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18 Nov 2016 | GS3 | How does illegal trans-border migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration.

GS3 (Internal Security) How does illegal trans-border migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to…

November 18, 2016
18 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Land acquisition is a controversial subject in India. Discuss why the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 which came into force on January 1, 2014, is considered to have halted land acquisition. How is the Central govt dealing with this issue?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Land acquisition is a controversial subject in India. Discuss why the Right to Fair…

November 18, 2016
18 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What are the issues concerning Air Quality Standards? And why are Indian Air Quality standards not considered safe?

GS1 (Geography) What are the issues concerning Air Quality Standards? And why are Indian Air Quality standards not…

November 18, 2016
17 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What are the 3 most important values for a civil servant? Discuss with examples.

GS4 (Ethics in Public Administration) What are the 3 most important values for a civil servant? Discuss with…

November 17, 2016
17 Nov 2016 | GS3 | J&K has seen long-drawn out protests this year. Life is only beginning to return to normality. However, the same factors as before are still there, waiting for a trigger to come to the surface. In this regard what are some of the steps the govt. has taken over the years to improve the situation in J&K?

GS3 (Internal Security) J&K has seen long-drawn out protests this year. Life is only beginning to return to…

November 17, 2016
17 Nov 2016 | GS2 | The Prime Minister’s plan for 100 smart cities could be derailed by its proposed funding formula. Can cash-strapped states and municipal bodies raise the desired amount of the project cost what the Union government wants them to?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The Prime Minister’s plan for 100 smart cities could be derailed by its proposed…

November 17, 2016
17 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued. Some helped bring about social reforms, and some increased divisions in society. Examine the good and bad impacts of such men using examples.

GS1 (Modern India) Many Governor-Generals and Viceroys left a big impact on India through the policies they pursued.…

November 17, 2016
16 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps would you take to make your dept less hostile towards whistleblowers?

GS4 (Ethics) Whistleblowers are often ostracised and harassed. What are the reasons for such hostile treatment? What steps…

November 16, 2016
16 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2 casualties. What are the reasons for such low casualties in developed countries compared to developing countries like India? How can we improve the situation?

GS3 (Disaster Management) Recently a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand, however there were only reports of 2…

November 16, 2016
16 Nov 2016 | GS2 | India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power. Analyse this statement in the light of relative advantages India enjoys in cultural, spiritual and knowledge spheres and suggest ways of leveraging that advantage.

GS2 (International Relations) India’s choice should be more on becoming a soft power rather than a hard power.…

November 16, 2016
16 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of global warming above pre-industrial levels in 2016. Reaching 2 degrees of warming or higher could result in devastating weather events. What are the ways in which global warming is affecting the world today? What are its likely impacts in the future?

GS1 (Geography) Recently the World Meteorological Organisation warned that the world is likely to cross 1.2° C of…

November 16, 2016
Indian Agriculture 105 – International Cooperation with FAO, WFP and other MoUs

Important from Prelims perspective only

November 15, 2016
15 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Is ethical conduct in personal life necessary for an honest public servant? Or are the two unrelated? Discuss with the help of examples.

GS4 (Ethics) Is ethical conduct in personal life necessary for an honest public servant? Or are the two…

November 15, 2016
15 Nov 2016 | GS3 | A huge role was played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recent U.S. presidential elections by analysing large amounts of information about voters and predicting political preferences. What are some of the ways in which AI is affecting the world? Do we need regulation to control the technology?

GS3 (Science and Technology) A huge role was played by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recent U.S. presidential…

November 15, 2016
15 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Recently a private member’s Bill was introduced which sought to give more powers for mayors. It also tried to introduce provisions for direct election of mayors. Why are these provisions important for providing better urban governance in India? What are some of the problems related with urban local bodies?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Recently a private member’s Bill was introduced which sought to give more powers for…

November 15, 2016
15 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental stability and sustainability of India. To what extent it is serious and what suggestions can be made for its management.

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Heritage erosion has been seen as the greatest problem that undermines the socio-environmental…

November 15, 2016
What is heritage erosion and how can we manage it?

Discussion of what is heritage erosion and how we can combat it.

November 15, 2016
Govt. is repealing some old laws of Pharma. What are they and what about similar issues with IPC

source This is part of the government’s move to remove outdated laws which don’t serve any definitive purpose.…

November 14, 2016
14 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do you understand by human values? Indicate three human values which you consider universal in nature and highlight their importance in Civil Services.

GS4 (Ethics) Unfurling the tri-colour at the Andhra University grounds, Vishakhapatnam on the occasion of the 70th Independence…

November 14, 2016
14 Nov 2016 | GS3 | This year India improved its rank in the WB Ease of Doing Business survey only marginally. The survey is said to have many shortcomings in terms of the parameters it uses to determine the rankings. Discuss these shortcomings and whether the rankings accurately reflect India’s attempts at reform.

GS3 (Indian Economy) This year India improved its rank in the WB Ease of Doing Business survey only…

November 14, 2016

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