Today’s post is going to be mostly factual. You will find important tidbits around vector-borne diseases and some essay/ GS paper worthy stuff. A country aspiring with 8% GDP growth is buffeted with a troika of vector-borne diseases – Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria. That’s sad. But for the UPSC aspirants – it gives an opportunity… Continue reading Billi is down with Chikungunya. Let’s know all about Vector Borne Diseases – Dengue, Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever

GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region. Demand – What are the likely effects of deforestation on rains.… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS4 (Ethics in governance) Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations. Best answer Srishty Srivastava wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 5/10 (if the best answer is an image, it cannot be uploaded… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations.

GS3 (Indian economy) What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks? Best answer Udyan Ilu wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10 (if the… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks?

GS2 (Issues relating to education sector) If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS2 | If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the light of recently released TSR Subramanian committee report.

GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region. Best answer Masala Dosa wrote the best answer for this question and… Continue reading 13 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region.

As a citizen,am anger about the activities which terror doing to us, the surgical strike is most important and its shows India’s health,but apart from these attacks on both sides,the government of Pakistan needs a bilateral and smooth talk with the Indian government. I don’t know why they (pak) are not spoke out these issues… Continue reading Against terroism

Despite the recent surgical strikes there have been more attacks on army installations and increased infiltration attempts. The Pampore operation is still going on. See here for a brief update – http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pampore-security-operation-to-flush-out-militants-enters-third-day-3078056/ Today’s debate is – If you were the National Security Advisor and were given the responsibility of deciding, by the PM, whether to go… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we go for more surgical strikes?

GS4 (Quality of service delivery) The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently. What are the challenges in delivering services efficiently? How will you improve the delivery? Best answer Srishty Srivastava wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4.5/10 (if the best answer is an… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS4 | The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently. What are the challenges in delivering services efficiently? How will you improve the delivery?

GS3 (Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology) In order to curb the level of vehicular pollution and not to be left behind than the developed nations, India has decided to meet the implementation of BS… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In order to curb the level of vehicular pollution and not to be left behind than the developed nations, India has decided to meet the implementation of BS VI norms by 2020 skipping BS V implementation. What are Bharat Stage (BS) norms? What are the benefits of these norms and what are the challenges automobile manufacturers and the consumers face if India skip BS V and directly implements BS VI?

GS2 (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government) According to some experts, SC has been unable to focus on matters of constitutional importance due to regular functioning. For what reasons does India need a National Court of Appeal? Critically examine the pros and cons of having… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS2 | According to some experts, SC has been unable to focus on matters of constitutional importance due to regular functioning. For what reasons does India need a National Court of Appeal? Critically examine the pros and cons of having a National Court of Appeal.

GS1 (Indian society) Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are the social and economic costs the state may suffer due to the ban? Do measures like alcohol ban prove effective in reforming the society and reducing cases of domestic violence? Best answer Aman Chauhan wrote the best… Continue reading 12 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are the social and economic costs the state may suffer due to the ban? Do measures like alcohol ban prove effective in reforming the society and reducing cases of domestic violence?

Jammu and Kashmir - The steps being taken by the Government and the way ahead.

Jammu and Kahmir: Recent developments and the surrounding issues.