Context: Government just released the list of 1st batch of 20 cities selected for the smart city project. Q. What is a smart city? 1. Smart city is one that “enables a decent life to the citizens, and green and sustainable environment, besides enabling adoption of smart solutions”. 2. Smart cities would create virtually new… Continue reading RSTV | The Big Picture | Smart City Project: Expectations and Concerns

4 wars - 4 legions - 3 treaties and the great mysore rockets

hello sir. Is there any link that I would get a complete information on ozone depletion ? If I could that would be so helpful sir. thank you 🙂

Was reading it up at quora… found this…. abhi tak to mujhe pata bhi nahi tha… There are broadly three types of government officers in India. 1: Central Government Officers These officers are appointed by the Government of India and they work with a department (cadre) of the Government of India. The appointing authority is… Continue reading Trivia – difference b/w Central, state and all india service officer

In June 1989, both sides announced that “there was agreement by both sides to work towards a comprehensive settlement, based on redeployment of forces to reduce the chance of conflict, avoidance of the use of force and the determination of future positions on the ground so as to conform with the Simla Agreement and to… Continue reading Siachen tragedy could trigger demilitarisation

Context: Chinese economy grew by 6.9% in 2015, slowest in a quarter century. IMF expects the Chinese economy to slow down to 6.3% in 2016. Q. Why is China slowing down? 1. It was only expected for no economy can continue to grow at 10% forever. China is still among one of the fastest growing… Continue reading RSTV | India’s World | Impact of Chinese Slowdown

Are remittances or loan taken taken from IMF or world bank calculated in GNP or not?

If you have an hour to spare, which is a lot to ask for 😉 try giving this a shot. It’s an amazing discussion and Bhanu Mehta is at its best!

Today onwards, we will try to discuss one RSTV or DD NEWS video everyday. We shall not restrict ourselves to issues discussed in video but take a more holistic look at all the issues involved in a very simple yet comprehensive manner. Doubts if any can be asked in the comment box below. Please note that… Continue reading RSTV | India’s World | Causes and Impact of Fall in Oil Prices

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Read to know how this scheme scores over the earlier insurance programs. Infographic included!

One fine gentleman has been summoned recently by RS Parliamentary Committee of Privileges for making public a CAG report even before it could be placed before the Parliament. In this context let us discuss Art 105, the privileges and the contempt.

It is wonderful to see everyone chipping in to suggest strategies and sharing motivational articles but equally disheartening to see the threads with questions gathering dust. In nutshell we are motivated enough to prepare but just not motivated enough to practice questions. So I guess there is not point in wasting time and efforts. Bye… Continue reading All motivation no questions no debates

It’s heartbreaking that a bright, young man — Rohith Vemula — had to commit suicide for us to pay heed to caste-based injustices, but still, this is a conversation that has been long overdue. http://www.huffingtonpost.in/yashica-dutt-/so-you-want-to-meaningful_b_9129308.html?ncid=fcbklnkinhpmg00000001

I bet ki kissi ne isse awesome speaker nahi dekha hoga. Mind blowing speech by the great JP Narayan on India as a democracy. Mentioning 4 important pillars which we miss out – 1. Competitive elections 2. Political Freedom 3. The winners don’t punish the losers 4. Elected govt is truly in power