1) “A global analysis on how nations fare in environment performance, generated by researchers at Yale University in 2014, has ranked India 155 among 178 nations and labeled the country’s air quality among the worst in the world”. In the light of this statement assess the performance of Indian government and suggest measures to overcome …
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ARCHIVES 31, January 2014 1. What are the major problems being faced by Indian cities in providing adequate, safe and rapid urban transport system? Explain the steps taken by the union government in this regard. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. At present how a Supreme Court judge is appointed? Do you think it’s a fair …
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ARCHIVES 18 January 2014 J1,J2 Explain the role of technology in boosting agricultural income for the farmers. Write a note on TN-IAMWARM (Irrigated Agricultural Management and Water Resources Management) project. (200 Words) The Hindu J3,J4 What measures has government of India taken to meet the increasing demand for LPG in the country? Analyze. (200 Words) The …
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1. Analyze the main features of the system introduced by the government of India act 1919. (300 Words) 2. (a). The government of India Act 1935 went another step forward in perpetuating the communal cleavage between the Muslim and the non-Muslim communities. Comment. (200 Words) (b) What is diarchy? Examine its status under …
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Topic – Art Forms, GS-1 What is culture and what are its general characteristics? Discuss any four important characteristics of Indian culture. (200 Words) “The period between B.C. 600 and B.C. 200 is important not only for political unity of the country but also for cultural unity.” Comment. (200 Words) The Alvars and Nayanars of …
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ARCHIVES 07, January 2014 A1,A2 What is social audit? How effective is social audit in effective implementation of many government schemes? Explain with examples. (200 Words) The Hindu A3,A4 LEADERS What measures has government of India taken to protect wildlife from illegal trade and poaching. Give examples. (200 Words) The Hindu A5,A6 Do you support abolition …
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ARCHIVES 06, January 2014 I7,I8 LEADERS Write a note on the Indian Regional Navigational Satellites System (IRNSS) (200 Words) The Hindu I9, I-10 How well is ISRO placed in terms of commercialization of its space missions? Analyze. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu J1,J2 Write a critical note on the need, principle behind its functioning and …
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ARCHIVES 05, January 2013 H5, H6 LEADERS Compare and contrast India’s and China’s achievements in space exploration and technology. Are they complimentary? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu H7, H8 What do you understand by electoral reforms? What were the recommendations of the Election Commission on electoral reforms? Analyze. (200 Words) The Hindu H9, H10 Some …
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ARCHIVES 03, January 2014 D1, D2 – LEADER What is CCTV? Explain the technology involved in its operation. Do you think that they are pervasive and infringing our privacy? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu D3,D4 What is GPS? Explain the technology involved in it. What are its uses? (200 Words) The Hindu D5,D6 What is …
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This update is on our previous announcement of new initiative on Secure-2014. We have received mails from 87 aspirants showing interest to participate in this new initiative. We have devised a plan to make Secure-2014 more meaningful, useful and more secure. Assuming that all 87 are really serious about framing good answers and posting them …
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ARCHIVES 21, December 2013 1. Mahamaham festival (100 Words) The Hindu Reference 2. What are quasi judicial bodies and how different are they from judicial bodies such as High courts? Do you think that the increased number of these bodies have diminished the function, structure and importance of courts? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference 1 …
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ARCHIVES 19, December 2013 1. What are the objectives of the proposed Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) Bill between Bangladesh and India? Explain its significance and also throw light on controversy surrounding the bill. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference 1 Reference 2 2. What is Vote on Account in India? When is it used? (150 Words) The Hindu …
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Note: Thanks for actively participating in this initiative. We see every day some people writing exceptionally good answers, and some who initially wrote bad answers getting lot better. But all those answers get lost under lots of comments and it becomes difficult to later search for good answers. So, we request few volunteers among you …
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Topics: India’s tough stand in the WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali; government’s decision to grant interest-free loan to UP sugar millers and Chinese Yuan going remarkably strong against the Dollar. Guest: Harvir Singh (Senior Editor, Business & Economy, Amar Ujala) Anchor: Mythili Bhusnurmath [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpBWEDl6V90&w=560&h=315] Courtesy: Rajya Sabha TV
ARCHIVES 13, December 2013 1. What are the main objectives of Direct Benefit Transfer program launched by the government of India? What are the drawbacks of the program? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Do you think a strong Lokpal would curb corruption in India? Examine the features of draft Lokpal bill that is pending …
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ARCHIVES 11, December 2013 1. What are the highlights of strategic partnership agreement between India and Afghanistan? Do you think it is prudent for India to have a deep military ties with Afghanistan? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Do you think the Women’s Reservation Bill which is pending in the Parliament would benefit poor and rural …
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ARCHIVES 10, December 2013 1. What is ‘caretaker government’ in the context of Bangladesh politics? Does India have such a system? If it has, explain the differences with examples. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. In the context of December 2013 Assembly elections, do you think NOTA, which was first introduced in these elections, should be …
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ARCHIVES 7, December 2013 1. Highlight the events that led to the arrest and later release of Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Explain how Mandela sought to build a new democracy after his release from 27 years of imprisonment in South Africa. (250 Words) The Hindu The Hindu 2 …
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ARCHIVES 06, December 2013 1. The Tropical Butterfly Park, Srirangam (50 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a note on India’s nano Mission (100 Words) The Hindu Business Standard 3. Write a critical note on the causes and consequences of the Suez Crisis of 1956. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference 4. Comment on the nature of trade …
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