Q.1) With reference to the Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT), consider the following statements: 1. He has no fixed tenure. 2. He is placed above the CBI director in the Order of Precedence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 2 only c) Both 1… Continue reading 8 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to ‘Farmer Groups’ under the Farmer Producer Organisations, consider the following statements: 1. They can register themselves under the Indian Companies Act. 2. These groups can be created at the state level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and… Continue reading 7 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘World Food India 2017’: 1. It is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. 2. It was held in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) Both 1 and 2 c) 1 only… Continue reading 6 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1 Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? (UPSC 2017 mains) Hints: ‘Stem Cell Therapy’ also known as ‘Regenerative Medicine’ promotes the reparative… Continue reading 5 Nov 2017 | Target Mains | 11th Weekly Test with Official Answers
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? (UPSC MAINS 2017)
‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’. Discuss. (UPSC MAINS 2017)
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (UPSC MAINS 2017)
The local self-government system in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. (UPSC MAINS)
Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment. (UPSC MAINS 2017)
Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports. (UPSC MAINS 2017)
‘Climate Change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC MAINS 2017)
How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers? (UPSC 2017 MAINS)
The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region. (UPSC 2017 mains)
Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? (UPSC 2017 mains)
Q.1) With reference to the ‘Central Bureau of Investigation’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. It is not exempted from the provisions of the Right to Information Act. Select the correct option using the codes given below. a) 2 only b) Both 1 and… Continue reading 4 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following international organisation publishes ‘Global Gender Gap Report’? a) World Bank b) World Economic Forum c) IMF d) None of the above Q.2) Before its dissolution in 2008, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) was an informal strategic dialogue between 1. The United States 2. Japan 3. Australia 4. India 5. England… Continue reading 3 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) The Indian state of ‘Nagaland’ touches the borders of which of the following states? 1. Manipur 2. Assam 2. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Q.2) A nation’s ranking… Continue reading 2 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Recently, the city of kirkuk was in news for some reason. It is a city in a) Spain b) Myanmar c) Syria d) Iraq Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis:’ 1. It is treated with antibiotics. 2. It can be diagnosed with chest X-rays. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a)… Continue reading 1 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams