Democracy is championed as a universal good by the West, but we over-estimate its power to guarantee personal and political freedom, argues Roger Scruton. For some time, the leading Western nations have acted upon the assumption that democracy is the solution to political conflict, and that the ultimate goal of foreign policy must be to …
QUESTIONS ASKED: DAY 23 (11/08/2013) 1)Comment on the role of ISRO in making India a space power and briefly explain on its proposed initiatives for the future. 2)Do you think that China’s emergence as one of the largest trading partners of India has adversely affected the settlement of the outstanding border problem? (GS 2012) RESPONSES: …
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QUESTIONS ASKED DAY- 22(10/08/2013) 1)“India is losing its strategic influence in the Indian ocean region”. In the light of the recent developments in the region, critically analyze the statement. 2)Critically comment on the extent, scope and implications of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India. RESPONSES: phani August 10, 2013 at 12:37 pm 1 Vote 2)Critically …
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At last UPSC has uploaded the model questions for GS Paper-V. These are indicative in nature but are immensely helpful for candidates writing Mains this year(2013), who were kept in the dark all these days in this regard. Sample Question Paper For UPSC Mains General Studies Paper V (Ethics, Aptitude, Integrity)
QUESTIONS ASKED DAY-21 (09/08/2013) 1)Discuss the demands and expectations of Indian diaspora in the North America from their host countries. Are these demands justified? Critically examine. 2)“Foreign investment is far from being critical to India’s economic growth”. Critically comment. (2009, GS-II) RESPONSES: Nikku August 9, 2013 at 11:01 am 3 Votes “Foreign investment is …
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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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QUESTIONS ASKED: DAY-19 (07/08/2013) 1)What was the effect of Russian Nihilism and Irish nationalism on the Indian national movement? Evaluate. 2)Which factors accelerated the process of decolonization post World War II? Explain the role played by the UN and US in this process. RESPONSES: Meeta Vinay Myskar August 7, 2013 at 4:12 pm 3 Votes …
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QUESTIONS ASKED DAY-18 (06/08/2013) 1)Explain the major criticisms of civil services and evaluate its changing role in the Indian democracy since independence. 2)“Agenda 21 is aimed at integrating environmental imperatives with developmental aspirations”. Elaborate RESPONSES: Aravind Devanathan August 6, 2013 at 1:11 pm 2 Votes Q :Explain the major criticisms of civil services …
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The following materials will be immensely useful for both UPSC civil services Prelims and Mains. Some questions in Prelims have been asked from these materials.
QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY 17 (05/08/2013) 1)Discuss the triggers for rapid Industrialization process in Western Europe and its growth during the nineteenth century. 2)Explain the factors responsible for the location and distribution of software industry in India. RESPONSES: Anjali Motghare August 5, 2013 at 4:56 pm 2 Votes In the later half of 18th century …
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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 …
QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY 16 (04/08/2013) 1)Why is UNSC reforms needed? What are India’s concerns and views about it? Explain. 2)What is regionalism? Critically comment on its significance in India. RESPONSES: GAGANDEEP SINGH August 4, 2013 at 2:33 pm 1 Vote Regionalism is ideology which demands or craves for separate entity to particular region due …
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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 15 (03/08/2013) 1)Discuss the causes and consequences of desertification in India. 2)Analyze the functioning of PDS in India and bring out its limitations. RESPONSES: Sahil Garg August 3, 2013 at 4:28 pm 3 Votes Q. Discuss the causes and consequences of desertification in India. Ans Desertification is a kind of land …
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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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