GS1 (Indian freedom struggle) What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this strategy with… Continue reading 10 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this strategy with that of the communists.

The rules of globalization were written by the West and the Empire. We have only played by it. Instructions: Write the… Continue reading 9 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge

GS4 (Case study) A poor child who looks completely starved is seen stealing by you from a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS4 | A poor child who looks completely starved is seen stealing by you from a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper is known to be a greedy and unkind person. What will you do?

GS3 (Indian economy) In economic debates people have an uncritical faith in the market or are completely averse to it.… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In economic debates people have an uncritical faith in the market or are completely averse to it. But there is a deep complementarity between market efficiency and state action. Comment on this w.r.t the current Indian economy.

GS2 (Global groupings) Discuss the strategic, political and economic implications of India’s membership of the BRICS. Best answer Ayushi Singh wrote… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the strategic, political and economic implications of India’s membership of the BRICS.

GS1 (Geography) Recently the ozone hole has started healing, after decades of international efforts. What is the ozone hole? How… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently the ozone hole has started healing, after decades of international efforts. What is the ozone hole? How has the world tried to heal it?

Recently many communities thought to be prosperous have been asking for reservations, e.g. the Marathas, Patels, Jats, Kapus etc. Many… Continue reading 8 Oct 2016 | Debate | Are protests for reservation weakening the Indian identity?

Green Revolution + NFSM + Difference between CSS and Sponsored Schemes + Some tidbits on Ministry of agriculture

GS1 (Not strictly a GS1 topic, but still answer it!) Recently genetically modified crops and seeds have been in the… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS4 (Case study) You are studying a remote tribe. They consider their territory to be very important and don’t want… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are studying a remote tribe. They consider their territory to be very important and don’t want to move away from there. It has cultural significance and its loss would deal a huge blow to their culture. Somehow you come to realise that the location also has rich uranium reserves. There is intense global warming and carbon neutral sources such as nuclear power are very important at that time. These reserves would be very important for the nation. What would your course of action be?

GS3 (Impacts on Indian economy) Many multilateral trade treaties are being discussed around the world such as TPP, RCEP etc.… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Many multilateral trade treaties are being discussed around the world such as TPP, RCEP etc. What are these trade treaties? How can they impact the present international trade structure as evolved under WTO? How can they impact India?

GS2 (International relations) West Asia is an important region for India. Are we giving less attention to it in light… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS2 | West Asia is an important region for India. Are we giving less attention to it in light of the Look East policy? Are better ties with Israel and Iran leading to problems with other West Asian nations?

GS1 (Not strictly a GS1 topic, but still answer it!) Recently genetically modified crops and seeds have been in the… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently genetically modified crops and seeds have been in the news. Should GM crops be allowed? Discuss with special reference to environment and biodiversity.

Despite every organisation, every government and the whole world in general talking about the importance of gender equality and increasing… Continue reading 7 Oct 2016 | Debate | Can the sexes ever be equal?

In India, we have government schools where teachers are absent but schooling is very cheap/free. And we have private schools… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we choose the private or public route for our education sector?

GS1 (Indian geography) What are the features of tropical cyclones? Why is India one of the worst affected by cyclones… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS4 (Case study) During your election duty you catch a vehicle full of cash. It belongs to a politician certain… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS4 | During your election duty you catch a vehicle full of cash. It belongs to a politician certain to win the election. He wants you to release the vehicle and you can’t reach your senior. What are your options and what action will you choose?

GS3 (Indian economy) What is inflation targeting? What steps have been taken by government and RBI to achieve it? Best… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What is inflation targeting? What steps have been taken by government and RBI to achieve it?

GS2 (Governance and transparency) For the success of the Right to Information (RTI), a major challenge is to develop capacities… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS2 | For the success of the Right to Information (RTI), a major challenge is to develop capacities for access to information. Discuss. How can the capacities of public authorities and citizens be enhanced?

GS1 (Indian geography) What are the features of tropical cyclones? Why is India one of the worst affected by cyclones… Continue reading 6 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What are the features of tropical cyclones? Why is India one of the worst affected by cyclones even though other parts of the world have more tropical cyclones?