Following is the syllabus of General Studies (Paper – 1) of UPSC Civil Services Preliminary exam. Current events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public …
The Big Picture – FDI in Multi-Brand Retail: What is its fate? ARCHIVES Summary: The debate about allowing or banning Foreign Direct Investment in Multi-Brand Retail has raged in this country for some time now. However in december 2012, then UPA government against much opposition from some quarters including then opposition BJP managed to get …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 27 May 2015 ARCHIVES Supreme Court to hear plea on A-G’s selection The Supreme Court recently decided to hear a petition questioning the “unaccountable and non-transparent” manner of appointment of the government’s top law officer, the Attorney-General of India. The petition was filed last year by a law student. What the …
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8) Despite being a largely peaceful country, India now and then witnesses communal tensions. With examples, examine what factors breed harmony between different communities divided on the lines of religion and castes? As an administrator, how will you help different communities to live in peace and harmony? (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resource mobilisation; Infrastructure – energy 7) Critically examine how recent fluctuations in global crude rates have affected state – owned oil companies in India. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 6) The Islamic State is making inroads into new territories and spreading violence thanks to many factors including the absence of collective offensive against it. Critically analyse the reasons behind success of ISIS. (200 Words) Livemint Business Standard
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 5) Write a brief note on the history and importance of McMahon Line for India. Critically examine why this Line has become bone of contention between India and China. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, 4) Looking at the way the governors of states have functioned since independence, do you think is there a need to amend the constitution to give states power to impeach their governors? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society 3) “The popular assumption that urban modernity will weaken the power of caste was apparently based on a narrow view of the many functions it serves. Caste continues to be a major social force governing matrimony, socialisation of children, social status, and, in many cases, occupation.” Critically analyse. (200 …
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times; communalism, 2) Discuss the features of Sufism which makes it distinct from other sects of Islam. Considering ongoing conflicts in West Asia, do you think there is threat to Sufism and its followers? Critically examine. (200 Words) The …
Topic: Role of women; Women empowerment 1) It is seen that in India the banking sector has seen good achievements by women compared to other sectors. Examine why and suggest what other sectors can do to create enabling environment for women to reach top posts. (200 Words) The Hindu ET (Reference)
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