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13 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you use to converge the ethical positions of different nations.

GS4 (Ethics in governance) Do ethical considerations come into play in climate change negotiations? What strategies would you…

October 13, 2016
13 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal with the problem of NPA in India? What are the major issues/challenges in implementing the idea of bad banks?

GS3 (Indian economy) What do you understand by the term “Bad Bank”? How will the Bad bank deal…

October 13, 2016
13 Oct 2016 | GS2 | If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train students only in a particular subject, but is to prepare students for unforeseen and unimagined things that life has to offer, then politics is very important, as a part and parcel of college. Critically comment in the light of recently released TSR Subramanian committee report.

GS2 (Issues relating to education sector) If the goal of a university is not myopically defined to train…

October 13, 2016
13 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North east India. Explain how deforestation affects the monsoon rains. Also discuss the likely consequences of the deforestation and measures needed to prevent deforestation in this region.

GS1 (Geography) Recent reports suggest that deforestation has weakened monsoon rains in the Ganga basin and in North…

October 13, 2016
Poverty: Definitions, Measurement and Controversies | Part 1

Read about what poverty is, the concept of poverty line and the controversies around it.

October 12, 2016
Census 2011 | The basics and summary of important findings

The census is a very important source of statistics on various indicators. Given here is an introduction to…

Strategy Sessions

October 12, 2016
12 Oct 2016 | Debate | Should we go for more surgical strikes?

Despite the recent surgical strikes there have been more attacks on army installations and increased infiltration attempts. The…

October 12, 2016
12 Oct 2016 | GS4 | The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently. What are the challenges in delivering services efficiently? How will you improve the delivery?

GS4 (Quality of service delivery) The public will only trust the government when it delivers its services efficiently.…

October 12, 2016
12 Oct 2016 | GS3 | In order to curb the level of vehicular pollution and not to be left behind than the developed nations, India has decided to meet the implementation of BS VI norms by 2020 skipping BS V implementation. What are Bharat Stage (BS) norms? What are the benefits of these norms and what are the challenges automobile manufacturers and the consumers face if India skip BS V and directly implements BS VI?

GS3 (Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science…

October 12, 2016
12 Oct 2016 | GS2 | According to some experts, SC has been unable to focus on matters of constitutional importance due to regular functioning. For what reasons does India need a National Court of Appeal? Critically examine the pros and cons of having a National Court of Appeal.

GS2 (Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government) According…

October 12, 2016
12 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are the social and economic costs the state may suffer due to the ban? Do measures like alcohol ban prove effective in reforming the society and reducing cases of domestic violence?

GS1 (Indian society) Recently Bihar government has put a ban on alcohol consumption in the state. What are…

October 12, 2016
11 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Is diligence an important value for a civil servant? How would you inculcate it?

GS4 (Ethics in public administration) Is diligence an important value for a civil servant? How would you inculcate…

October 11, 2016
11 Oct 2016 | GS3 | What do you understand by universal basic income? Should the inefficient subsidy regime in India be replaced by the Universal basic income system? Critically analyse.

GS3 (Economy) What do you understand by universal basic income? Should the inefficient subsidy regime in India be…

October 11, 2016
11 Oct 2016 | GS2 | While simultaneous elections for Centre and state are necessary to overcome the “policy paralysis and governance deficit, there are practical problems in its implementation. Discuss.

GS2 (Polity and governance) While simultaneous elections for Centre and state are necessary to overcome the “policy paralysis…

October 11, 2016
11 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Integral humanism of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya can solve many problems of the contemporary India. Comment.

GS1 (Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events,…

October 11, 2016
10 Oct 2016 | Debate | Is religion today simply an appeal to the gods to grant us prosperity?

Recently a 13 year old died after a 68 day fast. The family was prosperous and religious and…

October 10, 2016
10 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: GS Questions & DNA Framework

GS1 (Indian freedom struggle) What was the strategy of Indian capitalists w.r.t the Indian freedom struggle? Contrast this…

October 10, 2016
10 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are a government official responsible for looking into Right to Education Act violations in your district. You come to know of a man who has beaten his daughter for not taking her 10th class exams. After beating her, he took her to the exam hall. Such corporal punishment is a punishable offence with a 3 month jail term. In the investigation the farmer says that he does not want his children to live in poverty like him. If you send him to jail he says that his family will face severe hardships. What are your options? Evaluate each option, and choose the one you will implement.

GS4 (Case study) You are a government official responsible for looking into Right to Education Act violations in…

October 10, 2016
10 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the use of science and technology facilitated disaster prevention planning?

GS3 (Disaster management) How has the use of science and technology facilitated disaster prevention planning? Best answer Nitish…

October 10, 2016
10 Oct 2016 | GS2 | China’s rising influence in India’s neighbourhood requires India to play a more active role in South Asia. Discuss the statement in the context of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative.

GS2 (India’s neighbourhood) China’s rising influence in India’s neighbourhood requires India to play a more active role in…

October 10, 2016

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