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15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 8

Q.8) Critically analyse the Union Cabinet’s decision of phasing out FIPB, a two-decades- old body that was formed as a beacon of the economic liberalisation of 1993. https://www.civilsdaily.com/abolition-of-fipb/

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 7

Q.7) With the world becoming a digital platform, what are the areas in which India can take advantage of digital technologies? Is India ready for digital transformation? Discuss. http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Grb0hnRk6GTSm7LpbDM7gN/The-need-for-doing-digital.html

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6

Q.6) Despite the government’s focus on making Swach Bharat Abhiyan a success, India has alarming rates of open defecation. In view of this, critically examine the performance of Swachh Bharat Mission. http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/more-than-toilets-4807546/

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 5

Q.5) What is stubble burning? Discuss its effect on environment. What measures should be taken by the government to persuade farmers not to follow this practice? Discuss. http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/national-green-tribunal-ngt-punjab-stubble-burning-paddy-straw-management-psm-clearing-the-air-4889244/

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 4

Q.4) India’s poor performance at Global hunger Index brings to the fore the disturbing reality of the country’s stubbornly high proportions of malnourished children. Despite India’s focus on fighting hunger and malnutrition it has failed in its strategy, why? What approach should India adopt to fight malnutrition? http://www.livemint.com/Politics/JS3kPSIqoUSRt9QC5JbpTI/Indias-hunger-problem-is-worse-than-North-Koreas-global-h.html

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3

Q.3) The Supreme Court has suspended the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR. Do you think it is worthwhile for the Supreme Court to personally invest time and monitor such activities, considering that a specialised forum i.e., National Green Tribunal has been created for addressing environmental concerns? Given arguments in support of your answer.… Continue reading

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 2

Q.2) It is expected that allowing foreign universities to be able to set up educational institutions in India will improve the standard of higher education in the country. In the light of the above statement, critically examine the proposal for allowing foreign universities to operate their campuses in India. http://www.thehindu.com/features/education/Before-welcoming-foreign-universities…/article16634040.ece

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1

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. Do you think the bill for reservation… Continue reading

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

Q.1) Consider the following statement regarding the Right to Education Act: 1. It came into force in 2010. 2. 86th amendment made Education a Fundamental Right. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) Both are correct c) Neither 1 nor 2 d) 2 only Q.2) Which of the following… Continue reading

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

Q.1) With reference to the ‘Film and Television Institute of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 2. It is a member of the International Liaison Centre of Schools of Cinema and Television (CILECT) Select the correct option using the codes given below. a)… Continue reading

Railway Sector in India

Indian Railways (IR) have been the prime movers to the nation and have the distinction of being the second largest railway system in the world under single management. IR has historically played an important integrating role in the socio-economic development of the country. Its role in economic development assumes importance due to its innate advantage… Continue reading

Government Policy Support for the Energy Sector

Renewable Energy: A rising Source Wind energy is the largest source of renewable energy in India; it accounts for an estimated 64.77 per cent of total installed capacity (24.7 GW). There are plans to double wind power generation capacity to 20 GW by 2022. Biomass is the 2nd largest source of renewable energy, accounting… Continue reading

Energy and Power Sector

Executive Summary India’s Power Sector: Evolution World’s Leading Electricity Producer’s Sources of Power in India’s Installed Capacity Energy Security in India: Recent Developments By Himanshu Arora Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Port sector in India

Ports in India A common characteristic of the fast-growing East and South East Asian countries has been the rapid growth of trade during their high growth period. A higher share of trade in the economy contributes to the attainment of higher efficiency. A country improves its resource allocation by exporting those goods where it exhibits… Continue reading

Notable Initiatives of Indian Telecom Sector

Policy Support by Government to the Telecom Sector National Telecom Policy, 2012 Mobile Application Market in India By Himanshu Arora Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Telecommunication Sector in India

Telecommunication Sector The substantial progress made in telecommunications since the early 1990s is a success story. The number of telephone lines has grown by 25-30 per cent each year throughout the 1990s. The telecommunication sector witnessed revolutionary change in the recent years and the Indian Telecom network is now the second largest in the World… Continue reading

Recent Initiatives by the Railways

Announcement Made in Railway Budget Dedicated Freight Corridor DFC Objectives Dedicated Freight Corridor: Projections Modernisation of Railways Policy Support by the Government Automobile Freight Train Operator Scheme 2013: Wagon investment scheme Participative models for rail connectivity and capacity augmented projects Key modernisation initiatives Introduced ‘Operation 5 minutes’ scheme… Continue reading

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

Q.1) Recently, Sample Registration Survey (SRS) has revealed that states from the east and northeastern part of the country have registered a significant drop in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). The SRS bulletin is published by the a) Registrar General of India b) Comptroller and auditor general of India c) Ministry of Women and Child Development… Continue reading

Infrastructure Sectors: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc

Infrastructure Sector in India: Definitions; Growth and Infrastructure Linkage Infrastructure Development in India Infrastructure Sector in India: Growth Drivers; Government Policy Initiatives Road Transport in India Civil Aviation Sector in India Railways Sector in India Recent Initiatives by the Railways Telecommunication Sector in India Notable Initiatives of Indian Telecom Sector Port Sector in India Energy… Continue reading

Civil Aviation Sector in India

Civil Aviation Sector in India In India, a beginning in the air transport was made in the year 1920, when the government first decided to prepare air routes between Mumbai and Kolkata. The civil aviation work actually started in in 1924-25, but the progress was slow until the outbreak of the second World War. Hindustan… Continue reading

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