QUESTIONS ASKED- DAY 14 (02/08/2013) 1) “It is a fact that most of the corrupt come from the O.B.C.s and the scheduled caste and now increasingly the scheduled tribes. And as long as this is the case, the Indian republic will survive.” Critically analyze the statement. (300 words) 2)“The basic structure doctrine is an embargo …
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QUESTIONS ASKED -DAY 13 (02/08/2013) 1) In your view, what should be India’s strategy in Afghanistan after the US exit from that country? Discuss. 2)India is fighting war on many fronts. Analyze the basic causes of terrorism and insurgency and the effectiveness of state response in dealing with these threats. RESPONSES: rahul aggarwal August 1, 2013 …
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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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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-11 (30/07/2013) 1) What is malnutrition and undernourishment? Why is India according to some reports, in spite of surplus food grain production, home to a large number of stunted, wasted and underweight children in the world? Explain. (300 Words) 2)“In the post-independence India, the myth of Balkanization was belied by the peaceful reorganization …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-10 (29/07/2013) 1) In the light of WGEEP report and HLWG report on Western Ghats, discuss the major recommendations and their implications – if implemented – on the stakeholders of the region. 2)“In the Indian context, sustainable development and urbanization are antithetical to each other”. Comment. RESPONSES: cppcontrol July 29, 2013 at 12:40 …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-9 (29/07/2013) 1) “The so called ’empowerment’ of women in the local bodies has increased their numerical strength but the real reform lies in creating an enabling environment to unlock their potential as catalysts for socio-political change” Critically comment. 2)”In Britain, empire was justified as a benevolent ‘white man’s burden’. And in the …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-8 (27/07/2013) 1) In India, despite consistent economic planning and robust economic growth in recent years, there is a consistent increase in economic inequality. Explain why? 2) ”Global warming and a race for resources could spark a new ‘cold war’ in the Arctic”. Critically analyze. RESPONSES: Keerthi Narayan 1. In the the last …
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Now that is a huge departure both for UPSC and lakhs of IAS aspirants. In a ‘surprising’ move, UPSC, in the just released timetable of examinations published for the year 2014, has allotted 24th August 2014 as the Date for 2014 Civil Services Preliminary examination. Earlier, except in 2011, Preliminary exams were conducted in late …
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These days, search for a piece of information often ends with googling it on Google. For a serious IAS aspirant, knowing more and better about latest developments happening around the world in various fields is a sine qua non if he/she has to score well in the exam. Internet is indispensable if an aspirant wants …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-6 (25/07/2013) 1) What role did Parliament play in finalizing the India-US nuclear deal? Discuss. 2) On what grounds India is opposing both NPT and CTBT. Critically analyze. RESPONSES: Lakshmi Prasanna 2. NPT was found in 1970 for a time period of 25Y saying after that it would be amended according to …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-5 (24/07/2013) 1)” The seeds of the World War II were sown at a peace treaty held in a grand Palace in France.” Elaborate. 2) Has UN been successful in maintaining the world peace in the post cold war scenario? Critically discuss. RESPONSES: KEERTHI NARAYAN 1. The first World War came to …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY -4 (23/07/2013) 8) “With the disintegration of USSR and an end to the cold war, the international diplomacy took a new turn”. Critically examine. 9) The latest census shows us declining sex-ratio in some of the states states – Discuss the socio-cultural factors contributing to this disturbing trend. RESPONSES: ANJALI MOTGHARE …
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This book is published by the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York. City – largets art museum in the United States.
There are more books written on Mahatma Gandhi than on any other Indian alive or dead. Westerners keep writing books on Mahatma presumably trying to show the world unseen persona of the protagonist, in the process, they stir up controversies – not in their countries, but in India. Mahatma was himself a very good writer. …
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Yojana, a monthly magazine published by the Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is dedicated to highlighting socio-economic issues in an unbiased manner. It started its publication in 1957 with Mr. Khuswant Singh as its Chief Editor.
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, …
“The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio‐ economic goals, objectives and demands. The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers.”
Vice Admiral DK Dewan, PVSM, AVSM who retired on 31 Aug 11 as Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) after 38 years of glorious service is appointed new UPSC member by the Union government. Vice Admiral DK Dewan, an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Pune was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 1st Jul …
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