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6th October
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
5 Oct 2016 | GS4 | A member of your team has to take frequent leaves due to the health problems of her child. This results in more work load on her team members leading to anger. The team member is otherwise an ideal employee. How would you deal with this situation if you were the manager of this team?
GS4 (Case study) A member of your team has to take frequent leaves due to the health problems of her child. This results in more work load on her team members leading to anger. The team member is otherwise an ideal employee. How would you deal with this situation if you were the manager of… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | GS4 | A member of your team has to take frequent leaves due to the health problems of her child. This results in more work load on her team members leading to anger. The team member is otherwise an ideal employee. How would you deal with this situation if you were the manager of this team?
5 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Countries such as China have used SEZ’s to develop manufacturing zones and promote exports. What has India’s experience been with SEZ’s? What are the reasons for their success or failure?
GS3 (Indian economy) Countries such as China have used SEZ’s to develop manufacturing zones and promote exports. What has India’s experience been with SEZ’s? What are the reasons for their success or failure? Best answer Aman Chauhan wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Countries such as China have used SEZ’s to develop manufacturing zones and promote exports. What has India’s experience been with SEZ’s? What are the reasons for their success or failure?
5 Oct 2016 | GS2 | There are many regulatory bodies in India, such as SEBI, TRAI etc. Why are they necessary? Discuss issues relating to their independence given that the government appoints their heads and there may be a conflict of interest.
GS2 (Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies) There are many regulatory bodies in India, such as SEBI, TRAI etc. Why are they necessary? Discuss issues relating to their independence given that the government appoints their heads and there may be a conflict of interest. Best answer Ashutosh Namdeo wrote the best answer for this question… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | GS2 | There are many regulatory bodies in India, such as SEBI, TRAI etc. Why are they necessary? Discuss issues relating to their independence given that the government appoints their heads and there may be a conflict of interest.
5 Oct 2016 | GS1 | 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?
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? Best answer Shashank Pander wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10 (if the best answer is an… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | GS1 | 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?
5 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 reference to Monetary policy committee. 1. Government amended the RBI Act to hand over the job of monetary policy-making in… Continue reading 5 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
First timers to IAS Prep? Prepare Indian Agriculture for GS Mains with me!
I will maintain a link list of all post written under this theme, here – #1. Indian Agriculture 101 – What’s NPF, PMKSY, CCEA and CACP? #2. Indian Agriculture 102 – India’s Green Revolution and National Food Security Mission #3. Indian Agriculture 103 – What is Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) and is it any good? #4. Indian Agriculture… Continue reading First timers to IAS Prep? Prepare Indian Agriculture for GS Mains with me!
4th October
Indian Agriculture 101 – What’s NPF, PMKSY, CCEA and CACP?
Dummy's guide to mastering Indian Agriculture for GS Mains. First post on the economics and policies around Indian Agriculture in India
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[IMP] Feedback on Target Mains Initiative
[Update] Starting today, we have launched a Daily Debate Module – CD Pe Charcha Hi, after more than a month of 4 GS questions everyday, and with a great response from people we would like some feedback. Here are some questions for you, please leave the feedback in the comments. 1. Is the DNA (the Demand and… Continue reading [IMP] Feedback on Target Mains Initiative
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 than normal. What are the phenomena that result in variations in Indian monsoon. Demand – Discuss all phenomena which can bring variations in monsoon such as La Nina etc. Approach – – Discuss Indian monsoon (4… 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”. Explain with suitable examples. Best answer Kunal Aggarwal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot be uploaded here, hence scroll down… 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 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? Best answer Simran Bains wrote the… 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 is this scheme? Is this only a short term measure? Best answer Aman Chauhan wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot… 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?
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