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It is said that China’s rejection of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA’s) ruling rebutting Beijing’s claims vis-a-vis the Philippines will have implications far beyond the South China Sea. Discuss. Examine.

Discuss the significance of recent unanimous ruling of an international tribunal at The Hague that China has no legal basis for much of its claims on the South China Sea.

Should India de-escalate conflict in South China Sea or capitalize on it to gain strategic advantage in the region? Critically comment.

What is the difference between militancy, insurgency and terrorism?

This could be a question for MAINS, I believe?

What's happening in J&K and how has it spiralled so big

I was reading Shah Faisal’s FB post + general google alerts on media clampdown of J&K newspapers… Has the issue just blown out? Can someone give me the context please of what went wrong and how?

Concept of SNOWLINE

Can somebody clear the concept of Snowline to me? Snowline for eastern Himalayas is higher or the western Himalayas? And the reason for the same? Many thanks, in advance.

UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 4

IAS pre 2010 1. By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation? Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work Lord Cornwallis felt that… Continue reading

list of countries India has signed civil nuclear Deal.

Can anyone name all the countries India had signed Civil Nuclear Agreement ? I know a few – US, Canada, France, Namibia, Kazakhstan, Australia( not sure whether it concluded) , SL ( doubtful)….. Please correct if any thing is wrong. There are 12 countries in total. I guess. Please help me out.

Environment

Is Paris agreement legally binding or not?

It is argued that the Special Category Status given to certain states has become an instrument that has outlived its relevance and utility. Do you agree with this assessment? Critically analyse.

“Given that economic benefits under the ‘Special Category’ status are minimal and have been diluted over the years, States would be better off seeking a special package.” Analyse.

Citizenship and Related Issues

What is citizenship? What does constitution say about citizenship? Special rights enjoyed by citizens Legislations in this regard Termination of citizenship What are OCI and PIO? Merger of OCI and PIO Other changes to citizenship provisions Legislation to give citizenship to minorities Bill to amend citizenship act, 1955 What is citizenship? Citizenship is the status of… Continue reading

UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 3

Pre 2012 Consider the following statements : The most effective contribution made by DadabhaiNaoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before… Continue reading

Discuss why the Indian Ocean is considered as critical to the future of the world and India.

The problem in establishing strategic presence in the Indian Ocean region is that India’s ambitions seem to be running ahead of its capacity.” In the light of the slew of projects announced by India in the Indian Ocean region, comment on the statement.

I have query.

Before I understand Brexit, can you please differentiate UK,Britain,Great Britain,England.

UPSC Prelims Modern History Trend Analysis: Part 2

Pre 2014 The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911 Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement the Partition of India,… Continue reading

Nuclear Power Plants

Heyguys, Can you post a blog regarding recent developments in civil nuclear power plants. Considering that its been in news all along the year plus new clean energy initiatives, its bound to get atleast a question in the coming prelims. Regular user of the app and occasional of the website, though not that active on… Continue reading

The crux of the problem in India’s existing forest policy — the Forest Policy of 1988 — has been that it made the forest department the manager of the forests and the people lost their rights over it. How will draft national forest policy change this situation. Critically comment.

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