GEOGRAPHY – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – CLIMATOLOGY Question  Bring out the relationship between climate abd vegetation in the Mountain Biome. (250 words/CSM 2013) Next Topic PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – CLIMATOLOGY

Insights Secure Prelims – 2014: MCQs On Current Events

ARCHIVES 5 May 2014 Today’s Questions 1. With reference to Tablighi Jamaat movement, consider the following statements It  came forth as an offshoot of the Deobandi movement. Largest number of followers of this movement are in Saudi Arabia It has a following of large number of Shia Muslims Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? a. …

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

ARCHIVES 05 May 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Comment on the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Do you think this act needs amendments? Explain why. Business Standard 2. Do you consider Tippu Sultan as a freedom fighter? Substantiate …

MOTIVATION : Don’t waste your life in doubts and fears

~V.NAGARAJU_Inspire99.com Don’t waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour’s duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson What are the doubts you have about the exam? What are your fears? …

Insights Secure Prelims – 2014: MCQs On Current Events

ARCHIVES 2 May 2014 Today’s Questions 1. With reference to the Rakhigarhi, a harappan Site, consider the following statements It is the site of the largest known city of the Indus Valley civilization,  larger than ancient Harappa and Mohenjodaro sites Hakra Ware, which is found in mature Harappan sites, is conspicuously absent in Rakhigarhi Which of the statements given above …

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

ARCHIVES 03 May 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Compare and contrast how Russian economy grew since the inception of communism and its subsequent fall later. Business Standard 2. Examine the role of media in addressing gender disparities. Do you think Indian media is addressing this issue adequately? Comment. The Hindu …

GEOGRAPHY – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – CLIMATOLOGY Question What are the characteristics that make CHC a serious threat to the ecosystem? Give examples. (200 words/ CSM 2013) Next Topic PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – CLIMATOLOGY

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration Question  “For those who use the euphemism of ‘shared power’ for participation, the appropriate literature for guidance in practical politics, not organization and management”. Elaborate. [250 Words] Next Topic Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration

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

ARCHIVES 02 May 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. With an example, critically examine the flaws associated with urban planning in India. What suggestions would you give to overcome these flaws? Explain. Business Standard 2. Write a note on  the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) ‘Special 301’ report. Explain why was it …

Insights Secure Prelims – 2014: MCQs On Current Events

ARCHIVES 1 May 2014 Today’s Questions 1. With reference to the Central Water Commission, consider the following statements It undertakes construction work of any river valley development scheme on behalf of the Government of India or State Government concerned It advises the Government of India with regard to all matters relating to the Inter-State water …

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

ARCHIVES 01 May 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What are P-Notes? Explain why does SEBI seek to regulate them? Business Standard 2. Discuss the importance of digital infrastructure to India’s economy. Examine the problems being faced by this sector. Business Standard 3. In the light of Myanmar’s recent decision to …

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration Question The paradigm shift from the growth-centric approach to people-centric one needs corresponding institutional reshaping that is hard to bring about at one stroke. Elaborate. [250 Words] Next Topic Development Dynamics: Changing profile of development administration