GS Paper 4: Ethics & Integrity
Q.4) Discuss the role played by society in value formation. It is said that societal values are degenerating. Comment with examples.
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7 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | In the context of Universal Basic income discuss whether income supplements should be ‘universal’ or limited to certain easily identifiable groups. Also comment on the financial feasibility of the UBI scheme.
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy
Q.3) In the context of Universal Basic income discuss whether income supplements should be ‘universal’ or limited to certain easily identifiable groups. Also comment on the financial feasibility of the UBI scheme.
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/lets-talk-about-a-supplemental-income/article19439977.ece
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7 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Government move to scrap no-detention policy shows inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped?
GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance
Q.2) Government move to scrap no-detention policy shows inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped?
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7 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?
GS Paper 1: World Geography
Q.1) Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?
NCERT
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7 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Registrar General of India’:
1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is responsible for conducting the decennial Census of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.2) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘CRISPR-Cas9’ is/are correct?
1. It is related to Gene Editing.
2. ‘Cas9’ is an enzyme.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both are correct
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Atomic Clock’:
1. It uses Electiricty as its fuel source.
2. It uses Microwave signals.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.4) “IRNSS” is an Indian Satellite System. It constitutes of
a) Communication satellite
b) Weather satellite
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Navigation SatellitesQ.5) Consider the term ‘Baryonic Matter’. Which of the following sub-atomic particles come under its definition?
1. Proton
2. Neutron
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both are correct
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.6) With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (CSE: 2014)
a) It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
b) It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
c) It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.
d) Both (A) and (B)Q.7) With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statemenrs: (CSE: 2014)
1.’Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.
2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) NoneQ.8) Consider the following languages : (CSE: 2014)
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language / Languages’ by the Government?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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problem with low solar prices
In reference to the open -ed dated 10th may titled India’s solar mission may cause debt problems,i have few queries?
1) why bid prices in India are so low at Rs3.15/Kwh when international prices are somewhere around 9.16/Kwh
2) what is the problem with having a low bid ultimately they would result in low prices for consumers? -
5 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1 Arts & culture
SALIENT ASPECTS OF ART FORMS, LITERATURE AND ARCHITECTURE FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES
Source: NCERT
GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance
MECHANISMS, LAWS, INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES CONSTITUTED FOR THE PROTECTION AND BETTERMENT OF THESE VULNERABLE SECTIONS
Source:
https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-its-time-to-enact-an-anti-lynching-law/
https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/07/01/is-masuka-the-answer-to-mob-lynching
GS Paper 3 Indian Economy
MAJOR CROPS CROPPING PATTERNS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND ISSUES AND RELATED CONSTRAINTS
Source:
https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-a-field-of-her-own/
GS Paper 4 Ethics & Integrity
APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES FOR CIVIL SERVICE , INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY AND NON-PARTISANSHIP, OBJECTIVITY, DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE WEAKER-SECTIONS.
(I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture.
(II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment.
(a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons.
(b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.
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5 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture. (II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment. (a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons. (b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.
GS Paper 4 Ethics & Integrity
APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES FOR CIVIL SERVICE , INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY AND NON-PARTISANSHIP, OBJECTIVITY, DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE WEAKER-SECTIONS.
Q.4) A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district.
(I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture.
(II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment.
(a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons.
(b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.
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5 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian context.
GS Paper 3 Indian Economy
MAJOR CROPS CROPPING PATTERNS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND ISSUES AND RELATED CONSTRAINTS
Q.3) Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian context.
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5 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Discuss the need for Anti-lynching law in India, what are the challenges involved in its implementation?
GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance
MECHANISMS, LAWS, INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES CONSTITUTED FOR THE PROTECTION AND BETTERMENT OF THESE VULNERABLE SECTIONS
Q.2) Discuss the need for Anti-lynching law in India, what are the challenges involved in its implementation?
Source:
https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-its-time-to-enact-an-anti-lynching-law/
https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/07/01/is-masuka-the-answer-to-mob-lynching