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1st October
2 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Root cause of our social and national degradation is our treatment of women. Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
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30th September
1 Oct 2016 | GS1 | People have always moved away from homes to earn a living, even more so in today’s globalising world. Discuss the different types of migrations which take place in terms of geography and work profile.
GS1 (Features of Indian society and effects of globalisation) People have always moved away from homes to earn a living,… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | GS1 | People have always moved away from homes to earn a living, even more so in today’s globalising world. Discuss the different types of migrations which take place in terms of geography and work profile.
1 Oct 2016 | GS2 | More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However the courts have frequently put down such policies. Discuss judicial decisions in this regard.
GS2 (Government policies) More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | GS2 | More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However the courts have frequently put down such policies. Discuss judicial decisions in this regard.
1 Oct 2016 | GS3 | ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme unnecessary for India. Is the space programme important for India? What are its possible benefits?
GS3 (science and technology) ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | GS3 | ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme unnecessary for India. Is the space programme important for India? What are its possible benefits?
1 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Is there ethics in the way countries treat each other? Or does self-interest reign supreme? Discuss.
GS4 (Ethics) Is there ethics in the way countries treat each other? Or does self-interest reign supreme? Discuss.
1 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Dear students, When you submit your answer, please do not simply give the answers in ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know.… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
An Indian Army Soldier posted at Leh joins CD for IAS Prelims 2017. Why?
A soldier's story of sheer grit and determination and his dream of clearing IAS in 2017
30 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?
GS4 (Ethics in public administration) Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?
30 Sept 2016 | GS3 | The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?
GS3 (Cyber security) The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS3 | The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?
30 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.
GS2 (Govt intervention in various sectors) Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.
30 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.
GS1 (Modern India) Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.
30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions.… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Freedom fighters of India
Today India is free from bondage and people of India stay happy for the contribution of freedom fighters of India.
29th September
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29 Sept 2016 | GS4 | India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact the work culture? How can leaders deal with this diversity?
GS4 (ethics in public administration) India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS4 | India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact the work culture? How can leaders deal with this diversity?
29 Sept 2016 | GS3 | There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need to facilitate exit in the Indian economy. Why was the bankruptcy law important and what are the benefits of an easy exit for the economy?
GS3 (Indian economy) There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS3 | There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need to facilitate exit in the Indian economy. Why was the bankruptcy law important and what are the benefits of an easy exit for the economy?
29 Sept 2016 | GS2 | PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM not to do so. Is NAM still important for India?
GS2 (Global groupings and effects on India) PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS2 | PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM not to do so. Is NAM still important for India?
29 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What are the most prominent examples of political, social and economic changes brought about by it across the world?
GS1 (World history) Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What are the most prominent examples of political, social and economic changes brought about by it across the world?
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