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7th October
7 Oct 2016 | Debate | Can the sexes ever be equal?
Despite every organisation, every government and the whole world in general talking about the importance of gender equality and increasing the participation of women in the workforce, there is only minor progress. For some background see here –Â http://bit.ly/2dJlIHq Even the US, supposed to be much ahead in these matters, will only elect its first female… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | Debate | Can the sexes ever be equal?
6th October
Public Apology to NeoStencil for Sharing their Videos
I sincerely apologize to NeoStencil for trying to share their videos illegally yesterday evening. I am deeply sorry for my actions and that I used this portal for carrying out such an illegal activity. With all honesty I assure that I will never repeat this crime again. Its an humble request to withdraw all the… Continue reading Public Apology to NeoStencil for Sharing their Videos
Editorials
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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 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
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? Demand – Features of tropical cyclones, why is India more vulnerable than other countries. Approach – – Features of tropical cyclones (5 marks) – Reasons we… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
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????
Dictionary of geographical words.
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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
Lodha Panel v/s BCCI – What’s the fate of India/ NZ series going to be?
I was quite happy to know that India regained its No. 1 spot in the Test Ranking after beating New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test at Eden Gardens when I heard this news – BCCI is so frust with the Justice Lodha committee’s decisions that it might just cancel the ongoing series against New Zealand. The risk… Continue reading Lodha Panel v/s BCCI – What’s the fate of India/ NZ series going to be?
5th October
Flagship Students – Get ready for the Geo Test on 11th
Flagship students, – “Salient features of world’s physical geography” – “Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)” – “Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity,… Continue reading Flagship Students – Get ready for the Geo Test on 11th
5 Oct | Explainer: All that you need to know about BRICS
The 2016 BRICS summit will be the eighth annual BRICS summit, an international relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five member states Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The summit will be held in Panaji, Goa in India, from 15th to 16th October 2016. India will… Continue reading 5 Oct | Explainer: All that you need to know about BRICS
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5 Oct 2016 | DEBATE: Lodha Committee freezes BCCI accounts
Yesterday came reports that the Lodha committee, angry at the defiance of its recommendations, asked banks to “freeze” BCCI accounts. BCCI countered by saying that this would result in cancellation of the ongoing India-New Zealand series due to lack of funds. Do you think that Lodha committee over-reacted and is a pattern of SC exceeding its… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | DEBATE: Lodha Committee freezes BCCI accounts
5 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS1 (Consolidation within the country) India is a land of diversity. People speak different languages, have different beliefs etc, but are still united as Indians. What are the factors responsible for this unity? Demand – Explain elements which unite India and build a common identity. Approach – – Brief mention of differences (2 marks) – Historical, cultural… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
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