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3rd October
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 rights, in contrast to western society. Is this attitude changing in India today? 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 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 place, what weapons, what new amazing innovations etc etc. If Subramanian Swamy were to be believed – 10CR Indians should be ready for sacrifice against a total annihilation of Pakistan! “In the event of a nuclear… 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 clue why and how the world works! We read a news headline and we go in a deep meditative screen gaze! Wut the hell keeps on happening everyday! I just understood surgical strikes the other… 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:Â 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, even more so in today’s globalising world. Discuss the different types of migrations which take place in terms of geography and work profile.
1 Oct 2016 | GS2 | More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However the courts have frequently put down such policies. Discuss judicial decisions in this regard.
GS2 (Government policies) More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However the courts have frequently put down such policies. Discuss judicial decisions in this regard.
1 Oct 2016 | GS3 | ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme unnecessary for India. Is the space programme important for India? What are its possible benefits?
GS3 (science and technology) ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme unnecessary for India. Is the space programme important for India? What are its possible benefits?
1 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Is there ethics in the way countries treat each other? Or does self-interest reign supreme? Discuss.
GS4 (Ethics) Is there ethics in the way countries treat each other? Or does self-interest reign supreme? Discuss.
1 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. If you used some tidkams to reach that answer, share it with the group! Q.1) Consider following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi International Airport, which has recently got ‘carbon neutral status’. 1. It has became… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
An Indian Army Soldier posted at Leh joins CD for IAS Prelims 2017. Why?
A soldier's story of sheer grit and determination and his dream of clearing IAS in 2017
30 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?
GS4 (Ethics in public administration) Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?
30 Sept 2016 | GS3 | The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?
GS3 (Cyber security) The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?
30 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.
GS2 (Govt intervention in various sectors) Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.
30 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.
GS1 (Modern India) Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.
30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
[Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions. Q.1) Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ‘Project SAKSHAM’. Which of the following correctly describes it? a) Support system to below poverty line persons b) New Indirect Tax Network of the Central Board of… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Freedom fighters of India
Today India is free from bondage and people of India stay happy for the contribution of freedom fighters of India.
29th September
[Update] Flagship Students – Get ready for the History Test on 1st
Feedback of Economics & CA Tests + Sample Q&A for the upcoming test
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