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26th December
IAS Mains Writing Essentials – Reading and answering a question as it should be!
Critical evaluation of questions requires the candidates to provide evidence both to support and contradict a statement and then reach a conclusion. Here's what you should keep in mind.
Internal Security | Salwa Judum 2.0
Let’s move to our next topic of Internal security. In may 2015, formers leaders of Salwa Judum formed Vikas Sangharsh… Continue reading Internal Security | Salwa Judum 2.0
25th December
How to cover a topic holistically for your IAS Preparation?
Overtime I have been asking you to prepare every topic ‘holistically’ considering all its dimensions. But what exactly is this… Continue reading How to cover a topic holistically for your IAS Preparation?
24th December
My Fears
Fear is perhaps one of the easiest state to assume in the face of adversity. But how to overcome it, consistently? An IAS officer recounts his life from early childhood to present day on this theme for life.
22nd December
IAS Mains 2015 GS Paper Analysis: The Ringside View
A comprehensive 10 point analysis on IAS Mains 2015 GS Paper with key takeaways on the changing pattern and best practices for the study regime. Point 10 is the most important!
21st December
Day 3: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 4
Instructions: Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to. Note: The number of marks carried by a question/part… Continue reading Day 3: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 4
Day 3: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 3
The IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 3 is done with. Here are the 20 questions which formed the part of the… Continue reading Day 3: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 3
19th December
Striking the Sec 66A of IT Act: The Shreya Singhal Case
Supreme Court takes freedom of speech to the Net by striking down much abused Section 66A. The apex court has… Continue reading Striking the Sec 66A of IT Act: The Shreya Singhal Case
Day 2: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 2
The IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 2 is done with. Here are the 20 questions which formed the part of… Continue reading Day 2: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 2
Day 2: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 1
The IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 1 is done with. Here are the 20 questions which formed the part of… Continue reading Day 2: IAS Mains 2015 General Studies Paper 1
China-Pakistan Equation: Is it India’s Dilemma?
What do you think on such a big triangular geostrategic politics? How will it resolved from Sino-India relations? Let us know!
18th December
Day1: IAS Mains 2015 Essay Paper
What should an average aspirant do with these 8 topics that formed the part of IAS Mains 2015 essay paper? Look back on the events from late 2014 to mid 2015 and see how heavily these topics formed a part of daily news.
Indian Polity | Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Not much has been said about the office of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. After reading this note, one would come to know how critical his role is in the smooth functioning of the LS and Parliament in General.
16th December
IAS Mains answer writing – Explained via a model answer
Update: Participate in the FREE Target Mains initiative going over at CD – Click Here Let’s take the case of… Continue reading IAS Mains answer writing – Explained via a model answer
14th December
Social Security Scheme for Farmers : Ministry of Agriculture
The Government is implementing a number of schemes to help the farmers in increasing their productivity by reducing cost of… Continue reading Social Security Scheme for Farmers : Ministry of Agriculture
13th December
Econ Mom as the Finance Commission, Hubby as the Planning Commission
The topic of pocket money has suddenly become fairly hot in the Phadke household. I am frankly, not too sold… Continue reading Econ Mom as the Finance Commission, Hubby as the Planning Commission
11th December
All that you need to remember about the Indian Remote Sensing satellite system
Let's know some IRS satellites in brief. Very important from Prelims point of view in terms of quick recollection of facts. 2015 Prelims had one question on IRS.
9th December
Delhi traffic: At odds and evens
Dunno if Delhi’s pollution will be controlled. But Delhi’s GDP is definitely set to go up as the Government will… Continue reading Delhi traffic: At odds and evens
Internal Security| National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
It's time to learn some basics from GS-IV paper as its Internal security part is significant to score. We will cover series of articles on Internal security with some contemporary topics.
Internal Security | National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC)
We are covering the basics of Internal Security with the help of a mix of dynamic + static modules. Most important for IAS Mains.
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