Modernisation and Westernisation are not the same.
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27 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
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26 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that.
Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics
Following topics are based on today’s news –
1. Some new terms in the news – Robo advisors, chaebols, chit funds, Google Lunar X Prize, brown carbon. Find out what they all are. – PRELIMS
2. HIV/AIDS Bill in the news – What is this Bill about? What is its purpose, controversies etc. Make notes on this. Every year UPSC asks one question about a Bill.
Do you know the difference between HIV and AIDS and their full form? – MAINS
3. Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act in a oped today – What is this Act? With the SC also commenting on it, its importance has increased. Make notes on it. – PRELIMS + MAINS
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26 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?
GS4 (Ethics)
What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?
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26 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?
GS3 (Environment)
Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?
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26 Nov 2016 | GS2 | How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?
GS2 (Polity)
How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?
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26 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Was Jawaharlal Nehru justified in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy?
GS1 (India after Independence)
Was Jawaharlal Nehru justified in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy?
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26 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students,
When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better.
NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download
Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘Payment Banks’.
1. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.
2. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
3. Airtel Payments Bank has become the first payments bank to start operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.2) ‘Tianlian I-04’, a data satellite was recently launched by
a) China
b) USA
c) India
d) Japan
Q.3) Recently, DARIN III aircraft was upgraded from DARIN I Standard Jaguar. It was indigenously developed by
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
d) NASA
Q.4) Recently, India has launched the implementation of the ‘Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India (STCI)’, consider the following statements in this regard.
1. These guidelines have been evolved under the guidance of the UNEP and UNWTO
2. STCI had been developed for the accommodation, tour operators and beaches, backwaters and lakes sectors of the tourism industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.5) With reference to ‘Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ), consider the following statements.
1. CPJ is an independent non-profit, governmental organization, based in Washington, D.C.
2. CPJ promotes press freedom and defends the rights of journalists.
3. The American Journalism Review has called the organization “Journalism’s Red Cross”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.6) With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2.It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1.To prove modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2.To identify and safeguard ecofriendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3.To provide Geographical Inclination status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (CSP-2016)
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.8) Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1.Dibang
2.Kameng
3.Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
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25 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that.
Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics
Following topics are based on today’s news –
1. Some green building terms which are frequently in the news – LEED and GRIHA. What are they? – PRELIMS
2. Earthquake in Central America. Which countries come in Central America? What physical features can be found there? – PRELIMS
3. Article by Kailash Satyarthi about children is in the news. Do you know who Satyarthi is? Why is he famous? Also make notes on children’s issues related to child labour etc. – MAINS
4. What is Moody’s? What do such organisations do? – MAINS + PRELIMS
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CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
Dear students,
Are you ready for the CA Test on the 28th?What do you need to do to solve CA questions?
- Stay up to date with daily news – YES. In fact, we recommend that you read from our FREE android app daily to get the top 10-15 news items relevant for UPSC – Click here to download.
- Read the news for September and October
- Read Yojana for September and October
- And Tikdams! The art of reading the finer details of a question
Tikdams are not just guesses. They involve using your knowledge to make connections, instead of just using the facts you remember to tick the correct option. Click here to see they have been used to solve previous years UPSC questions.
Here are some questions from the upcoming test –
Q.5) Cauvery river water dispute has been frequently in the news. Consider following statements in this regard.
1.The Interstate River Water Disputes Act was enacted under Article 262 of Constitution of India
2.Article 262 provides a role for Central government in adjudicating conflicts surrounding inter-state rivers that arise among the states.
3.Regulation and development of inter-State rivers is included in states jurisdiction under state list.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Ans. (a)
Explanation: The Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (IRWD Act) is an Act enacted under Article 262 of Constitution of India on the eve of reorganization of states on linguistic basis to resolve the water disputes that would arise in the use, control and distribution of an interstate river or river valley.
Article 262 of the Indian Constitution provides a role for the Central government in adjudicating conflicts surrounding inter-state rivers that arise among the state/regional governments.
Tikdams: When inter-state rivers involves more than two states (riparian states), then how could one state have control over it? That’s why it comes under Union list, so river-disputes can also be solved by Centre and Parliament.
Titbits: River waters use / harnessing is included in states jurisdiction (entry 17 of state list, Schedule 7 of Indian Constitution). Union government can make laws on regulation and development of inter-State rivers and river valleys when expedient in the public interest (entry 56 of union list, Schedule 7 of Indian Constitution).
Whenever the riparian states are not able to reach amicable agreements on their own in sharing of an interstate river waters, section 4 of IRWD Act provides dispute resolution process in the form of a Tribunal. The tribunal shall not only adjudicate but also investigate the matters referred to it by the central government and forward a report setting out the facts with its decisions.
Q.37) Consider the following statements about ‘India’s research stations across world’.
1.India presently has two research stations at Antarctica namely ‘Maitri’ and ‘Bharati’
2.Indian Arctic station ‘Himadri’ is located on Spitsbergen Island, Norway since 2008.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (c)
Explanation: Indian Arctic station ‘Himadri’ is located at Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen Island, Norway and has served as a hub of Indian scientific investigations since 2008.
India presently has two research stations at Antarctica namely ‘Maitri’ and ‘Bharati’.
New station ‘Bharati’ has just been constructed and established in March, 2013. At both the stations, research and investigations are undertaken to understand the polar processes and phenomenon.
Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151379
Q.91) Which of the following are members of Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC).
1.Bangladesh
2.Pakistan
3.India
4.China
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 4 only
Ans. (a)
Explanation: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is an international organization founded in 1969 consisting of 57 member states, with a collective population of over 1.6 billion as of 2008.
Titbits: The organisation states that it is “the collective voice of the Muslim world” and works to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony”. The OIC has permanent delegations to the United Nations and the European Union.
Tikdams: This is an organisation of Islamic countries, hence we can eliminate India and China.
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25 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Rapidly growing globalisation has raised many ethical concerns. Discuss with examples.
GS4 (Ethics)
Rapidly growing globalisation has raised many ethical concerns. Discuss with examples.
