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4th October
4 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Indian Geography) The IMD recently got its forecast for this year wrong. India will now get 3% less rain… Continue reading 4 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
4 Oct 2016 | GS4 | “Living up to the public trust is much more than just an act of compliance”. Explain with suitable examples.
GS4 (Ethics in public administration) “Living up to the public trust is much more than just an act of compliance”.… Continue reading 4 Oct 2016 | GS4 | “Living up to the public trust is much more than just an act of compliance”. Explain with suitable examples.
4 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Pakistan has threatened first use of its nuclear weapons in the case of war with India. Throughout the 20th century the US and USSR did everything possible to avoid using nuclear weapons. What damage would nuclear weapons result in? How would we contain such damage?
GS3 (Disaster and disaster management) Pakistan has threatened first use of its nuclear weapons in the case of war with… Continue reading 4 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Pakistan has threatened first use of its nuclear weapons in the case of war with India. Throughout the 20th century the US and USSR did everything possible to avoid using nuclear weapons. What damage would nuclear weapons result in? How would we contain such damage?
4 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government announced that it has gotten almost USD 10 billion in the recent Income Declaration Scheme. What is this scheme? Is this only a short term measure?
GS2 (Government policies) The government announced that it has gotten almost USD 10 billion in the recent Income Declaration Scheme. What… Continue reading 4 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government announced that it has gotten almost USD 10 billion in the recent Income Declaration Scheme. What is this scheme? Is this only a short term measure?
4 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The IMD recently got its forecast for this year wrong. India will now get 3% less rain than normal. What are the phenomena that result in variations in Indian monsoon.
GS1 (Indian Geography) The IMD recently got its forecast for this year wrong. India will now get 3% less rain… Continue reading 4 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The IMD recently got its forecast for this year wrong. India will now get 3% less rain than normal. What are the phenomena that result in variations in Indian monsoon.
4 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 4 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Do you also find E&B op-eds boring? Me too but I found an interesting one!
If op-eds are like human beings then I mostly find that environment op-eds are like ARTS students and economics op-eds… Continue reading Do you also find E&B op-eds boring? Me too but I found an interesting one!
3rd October
3 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 3 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
3 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Indian geography) India is a rich source of renewable energy. What are these sources and what are the geographic… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
3 Oct 2016 | GS 1 | India is a rich source of renewable energy. What are these sources and what are the geographic factors which make it so rich?
GS1 (Indian Geography) India is a rich source of renewable energy. What are these sources and what are the geographic… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | GS 1 | India is a rich source of renewable energy. What are these sources and what are the geographic factors which make it so rich?
3 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The recent surgical strikes by India in PoK mark a watershed moment in India’s Pakistan policy. Critically comment.
GS2 (International relations) The recent surgical strikes by India in PoK mark a watershed moment in India’s Pakistan policy. Critically… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The recent surgical strikes by India in PoK mark a watershed moment in India’s Pakistan policy. Critically comment.
3 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Despite radical organisations coming up all over the world, Indian youth have largely stayed away. What could be the reasons for this? Is the internet leading to a reversal of this trend?
GS3 (Internal security) Despite radical organisations coming up all over the world, Indian youth have largely stayed away. What could… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Despite radical organisations coming up all over the world, Indian youth have largely stayed away. What could be the reasons for this? Is the internet leading to a reversal of this trend?
3 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Since ancient times Indian society has concentrated more on the duty of an individual than his rights, in contrast to western society. Is this attitude changing in India today?
GS4 (Ethics and attitudes) Since ancient times Indian society has concentrated more on the duty of an individual than his… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Since ancient times Indian society has concentrated more on the duty of an individual than his rights, in contrast to western society. Is this attitude changing in India today?
2nd October
India vs. Pakistan: Surgical Strikes, Indian Missile System & India’s War Doctrine
Or maybe, let’s put it mildly – no nukes but everything else. What then? What strategies do we have in… Continue reading India vs. Pakistan: Surgical Strikes, Indian Missile System & India’s War Doctrine
3 points of confusion around the Indus water treaty and the way forward
source This is a news thread for the utterly confused, the complete newbies, for the confused billis who have no… Continue reading 3 points of confusion around the Indus water treaty and the way forward
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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.
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