ARCHIVES 05 August 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Discuss the nature and trend of mechanisation of farm operations in India and the underlying reasons behind this trend. Business Standard 2) Examine the nature and contribution of Indian troops that served under the British during the First World War. The Hindu …
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…………………….. Today we are going to talk about the things that hold us back, as a suggestion from Jayasimha. I understand that we all have our distractions, for some it is TV, for some it is friends, for some it is fear and for some it is just staring at the wall. Whatever it is, …
…………….. “Self Confidence is nothing more than the memory of Success”. The inspiration for this post is a suggestion from Mohita. I am sure you would have heard of the famous quotes, some of which I have talked about earlier as well. “If you think you can do it or if you think you can’t, …
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ARCHIVES Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1500 words 1) Judiciary In India – Its Role In Safeguarding Democracy
……………………………………. Have you ever felt this? Well if you are quite worried about the exams, people around you pressurizing you that you should do it no matter what, that you should be able to give the results they expect, if you are bound by the rules of your peers, people around you and your own …
……………………… How many times have you told this to yourself? I WILL DO IT TOMORROW? And if the question is why? Well the answers are very varied. Here are few of the reasons we give ourselves when we procrastinate: 1) There will be more time tomorrow 2) It will be a lot easier tomorrow than …
…………………………………… I do understand that there are a lot of things bugging you right now. Apart from the vast GS paper, the recent challenge about the pattern being changed or not or the CSAT paper which is posing new challenges over and over again. It almost feels that it is unfair to go through all …
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………………………… I am sure enough has been talked about the postponement of exams, why some sections would be more difficult for some people over the others, why some people are at advantage compared to other and so on. And there is a always that doubt and uncertainty as to how to handle this and what …
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……………………….. A lot has been questioned about the UPSC pattern these days and there seems to be a looming open question as to whether the exams would be postponed or not. Some say it should be and some say it shouldn’t. However that is not something we are going to debate about today. Let us …
……………………… I have heard this a fair number of times. People esp in the UPSC sector have told me that it is a lot of hard work and the load is extreme since there is X,Y,Z things to do and no matter how much you work hard, you are never sure whether it is going …
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ARCHIVES 28 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) “India should press for a comprehensive bilateral – or possibly trilateral, involving Bangladesh – treaty with China on water sharing that is open to international scrutiny and adjudication.” Comment why. Business Standard 2) Critically comment on India’s stance on all WTO related issues. …
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………………………… Well! Lets be honest! Who has it? Who has the time in the world to do all the things they wanted to do in the world? Who has everything sorted in such a nice way that nothing ever goes wrong? Who has a life which is perfect and beyond any mistakes? I am guessing …
ARCHIVES 26 July 2014 Your husband is watching a news report on rape along with your 8 year old daughter. The report is airing graphic pictures of rape and murder scenes. Your father-in-law who is also watching the report comments that your daughter is not safe on the streets and she should be taught how …
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……………………… It is a time of the year where one thing is very short, it of course is the time. You have just under a month for the exams and a lot of things are running on your mind and a few of those thoughts might be these 1) How I wish I had a …
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ARCHIVES 26 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) How is the Human Development Index calculated? Critically analyse India’s ranking in the 2014 HDI report. Business Standard 2) Critically examine the multiple challenges that face the proper implementation of the Food Security Act in India. The Hindu 3) Why is India …
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ARCHIVES 25 July 2014 You are posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) to a district which has history of communal clashes. You are married to a lady belonging to a particular minority community which has a significant presence in the district. You are cordial with everyone irrespective of their religion and caste. Unfairly you have …
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…………………….. Well this is one question that is going to keep bugging you esp when the exams are near. It feels like there is so much of hard work that has gone to come this far and the first few questions you would have are 1) Is it enough And the answer is most usually, …
………………………………… Well, I think there are two big words in LIFE, a winner and a loser. They are always made to appear so big and always in caps so that it makes us forget what lies between, the true essence and passion of life.People have said – Winners don’t do different things , they do …
ARCHIVES 23 July 2014 As a senior officer in the Ministry of Public Works Department you have access to important policy decisions and upcoming big announcements such as road construction projects before they are notified in the public. Your son is a land dealer and realtor.The Ministry is about to announce a mega road project. …
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ARCHIVES 22 July 2014 You are travelling in a government bus to attend a very important job interview. In one hour you should be present at the interview venue. The bus is very congested. Luckily you are seated. From your seat you observe that a middle aged man standing next to a girl is touching …
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