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15th November
The 5 Types of Natural Vegetation in India and Their Charactersitics
Look out for the 3 zones of mangrove forests in the end!
The 4 Types of Mountains and their Detailed Charactersitics
Folds, Block, Volcanic & Dome
Classifications of Rocks: Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic
Understand the 3 basic rock types and their sub-types with their identification parameters.
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is heritage erosion and how can we manage it?
Discussion of what is heritage erosion and how we can combat it.
15 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate…
14th November
The Changing Earth: Phenomena of Weathering and Erosion
Understand the difference between weathering and erosion + agents of erosion in detail
The 8 Major Types of Farming Systems in India
From Subsistence to Commercial, from mixed to terrace. Understand everything about types of farming in India.
[Official] Geography Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative 2
Seeing the awesome response in all the other optional threads, I think it would be a good idea…
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….
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…
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…
14 Nov 2016 | GS2 | What is the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? What is it’s importance for Pakistan and China? What are India’s views on it?
GS2 (International Relations) What is the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? What is it’s importance for Pakistan and…
14 Nov 2016 | GS1 | The general perception of heritage in India is biased towards historical monuments, artifacts and scriptures. Analyze the reasons for such a perception and suggest a broad framework of scope of what heritage should constitute with reasons.
GS1 (Culture) The general perception of heritage in India is biased towards historical monuments, artifacts and scriptures. Analyze…
What are the components of heritage?
Various components of heritage beyond paintings, sculpture etc.
14 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate…
13th November
13 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
The only meaning of success is living your life the way you want to. Instructions: Write the following essay…
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