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ARCHIVES 27 May 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. What are the fundamental problems faced by the defence sector in India? Critically examine. Business Standard 2. Critically evaluate the role played by the Competition Commission of India in upholding its mandate. Business Standard 3. Examine the reasons behind increasing man – […]
ARCHIVES 16, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. What is crony capitalism? Do you think it’s rampant in India? Examine its negative effects and suggest measures to check it. Business Standard The Economist 2. Is it a right time to have a global currency? What do you understand by […]
ARCHIVES 29, December 2013 1. What steps or policy measures has government of India taken to help disabled persons in leading a normal life. Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a note on the contribution of Kashmir to Buddhist art and Hindu literature. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. What is Gross Enrollment Ratio? […]
Last week’s debate was also successful. Thank you all. Below is a PDF of views expressed by all the participants. Insights Weekend Debates – 3 (PDF) Topic for this week’s debate will be on Science and Superstition. Debate starts at 6 pm.
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 […]
QUESTIONS: DAY – 67 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER II, Topics: Capitalism – its forms and effect on the society; salient aspects of Indian architecture) Do you agree with the assessment that the state capitalism, a form of capitalism practiced by emerging market economies, in recent years has gained the upper hand over the liberal capitalism of the west? […]
QUESTIONS: DAY 65 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III, Topics: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary – Previous questions) “In an era of hung parliaments the power of the President expands, more so when the incumbent decides to be assertive. ” Comment on the statement with reference to the situation in India during the […]
QUESTIONS: DAY-58 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-II, Topic: Freedom struggle – its various stages and important contributors – previous year questions) Why and how did the Congress came to accept the partition of the country? (250 Words) Evaluate Subhash Chandra Bose’s contribution to India’s freedom. (200 Words) Critically assess Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru’s views on Indian Nationalism. (200 Words) […]
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. […]
QUESTIONS: DAY 55 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-IV, Topics; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; mobilization of resources) “During the Eleventh Plan period, India slipped from 127th rank to 134 rank in the HDI rankings despite the ‘inclusive growth’ strategy adopted during the period. ” Critically comment. (250 Words) “The Monterrey Consensus of the International Conference on Financing […]
QUESTIONS: DAY 54 [GENERAL STUDIES PAPER IV, Topics; Investment models + Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services (from Paper-III); Linkages between development and spread of extremism) “Resort to PPPs in the social sector often raises concerns about the commercialization of services that are normally expected to be provided free or highly subsidized.” Comment. (250 Words) “While development […]
QUESTIONS: DAY – 44 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – II) “The Indian national movement was basically the product of the central contradiction between colonialism and the interests of the Indian people.” Explain.(250 Words) Explain the working of Tsunami Warning System in India. (200 Words) Give an account of the movement for female enfranchisement during the Indian […]
QUESTIONS ASKED: DAY-35 (24/09/2013) 1)What are the main determinants of voting behaviour in India? 2)“The conditions of the urban poor are more deplorable than that of their rural counterparts”. Give your views. 3) Mandate and structure of OPCW (150 words) RESPONSES: Sagar August 24, 2013 at 9:53 am 4 Votes 1)What are the main determinants of […]