Day: May 28, 2015

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UPDATE – Integrated Approach to UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015 – A Self Study Guide

PLEASE CHECK THE DEDICATED PAGE FOR SELF STUDY INITIATIVE, CLICK HERE Integrated Approach to UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015  – A Self Study Guide During next Seven Days (May 29 to June 05) we will cover Environment and Biodiversity part of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam syllabus i.e. General issues on Environmental Ecology, …

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 28 May 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 28 May 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 28 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 …

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9) What do you understand by conflict of interest? In your opinion, ideally, what should be the nature of relationship between politician in power and a bureaucrat? Discuss.

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; accountability and ethical governance 9) What do you understand by conflict of interest? In your opinion, ideally, what should be the nature of relationship between politician in power and a bureaucrat? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

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8) To address energy insecurity, the government of India had mooted the concept of strategic petroleum reserves in 1998. At present the demand for the same is growing stronger with each passing day. Discuss why such reserve is needed.

Topic:  Infrastructure – energy 8) To address energy insecurity, the government of India had mooted the concept of strategic petroleum reserves in 1998. At present the demand for the same is growing stronger with each passing day. Discuss why such reserve is needed. (200 Words) The Hindu

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7) The government recently said that after diesel deregulation, a new gas price formula and roll out of the Direct Benefits Transfer in cooking gas, the next stage of development in the oil sector would focus on kerosene subsidy reforms. Critically examine how these reforms have affected common man and why is there a need for kerosene subsidy reforms.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy 7) The government recently said that after diesel deregulation, a new gas price formula and roll out of the Direct Benefits Transfer in cooking gas, the next stage of development in the oil sector would focus on kerosene subsidy reforms. Critically examine how these reforms have affected common man …

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4) It is argued that the complexities of day-to-day administration are such that senior civil servants are often handicapped by a lack of in-depth knowledge of the subject and domain of their postings. Elaborate and examine what needs to be done to address this problem.

Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy 4) It is argued that the complexities of day-to-day administration are such that senior civil servants are often handicapped by a lack of in-depth knowledge of the subject and domain of their postings. Elaborate and examine what needs to be done to address this problem. (200 Words) The …

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3) In 2010, the Pentagon and American geologists estimated that Afghanistan has $1 trillion of untapped mineral deposits, including huge veins of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and industrial metals like lithium. These vast resources remain untapped even today thanks to various factors. Discuss what’s stopping Afghanistan from exploiting these resources. Also examine any steps taken by India to exploit these resources and their progress.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations; Paper -1 Resources 3) In 2010, the Pentagon and American geologists estimated that Afghanistan has $1 trillion of untapped mineral deposits, including huge veins of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and industrial metals like lithium. These vast resources remain untapped even today thanks to various factors. Discuss what’s stopping Afghanistan from exploiting …

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2) India is witnessing increased enrolment rates in its schools due to the implementation of some of its school education policies. Do you think this positive change is accompanied with improvement in education quality? Critically examine and suggest what needs to be done in this regard

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 2) India is witnessing increased enrolment rates in its schools due to the implementation of some of its school education policies. Do you think this positive change is accompanied with improvement in education quality? Critically examine and suggest what …

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1) It is said that the auto industry is looking beyond ownership model. Elaborate and analyse the growth trend of auto industry in India and around the world.

Topic: Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) 1) It is said that the auto industry is looking beyond ownership model. Elaborate and analyse the growth trend of auto industry in India and  around the world. (200 Words) Business Standard