Topic: Settlement Question 1 Differentiate between conurbations and metrolitan regions. Give a reasoned account of emerging conurbations in India. (300 words/CSM 2011) Question 2 Outline the role of Class I and Class II towns in the urban process of India and indicate their contribution towards balanced urban development. (300 words/CSM 2011) Next Topic: Settlement
ARCHIVES 05, February 2014 1. What measures should government adopt to bring mutual cordial relations between the people of North East India and the rest of India? In your opinion what are the reasons behind recent attacks on students from North East India in some parts of the country? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. …
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Topic: Environmental Issues “While the policy framework to promote the bio-fuel sector in India is very encouraging, experience has shown that the government’s initiatives have not translated into results on the production and commercialization fronts to meet the country’s energy demand. This calls for a re-examination of the policy from various stages of the …
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Recent UPSC Civil Service Mains exam has shown us that Debates that are telecast on Rajya Sabha TV are of immense help. Questions in General Studies require a holistic approach towards an issue and these programs help in cultivating this. We at Insights would share these videos henceforth on the blog for the benefit of …
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QUESTIONS: 05/11/2013 “North-South Cooperation is historical responsibility, South-South cooperation is voluntary partnership.” Comment. (200 words) ” Either terrorism triumphs or Civilization triumphs.” Comment on the above statement (200 Words) Explain the impact of coalition politics on India’s foreign policy since late 1990s. (200 Words) GUIDELINES ARCHIVES No references required
QUESTIONS: 18/10/2013 (Topics: Election Commission; Cyber security) Should social media campaigning be brought within the ambit of Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct? What would be the implications of the same, the challenges that may be faced in its implementation and what innovative steps can be taken if these challenges needs to be countered at all? …
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QUESTIONS: DAY 69 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER IV, Topics: issues relating to intellectual property rights; environmental pollution and degradation – current events als0) To date, India has issued compulsory licenses or revoked patents for eight advanced pharmaceuticals. Do you think these measures will affect investors and undermine research into the innovative cures of tomorrow? Critically comment. (250 Words) IPCC’s …
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Questions from The Hindu, 02/10/2013 Front Page 1. Do you think recent judgement by the Supreme Court removing the immunity for convicted MPs and MLAs will help clean up politics and strengthen democracy in India? Comment. (250 Words) Link Opinion Page 1. “The best hope for better relations between India and Pakistan lies in the strengthening …
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QUESTIONS: DAY – 63 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-III, Topics: pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity; Parliament – powers & privileges and issues arising out of these; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes) “Although individuals within a representative democracy possess rights, allowing them …
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QUESTIONS: DAY – 61 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III, Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies – Questions from previous years) To what extent is India’s policy in regard to Afghanistan is dictated by a vision of ‘Global South’ , rather than compulsion? (250 Words) “The …
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QUESTIONS: DAY – 59 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER II, Topics: Industrial Revolution; World Wars) “In western Europe, economic change produced massive social consequences during the first half of the 19th century. ” Elaborate. (250 Words) “The Holocaust also shows us how a combination of events and attitudes can erode a society’s democratic values.” Examine the events …
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QUESTIONS: DAY-57 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER II, Topics – political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society; World history – redrawal of national boundaries) “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” Comment on the main criticisms of capitalism. (250 Words) “The Vietnam …
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It is very strange that you start groping for a perfect answer to the question– ‘Why you want to be an IAS officer?‘ –the moment when you know you are called for the UPSC Personality Test. When you start your preparation, you start with much enthusiasm with lots of dreams for the country and for yourself. …
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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QUESTIONS – DAY – 42 (General Studies Paper – II) “Communalism does not reflect any social truth: what it declares to be the social reality is not the social reality; what it declares to be the causes of social discontent are not the causes; and what it declares to be the solutions of the social …
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While writing an answer to an essay type question, giving a good introduction and conclusion are necessary and important. Many candidates start their answers with the ‘body’ of the answer thinking they are actually giving an introduction. Below, I am trying to illustrate how to write an answer through a hypothetical scene. Miss Candy Date, …
QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY – 32 (21/09/2013) 1)How did the movement for the liberation of women receive a great stimulus from the rise and growth of the nationalist movement? 2)Form a critical assessment of the non-cooperation movement. 3) Meaning and aim of Social Forestry.(150 words) RESPONSES: RV August 21, 2013 at 1:09 pm 1 Vote …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-20 (08/08/2013) 1)Briefly explain how fast breeder reactors differ from regular nuclear power plants? Comment briefly on their significance for India’s nuclear energy programme. 2)What are the areas of cooperation for India and China in the international arena? Discuss. RESPONSES: itsmesagar August 8, 2013 at 10:32 am 3 Votes 1)Briefly …
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Public Administration is highly relevant but somewhat ‘not very interesting’ subject. Once you get the confidence and know the ‘general’ approach to write answers, the preparation is over. One can definitely write ‘average’ answers and get good score!
QUESTIONS ASKED- DAY-12 (31/07/2013) 1) When it comes to MDG 5, India’s record is poor. What are the measures taken by the government and private sector, if any, to fulfill MDG 5. Do you think apart from economic reasons, are there also sociological aspects that are hindering India’s efforts? Discuss. 2)Explain the growth of communism in India. Has …
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