Simplifying UPSC IAS Preparation
The following document has the compilation of all the science and technology (+ environment and related topics) Q & A that have been posted till September last week (2014). Hope this will be useful for 2014 Mains. Next week we will post the compilation of October month too. DOWNLOAD For General Studies compilation (in case you …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 I) Write short notes on the following (100 Words) IceCube lab – Reference Earth Overshoot Day – Reference BrainFlight Project – Reference II) In India, setting up a new synchrotron must be seen as part of the larger national scientific endeavour. Examine why. (200 Words) Reference
ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 I) Write short notes in about 200 words: Conditions for availing of CENVAT credit under various categories of goods and services. Intangible assets and their treatment in the books of accounts of a firm. Assumptions and limitations of Cost-Volume-Profit analysis. Provisions of Indian Accounting Standards regarding treatment of depreciation when an …
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ARCHIVES 27 October 2014 1) Examine the causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and indicate its significance in world history. (200 Words) Reference-1 Reference-2 2) The roots of the rise of Fascism lay in Peace Treaties. Examine. (200 Words) Reference-1 Reference-2 3) The French Revolution attacked privileges and not property. Comment. (200 Words) Reference
Nuclear energy is undoubtedly most controversial, yet critical part for India’s future energy security. As we know India’s annual energy demand is expected to rise to 800 GW by 2032, it is very important to consider every source of energy in the optimum energy mix. Arguments in favor of nuclear energy become even …
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