia.… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | GS2 | China’s rising influence in India’s neighbourhood requires India to play a more active role in South Asia. Discuss the statement in the context of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative.
10 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this strategy with that of the communists.
GS1 (Indian freedom struggle) What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this strategy with… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this strategy with that of the communists.
10 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 10 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Internal Security Issues 101 – Cross Border Terrorism | Part 2
Cross Border Terrorism - What are the Indian institutions dealing with the issue? Extremely detailed analysis.
9th October
UPSC DAF filling
Do we have to upload scanned copy of pic as I could not find the mention of pic in guidelines… Continue reading UPSC DAF filling
9 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
The rules of globalization were written by the West and the Empire. We have only played by it. Instructions: Write the… Continue reading 9 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
8th October
[IMP] Essay Challenge – Inviting Ideas
Pitch in with your essay ideas here. We will select some good topics and air them on every Sunday. While… Continue reading [IMP] Essay Challenge – Inviting Ideas
CD and The Pre 2017 Takers!
@CD and the @Users, Please allow me the privilege of your uninhibited opinions on the question set attached. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ABk6vj90dATVJyMExfQXdDME0/view TIA.
D K Balaji, a government school student qualified UPSC (AIR 36)
For Prelims, revise as much as possible. For Mains, write as much as possible.
Global politics by Andrew Heywood
Does anyone have the pdf? I need for optional prep.
8 Oct 2016 | GS4 | A poor child who looks completely starved is seen stealing by you from a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper is known to be a greedy and unkind person. What will you do?
GS4 (Case study) A poor child who looks completely starved is seen stealing by you from a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS4 | A poor child who looks completely starved is seen stealing by you from a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper is known to be a greedy and unkind person. What will you do?
8 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In economic debates people have an uncritical faith in the market or are completely averse to it. But there is a deep complementarity between market efficiency and state action. Comment on this w.r.t the current Indian economy.
GS3 (Indian economy) In economic debates people have an uncritical faith in the market or are completely averse to it.… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In economic debates people have an uncritical faith in the market or are completely averse to it. But there is a deep complementarity between market efficiency and state action. Comment on this w.r.t the current Indian economy.
8 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the strategic, political and economic implications of India’s membership of the BRICS.
GS2 (Global groupings) Discuss the strategic, political and economic implications of India’s membership of the BRICS. Best answer Ayushi Singh wrote… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the strategic, political and economic implications of India’s membership of the BRICS.
8 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the ozone hole has started healing, after decades of international efforts. What is the ozone hole? How has the world tried to heal it?
GS1 (Geography) Recently the ozone hole has started healing, after decades of international efforts. What is the ozone hole? How… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the ozone hole has started healing, after decades of international efforts. What is the ozone hole? How has the world tried to heal it?
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