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25th September
25 Sept 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
The fine line between censorship and moral responsibility. Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
24th September
24 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Is ethics important, especially in the public administration setting of a democracy? Is exercising power for the benefit of the supporters of the persons in power appropriate ethically for a public administrator in a democracy?
GS IV (Ethics) (Duplex) Is ethics important, especially in the public administration setting of a democracy? Is exercising power for… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Is ethics important, especially in the public administration setting of a democracy? Is exercising power for the benefit of the supporters of the persons in power appropriate ethically for a public administrator in a democracy?
24 Sept 2016 | GS 3 |Do you think that maritime terrorism is major threat to India ? Discuss.
GS III (Internal Security) (Hattrick) Do you think that maritime terrorism is major threat to India ? Discuss. Best answer… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 3 |Do you think that maritime terrorism is major threat to India ? Discuss.
24 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The use of technology has the potential to revolutionize the health sector administration in India. Critically discuss giving appropriate examples.
GS II (Governance, Health sector) (Hattrick) The use of technology has the potential to revolutionize the health sector administration in… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The use of technology has the potential to revolutionize the health sector administration in India. Critically discuss giving appropriate examples.
24 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Patriotic writings proliferated almost spontaneously in different languages, as the resistance of a community against foreign rule. Analyse the birth of the novel associated with the social reform-oriented movement of the 19th century.
GS I (The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors or contributions from different parts of the country) (Duplex)… Continue reading 24 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Patriotic writings proliferated almost spontaneously in different languages, as the resistance of a community against foreign rule. Analyse the birth of the novel associated with the social reform-oriented movement of the 19th century.
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23rd September
23 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. Discuss.
GS IV (lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders) (Simplex) (Analytical) Better than a thousand hollow words, is one… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. Discuss.
23 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What are Panama & Bahamas papers? What is the connection with India? Add a note on tax heavens.
GS III (Economics) (Hattrick) What are Panama & Bahamas papers? What is the connection with India? Add a note on… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What are Panama & Bahamas papers? What is the connection with India? Add a note on tax heavens.
23 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | US lawmakers move bill to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state. What will be the impact on India ? Critically examine. Do you think war with Pakistan can resolve the terrorism issue?
GS II (India and Neighbourhood) (Hattrick) US lawmakers move bill to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state. What will be… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | US lawmakers move bill to designate Pakistan as a terrorist state. What will be the impact on India ? Critically examine. Do you think war with Pakistan can resolve the terrorism issue?
23 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Nearly 59 per cent of India’s land area is vulnerable to moderate or severe earthquakes. It shows how out of the total 304 million households in the country, about 95 per cent are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees. Discuss.
GS I (Earthquake) (Duplex) Nearly 59 per cent of India’s land area is vulnerable to moderate or severe earthquakes. It shows how out… Continue reading 23 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | Nearly 59 per cent of India’s land area is vulnerable to moderate or severe earthquakes. It shows how out of the total 304 million households in the country, about 95 per cent are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees. Discuss.
Revision quiz
@Root, is it possible to start a “revision quiz card”, in which last months important news related questions would be… Continue reading Revision quiz
22nd September
can india again witnessed the repeat of national emergency of 1975??
please give your valubale answer and views
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22 Sept 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
GS I (Urbanisation)(Analytical)(Simplex) 22 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
22 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. Discuss. What are the challenges to Smart City mission?
GS I (Urbanisation)(Analytical)(Simplex) The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 1 | The objective of Smart City Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. Discuss. What are the challenges to Smart City mission?
22 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The decline in political discourse is evident in the language and imagery used by politicians to belittle their rivals. Judiciary has failed to rein in such people. Discuss.
GS II (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary) The decline in political discourse is evident in… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 2 | The decline in political discourse is evident in the language and imagery used by politicians to belittle their rivals. Judiciary has failed to rein in such people. Discuss.
22 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What is the idea behind adopting Islamic Banking in India? Do you think that Islamic Banking will Strengthen Democracy in India. Critically examine.
GS III ( Economics) (Hattrick) What is the idea behind adopting Islamic Banking in India? Do you think that Islamic Banking… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 3 | What is the idea behind adopting Islamic Banking in India? Do you think that Islamic Banking will Strengthen Democracy in India. Critically examine.
22 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Every time we force our choices on another individual, every time we make ourselves believe that our point of view is superior to that of another; we are feeding this demon that lies in the darkest corners of our heart, nutrition which might, one fated day, enable it to find expression through our actions. Comment.
GS IV (Attitude) (Simplex) (Analytical) Every time we force our choices on another individual, every time we make ourselves believe… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | GS 4 | Every time we force our choices on another individual, every time we make ourselves believe that our point of view is superior to that of another; we are feeding this demon that lies in the darkest corners of our heart, nutrition which might, one fated day, enable it to find expression through our actions. Comment.
21st September
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