GS I (Earthquake) (Duplex) 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. Best answer Narayana Sarma wrote the best answer for this question and got a… 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.

@Root, is it possible to start a “revision quiz card”, in which last months important news related questions would be there, in everyday news cards sections, for prelims 2017?

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GS I (Urbanisation)(Analytical)(Simplex) 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? Demand- Positives… Continue reading 22 Sept 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS I (Urbanisation)(Analytical)(Simplex) 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? Best answer Narayana Sarma wrote the best answer for… 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?

GS II (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary) 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. Best answer Kunal Aggarwal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score… 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.

GS III ( Economics) (Hattrick) What is the idea behind adopting Islamic Banking in India? Do you think that Islamic Banking will Strengthen Democracy in India. Critically examine. Best answer Kunal Aggarwal wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course… 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.

GS IV (Attitude) (Simplex) (Analytical) 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… 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.

I am looking forward to appear for UPSC exams in 2018. Please can anyone give me a detailed plan on how should I plan my studies to cover the entire portion. Please help. Have started with ncert books. Please try to reply soon.

GS I (Globalisation) (Hattrick) From a global perspective, globalization’s most important impacts are often highly localized. Discuss. Also explain globalization with respect to its impact on Indian Culture. Best answer Vidyarthi Mishra wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers

GS II (Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests) Nepal’s signing of transit and other agreements with China has been regarded by some in India as a significant loss of India’s influence in Nepal. Discuss why India’s relationship with Nepal is important.  What are the challenges in recent times & solutions to its relationships?… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS2] Target Mains: Answers

GS III ( Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment) (Hattrcik) India has convinced a lot of people and the world is making big bets on its stature as a manufacturing and economic powerhouse. However, there are many challenges that lie ahead. Critically comment. Do you think that China is feeling… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS3] Target Mains: Answers

GS IV (Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) Do you think that higher education institutions in india are loosing ethics and accountability ? Add a note on privatisation of higher education. Best answer Anil Jhajharia wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of… Continue reading [Day 34 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers

An overlapping roadmap SDG (sustainable development goals) are adopted by the UNGA (UN General Assembly) to transform the world by 2030. It has in total 17 goals and 169 targets. This major criticism of these sustainable development goals are they are too vague and general. Many overlapping a exist between the goals and targets. Funds… Continue reading 19th Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories

GS I (changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.) Indiscriminate extraction of sand from floodplains or river banks destroys the flora and fauna and decreases fertility of the land. How can we restrict the illegal mining ? What are the impacts of… Continue reading [Day 33 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers

GS II (India and its neighbourhood- relations) (Hattrick) India and Bangladesh share proximity of culture, history, language and geography. Among the many challenges facing the relationship, problem of rampant cattle smuggling which has made the Indo-Bangladesh border a dangerous place for ordinary people. Discuss.

GS III (Agricultural produce and issues) (Duplex) Do you think that Subramanian panel’s recommendations on MSP procurement operations are well worth of implementing? Discuss.

GS IV ( Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) You are a businessman. You took your driver to famous restaurant as it’s his birthday and you want to thank for his services. Restaurant owner & staff refused to serve as you have come with driver. What you would do?