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22 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 5

Q.5) Considering the growing importance of the Internet in personal life, as well as its growing use to challenge governmental authority, the government’s decision of “Internet shutdown” may be an infringement on the fundamental right of speech and expression. Critically discuss. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/making-the-internet-disappear/article19879182.ece    

22 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 4

Q.4) CBI has been at times referred to as a “caged parrot that has many masters” and there has been demand for providing CBI with greater functional autonomy. In view of this, discuss the reforms needed in CBI? http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/lessons-from-the-aarushi-case/article19873969.ece  

22 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3

Q.3) Cyber security is the main component of the state’s overall national security and economic security strategies. Do you think India has an effective cyber security measures in place? Discuss the main cyber threats that India faces at present? http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/XJpl50UmcB72x5tceXj1aN/Cybersecurity-starts-at-the-top.html    

22 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 2

Q.2) Considering Indian government’s lackadaisical approach towards having a clear roadmap for encouraging the use of clean fuel, comment on the need for Indian government to have a clean fuel and energy consumption policy? http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/all-hype-on-energy-ceraweek-4892064/

18 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)’: 1. It is registered with SEBI. 2. Its creation was announced in the Union Budget 2017-18. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) Both 1 and 2 c) 2 only d) 1 only Q.2) With… Continue reading 18 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Planning in India: Bombay Plan; People’s Plan; Mahalanobis Plan; Wage-Good Model; Gandhian Plan

Planning in India The Planning Debates The Bombay Plan A small group of influential business leaders in Bombay drew up and published in January 1944, a plan for the economic development of India. The Bombay Plan, as it is now popularly called, did not represent the opinion of the whole business community. But it claimed… Continue reading Planning in India: Bombay Plan; People’s Plan; Mahalanobis Plan; Wage-Good Model; Gandhian Plan

Issues related to Planning in India

Economic planning has been a central belief of India’s development strategy since independence. Since the time of independence, India has successfully followed the path of planned development. Understanding How Planning Worked: The Model The Indian Situation at the time of Independence. The Choices The basic question’s that planners had to decide are: The First question:… Continue reading Issues related to Planning in India

Mobilization of Resources

Planning Commission NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) Mobilization of Resources: National Development Council; Finance Commission; States Finance Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission The Planning Commission was set up on the 15th of March 1950, through a cabinet resolution. Planning Commission had evolved over time from developing a highly centralised planning system towards indicative planning where Planning Commission concerns itself with the building of a long term strategic vision of the future and decide on priorities… Continue reading Planning Commission

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), is a think tank of the Government of India established on 1 January 2015 as a replacement for the Planning Commission to provide Governments at the central and state levels with relevant strategic, directional and technical advice across the spectrum of key… Continue reading NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

Mobilization of Resources: National Development Council; Finance Commission; States Finance Commission

National Development Council The National Development Council or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad was set up on 6th August 1952 to strengthen and mobilise the effort and resources of the nation in support of the plan, to promote common economic policy in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts… Continue reading Mobilization of Resources: National Development Council; Finance Commission; States Finance Commission

16 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT)’: 1. Rajasthan was the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under it. 2. It is dependent with public private partnership model(PPP) model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only… Continue reading 16 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | 8th Weekly Test with Official Answers

Attempt the questions individually by clicking on them. Q.1) Though representation of women in local bodies has increased after 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, India does not present a good picture when it comes to women’s participation and representation in politics. Discuss the causes of low women’s participation and representation in politics in India.… Continue reading 15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | 8th Weekly Test with Official Answers

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 11

Q.11) Violating the rights of others is against the law but even if you think of doing so it is against ethics. Discuss the meaning of this quote with suitable examples.  

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 10

Q.10) Discuss the implications of capping the price of medical stents? What policy should government follow in order to support indigenous medical device development in India? http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/address-this-blockage-nppa-stent-pricing-heart-angioplasty-4768548/  

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 9

Q.9) It is considered that the state funding of elections is expected to bring in greater transparency and reduce role of black money. Discuss the pros and cons of this proposal of state funding of elections. http://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2016/dec/01/should-the-state-fund-elections-1544308.html  

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