GS3 (Internal security) Despite radical organisations coming up all over the world, Indian youth have largely stayed away. What could… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Despite radical organisations coming up all over the world, Indian youth have largely stayed away. What could be the reasons for this? Is the internet leading to a reversal of this trend?

GS4 (Ethics and attitudes) Since ancient times Indian society has concentrated more on the duty of an individual than his… Continue reading 3 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Since ancient times Indian society has concentrated more on the duty of an individual than his rights, in contrast to western society. Is this attitude changing in India today?

Or maybe, let’s put it mildly – no nukes but everything else. What then? What strategies do we have in… Continue reading India vs. Pakistan: Surgical Strikes, Indian Missile System & India’s War Doctrine

source This is a news thread for the utterly confused, the complete newbies, for the confused billis who have no… Continue reading 3 points of confusion around the Indus water treaty and the way forward

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GS1 (Features of Indian society and effects of globalisation) People have always moved away from homes to earn a living,… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | GS1 | People have always moved away from homes to earn a living, even more so in today’s globalising world. Discuss the different types of migrations which take place in terms of geography and work profile.

GS2 (Government policies) More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | GS2 | More communities are demanding a quota every year and governments under pressure accede to such demands. However the courts have frequently put down such policies. Discuss judicial decisions in this regard.

GS3 (science and technology) ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme… Continue reading 1 Oct 2016 | GS3 | ISRO has given India many occasions to be proud, but many people view the space programme unnecessary for India. Is the space programme important for India? What are its possible benefits?

GS4 (Ethics) Is there ethics in the way countries treat each other? Or does self-interest reign supreme? Discuss.

GS4 (Ethics in public administration) Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Is discretionary power in the hands of public officials necessary for good administration? What are its merits and demerits?

GS3 (Cyber security) The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc.  What possible concerns related… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS3 | The government is increasingly building large nation-wide databases such as Aadhaar, NATGRID etc. What possible concerns related to cyber security and surveillance can result from such databases?

GS2 (Govt intervention in various sectors) Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Should there be state sponsored talent hunts and cultivation of athletes to increase India’s tally in the Olympics? Or should athletes only participate for personal triumph and be awarded when they win medals? Discuss.

GS1 (Modern India) Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later… Continue reading 30 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism made a tremendous impact on the Indian freedom struggle, even Gandhiji adopted some socialistic viewpoints later in his life. Discuss the impact of socialism on the Indian freedom struggle.

GS4 (ethics in public administration) India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS4 | India is a diverse country with many different cultures and values. How does this impact the work culture? How can leaders deal with this diversity?

GS3 (Indian economy) There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS3 | There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the bankruptcy law and the need to facilitate exit in the Indian economy. Why was the bankruptcy law important and what are the benefits of an easy exit for the economy?

GS2 (Global groupings and effects on India) PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS2 | PM Modi did not attend the recent NAM summit, only the second PM not to do so. Is NAM still important for India?

GS1 (World history) Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What… Continue reading 29 Sept 2016 | GS1 | Socialism as given by Karl Marx has brought about a number of revolutions around the world. What are the most prominent examples of political, social and economic changes brought about by it across the world?

GS4 (Emotional Intelligence) Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | GS4 | Emotions can play havoc with our judgement, and can lead us to make bad decisions. What is emotional intelligence and why is it important?

GS3 (Indian economy) Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | GS3 | Should India make special efforts to develop its manufacturing sector? What are the issues with the current sector wise share of agriculture, industry and service in the Indian economy?

GS2 (Appointments to various constitutional posts etc) Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been… Continue reading 28 Sept 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the evolution of the procedure by which Supreme Court judges have been appointed since independence.