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22 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | As a think tank of the Union government, NITI Aayog is best positioned to do energy planning in terms of its mandate and coordinating role. The recent draft NEP is a further step in this direction. But is it an actionable policy? Critically Comment.

GS PAPER 3: INDIAN ECONOMY Q.3) As a think tank of the Union government, NITI Aayog is best positioned to do… Continue reading 22 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | As a think tank of the Union government, NITI Aayog is best positioned to do energy planning in terms of its mandate and coordinating role. The recent draft NEP is a further step in this direction. But is it an actionable policy? Critically Comment.

22 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss why?

GS PAPER 1: SOCIOLOGY Q.1) While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s… Continue reading 22 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | While Regionalism is a major problem in Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and almost all of India’s neighbours, India has been able to maintain relative peace regarding regional violence, except Kashmir. Discuss why?

21 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A young social activist has become very popular within a short period of 5 years because of his honesty, integrity, and human values. He finds rampant corruption in government offices and mismanagement is rural development schemes, which affects the poor and marginalized section of the society. He notices that it is a nexus of bureaucracy, elected representatives and contractors for this sorry state of affairs. It is unfortunate that a section of media has been managed by the nexus. The social activist, having deeply influenced by Gandhian principle wants to correct the things. What steps and action he will take to: (a) Unite the poor and marginalized so that they could raise their voice effectively. (b) Moblise the public opinion against the managed media. (c) Compel the state government to take remedial measures in order to set things right.

GS Paper 4 Q.4) A young social activist has become very popular within a short period of 5 years because of… Continue reading 21 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A young social activist has become very popular within a short period of 5 years because of his honesty, integrity, and human values. He finds rampant corruption in government offices and mismanagement is rural development schemes, which affects the poor and marginalized section of the society. He notices that it is a nexus of bureaucracy, elected representatives and contractors for this sorry state of affairs. It is unfortunate that a section of media has been managed by the nexus. The social activist, having deeply influenced by Gandhian principle wants to correct the things. What steps and action he will take to: (a) Unite the poor and marginalized so that they could raise their voice effectively. (b) Moblise the public opinion against the managed media. (c) Compel the state government to take remedial measures in order to set things right.

21 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | The Government has recently announced that only electric vehicles (EVs) will be sold in India from 2030.Discuss what challenges India will face in achieving this target and also steps required to achieve this target.

GS Paper 3 Q.3) The Government has recently announced that only electric vehicles (EVs) will be sold in India from 2030.Discuss what challenges India will… Continue reading 21 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | The Government has recently announced that only electric vehicles (EVs) will be sold in India from 2030.Discuss what challenges India will face in achieving this target and also steps required to achieve this target.

21 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Given the fact there is increasing discrepancy between the seats won and votes received, Should First past the post system be replaced by Proportional representation system. Discuss.

GS Paper 2 Q.2) Given the fact there is increasing discrepancy between the seats won and votes received, should First past… Continue reading 21 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Given the fact there is increasing discrepancy between the seats won and votes received, Should First past the post system be replaced by Proportional representation system. Discuss.

19 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | Election Commission has announced general election and model Code of Conduct has come into force. You are sub divisional magistrate and returning officer of an assembly constituency. A candidate belonging to a political party has been permitted by you to hold a meeting at 12 P.M. to a public place. Suddenly you get a request from a ruling party candidate that chief minister has made a programme of holding election meeting on the same venue and on the same date at 2 P.M. There is no alternative place where ruling party could hold its election meeting. There is every likelihood of clashes between supporters of both candidates. (20 marks 250 words) (a) What are the options available to you? (b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option which you would adopt giving reasons.

GS paper 4- Ethics & integrity Q.4) Election Commission has announced general election and model Code of Conduct has come… Continue reading 19 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | Election Commission has announced general election and model Code of Conduct has come into force. You are sub divisional magistrate and returning officer of an assembly constituency. A candidate belonging to a political party has been permitted by you to hold a meeting at 12 P.M. to a public place. Suddenly you get a request from a ruling party candidate that chief minister has made a programme of holding election meeting on the same venue and on the same date at 2 P.M. There is no alternative place where ruling party could hold its election meeting. There is every likelihood of clashes between supporters of both candidates. (20 marks 250 words) (a) What are the options available to you? (b) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option which you would adopt giving reasons.

19 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Critics argue that private hospitals focussed on profits will do no good to the poor who can’t pay for their services, so the government must step in to provide free health care. In the light of above statement critically examine the NITI Aayog’s recent proposal for the partial privatisation of district-level government hospitals.

GS paper 2-Polity & Governance Q.2) Critics argue that private hospitals focussed on profits will do no good to the poor… Continue reading 19 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Critics argue that private hospitals focussed on profits will do no good to the poor who can’t pay for their services, so the government must step in to provide free health care. In the light of above statement critically examine the NITI Aayog’s recent proposal for the partial privatisation of district-level government hospitals.

19 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | While Globalization has destroyed many traditional practices and Industries in India it has also given new lease of life to some of them who were on the ventilator. Examine.

GS Paper 1- Indian society Q.1) While Globalization has destroyed many traditional practices and Industries in India it has also given new… Continue reading 19 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | While Globalization has destroyed many traditional practices and Industries in India it has also given new lease of life to some of them who were on the ventilator. Examine.

18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.

GS Paper 4: Ethics & integrity Q.4) India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The… Continue reading 18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.

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