This is a new initiative. It was not on the cards, but thanks to Meeta Myskar, a reader of this blog, who has promised to send good questions on Psychology till December. I hope aspirants with Psychology optional come together and participate actively to enrich their writing skills. QUESTIONS: DAY – 1 (Psychology) “Poverty and …
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QUESTIONS: DAY-78 (Topics: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States; Indian constitution features – Previous year questions) Comment on the financial relations between the Union and the states in India. Has post-1991 liberalization in any was affected it? (250 Words) Would you say that the implementation of the Panchayati System in the last 20 …
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DOWNLOAD PDF NATIONAL A plea for reinstating the Shah Panel The Shah Commission will be prematurely dismantled even before its investigations will be completed on October 16th, 2013. Earlier the commission was extended twice – in 2012 and early 2013. This has led to widespread protests across the country especially the tribal areas. The tribal …
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QUESTIONS- DAY-77 (Topics: India and its neighborhood relations; Issues relating to Development) “India’s foreign policy interactions with Israel are marked by a political discreetness which is in contrast to its prominent political engagement with the Palestinians and countries of the Arab world.” Critically analyze (250 Words) Discuss economic backwardness as major as a major challenge of …
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QUESTIONS: DAY-76 (Topics: Security challenges and their management in border areas; indigenization of technology and developing new technology) “India’s internal security challenges are inextricably linked with border management.” Examine the statement in the light of various security challenges being faced by India at its borders and their threat to internal security. (250 Words) “India’s procurement of weapons platforms and …
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QUESTIONS: DAY – 75 [Topics: the development industry; Parliament –functioning; challenges of corruption(Paper-V)] What are the preconditions for the growth of Civil Society? Is Indian democracy conducive to it? (250 Words) Identify the major obstacles in the smooth functioning of Parliamentary democracy in India.(250 Words) Suggest concrete measures for the eradication of wide spread corruption in public …
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Questions from The Hindu, 01/10/2013 Front Page 1. “Crass politicization of institutions of national importance is going on in India undermining their integrity and independence, thereby threatening the smooth functioning of democracy.” Critically analyze the statement in the light of recent events. (250 Words) Link Link (yesterday’s link) The Edge 1. Suggest some measures to tackle the …
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QUESTIONS: DAY 61 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III, Topic: Current Events – International Relations; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) “Kenya’s own interests led to the launch of Operation Linda Nchi and the repercussions have not been pleasant so far.” Comment. (250 Words) Examine the critical …
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Every week a topic is given to you to write an essay on it. Now, we are in Eighth week (previous topics) and the topic for this week is: “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children” You should write it today itself. Before you pen …
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Double standards have always been the norm in this country. At the macro level, most of the time they are borne out of political expediency. The suspension of Durga Nagpal by the Uttar Pradesh government and the clamour for her reinstatement by the opposition parties and media is something nothing short of double standard considering …
On better answer writing in the exam. The new pattern, which has been introduced from this year by the UPSC for civil service examinations, has six papers – Four General Studies, One Essay and One optional paper. They altogether carry a total of 1750 Marks. Add to this 275 Marks allotted for the Personality Test. So, …
Preliminary examination conducted by UPSC for Civil Services is a crucial first step in realizing the dream of becoming an IAS or IPS officer for millions of aspirants in India. This exam is held in late May every year (except 2011) to select eligible serious aspirants for Main examination which is usually held 4-5 months …
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