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27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 10

10) Despite government initiatives like Make in India, Skill India and FDI liberalization why is Industrial Growth not showing any signs of recovery. What steps should be taken by Government to improve this situation? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/ky2TV2vS2grHtjQXz2IIXN/Indias-manufacturing-opportunity.html http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/mQqYAAL52lvVUqdIkeLTON/Shaping-the-future-of-manufacturing-in-India.html http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-why-are-private-sector-companies-not-investing-2231479

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 8

Q.8) Despite the runaway success of the healthcare schemes and availability of Anti-Retroviral Therapy in government hospitals, social discrimination against HIV-positive people in India is pervasive. How will the proposed HIV and AIDS (prevention and control) Bill 2014 deal with this problem? Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/on-hiv-aids-bill-legally-enabling/article18082488.ece http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-hivaids-prevention-bill-and-its-provisions/article17904463.ece

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 7

Q.7) Mental health in India remains shrouded in stigma, which stifles conversation and a much-needed public dialogue and exploration into the mental well being of a rapidly growing population. In the light of above statement, critically discuss the significance of the recently passed Mental Health Care Bill 2016. Source: http://www.firstpost.com/india/mental-healthcare-bill-despite-the-positive-reform-a-lot-more-needs-to-be-done-for-the-mentally-ill-3373156.html http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/world-mental-health-day-why-mental-illness-still-remains-shrouded-in-stigma/articleshow/54757107.cms http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/finally-a-progressive-mental-healthcare-bill/article9638031.ece

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6

Q.6) Ultimately it is the rural agrarian crisis which is motivating dominant landed castes in most parts of India to agitate for reservation. Do you agree with the statement? Critically discuss. Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/YQuLPRFm4JqsXXwixvA1ZJ/A-year-of-discontent-for-the-middle-castes.html http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/what-is-causing-distress-among-erstwhile-dominant-castes-115103101210_1.html

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 5

Q.5) To solve the Twin Balance problem, Economic Survey has suggested setting up of a Centralised Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency. Critical discuss whether setting up of an agency like PARA will be feasible? Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/bad-bank-a-bad-idea-five-reasons-why-india-needs-a-durable-solution-on-npas/story-nQOH8umjCcxLJvkWo2jPyN.html http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Why-a-%E2%80%98bad-bank%E2%80%99-is-tricky/article15477841.ece http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/government-must-shoulder-burden-of-debt-haircut/article9543261.ece

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 4

Q.4) Given the fact that PDS system is highly prone to leakages and corruption, many experts have suggested that it should be replaced by Direct Benefit Transfer system. Do you support this view? Critically discuss. Source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/modi-government-in-favour-of-scrapping-pds-2341155.html http://www.dailyo.in/politics/narendra-modi-public-distribution-system-pds-poverty-hunger-food/story/1/18778.html http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/hnytasM4zVTEWmQnt1fc1N/Replacing-food-with-cash.html

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3

Q.3) It is commented that end of Triple Talaq is a gateway to Uniform Civil Code? In the light of the above statement, discuss the need for Uniform Civil Code and impediments in its implementation? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/YJFZYlzt2IN3lkOlljLjfO/Why-India-needs-a-uniform-civil-code.html http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/Now-is-not-the-moment/article14486438.ece

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 2

Q.2) It is commented by many experts that India’s efforts to become NSG member is a futile exercise. Do you agree with this view? Critically comment. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/How-exactly-India-will-benefit-from-being-a-member-of-Nuclear-Suppliers-Group-6-examples/articleshow/52699296.cms http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-indias-nsg-entry-is-no-big-deal/article8737568.ece http://www.orfonline.org/research/india-can-do-without-nsg-membership-says-expert/

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1

Q.1) Supreme court recently ruled that privacy was part of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty guaranteed to all citizens under Article 21 of the Constitution. Critically examine the significance of this Judgement and its consequences on various contemporary bills, statues and laws. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/what-happens-to-aadhaar-section-377/articleshow/60217328.cms http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/privacy-verdict-to-have-some-bearing-in-beef-ban-matters-supreme-court-1742200 https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/08/25/key-points-of-right-to-privacy-judgment

26 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Prasar Bharati includes which of the following broadcasters? 1. Doordarshan 2. All India Radio Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) Both are correct b) 2 only c) 1 only d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)’: 1. Its operational… Continue reading 26 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

26 August 2017 | Pub Ad | Daily Answer Writing Session

Attempt the questions by posting your answers in comments below. Q1.Present your views on inclusion or otherwise of PM within the ambit of the Lokpal?(15marks) Q2. What is Agile governance? How it is project management technique and a new governance model? Distinguish how it is different from good governance?(20 Marks)

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal

  Brief History of Kingdom Of Nepal Gorkha rule After decades of rivalry between the medieval kingdoms, modern Nepal was reunified in the latter half of the 18th century, when Prithvi Narayan Shah, the ruler of the small principality of Gorkha, formed a unified country from a number of independent hill states. Prithvi Narayan Shah dedicated himself at an early age… Continue reading Foreign Policy Watch: India-Nepal

25 August 2017 | Pub Ad | Daily Answer Writing Session

Attempt the questions by posting your answers in comments below. Q1. Three features characterize Simon’s original view of bounded rationality : search for alternatives, satisfying, and aspiration adaptation.” Elucidate. [CSM 2012/200 words] Q2. In what way is Weber’s ‘legal-rational’ model of bureaucracy seemingly ‘irrational’? (15 marks/150 words)

25 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) N. Srikrishna committee is related to a) Arbitration b) Anti-Terrorism c) Merger of Public Sector Banks d) Divestment of Public Sector Units Q.2) Which of the follwoing comprises ‘All India Services’? 1. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 2. Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 3. Indian Police Service (IPS) 4. Indian Foreign Service(IFS) Select the correct option… Continue reading 25 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Part 3 | Important Cash Crops and Plantation Crops in India

A) Important Cash Crops Under cash crops, those commercial crops are included which are produced by farmers mainly to earn money. The cash crop is often not consumed by the farmer himself. Some important cash crops have been discussedbelow in detail: 1. Sugarcane Geographical Conditions of Growth: It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical… Continue reading Part 3 | Important Cash Crops and Plantation Crops in India

Part 1 | An Introduction

Agriculture and the Indian Economy: Agriculture plays a vital role in India’s economy. 54.6% of the population is engaged in agriculture and allied activities (census 2011) and it contributes 17.4% to the country’s Gross Value Added. Besides, agriculture is an important source of raw material for industrial production and serves as a huge market for… Continue reading Part 1 | An Introduction

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