HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Themes in Ancient period Question  Sites (50 words each) 1. Puri 2. Konark 3. Toshali 4. Bhuvaneshwar 5. Cuttack 6. Pistapura 7. Erandapalli 8. Devarastra 9. Jaughada 10. Sisupalgarh 11. Rajulamandagiri 12. Yerragudi 13. Suvarnagiri 14. Maski 15. Ihole 16. Vatapi 17. Pattadakkal 18. Shringeri 19. Belur/Halebedu 20. shravana Belagola 21. Manyakheta 22. Nasik 23. …

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Development Dynamics – Changing profile of development administration Question Development is above all else a question of human values. Comment[150 Words] Next Topic Development Dynamics – ‘Antidevelopment thesis’

Insights Secure Prelims – 2014: MCQs On Current Events

ARCHIVES 7 May 2014 Today’s Questions 1. Which of the following industries is not part of Eight Core industries under Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India? Cement production Steel production  Automobiles Production Fertilizer production The Natural Gas production Cotton and Sugar Industry Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a. 1, 3  and …

Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events and General Studies

ARCHIVES 07 May 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. In your opinion why do railway accidents keep occurring? What are the problems being faced by the Indian Railways when it comes to ensuring safety? Critically examine measures taken so far in this regard. Business Standard 2. Critically comment on Supreme Court’s …

Insights Secure Prelims – 2014: MCQs On Current Events

ARCHIVES 6 May 2014 Today’s Questions 1. With reference to  provision of allowing a candidate to contest from multiple seats in Indian elections, consider the following statements It  has been made possible by an amendment to the Constitution of India Under section 70 of the Representation of the People Act a candidate can not hold …

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic:  Themes in Ancient period Question  Assess the educational system in early India and identify important educational institutions of the period. (200 words) Next Topic Themes in Ancient period – SITES

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration Question “To talk about regulatory framework is to talk about governance.” Analyse the statement in the context of Public-private partnerships and identify the elements of regulation.[CSM 2013/200 Words] Next Topic Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration

What Kind of an IAS Officer Should One Aspire to be? – An Interview Transcript – Akand Sitra

[adrotate banner=”7″] ~Akand Sitra As the heading suggests, this article is not just a chronological collection of the events that happened during my interview, but rather an attempt to make everyone realize the hidden potential in themselves and thus helping them become better human beings. This can be considered as the third and the final …

Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events and General Studies

ARCHIVES 06 May 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Critically comment on the issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh into Assam and the resultant problems in many reasons of Assam. Do you think grievances of native people of Assam who are against Bangladeshi migrants is justified? Explain why. The Hindu Business …

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration Question “Strong state and strong civil society are the need to develop both participatory democracy and responsive government as mutually reinforcing and supportive.” Bring out the myths and realities associated with public participation.[CSM 2013/250 Words] Next Topic Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration