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22nd September
10 Years in IAS – How fulfilling is the administrative service?
There is lot of pressure and complex situations which you can not imagine
Hi I need help from CD guys. Sir i am currently preparing for upsc and have join
Hi I need help from CD guys. Sir i am currently preparing for upsc and have joined a class. But i want to join your prelim course also. I am going to attempt 2017 Upsc seriously. I am concerned about time management if i joined Prelims course. So please can you guide me further??
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 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
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 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?
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
21st September
Please help
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.
[Day 34 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
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
[Day 34 | GS2] 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
[Day 34 | GS3] 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
[Day 34 | GS4] 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
20th September
19th Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories
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
[Day 33 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
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
[Day 33 | GS2] 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.
[Day 33 | GS3] Target Mains: Answers
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.
[Day 33 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers
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?
19th September
Query
Sir,please tell me, Is veto power of Indian President-discretionary power???? Because as per ncert 11std ch/4 suggests:veto power is discretionary power,but it is no clearly mentioned in Laxmikant.
Hi sir, please tell me what is dna framework?
Hi sir, please tell me what is dna framework?
[Day 32 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers
GS I (Women Empowerment) While most of the developed world has penalized marital rape, surprisingly, there is no law to protect married women against marital rape in India. Discuss critically, whether ‘marital rapes’ needs to be treated as a criminal offence in India.
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