GS4 (Ethics)
What role does the family play in instilling moral values in a child? How is the changing nature of families in India affecting this education?
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23 Nov 2016 | GS3 | With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items such as meat. Unfortunately, modern rearing practices of livestock result in very high usage of antibiotics. What are the reasons for such high usage? What problems can it lead to?
GS3 (Agriculture)
With rising incomes, Indians are starting to consume more proteins. This is resulting in higher consumption of items such as meat. Unfortunately, modern rearing practices of livestock result in very high usage of antibiotics. What are the reasons for such high usage? What problems can it lead to?
Background – Bloomberg
Similar Previous Year Question – Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics in India without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug resistant diseases? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved. [2014]
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23 Nov 2016 | GS2 | After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they fulfilled their promise? Discuss their achievements and shortcomings.
GS2 (Polity and Governance)
After more than two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments being passed, have they fulfilled their promise? Discuss their achievements and shortcomings.
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23 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.
GS1 (Modern India)
What role did the social and religious reform movements play in the Indian freedom struggle? Give examples of movements which helped the freedom struggle, and also examples of movements which held back the freedom struggle.
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23 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 ‘European Organization for Nuclear Research’ (CERN).
1. CERN is the world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory based in Paris on the French-Swiss border.
2. As an Associate Member of CERN, India will be a part of the huge scientific and technological endeavor.
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.2) With reference to Prithvi-II, consider the following statements.
1. Prithvi-II is a short-range surface-to-surface missile.
2. Prithvi II is the first missile to be developed by DRDO under Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
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.3) Which of the following Guided Missile Destroyers are part of ‘Project 15A’.
1. INS Kolkata
2. INS Kochi
3. INS Chennai
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.4) Consider the following statements about ‘Decision Review System’ (DRS)
1. DRS is a technology-based system used in the sport of cricket for the sole purpose of reviewing controversial decisions made by the on-field umpires.
2. The system was first tested in an India vs Sri Lanka match in 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
Q.5) Which of the following committee appointed for major reforms on safety and restructuring related with Indian railways.
1. Dr. Anil Kakodkar committee on safety
2. Bibek Debroy committee on restructuring
3. R.M.Lodha committee on railway reforms
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.6) With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1.Siddhas (sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2.Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP-2016)
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news? (CSP-2016)
A. It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country.
B. It is the total value of imports of a country in a year.
C. It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries.
D. It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves.
Q.8) Consider the following pair:
Community sometimes mentioned in the news – In the affairs of
1.Kurd – Bangladesh
2.Madhesi – Nepal
3.Rohingya – Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (CSP-2016)
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
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22 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. There is a news item on FRBM. Make notes on FRBM – when was the Act passed? What was its purpose? Also make notes on the recent proposals for changes to the Act. What changes are being proposed (e.g. having a range of targets) and why. – MAINS
Also note the name of the committee, and try to read the report when it comes out. No need to read in detail, just note suggestions and the reasons for them.
2. India-China training excercise – Hand in Hand – in the news. Keep a list of such exercises. It will be very helpful for revision before prelims. – PRELIMS
3. The National Civil Aviation Policy is in the news. Make notes on it. Try to find some govt. document, try the ministry website. Every year there is generally one question on some policy in mains. – MAINS
4. Niti Aayog in the news. Have you visited its website and made notes from it? If not then do it!
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22 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on with the public. This failure is present in other spheres also, e.g. a failure on part of public to follow traffic rules. What are the reasons for this? How can we instill the people with such important values as cleanliness?
GS4 (Ethics)
Despite many attempts by the Prime Minister and the govt., the Swacch Bharat campaign has not caught on with the public. This failure is present in other spheres also, e.g. a failure on part of public to follow traffic rules. What are the reasons for this? How can we instill the people with such important values as cleanliness?
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22 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.
GS3 (Science and Technology)
Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.
Previous Year 2014 Question
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22 Nov 2016 | GS2 | In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike nuclear deals with many nations and groups. Describe India’s efforts and progress in the area in recent years. Why has progress been so slow?
GS2 (International Relations)
In its quest for a clean and reliable source of energy, India has been trying to strike nuclear deals with many nations and groups. Describe India’s efforts and progress in the area in recent years. Why has progress been so slow?
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Similar Previous Year Question: Subsequent to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) waiver in 2008, what are the agreements on Nuclear Energy that India has signed with different countries ? [2011]
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22 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What were the reasons behind the failure of the Marathas to resist the English?
GS1 (Modern India)
Although the Marathas ruled over vast amounts of territory, they were easily defeated by the British. What were the reasons behind the failure of the Marathas to resist the English?
