ANTHROPOLOGY and General Studies – Approach and Books, By Apoorva Rao (Rank – 596, Marks – 235)

[toc] Apoorva Rao (Rank – 596, CSE-2013) Importance of Qualifying Papers – Regional Language and English Papers: I could not clear my first Mains as I din’t quality in Indian language paper. Since it was my first attempt, I wanted to give my best and concentrated only optional and GS; I felt it was waste …

NEW SCHEMES – Announced in the Union Budget – 2014-2015

NEW SCHEMES – Announced in the Union Budget – 2014-2015 SCHEMES Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana  “Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana” for feeder separation will be launched to augment power supply to the rural areas and for strengthening sub-transmission and distribution systems. Its long term aim is to provide 24×7 uninterrupted power supply to all homes. …

MOTIVATION: If you are going through hell, keep going!

……………………………………………………….. I have no idea why a Winston Churchill quote has fire in the background and a motorbike in the front. Maybe that is the closest representation you get to hell :D. But I guess the quote says it all! It is tough, it is hard, esp when the exams get near but you got …

ETHICS and INTEGRITY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, July 10, 2014

ETHICS and INTEGRITY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, July 10, 2014 1) Write a note on the basic Human Values. Critically comment on the role of educational institutions in inculcating these values, especially in the context of Indian education system. (200 Words) Reference 2) “In law a man is guilty when he violates the rights …

ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, 10 July 2014

ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, 10 July 2014 1) After 2003 till 2008 many emerging economies including India received huge capital inflows. To contain the effect of these flows the central bank sterilized the inflows. What is sterilization and how does it affect the supply of money in the economy? (300 words)  2) What …

[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, July 10

ARCHIVES 10 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) The Sundar Committee Report of 2011 on road safety issue is an important step forward. Critically examine its recommendations and their importance. Business Standard 2) What is geothermal energy? How is it produced? Examine in which parts of the world its production is …