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7th October

7 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are studying a remote tribe. They consider their territory to be very important and don’t want to move away from there. It has cultural significance and its loss would deal a huge blow to their culture. Somehow you come to realise that the location also has rich uranium reserves. There is intense global warming and carbon neutral sources such as nuclear power are very important at that time. These reserves would be very important for the nation. What would your course of action be?

GS4 (Case study) You are studying a remote tribe. They consider their territory to be very important and don’t want to move away from there. It has cultural significance and its loss would deal a huge blow to their culture. Somehow you come to realise that the location also has rich uranium reserves. There is… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are studying a remote tribe. They consider their territory to be very important and don’t want to move away from there. It has cultural significance and its loss would deal a huge blow to their culture. Somehow you come to realise that the location also has rich uranium reserves. There is intense global warming and carbon neutral sources such as nuclear power are very important at that time. These reserves would be very important for the nation. What would your course of action be?

7 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Many multilateral trade treaties are being discussed around the world such as TPP, RCEP etc. What are these trade treaties? How can they impact the present international trade structure as evolved under WTO? How can they impact India?

GS3 (Impacts on Indian economy) Many multilateral trade treaties are being discussed around the world such as TPP, RCEP etc. What are these trade treaties? How can they impact the present international trade structure as evolved under WTO? How can they impact India? Best answer Srishti Srivastava wrote the best answer for this question and… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Many multilateral trade treaties are being discussed around the world such as TPP, RCEP etc. What are these trade treaties? How can they impact the present international trade structure as evolved under WTO? How can they impact India?

7 Oct 2016 | GS2 | West Asia is an important region for India. Are we giving less attention to it in light of the Look East policy? Are better ties with Israel and Iran leading to problems with other West Asian nations?

GS2 (International relations) West Asia is an important region for India. Are we giving less attention to it in light of the Look East policy? Are better ties with Israel and Iran leading to problems with other West Asian nations? Best answer Shashank Pander wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS2 | West Asia is an important region for India. Are we giving less attention to it in light of the Look East policy? Are better ties with Israel and Iran leading to problems with other West Asian nations?

7 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently genetically modified crops and seeds have been in the news. Should GM crops be allowed? Discuss with special reference to environment and biodiversity.

GS1 (Not strictly a GS1 topic, but still answer it!) Recently genetically modified crops and seeds have been in the news. Should GM crops be allowed? Discuss with special reference to environment and biodiversity. Best answer Namrata Rai wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10 (if the best answer is… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently genetically modified crops and seeds have been in the news. Should GM crops be allowed? Discuss with special reference to environment and biodiversity.

7 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements in regard to ‘World Sustainable Development Summit’. 1. The objective of summit is to creating environmental consciousness and promoting leadership to… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

6th October

Editorials

Why don’t you cover all the editorials of Hindu and also economics topics in app

6 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we choose the private or public route for our education sector?

In India, we have government schools where teachers are absent but schooling is very cheap/free. And we have private schools where education standards are higher but are more expensive. The best universities in the world are private. In light of this, should we start encouraging more private schools? If you need a background see this… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we choose the private or public route for our education sector?

6 Oct 2016 | GS4 | During your election duty you catch a vehicle full of cash. It belongs to a politician certain to win the election. He wants you to release the vehicle and you can’t reach your senior. What are your options and what action will you choose?

GS4 (Case study) During your election duty you catch a vehicle full of cash. It belongs to a politician certain to win the election. He wants you to release the vehicle and you can’t reach your senior. What are your options and what action will you choose? Best answer Aman Chauhan wrote the best answer… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS4 | During your election duty you catch a vehicle full of cash. It belongs to a politician certain to win the election. He wants you to release the vehicle and you can’t reach your senior. What are your options and what action will you choose?

6 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What is inflation targeting? What steps have been taken by government and RBI to achieve it?

GS3 (Indian economy) What is inflation targeting? What steps have been taken by government and RBI to achieve it? Best answer Kunal Krishna wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot be uploaded here, hence scroll down to see those). The answer… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What is inflation targeting? What steps have been taken by government and RBI to achieve it?

6 Oct 2016 | GS2 | For the success of the Right to Information (RTI), a major challenge is to develop capacities for access to information. Discuss. How can the capacities of public authorities and citizens be enhanced?

GS2 (Governance and transparency) For the success of the Right to Information (RTI), a major challenge is to develop capacities for access to information. Discuss. How can the capacities of public authorities and citizens be enhanced? Best answer Srishty Arun wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS2 | For the success of the Right to Information (RTI), a major challenge is to develop capacities for access to information. Discuss. How can the capacities of public authorities and citizens be enhanced?

6 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What are the features of tropical cyclones? Why is India one of the worst affected by cyclones even though other parts of the world have more tropical cyclones?

GS1 (Indian geography) What are the features of tropical cyclones? Why is India one of the worst affected by cyclones even though other parts of the world have more tropical cyclones? Best answer Shashank Pander wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What are the features of tropical cyclones? Why is India one of the worst affected by cyclones even though other parts of the world have more tropical cyclones?

6 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 you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to Nobel Prize in Physics 2016. 1. This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for theoretical discoveries of… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

I have query

In amendment of the Indian Constitution,In which cases are required ratification by states????

Doubts Clearing Forum II

UPDATE: Doubts Clearing Forum Part 1 helped a lot of aspirants in getting their doubts cleared. After a break, We are reviving/ relaunching the 2nd season of Doubts Clearing Forum. This time it’s even better as you can follow community members and ask them specific questions and they can follow you back and we can build… Continue reading Doubts Clearing Forum II
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