DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for UPSC Prelims + Mains – 2015

DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES NOTE: Art and Culture Topics of Two Previous Days Will be Covered Tomorrow & Day after Tomorrow Descriptive Questions CLICK on the Questions to Post Your Answers. 1) With suitable illustrations, …

4) Write down the three identities of calculating the GDP of a country by the three methods. Also explain which method is India following in measuring its GDP.

DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 4) Write down the three identities of calculating the GDP of a country by the three methods.  Also explain which method is India following in measuring its GDP.  (200 Words) NCERT, Class …

2) Critically comment on any two serious adverse environmental consequences of development in India. If you are asked to choose between development and environment, which one would you choose and why?

DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) Critically comment on any two serious adverse environmental consequences of development in India. If you are asked to choose between development and environment, which one would you choose and why? (200 …

UPSC Announces Final Marks (Written + Interview) of Successful Candidates

CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION 2014 MARKS OBTAINED BY RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES Today ( 13 July 2015) UPSC has published Marks secured by successful candidates who have secured ranks in Civil Services Exam – 2014. Ira Singhal, the topper has secured highest written marks – 920! That’s absolutely stunning. Second, Third and Fourth highest written marks are …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 July 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 July 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 13 July  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 …

ETHICS CASE STUDY: a) Will you listen to your friends’ suggestions and act accordingly? Justify.

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 6) You are working as Superintendent of Police. Recently you arrested few criminals involved in a rape case. They happen to be distant relatives of Chief Minister of the state where you are serving. You get …

5) In your opinion, what should be India’s strategic response to separatist movements, insurgency and terrorism? With emphasis on separatist movement in Jammu and Kashmir, critically analyse.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 5) In your opinion, what should be India’s strategic response to separatist movements, insurgency and terrorism? With emphasis on separatist movement in Jammu  and Kashmir, critically analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu IDSA Reference

2) In the light of revelations made by recently released Socio-Economic and Caste Census, do you think there is a need for adopting different economic policy or development model in India? Critically comment.

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 2) In the light of revelations made by recently released Socio-Economic and Caste Census, do you think there is a need for adopting different economic policy or development model in India? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

1) Groundwater depletion in India is said to be worst in the world by NASA. Critically discuss the causes, and consequences of groundwater depletion on various sections of the society and sectors of economy.

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Role of women 1) Groundwater depletion in India is said to be worst in the world by NASA. Critically discuss the causes, and consequences of groundwater depletion on various sections of the society and sectors of economy. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference Reference