Internal Security Issues 104 – The Northeast Insurgency | Part 1 The North-East Insurgency: Understanding the region.
18 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There was a fire at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon recently which claimed the lives of two Army officers, one Army jawan and 13 civilian firefighting staff. You are the Director General of Military Operations. The investigation by Army’s Court of Inquiry reveals no evidence of sabotage or a short circuit causing the fire. The investigation documents claim that some of the decisions taken by you in the past were not altogether correct. GS4 (Case study) There was a fire at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon recently which claimed the lives of two… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There was a fire at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon recently which claimed the lives of two Army officers, one Army jawan and 13 civilian firefighting staff. You are the Director General of Military Operations. The investigation by Army’s Court of Inquiry reveals no evidence of sabotage or a short circuit causing the fire. The investigation documents claim that some of the decisions taken by you in the past were not altogether correct.
18 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The human population boom is the biggest drain on the planet’s resources. So if we don’t consider culling humans, we do not have the right to cull other species. Critically comment in the context of current debate on culling of animals. GS3 (Issues related to Conservation) The human population boom is the biggest drain on the planet’s resources. So if we… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS3 | The human population boom is the biggest drain on the planet’s resources. So if we don’t consider culling humans, we do not have the right to cull other species. Critically comment in the context of current debate on culling of animals.
18 Oct 2016 | GS2 | With few achievements in its pocket, BRICS has largely remained a dormant association. In the light of the above statement discuss what major issues/challenges are being faced by this multilateral forum and what should be done to make BRICS a genuine powerhouse. GS2 (International Relations) With few achievements in its pocket, BRICS has largely remained a dormant association. In the light of… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS2 | With few achievements in its pocket, BRICS has largely remained a dormant association. In the light of the above statement discuss what major issues/challenges are being faced by this multilateral forum and what should be done to make BRICS a genuine powerhouse.
18 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Despite Schemes like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, why do people in India still defecate in the open? What measures are required to make India defecation free? GS1 (Indian Society) Despite Schemes like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, why do people in India still defecate… Continue reading 18 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Despite Schemes like Nirmal Bharat Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, why do people in India still defecate in the open? What measures are required to make India defecation free?
18 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 18 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Will NOTA work for India? “Hi, Mom! What’s for dinner?” That was Teenager, back from his badminton practice at about 8:00 p.m. “Well,” I said… Continue reading Will NOTA work for India?
Is there any recent news on the commission's advent to reduce maximum age? The UPSC announced that there has been talks of reducing the maximum eligible age of aspirants aiming for Civil Services… Continue reading Is there any recent news on the commission's advent to reduce maximum age?
17 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are recently posted as district development officer for Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in the rural areas of your district on the issue of communalism. GS4 (Case study) You are recently posted as district development officer for Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Shortly thereafter you found that… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are recently posted as district development officer for Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Shortly thereafter you found that there is considerable tension in the rural areas of your district on the issue of communalism.
17 Oct 2016 | GS3 | India’s cash to GDP ratio is one of the highest in world and India lags far behind when it comes to the number of cashless transactions. What are the challenges India faces in moving towards a cashless economy? GS3 (Science and Technology) India’s cash to GDP ratio is one of the highest in world and India lags far… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS3 | India’s cash to GDP ratio is one of the highest in world and India lags far behind when it comes to the number of cashless transactions. What are the challenges India faces in moving towards a cashless economy?
17 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The recent amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 offers steps to end discrimination and ensure equality for the affected people. Discuss. GS2 (Polity and Governance) The recent amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 offers steps to… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The recent amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 offers steps to end discrimination and ensure equality for the affected people. Discuss.
17 Oct 2016 | GS1 | While India dreams of campaigns like Digital India on one hand, the data released by Global Hunger Index India’ s findings reflect a cause for serious concern. Discuss the findings of the report and analyse the causes. On which issues does India need to focus in such a situation? GS1 (Poverty and developmental issues) While India dreams of campaigns like Digital India on one hand, the data released by… Continue reading 17 Oct 2016 | GS1 | While India dreams of campaigns like Digital India on one hand, the data released by Global Hunger Index India’ s findings reflect a cause for serious concern. Discuss the findings of the report and analyse the causes. On which issues does India need to focus in such a situation?
17 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 17 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
Help regarding UPSC exams in 2018 I am currently in sy.bcom. Have started with ncert and hindu for now. I want to do an integrated preparation… Continue reading Help regarding UPSC exams in 2018
[Official] Public Administration Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative @discuss Is there any thread for discussion on PUB-AD optional?? —– Message from @simranbains —— @narayanacbe , @upsc-ias1 , let’s… Continue reading [Official] Public Administration Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
16 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge 25 Years since 1991 Economic Reforms: How has India changed and where is India heading? (Its relevance – 2016 marks the 25th… Continue reading 16 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
15 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework GS1 (Modern History) The conditionality’s imposed by Lucknow Pact proved harmful to Hindu Muslim unity in coming years of India’s… Continue reading 15 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework
15 Oct 2016 | GS4 | What are citizen charters and how do they help to achieve citizen centric governance? Also discuss problems in implementation. GS4 (Quality of service) What are citizen charters and how do they help to achieve citizen centric governance? Also discuss… Continue reading 15 Oct 2016 | GS4 | What are citizen charters and how do they help to achieve citizen centric governance? Also discuss problems in implementation.
15 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by heat waves? What factors are responsible for the increasing heat waves phenomenon in recent times in India? What are the possible health hazards of the heat waves? What needs to be done to reduce this phenomenon? GS3 (Disaster Management) What do you understand by heat waves? What factors are responsible for the increasing heat waves phenomenon… Continue reading 15 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by heat waves? What factors are responsible for the increasing heat waves phenomenon in recent times in India? What are the possible health hazards of the heat waves? What needs to be done to reduce this phenomenon?
15 Oct 2016 | GS2 | BIMSTEC offers India a way out to move forward with our eastern neighbours. Comment in the light of Pakistan’s veto on SAARC agreements in recent years. GS2 (International Relations) BIMSTEC offers India a way out to move forward with our eastern neighbours. Comment in the light… Continue reading 15 Oct 2016 | GS2 | BIMSTEC offers India a way out to move forward with our eastern neighbours. Comment in the light of Pakistan’s veto on SAARC agreements in recent years.