Black money and the issues around it Understanding what constitutes black money and the recent steps taken by the Government to curb its generation.
24 Oct 2016 | GS4 | What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide suggestions to improve their effectiveness. GS4 (Ethics) What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | GS4 | What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide suggestions to improve their effectiveness.
24 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance of Rajasthan’s recently passed Titling Law. GS3 (Indian Economy) How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance of Rajasthan’s recently passed Titling Law.
24 Oct 2016 | GS2 | A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss. GS2 (Polity and Governance) A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss.
24 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja) GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)
24 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 24 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation. (Previous Year UPSC Topic) Instructions: Write the… Continue reading 23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
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22 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe. GS4 (Case Study) Air India (AI) is encountering problems with the operation of landing gear of its passenger aircrafts. In… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of a company that produces dedicated landing gears for passenger aircrafts. You have submitted your bid for providing this equipment to the AI. You have ensured that the value and rate of your offer remains better than those of the other contestants to the bid. Still the concerned AI officer is demanding a hefty bribe for approving the tender. It is vital to get this order both for you and for your firm. Not receiving the order would mean closing a manufacturing line. It may also disturb your own career. However, as a truthful person, you do not want to pay bribe.
22 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead? GS3 (Infrastructure) The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The National Waterways Bill 2015 provides for enacting a central legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways, in addition to five existing national waterways. What are the benefits of inland waterways? Discuss the potential of inland waterways in India and the challenges that lie before India ahead?
22 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard. GS2 (Polity and Governance) Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Discuss the major reforms needed in MCI as per the reports of British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee that pointed out rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in medical services across the country. Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by the SC in this regard.
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
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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.