Recently, when i sat down to read, i came across an article, stating to receive public opinion and now its been couple of days and i still can’t decide what so ever the answer may be. the Article was on ‘smacking children in india’ i know my things one will say about not to hit… Continue reading Debatable

Who runs the govt between between constitution of new Lok Sabha and dissolution Of old Lok Sabha???

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Hi. I need questions of geography optional for practice. Can anyone provide me with the questions

GS IV (Ethical Dilemma) (Simplex) (Analytical) You are doctor and also government health at very good position. A woman who is pregnant, who has five children already, two who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded. Also she is suffering from Sexually Transmitted Disease. Her health has deteriorated due to current pregnancy and… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS4] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS III (Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country) (Duplex) Diversification is actually the key in handling unexpected weather conditions. The suitable cropping pattern with as many diversified crops as possible should be the focal point. Discuss. Demand- Changing weather conditions is challenge to Agriculture. Justify that cropping pattern is the solution… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS3] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS II (Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) (Hattrick) Do you think that central government schemes like UDAY. etc are being used to weaken Indian federalism? Critically examine. Demand- Schemes like UDAY are creating debate between the states. Some laws made on concurrent… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS2] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century) (Static+Analytical = Duplex) Discuss the social conditions in the Era of Mauryan Empire. Examine the position of women and revival of fourfold division of caste. Demand- Static question which requires to write on social conditions of people caste, marriages etc. It also demands… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS1] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Daily Facts – IAS Exam – 06-Sep-2016 https://www.scribd.com/document/323150957/Daily-Facts-IAS-06-Sep-2016 1. Startup India, Standup India 2. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission 3. Setu Bharatam Project 4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 5. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan 6. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) 7. Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana

My optional subject is sociology. Can u suggest me reference books and how to approach the paper. I’m a beginner

Update #2 500+ users have filled up their queries in the google form and here are the results – click here to read. We see most of the responses coming from Pol Science, Geography. what we want from few of the veterans is to write to us at hello@civilsdaily.com and let us know if you… Continue reading [Update #2] What are you doing for your Optionals’ Preparation?

GS IV (Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct) (Simplex) (Analytical) Journalism ethics and standards comprise principles of ethics and of good practice as applicable to the specific challenges faced by journalists. Comment. Demand- Nowadays various ethical issues faced by journalists. You need evaluate those in answer.  Approach- – Evaluate statement by giving various examples on… Continue reading [Day 19 | GS4] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS III (Basics of cyber security, linkages of organized crime with terrorism) (Hattrick) Social media in the present times has emerged as something inevitable for everyone. In some way or the other, it is having an impact on people and their daily lives. Discuss. Do you think that Social Media Globalising terrorism? Demand- Increase reach of internet… Continue reading [Day 19 | GS3] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS II (Functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies) (Duplex) (Anlytical) Do you think that CAG has been used by successive political parties as a political tool ? How this crucial constitutional body can be strengthened & be made more transparent? Demand- CAG’s role shall be discussed and analysed. The way to make it more transparent… Continue reading [Day 19 | GS2] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone) (Simplex) (Static) Why are volcanoes called active even when there is no eruption? How would you find out if a volcano was going to explode? What are the relationships between geysers and volcanoes? Demand- Static question. Answer each question with mandatory example at every… Continue reading [Day 19 | GS1] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS II (Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora) (Hattrick)   India is advancing a policy to address the region’s constitutional question by bringing Gilgit-Baltistan on par with Kashmir at the negotiating table. Critically Examine. Demand- It is largely lost in the stalemated discourse on Kashmir that… Continue reading [Day 18 | GS2] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS III (Economic Development) (Simplex) Growing debts and stressed loans turning into NPAs have been frequently noticed in the last few years. It has now reached alarming levels as the government has decided to write off these NPAs as bad loans. Why PSBs’ conditions are bad compared to other banks? What are the main reasons behind the… Continue reading [Day 18 | GS3] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS IV (Analytical) As a famous celebrity, you are offered very hefty amount for a brand endorsement to promote a product that you dislike and would never use. Do you endorse it ? Why ? Demand- Integrity of person is questionable. Note that though you may not like the product and would never use, it… Continue reading [Day 18 | GS4] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016