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#1. [op-ed snap] Stand up against torture Importance level: HIGH Prelims worthy: Convention Against Torture (CAT). UPSC has been asking 1-2 conventions every year in prelims and mains. Example they asked a question on ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’ in 2016 Mains worthy: How lack of ratification of this convention is undermining India’s prestige… Continue reading Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 1-7 Dec 2017
Q.1)  The Chabahar Port which has been inaugurated recently could bring India and its partners a new spring. In this regard, discuss the strategic, economic and political significance of Chabahar port. Also discuss in what context will India gain from this project? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-india-iran/#post-93837 Introduction Chabahar port is located in the Gulf of Oman has been… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | 16th Weekly Test with Official Answer
Q.12) You are posted as a DM in a small district. Your district suffers from socially backward problems like child marriage, female infanticide, dowry, etc. One day, a girl of about 18 years who is well educated, comes to you and informs you about her neighbors who are getting their daughter married at an age… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12
Q.11) Your family wants you to get married. The girl is your family friend since long time. Everything is almost settled between the two families. When you go to meet the girl, you came to know that you both have a different political ideology. Your political thinking doesn’t match. You are a politically active person.… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 11
Q.10) The India’s start up programme has boomed over the past three years as a result of incentives provided by the government. Discuss the schemes for promoting start up sector in India. How will state intervention and policy along with the efforts of the Centre government affect this sector? https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/start-up-ecosystem-in-india/#post-93816
Q.9) The recent FTA between Maldives and China reflects another China’s diplomatic success in the South Asia. In what ways will it have an effect on Delhi- Male ties? Critically discuss. https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-india-maldives/#post-94147
Q.8) India’s “revealed comparative advantage”, in some of the labour-intensive sectors has declined over the past decade. What are the reasons for this trend? What steps should be taken by India to increase its competitiveness in labour intensive sectors? https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/trade-sector-updates/#post-94144
Q.7) India has been fighting from long to gain a permanent seat in United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Discuss the reasons for India’s interest in gaining permanent status in UNSC? What strategy should be adopted by India to gain UNSC’s permanent status? https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-let-us-be-realistic-about-the-unsc/#post-94140
Q.6) The recent incidents of conduct of high-profile corporate hospitals in Delhi reveal the poor status of health care in India. Discuss the major issues when it comes to providing Universal Health Coverage in India. Suggest some steps that can be taken to improve access and quality of health care to meet the goal of… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6
Q.5) The creation of incentives to produce vaccines for poverty-associated infections is key to improving public health. Discuss in context of India’s Tuberculosis (TB) problem. https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/tuberculosis-elimination-strategy/#post-94072
Q.4) The Cabinet has approved setting up of 15th Finance Commission recently. Discuss the mandate of the Finance Commission in India. What challenges lie ahead for the 15th FC in this tricky time of GST? https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-new-india-formula/#post-94061
Q.3) The bugle for simultaneous elections to Parliament and all State Assemblies has time and again sounded in India under the banner of “one nation one election”. Critically discuss the reasons in support of and against the idea of simultaneous elections in a democratic country like India. Source:  https://www.civilsdaily.com/type/oped-snap/?utm_source=websidebar&utm_medium=cpc#post-93914
Q.2) Despite representing 17.5% of the world’s population India lags far behind when it comes to conducting global clinical research. Discuss the reasons for low percentage of clinical trials in India? What steps have been taken by the government to promote clinical trials? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/innovation-ecosystem-in-india/#post-93819
Q.1)  The Chabahar Port which has been inaugurated recently could bring India and its partners a new spring. In this regard, discuss the strategic, economic and political significance of Chabahar port. Also discuss in what context will India gain from this project? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-india-iran/#post-93837
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 9 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 8 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 7 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]