UPDATE: Integrated Approach to Prelims General Studies – 1 and Mains General Studies Papers

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?

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 …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 27 May 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 27 May 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 27 May  2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing …

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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)