DOWNLOAD PDF ESSAY (Compulsory) Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250 INSTRUCTIONS The essay must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you. The name …
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ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu 20/11/2013 1. “In recent years the Representation of the People Act has become the victim of tug of war between the judiciary and executive.” Elucidate. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a critical note on the Shia – Sunni rift in the Middle East and its implications on the peace …
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Following questions are framed based on news stories from The Hindu newspaper (19/11/2013). For your reference, links below each questions are provided that take you to source article on The Hindu website. It is non commercial and we thank The Hindu on behalf of all IAS aspirants using this site. ( Well, The Hindu has …
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We are delighted to announce Free Mock UPSC Civil Services Mains exam for the candidates appearing for Mains – 2013. It will be held (only for GS papers)for three consecutive days on the UPSC model starting from 21st November. Time Table 21 November 2013 Essay (Morning 9 am to 12 pm) 22 November 2013 – …
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DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MAGAZINE ARCHIVES 18 November 2013 NATIONAL HEALTH Re-engineer healthcare to tackle antibiotic resistance The entire structure of healthcare delivery for effective antibiotics – from research and development, to distribution and rational use – needs to be re-engineered to address the looming global threat of antibiotic resistance. The report (published in The Lancet …
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DOWNLOAD PDF ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu 18/11/2013 1. Write a note on the contribution of C.N.R. Rao to the Indian Science and Education. (150 Words) Link 2. A recent study found that in the case of Tigers in India, increasing local abundance is an inadequate conservation strategy for them. In the light of the said …
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ARCHIVES OUR FREE MAGAZINE November 16, 2013 NATIONAL No compromise on Arunachal territory, says students union The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), while welcoming the local boundary commission led by retired Justice Tarun Chatterjee, which is currently studying the interstate boundary issue between Arunachal and Assam, has said it would ‘not compromise on an …
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ARCHIVES DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MAGAZINE November 15, 2013 NATIONAL Northeast a major hub for trafficking in gecko The northeast has emerged as a major hub for trafficking in gecko in the last one year. This came to light following the recent arrest of several persons, including a former militant leader. Rhinos, tigers and elephants have …
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DOWNLOAD ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 16/11/2013 1. Write a note on the nature of communal tensions in Rakhine state. (150 Words) Link 2. Write a critical note on the importance of FIR and its implementation. (200 Words) link 3. Waste Immobilisation Plant (WIP) (50 Words) Link 4. The closed fuel cycle technology for nuclear power generation (100 Words) …
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DOWNLOAD PDF ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 15/11/2013 1. Why does India aspire to become permanent member of UNSC? Do you think time is ripe for India’s ascension into permanent member of UNSC? Comment. (200 Words) Link 2. Write a note on India-Russia defence cooperation. (150 Words) Link 3. Explain major threats and India’s role …
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October 2013 – Magazine ARCHIVES November 14, 2013 NATIONAL Union Govt. rejects CBI’s demands The Centre has rejected the CBI’s demand for complete functional autonomy and vesting its Director with the powers of a government Secretary. CBI’s demands: The CBI had said its Director should report ‘directly’ to the Minister concerned as the agency faced …
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DOWNLOAD ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 13/11/2013 1. Explain how NDM manages disasters caused by earthquakes? Are our major cities ready to face such disasters? Comment. (200 Words) Link 2. Do you agree with the view that Karnataka’s Shaadi Bhagya scheme is unconstitutional? Substantiate. (150 Words) Link 3. What are the obstacles faced being by governments …
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PASSAGE (4 Mins) In recent years, teachers of introductory courses in Asian American studies have been facing a dilemma nonexistent a few decades ago, when hardly any texts in that field were available. Today, excellent anthologies and other introductory texts exist, and books on individual Asian American nationality groups and on general issues important for …
ARCHIVES Insights Magazine October 2013 November 12, 2013 NATIONAL Centre Govt. plans fresh headcount of Jats for job quota The Centre would undertake a fresh survey to identify Jats in six States, taking into account variants in their surnames, for taking a call on including the community in the list of other backward classes (OBC) …
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ARCHIVES DOWNLOAD Questions From The Hindu, November 11, 2013 1. Discuss the importance of India – ASEM cooperation to India. Examine if the present level of cooperation should be enhanced for tangible outcome. (200 Words) Link 2. Critically assess the role of MGNREGA in empowering rural women in India. (200 Words) Link 3. Examine the …
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DOWNLOAD PDF ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 09 November 2013 1. Explain the composition and mandate of CBI. Comment on the recent verdict of Guwahati High Court questioning the very existence and legality of CBI. (200 Words) Link 2. Throw light on recent controversy regarding allegation of human rights violation by Sri Lankan army during …
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QUESTIONS: 09/11/2013 In layman’s terms differentiate between El Nino and El Nino Modoki? (100 Words) Differentiate between Bio-accumulation, Bio-concentration and Bio-magnification with examples. (150 Words) “Marine pollution is multi dimensional”. Comment on the efforts of government to tackle the problem. (200 Words) ARCHIVES REFERENCES Question 1 Link 1 Link 2 Question 2 Link
ARCHIVES DOWNLOAD PDF Questions From The Hindu, 07/11/2013 1. Explain the role of Finance Commission. Do you think Finance Commissions act as complimentary to Planning Commission? Explain. (200 Words) Link 2. Do you think AFSPA is anti-constitutional? Substantiate. (150 Words) Link 3. Poi Kathin (50 Words) Link 4. Analyze the factors that make the Northeast India as …
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QUESTIONS: 07/11/2013 Why Bedaquiline was in news recently? (100 Words) Discuss the role of silver Nanoparticles in water purification? (100 Words) What is the New National Antibiotic Policy? How far this policy will curb the menace of increasing antibiotic resistance? (150 Words) What is Bio-terrorism? Explain with examples (150 Words) ARCHIVES REFERENCES Question 1 Link …
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DOWNLOAD PDF ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 06/11/2013 1. What is the significance of Methane to Earth’s atmosphere? How is it produced on Earth? (150 Words) Link 2. Significance of 118th amendment to the Constitution (50 Words) Link 3. Do you think India and China could jointly combat terrorism? Explain how? (150 Words) Link 4. What …
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