Year: 2016

Why is India not able to climb the Ease of Doing Business Rankings?

When every economist worth his salt is getting pulled by print and digital media to share his/ her views on… Continue reading Why is India not able to climb the Ease of Doing Business Rankings?

[Update] Flagship Students – Get ready for the Revision Test on 11th Nov

Analysis of Flagship students performance in the 6 basic tests and the way forward

Management Optional

Anyone here with management optional? Unlike other optionals we don’t get much traction in terms of questionnaire, peer group, feedback… Continue reading Management Optional

27 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Although India is a secular country, religion has a significant role in politics. Do you agree? How does religion affect politics and peoples attitudes in matters of politics?

GS4 (Ethics) Although India is a secular country, religion has a significant role in politics. Do you agree? How does… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Although India is a secular country, religion has a significant role in politics. Do you agree? How does religion affect politics and peoples attitudes in matters of politics?

27 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Ease of doing Business in India depends a lot on not just freedom to enter but also freedom to exit. In the light of the above statement critically discuss how the recently passed Bankruptcy Bill will improve the ease of doing business in India.

GS3 (Indian Economy) Ease of doing Business in India depends a lot on not just freedom to enter but also… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Ease of doing Business in India depends a lot on not just freedom to enter but also freedom to exit. In the light of the above statement critically discuss how the recently passed Bankruptcy Bill will improve the ease of doing business in India.

27 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Do you think that the Indian Penal Code requires a thorough revision to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century? Critically discuss.

GS2 (Governance) Do you think that the Indian Penal Code requires a thorough revision to meet the changing needs of… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Do you think that the Indian Penal Code requires a thorough revision to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century? Critically discuss.

27 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Critically analyze the initiative like “car free day” in tackling urban congestion and air pollution.

GS1 (Urbanisation, problems and remedies) Critically analyze the initiative like “car free day” in tackling urban congestion and air pollution.

27 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 27 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Indian Agriculture 104 – Everything that you need to know about Drought Management in India

Drought management = Disaster management + Agriculture economics + Social welfare schemes and some important environmental aspects

[Official] English Literature Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative

Rules of engagement for this thread ** Don’t top post (start a new message ) unless it is a new topic.… Continue reading [Official] English Literature Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative

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… Continue reading CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th

26 Oct 2016 | GS4 | So far, despite the NPT, those who were recognized as nuclear powers have not upheld their side of the bargain and disarmed. This has led to the question of whether other countries should also have a right to nuclear armament. Those that are trying to prevent these regimes gaining nuclear weapons counter that despite slow progress the NPT still applies. They are worried that weapons developed by less wealthy states are more likely to fall into the hands of terrorists, either through a lack of secure facilities or through being sold. Bring out valid arguments in favour of nuclear disarmament.

GS4 (Case study) Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever developed. The right to possess these weapons is an… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS4 | So far, despite the NPT, those who were recognized as nuclear powers have not upheld their side of the bargain and disarmed. This has led to the question of whether other countries should also have a right to nuclear armament. Those that are trying to prevent these regimes gaining nuclear weapons counter that despite slow progress the NPT still applies. They are worried that weapons developed by less wealthy states are more likely to fall into the hands of terrorists, either through a lack of secure facilities or through being sold. Bring out valid arguments in favour of nuclear disarmament.

26 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been able to achieve perfect monetary transmission till now? What should be done to improve the situation?

GS3 (Indian Economy) What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by MCLR? Why was it introduced in India? Why have we not been able to achieve perfect monetary transmission till now? What should be done to improve the situation?

26 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to be a welcome move but various concerns still persist about the child labour. In the light of the above statement, critically discuss the various amendments to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016 passed by the Parliament is thought to be a welcome move but various concerns still persist about the child labour. In the light of the above statement, critically discuss the various amendments to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act.

26 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What are the concerns associated with the practice and the bill?

GS1 (Indian Society) Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the government has come with a draft bill on passive euthanasia. What is passive euthanasia? What are the concerns associated with the practice and the bill?

26 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

What is exactly meant by Proportional representation as in election of Rajya Sab

ha members??

Environment and Biodiversity

Syllabus: "Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment" Please find all relevant articles here.

25 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?

GS4 (Ethics) Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?

25 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use in the recent unrest in the Kashmir valley.

GS3 (Internal security) Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use in the recent unrest in the Kashmir valley.