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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.

GS4 (Case study) Shuchita Kishore could not clear the Prelims in her first attempt at the UPSC due…

November 3, 2016
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.

GS3 (Indian Economy) With banks facing rising NPA in recent years, time and again many bankers and economists…

November 3, 2016
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?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The reports submitted by various committees on police reforms since independence have generally gone…

November 3, 2016
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.

GS1 (Urbanisation) Urbanization in India faces many challenges. Discuss some of them. Critically analyse if recently launched Smart…

November 3, 2016
2 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Mass media depicts women in a variety of ways in advertisements etc. How do these depictions influence our attitudes towards women? Should there be changes in such depictions? If yes, what kind of changes should be made?

GS4 (Ethics) Mass media depicts women in a variety of ways in advertisements etc. How do these depictions…

November 2, 2016
2 Nov 2016 | GS3 | What do you mean by biosimilar drugs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of biosimilars over generic drugs? Discuss the market of these drugs in India.

GS3 (Science and Technology) What do you mean by biosimilar drugs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of…

November 2, 2016
2 Nov 2016 | GS2 | There is a very thin line between judicial activism and judicial overreach. Do you think so-called judicial overreach is the direct result of legislative and executive under reach?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) There is a very thin line between judicial activism and judicial overreach. Do you…

November 2, 2016
2 Nov 2016 | GS1 | It is said that India is shining but Bharat is drowning. Do you think the gap between India and Bharat is increasing? Critically examine.

GS1 (Poverty and Development issues) It is said that India is shining but Bharat is drowning. Do you…

November 2, 2016
Got a Diwali hangover? Here’s what to do today

Diwali is over and all of you must be feeling guilty about taking the day off. And you must…

October 31, 2016
A Comprehensive History of GM crops in India | Issues with Bt Cotton, Brinjal, Mustard

India has the world’s 4th largest GM crop acreage. The world order is – USA, Brazil, Argentina, India. If that’s…

October 30, 2016
30 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge

As civilization advances culture declines. (2003 UPSC Essay Topic) Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words. Download FREE…

October 30, 2016
29 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Will measures such as biometric attendance be effective in improving the work culture in the Indian govt? What measures do you thing would be more effective?

GS4 (Work Culture) Will measures such as biometric attendance be effective in improving the work culture in the…

October 29, 2016
29 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What are the reasons behind the jobless growth in India. What should be done to reverse the process of jobless growth?

GS3 (Indian Economy) What are the reasons behind the jobless growth in India. What should be done to…

October 29, 2016
29 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The introduction of Aadhaar Bill as money bill has raised many controversies. Discuss. Also discuss what are the concerns related with the Bill.

GS2 (Governance and Polity) The introduction of Aadhaar Bill as money bill has raised many controversies. Discuss. Also…

October 29, 2016
29 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by EL-NIÑO? How does it impact the monsoon of India? Does EL-NINO always leads to shortage of rainfall in India?

GS1 (Geography) What do you understand by EL-NIÑO? How does it impact the monsoon of India? Does EL-NINO…

October 29, 2016
2016 marks 10 years of Domestic Violence Act – Let’s look at this landmark judgement again

The odds of you having watched this movie are likely to be very similar to those of you…

October 28, 2016
28 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are posted as the Health Officer of a district level Government Hospital in Surgana, a tribal taluka located 90 km from Nashik in Maharashtra. It delivers to the need of destitute patients from nearby rural areas along with the native people from the district city. The hospital has very good infrastructure and satisfactory apparatus to accommodate all its needs. It also receives adequate resources to meet the periodic cost. Still there have been frequent complaints mainly from the patients which include the following

GS4 (Case Study) Rural hospitals are a critical, yet vulnerable, part of our national healthcare delivery system. They…

October 28, 2016
28 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Have Indian companies been able to compete with MNC’s following the liberalisation of the economy in 1991?

GS3 (Indian Economy) Have Indian companies been able to compete with MNC’s following the liberalisation of the economy…

October 28, 2016
28 Oct 2016 | GS2 | Many states are creating new districts, e.g. Telangana, or creating smaller administrative units. In light of this, discuss whether smaller states result in better governance.

GS2 (Governance) Many states are creating new districts, e.g. Telangana, or creating smaller administrative units. In light of…

October 28, 2016
28 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed not just our economic system, but also our society. Discuss.

GS1 (World History) The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed not just our economic system, but also our society. Discuss.

October 28, 2016

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