HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Write a critique on the partition of Africa from 1870 to 1914, with particular reference to Germany’s imperial designs in the Continent. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEVELOPMENT Question “Over dependence on bureaucracy for bringing about socio-economic development in India has proved to be dysfunctional.” Comment. [CSM 2011/200 Words] Next Topic Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEVELOPMENT

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Why is the period from 1842 to 1900 considered as half a century of humiliations in the history of China? What was the reaction of China? (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEMOCRACY Question “There is a constant and continuous collision between bureaucratic values and democratic values which adversely affects development.” In the light of this statement examine the role of bureaucracy in development. [CSM 2008/300 Words] Next Topic Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEVELOPMENT

Insights Secure PRELIMS: UPSC Prelims Questions On Current Events, June 19

Time limit: 0 Quiz-summary 0 of 5 questions completed Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 Information Welcome to Insights Secure Prelims – 2014 initiative. The following questions are based on current events that appear in PIB (Public Information Bureau) and from some important newspapers. To view Solutions, follow these instructions: Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ …

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question ‘By 1861, China may be said to have been fully though grudgingly opened to the Westerner’. Explain. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEMOCRACY Question “The weakest aspect of Indian administration is grievance Redressal machinery.” Discuss [CSM 2009/200 Words] Next Topic Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEMOCRACY

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question ‘If imperialism is viewed as a phase of the struggle for power between States, its result must be judged in terms of its role in power politics’. Explain. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEMOCRACY Question Explain with appropriate illustrations the interface between ‘political culture and bureaucratic culture’ in contemporary India. [CSM 2011/200 Words] Next Topic Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEMOCRACY

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic:  Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: POLITICAL CULTURE Question  Analyze the following two contradicting statements, “Energies are dissipated in managing the coalition itself rather than in governing more broadly and, as a result, both the pace and the quality of reform suffer” “..stability[by a majority government] itself can simply result in the persistence of poor …

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: POLITICAL CULTURE Question The role of legislators has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law which was legislated but with a different intention? [CSM {GS-II} 2013/200 Words] Next …