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Analyze how changes in latitude and altitude lead to variation in temperature and vegetation? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question is very basic and it would be better to draw some diagram to clear the picture. Introduction should talk about the various factors responsible for temperature and vegetation, like latitudinal factor, altitudinal factor, sun’s angle on earth and solar incidence etc. Further, in the main body establish the relationship between temperature… Continue reading Analyze how changes in latitude and altitude lead to variation in temperature and vegetation? (150 W)

*Important – Admission Open for February Batches – Last Batch

*Last Date for Enrollment 17 February. As the exam nears, the program has become more packed. We are not changing the timetable. Students will be expected to skip low priority subjects in the following order. Ancient Medieval History + Art and Culture Science and Technology – As more current affairs based questions are coming, it… Continue reading *Important – Admission Open for February Batches – Last Batch

1st February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance with their increasing atomic number and recurring chemical properties. They are assorted in a tabular arrangement wherein a row is a period and a column is a group. The idea of the Periodic Table was incepted by… Continue reading 1st February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

India-Bangladesh Relations

Context Sheikh Hasina’s party, which leads the Grand Alliance, has romped back to power for an unprecedented fourth term in office. The general election has given the Grand Alliance, or, more specifically, the Awami League, a huge majority in the Jatiyo Sangshad, the country’s Parliament, to a point where no effective Opposition is in sight. Background Bilateral relations… Continue reading India-Bangladesh Relations

Ethics Case Study: You are living with one of your friend who is known to you since childhood. Your friend is actively involved in political debates, while you don’t have that much interest in politics. One day, he starts discussing with you on some topic but you continue to do your work without taking any interest in the discussion. He gets angry and starts telling you that youth being silent on important issues is the biggest worry for nation. He accuses you of being unpatriotic and anti-national. What is your opinion on your friend’s view? Critically comment. Do you think nationalism should be judged on objective factors like taking part in debates and speaking for national issues? (150 W)

Model Answer: The differing views between two people which contradict to one another are common and the solution lies in peaceful rational discussion rather than accusing one of being unpatriotic and antinational. If someone has some point to make and someone dismisses him by branding him as  anti national and unpatriotic just on the mere… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: You are living with one of your friend who is known to you since childhood. Your friend is actively involved in political debates, while you don’t have that much interest in politics. One day, he starts discussing with you on some topic but you continue to do your work without taking any interest in the discussion. He gets angry and starts telling you that youth being silent on important issues is the biggest worry for nation. He accuses you of being unpatriotic and anti-national. What is your opinion on your friend’s view? Critically comment. Do you think nationalism should be judged on objective factors like taking part in debates and speaking for national issues? (150 W)

There has been a significant change in defence planning structure in India. In the context of this explain about the features of recently established “Defence Planning Committee” and analyse how it can help in credible defence preparedness? (200 W)

Source: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/YXsvzqyHhK6IoFqAK7MntO/Reforming-defence-planning-in-India.html Mentor’s Comment: Define the Defence Planning Committee and briefly explain about its context. It is to recommend about the comprehensive and integrated defence planning. Further, mention about its salient features. Like the committee will evaluate all relevant inputs relating to national defence and security priorities, foreign policy imperatives, operational directives and associated requirements… Continue reading There has been a significant change in defence planning structure in India. In the context of this explain about the features of recently established “Defence Planning Committee” and analyse how it can help in credible defence preparedness? (200 W)

Critically examine the key features of the Draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018?

Mentor’s Comment: The bill is submitted by the Justice B N Srikrishna headed panel which has suggested measures to be taken in order to protect personal information of Indian citizens. The introduction should explain such things in short by mentioning about roles, duties of data processors and the rights of individuals and also about the… Continue reading Critically examine the key features of the Draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018?

How did the railways contribute to the growth of Indian Nationalism? (250 W)

Mentors Comment: In order to answer this question, mix the negatives of Railways under British government and subsequent Indian National Movement. We all know that while British claimed that they introduced railways for the benefits of Indian people, in contrary it only helped the prolongation of British rule and misery for people of subcontinent. Therefore,… Continue reading How did the railways contribute to the growth of Indian Nationalism? (250 W)

Interview Tips – Anudeep Durishetty, Rank – 1, CSE-2017, Interview Marks – 204 & 176

UPSC Interview: The Final Frontier That morning I woke up earlier than usual. Not because my alarm went off, but that my subconscious was acutely aware that something special awaited me: It was the day of my UPSC interview. I got out of bed, freshened up, did some push-ups and sit-ups to get the heart… Continue reading Interview Tips – Anudeep Durishetty, Rank – 1, CSE-2017, Interview Marks – 204 & 176

31st January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) “The Future of Rail” Report recently seen in news is published by: a) Ministry of Railways b) NITI Aayog c) International Energy Agency (IEA) d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail” [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail” Q.2)… Continue reading 31st January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

How Emotional Intelligence helps a civil servant to bounce back from setbacks? Suppose inspite of best of precautions you fail to provide necessary articles to flood victims, and your whole team is demoralized, how you will be able to overcome the situation? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention what is emotional intelligence, and its tenets.  Further mention how it helps civil servant to bounce back from failure or set back. For encouraging the team when the team is demoralized due to their failure to help the victims the leader should encourage his team not to keep their moral down by… Continue reading How Emotional Intelligence helps a civil servant to bounce back from setbacks? Suppose inspite of best of precautions you fail to provide necessary articles to flood victims, and your whole team is demoralized, how you will be able to overcome the situation? (150 W)

Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as it augers well with the ongoing initiatives of the Government such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill Development. In the light of the above statement critically examine the key features of the National policy on biofuels 2018?

Mentor’s Comment: The question has been asked in the context of recently notified National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 to ensure adequate and sustained availability of domestic feedstock for biofuels production. The introduction should explain this and its aims towards sustainable development. Further, in the main body, talk about the key provisions of the policy,… Continue reading Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as it augers well with the ongoing initiatives of the Government such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill Development. In the light of the above statement critically examine the key features of the National policy on biofuels 2018?

What are the factors which contributed to the rise of extremism or militant nationalism in India? Despite their heroic efforts, why did they failed to have significant impact on the Indian national movement? (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Explain about the militant nationalism which became a predominant philosophy of Indian nationalism. Introduction should talk how they became famous in short and about their impact, approaches and enthusiasm in freedom movement. Further, mention about the causes for the rise of extremism or militant nationalism. The good points will constitute like, understanding the… Continue reading What are the factors which contributed to the rise of extremism or militant nationalism in India? Despite their heroic efforts, why did they failed to have significant impact on the Indian national movement? (250 W)

30th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The St. Petersburg Declaration of 2010 is related to: a) Tiger Conservation b) Oceanic Plastic Waste c) Eco-sensitive Zones d) None of these Inspired by: India can’t handle more tigers, say experts India can’t handle more tigers, say experts Q.2) The blaNDM-1 recently seen in news is a: a) Bacteria b) Fungus c) Superbug… Continue reading 30th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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