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Hybrid electric vehicle
Note4Students This article is related to many important topics of the mains syllabus viz Environment, Automobile Industry, Government Policies, etc. Hybrid Vehicle is an effective solution against rising pollution and environmental issues.Given the Push the Current Government is giving to Electric Vehicles and number of times op-ed have come on this issue in recent times.… Continue reading Hybrid electric vehicle
19 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’: 1. It is built over Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) 2. It is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Both are correct b) 1 only c) 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) Consider… Continue reading 19 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
18 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) ISRO is managed by the Department of Space. This department reports to the a) Prime Minister b) President c) Ministry of Science and Technology d) Ministry of Defence Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chandrayan-1’: 1. It includes a lunar impactor. 2. With this India became the first Asian country to send a… Continue reading 18 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | 4th Weekly Test
Attempt the questions individually by clicking on them. Q.1) The proposed ban on the sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter at agricultural markets violates fundamental rights of food and livelihood, and the spirit of federalism. Discuss Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-regulation-of-livestock-markets-rules-2017/ Following the Supreme Court’s orders in the case of Gauri Maulekhi versus Union of India and others,… Continue reading 17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | 4th Weekly Test
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12
Q.12 You are a senior functionary in rural development ministry of government of India and in course of your tour in the remote part of the country you want to have a first hand assessment of rural development programmes and their impact on the socio economic condition of people especially of BPL category. The district officials… Continue reading 17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 11
Q.11) How would you classify the conscience? Suppose an old man has a pension claim before a civil servant and according to law it is a doubtful claim, what he should do and why?
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 10
Q.10) What Do you understand by Paid news? What are the challenges in Dealing with Paid News? Should Election commission make Paid news an electoral offence? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/issue-of-paid-news/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 9
Q.9) What do you understand by ‘internet of things’ (IoT)? How will digitization help IoT and how will IOT help India in turn? Examine. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/internet-of-things/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 8
Q.8) A pre-requisite to Stable and Developed North East is Strong ties between India & Myanmar. Discuss Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/indo-myanmar-relations/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 7
Q.7) In 2016 the union government announced new hydrocarbon exploration and pricing policy. Examine the merits and demerits of this policy. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/hydrocarbon-exploration-and-licensing-policy/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6
Q.6) It is commented by many experts that Farm Loan Waiver creates Moral Hazard Problem among Farmers? In the Light of the above statement critically Discuss the rationale behind Farm loan waiver? Source:http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/JGWTvQih0NMED3pXJoasiM/Are-farm-loan-waivers-really-so-bad.html
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 5
Q.5) The government of India recently decided to build a high-speed rail (HSR) corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad at a cost of Rs 97,636 crore with Japanese financial and technical assistance. Does India need projects such as this at such a high cost? Comment. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/do-india-require-high-speed-rail/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 4
Q.4) What is First past the post system? How it is different form Proportional representation? Is it time for India to shift from FPTP system to PR system? Critically analyse. Source:https://www.civilsdaily.com/should-first-past-the-post-system-be-replaced-with-proportional-representation-system/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3
Q.3) The new law creates a situation where an Indian citizen who has legally bought and developed an enemy property after 1968, will be divested of his rights in the property. In the light of the above statement, Critically analyse the Key features of Enemy Property Ordinance 2016. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/enemy-protection-ordinance-issues-and-analysis/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 2
Q.2) Recently the Environment Ministry has decided to allow some States to cull wildlife? Critically Discuss the issues involved in this decision. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/should-culling-of-animals-be-allowed/
17 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1
Q.1) The proposed ban on the sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter at agricultural markets violates fundamental rights of food and livelihood, and the spirit of federalism. Discuss Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-regulation-of-livestock-markets-rules-2017/
The Model APLM Act, 2017
Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitating) Act (APLM), 2017 The Agriculture Ministry unveiled the draft law in April. It would be a major agri-reform as it provides wider options for farmers to sell produce and get better prices. At present, farmers can sell their produce at regulated APMC (Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee) mandis… Continue reading The Model APLM Act, 2017
Nagaland Boils over Women Rights
source The Incident: The elections for urban local bodies in Nagaland—slated to be held on 1 February—were postponed in the light of violent protests. The Issue: Tribal traditional bodies, exclusively run by men, are opposed to 33 per cent reservation for women in elections to civic bodies. The Argument: Article 234(T) of the Constitution, which… Continue reading Nagaland Boils over Women Rights
[Solved] 22 September 2017 | UPSC CAPF Asst. Commandent | Quiz #3
Q.1) Consider the following statements: South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) is a very recent grouping of Asian Development Bank to promote regional prosperity. Myanmar has become the latest country to join SASEC. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor… Continue reading [Solved] 22 September 2017 | UPSC CAPF Asst. Commandent | Quiz #3
