Year: 2016

22 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.

22 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 22 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Failed to submit CSM DAF2016

Kind attention: ppl who could not submit their CSM DAF by last date 20.10.2016, 1800 hrs. As per upsc they… Continue reading Failed to submit CSM DAF2016

I am so confused, which subject to choose as optional.?

I am a commerce student but i am interested in Political Science and History. Which subject is should i choose?

21 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There is a lot of public pressure on you to get this construction completed as per schedule at any cost otherwise the government will draw flak from pilgrims for its failure to make adequate arrangements. When you brought this matter to the notice of the Deputy Chief Minister, he advised you that in his opinion it is not a very serious lapse and may be ignored. He advised for further expediting the construction work for completion in time. However, you are convinced that this was a serious matter which might affect public safety and should not be left unaddressed. What will you do in such a situation?

GS4(Case Study) Krishna Pushkaram is a festival of River Krishna which normally occurs once in 12 years. The Srisailam temple… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There is a lot of public pressure on you to get this construction completed as per schedule at any cost otherwise the government will draw flak from pilgrims for its failure to make adequate arrangements. When you brought this matter to the notice of the Deputy Chief Minister, he advised you that in his opinion it is not a very serious lapse and may be ignored. He advised for further expediting the construction work for completion in time. However, you are convinced that this was a serious matter which might affect public safety and should not be left unaddressed. What will you do in such a situation?

21 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by bank consolidation? Does the Indian banking sector needs consolidation? Highlight pros and cons.

GS3 (Indian Economy) What do you understand by bank consolidation? Does the Indian banking sector needs consolidation? Highlight pros and… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by bank consolidation? Does the Indian banking sector needs consolidation? Highlight pros and cons.

21 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Section 499 and 500 of the IPC not only have a chilling effect on free speech but also violate the basic ethos of our Constitution. Critically discuss

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Section 499 and 500 of the IPC not only have a chilling effect on free speech… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Section 499 and 500 of the IPC not only have a chilling effect on free speech but also violate the basic ethos of our Constitution. Critically discuss

21 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Write a short note on the history of Naga Insurgency. Can the recent accord signed between Naga insurgents and the Union government end the insurgency in Nagaland? Critically Discuss.

GS1 (Post Independence history of India) Write a short note on the history of Naga Insurgency. Can the recent accord… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Write a short note on the history of Naga Insurgency. Can the recent accord signed between Naga insurgents and the Union government end the insurgency in Nagaland? Critically Discuss.

21 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 21 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Need CD on iOS please!!!!

Please release the iOS version or atleast enable filtering on website by date as well as category. Reading newscards in… Continue reading Need CD on iOS please!!!!

Students, kindly attempt this question.

It’s tricky but a good one – 20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor… Continue reading Students, kindly attempt this question.

NAM mein kya rakha hai?

Hello amazing people, Vice-President Hamid Ansari attended the 17th Non-Aligned Summit which was held in the beautiful locales of Margarita… Continue reading NAM mein kya rakha hai?

UPSC DAF

Respected sir, I have inadvertently entered wrong subject entry in Higher secondary( XIITH) information and ommitted to enter one of… Continue reading UPSC DAF

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20 Oct 2016 | GS4 | An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went away. This is not the first time that Uber drivers have been accused of rape or molestation. Another Uber driver from Delhi was held guilty of raping a female passenger.

GS4 (Case Study) An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS4 | An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went away. This is not the first time that Uber drivers have been accused of rape or molestation. Another Uber driver from Delhi was held guilty of raping a female passenger.

20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?

GS3 (Science & Technology) Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?

20 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in India. In such a situation exposing artists to regressive, archaic laws is short-sighted. Comment in the light of the recent censor board controversy.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in India. In such a situation exposing artists to regressive, archaic laws is short-sighted. Comment in the light of the recent censor board controversy.

20 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in implementing the provisions of Kigali Accord?

GS1 (Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in implementing the provisions of Kigali Accord?

20 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 20 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

19 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get a call from the Personal Secretary (PS) of a senior government minister seeking your intervention in favour of the selection of a close relative of the minister for this particular category. There are only two contenders for this category.

GS4 (Case Study) You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a… Continue reading 19 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get a call from the Personal Secretary (PS) of a senior government minister seeking your intervention in favour of the selection of a close relative of the minister for this particular category. There are only two contenders for this category.