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[Official Review] 7 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 1: World Geography  Q.1)  Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? NCERT There are four major reasons responsible for why the major hot deserts of the world are located between 20°-30° N on the west of the continents:- Offshore… Continue reading [Official Review] 7 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

7 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | In the context of Universal Basic income discuss whether income supplements should be ‘universal’ or limited to certain easily identifiable groups. Also comment on the financial feasibility of the UBI scheme.

GS Paper 3: Indian Economy  Q.3) In the context of Universal Basic income discuss whether income supplements should be ‘universal’ or limited to certain easily identifiable groups. Also comment on  the financial feasibility of the UBI scheme. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/lets-talk-about-a-supplemental-income/article19439977.ece

7 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Government move to scrap no-detention policy shows inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped?

GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance  Q.2) Government move to scrap no-detention policy shows inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped?   Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/right-to-education-act-no-detention-policy-ndp-school-students-4785429/ http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/skill-dont-detain-on-scrapping-no-detention-policy/article19439937.ece

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

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Registrar General of India’: 1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. It is responsible for conducting the decennial Census of India. 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)… Continue reading 7 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

problem with low solar prices

In reference to the open -ed dated 10th may titled India’s solar mission may cause debt problems,i have few queries? 1) why bid prices in India are so low at Rs3.15/Kwh when international prices are somewhere around 9.16/Kwh 2) what is the problem with having a low bid ultimately they would result in low prices… Continue reading problem with low solar prices

5 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 1 Arts & culture SALIENT ASPECTS OF ART FORMS, LITERATURE AND ARCHITECTURE FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES Q.1) Ashoka’s Dhamma is a superb document of his essential humanity and an answer to the socio-political needs of the contemporaneous situation. Comment. Source: NCERT   GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance MECHANISMS, LAWS, INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES… Continue reading 5 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

5 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture. (II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment. (a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons. (b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.

GS Paper 4 Ethics & Integrity APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES FOR CIVIL SERVICE , INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY AND NON-PARTISANSHIP, OBJECTIVITY, DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE WEAKER-SECTIONS. Q.4) A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I)    Some influential people, outside his office as… Continue reading 5 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture. (II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment. (a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons. (b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.

5 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian context.

GS Paper 3 Indian Economy MAJOR CROPS CROPPING PATTERNS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND ISSUES AND RELATED CONSTRAINTS Q.3) Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian… Continue reading 5 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian context.

5 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Discuss the need for Anti-lynching law in India, what are the challenges involved in its implementation?

GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance MECHANISMS, LAWS, INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES CONSTITUTED FOR THE PROTECTION AND BETTERMENT OF THESE VULNERABLE SECTIONS Q.2) Discuss the need for Anti-lynching law in India, what are the challenges involved in its implementation? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-its-time-to-enact-an-anti-lynching-law/ https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/07/01/is-masuka-the-answer-to-mob-lynching

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

Q.1) India’s first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility, for manufacturing ‘Spike’ Missile, was inaugurated near Hyderabad. The Spike missile is a a) Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile b) Torpedo c) Anti-tank Missile d) Cruise Missile Q.2) The Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is based on 1. New orders 2. Inventory levels 3. production 4. Supplier deliveries 5. Employment… Continue reading 5 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Agroforestry

What is Agroforestry? Agroforestry is a sustainable management mechanism for land that: increases overall production, combines agricultural crops, tree crops, forest plants and animals simultaneously, and applies management practices that are compatible with cultural practices of the local population. It is a type of social forestry in which an individual farmer undertakes tree farming and… Continue reading Agroforestry

Part 2 | Important Food Crops (Rice, Wheat, Maize, Millets, Pulses and Barley) and Horticultural Crops

Important Food Crops 1. Rice: Geographical Conditions of Growth: Rice grows best in areas of warm, humid climate; rice requires temperatures between 20°C and 35°C and a well-distributed rainfall of about 100 cm or irrigation facilities. Fertile soil. Delta and valley soils are the most suitable. Soils with higher clay content are preferred for its… Continue reading Part 2 | Important Food Crops (Rice, Wheat, Maize, Millets, Pulses and Barley) and Horticultural Crops

Part 5 | Indian Soils – Arid, Saline and Alkaline, Peaty and Forest Soils

We discussed in detail alluvial, black, red and laterite soils. Let’s continue the discussion and move on to the next soil types! Source 5. Arid Soils Formation: These are derived from the disintegration of adjacent rocks and are largely blown from coastal regions and Indus valley. Areas: Arid soils are characteristically developed in western Rajasthan,… Continue reading Part 5 | Indian Soils – Arid, Saline and Alkaline, Peaty and Forest Soils

Part 4 | Indian Soils – Alluvial, Black, Red and Laterite soils

We learnt about the various ways to classify soils. In this article, we will look at the various types of Indian soils in detail (According to ICAR’s classification). Let’s begin! Source 1. Alluvial Soils Formation: They are mainly derived from the debris brought down from the Himalayas or the silt left out by the retreating… Continue reading Part 4 | Indian Soils – Alluvial, Black, Red and Laterite soils

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