GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture)
Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)
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24 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!
Q.1) Recently, ‘Gabion boxes technology’ was in the news, is related to
a) It is used to design electric car by NASA
b) It protect the road from tidal action
c) It saves energy used in non-conventional energy sources
d) Technology used by Japan in creating energy efficient LED bulbs
Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Smooth-coated otter’.
1.According to the IUCN, conservation status of the Smooth-coasted Otter is ‘Vulnerable’.
2.Smooth-coated otter is distributed throughout South Asia and South East Asia.
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 are members of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC)
1.Srilanka
2.Pakistan
3.Iran
4.Maldives
5.India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, and 5 only
b) 2 and 5 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Q.4) Consider following statements about Zonal Councils.
1.Zonal Councils were set up under the States Reorganization Act, 1956 to foster Inter-State co-operation and coordination among the States.
2.Prime Minister is the chairman of all zonal councils.
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 state had the highest number of cases of human rights violation lodged by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 2015.
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Bihar
d) Uttar Pradesh
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[Official] Political Science Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
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23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation.
(Previous Year UPSC Topic)
Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
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List of all FREE/ PAID initiatives at Civilsdaily for your IAS Preparation
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Broadly the initiatives at Civilsdaily (App & Web) can be divided into 2 parts. Here is an attempt to classify all the existing initiatives so that you understand the focus areas, frequency and availability of each initiatives. If you have any specific question/ confusion after reading through the list, do drop in a comment.
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Initiatives that help you prepare for PRELIMS
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Initiatives that help you prepare for MAINS
#1. Target Mains
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#3. Optionals Writing Challenge
- – Focus Area: A user driven initiative to engage most sincere aspirants with quality material and daily questions. For seniors and beginners alike. These forum threads are made official and users of all optional subjects are encouraged to start and maintain their own threads
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[New Launch] FREE Download | Target Mains Compilations
The Target Mains initiative has been running from ~August 15, 2016.
- We give you 4 questions across the 4 GS subjects with a demand and approach framework to help you understand the examiner’s mindset
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Today, we bring to you a monthly compilation of all the Questions asked in the month of September 2016.
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- 100+ GS questions with DNA Framework (Demand and Approach)
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This is how the Target Mains PDF looks from inside. If you click on the dates of September 1, 2 etc. You will be directed to the webpage where you can see answer attempts.
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22 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe.
GS4 (Case Study)
Air India (AI) is encountering problems with the operation of landing gear of its passenger aircrafts. In the past one year three separate incidents of similar landing gear failures have occurred on Boeing 777-200LR passenger aircrafts, all operated by AI. It has floated a tender to procure 216 landing gears for its fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft serving 84 domestic and international destinations.
You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe.
List effective arguments for
(a) paying bribe and reception of the order, and
(b) not paying bribe and conceding the order to competitors.
Suggest a way to get out of this standoff?
Outline the main fundamentals behind this third way.
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22 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead?
GS3 (Infrastructure)
The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead?
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22 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard.
GS2 (Polity and Governance)
Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard.
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