GS4 (Case study) You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office… Continue reading 5 Nov 2016 | GS4 | You have just taken over as the head of office in an administrative department. In the office there are 8 people working for the past 20 years as daily wagers who are not regular government employees.

GS3 (Science and Technology) The Civil Aviation Ministry recently launched its Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam… Continue reading 5 Nov 2016 | GS3 | The Civil Aviation Ministry recently launched its Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). Discuss the main features of the scheme. What are the challenges that lie ahead for India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Discuss the effect of reservation for women in Panchayati raj bodies in the process of women’s… Continue reading 5 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the effect of reservation for women in Panchayati raj bodies in the process of women’s political empowerment. Critically analyse if women’s reservation is a sufficient condition for politically empowering women.

GS1 (Geography) What are the environmental changes that have occurred due to depletion of ozone layer. Analyse if the recent… Continue reading 5 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What are the environmental changes that have occurred due to depletion of ozone layer. Analyse if the recent decision of phasing down the use of HFCs will reverse the process of this change and help to achieve the targets of keeping world temperature within limits.

is there any possibilities that Indian judiciary system null and void to the NJAC.because it breaches the basic structure of… Continue reading about NJAC

GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration) “Success Will Come and Go, But Integrity Is Forever.” – Steve Forbes (Editor in chief… Continue reading 4 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do integrity and intelligence refer to? Explain both in the context of Civil services, giving examples.

GS3 (Science and Technology) Discuss how the recently launched INSAT 3DR satellite will improve weather monitoring.

GS2 (Governance and Polity) The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in… Continue reading 4 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The only solution to recurring river water sharing disputes between states is to bring water in the Concurrent list or Union List. Critically discuss in the light of the recent Cauvery dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

GS1 (Geography) What are the likely impacts of global warming on food security, fisheries and ecosystem? Discuss in the context… Continue reading 4 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What are the likely impacts of global warming on food security, fisheries and ecosystem? Discuss in the context of the recently released IUCN report on ocean warming.

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Hi, I’m always confused about Right Wing / left Wing politics and why those terms are specially used in some… Continue reading Right Wing/Left Wing Politics

GS4 (Case study) Shuchita Kishore could not clear the Prelims in her first attempt at the UPSC due to want… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS4 | It takes very less time for her to understand that the appliances sent by him are camouflaged bribes to turn a blind eye to his various infractions. Gift giving by business managers, and gift receiving by public officials is not always condemned, nor is it considered unethical in many countries around the world, yet there is a fine line dividing a gift from a bribe in business transactions and not all gift-giving is bribery. One would recognise bribery easily but many a time bribery makes its debut under the cloak of gifts.

GS3 (Indian Economy) With banks facing rising NPA in recent years, time and again many bankers and economists have recommended… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS3 | With banks facing rising NPA in recent years, time and again many bankers and economists have recommended scrapping of CRR. Do you think CRR should be scrapped? Critically analyse.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The reports submitted by various committees on police reforms since independence have generally gone unimplemented. Discuss… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The reports submitted by various committees on police reforms since independence have generally gone unimplemented. Discuss the existing policing system in India. What are the challenges India faces in implementing police reforms?

GS1 (Urbanisation) Urbanization in India faces many challenges. Discuss some of them. Critically analyse if recently launched Smart Cities Mission… Continue reading 3 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Urbanization in India faces many challenges. Discuss some of them. Critically analyse if recently launched Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) will solve some of the problems.