Thursday 9 November 2017
Wednesday 1 November 2017
UPSC MAINS 2017 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2
UPSC MAINS 2017 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 2
1.
“The
local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument
of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve
the situation. (150 words)
2.
Critically
examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments
Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher
judiciary in India. (150 words)
3.
‘Simultaneous
election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of
time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s
accountability to the people’ Discuss. (150 words)
4.
How do
pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view
that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure
groups in recent years? (150 words)
5.
Discuss
the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the
government to the people. (150 words)
6.
‘To
ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and
hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized
with the anticipated outcomes’ Examine the statement in the context of the WASH
scheme. (150 words)
7.
Does the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment
and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss (150
words)
8.
Hunger
and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still
today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with
these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement. (150 words)
9.
‘China
is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop
potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement,
discuss its impact on India as her neighbor. (150 words)
10.
What are
the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?
Explain different functional commissions attached to it. (150 words)
11.
Explain
the salient features of the constitution(One Hundred and First Amendment) Act,
2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of
taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’? (250
words)
12.
Examine
the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the
Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. (250 words)
13.
The
Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses
of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and
also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (250 words)
14.
To
enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has
proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far
are they significant to make democracy successful? (250 words)
15.
Is the
National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that
women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your
answer. (250 words)
16.
‘The
emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow
but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the
role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the
Government of India to promote the SHGs. (250 words)
17.
‘Poverty
Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they
are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the
major poverty alleviation programmes in India. (250 words)
18.
Initially
Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and
effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree
with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services.
Comment (250 words)
19.
The
question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of
India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West
Asian Countries. (250 words)
20.
Indian
Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy
and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this
context (250 words)
UPSC MAINS 2017 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1
GENERAL STUDIES PAPER 1
1.
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the
Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words)
2.
Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the
spectre of a fragmented polity. (150 words)
3.
Why did the ‘Moderates’ failed to carry conviction with the nation
about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth
century? (150 words)
4.
What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the
Malay Peninsula? (150 words)
5.
How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin
and evolution of the Earth? (150 words)
6.
“Inspite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still
inevitable for development”. Discuss (150 words)
7.
Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of
which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by United
Nations. (150 words)
8.
How does the cryosphere affect global climate? (150 words)
9.
In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the
regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples
for your view point. (150 words)
10.
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since
Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)?
(150 words) (250 words)
11.
The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting
feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an
important part at the present. Elaborate. (250 words)
12.
Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in
colonial India crippled the rural economy. (250 words)
13.
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to
the vision of Indian Independence since the twenties of the last century.
(250 words)
14.
Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its
multi-dimensional effects. (250 words)
15.
Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude
oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain
its implications. (250 words)
16.
In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of
irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India? (250 words)
17.
What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that
succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in
Monsoon Asia? (250 words)
18.
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th
century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates
concerning women in that period? (250 words)
19.
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism
giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in
independent India. (250 words)
20.
“The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues of
employment, but has also created new problems”. Substantiate this statement
with examples (250 words)
UPSC MAINS ESSAY 2017 PAPER
ESSAY
PAPER 2017 PAPER
Section
A
1. Farming has lost the ability to be a source
of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.
2. Impact of new economic measure on fiscal
ties between the union and states in India.
3. Destiny of a nation is shaped by its
classroom.
4. Has the Non Alignment Movement ( NAM ) lost its relevance
in multipolar world ?
Section
B
1. Joy is simplest form of gratitude.
2. Fulfillment of ‘ New Woman ‘ in India is a myth.
3. We may brave human laws but cannot breach natural laws
4.‘ Social Media ‘ is inherently a selfish medium.
Thursday 24 August 2017
Economic Survey - Volume II
Every year Economic survey is published by the government of India in a single volume. But this year GOI split and published in two volmes. One has released before Prelims and now latest volume had been released (volume 2).
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Also see Economic survey volume 1
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To download click the below link
Economic survey volume 2 complete book
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Also see Economic survey volume 1
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Highlights of Economic survey Volume 2
Highlights of Economic survey
·The fiscal outcome of the Central Government in 2016-17 was marked by strong growth in tax revenue, sustenance of the pace of capital spending and a consolidation of non-salary/pension revenue expenditure. This combination allowed the Government to contain the fiscal deficit to 3.5 per cent of GDP in 2016-17.
·The Union Budget for 2017-18 opted for a gradual fiscal consolidation path: the fiscal deficit is expected to decline to 3.2 percent of GDP in 2017-2018. The fiscal deficit target of 3 per cent of GDP under the FRBM framework is projected to be achieved in 2018-19.
·The Budget for 2017-18 introduced a number of procedural reforms, including: the integration of the Railway Budget with the Union Budget; advancing of the date of the Union Budget to February 1, almost by a month; elimination of the classification of expenditure into ‘plan’ and ‘non-plan’; and, restructuring of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework Statement with projected expenditures (revenue and capital) for each demand for the next two financial years.
Anthropology optional notes for UPSC
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History Class 10th, 11th, 12th NCERT Notes
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Download hereSupreme Court sets aside ‘Triple talaq’
A five-judge Supreme Court Bench, headed by Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar, on Tuesday set aside talaq-e-biddat or instant talaq as manifestly arbitrary.
While Justice U.U Lalit, Justice Joseph and Justice Nariman held triple 'talaq' as unconstitutional, CJI Khehar and Justice Abdul Nazeer declared it was constitutional.
In a 3:2 majority judgment, Justices Kurian Joseph and Rohinton Fali Nariman gave separate judgments against the validity of "irrevocable" divorce of instant talaq. Justice U.U. Lalit supported Justice Nariman's judgment. This makes the triumvirate of the majority of three judges who ruled against instant talaq.
Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, who led the Bench, held that talaq-e-biddat is an integral part of Article 25 (freedom of religion). That it has been followed for over 1,400 years by the Hanafis and has become a part of religious pratice.
He also held that instant talaq does not violate Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution, and passed it on to the legislature within six months to decide a law.
Invoking extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 142, the Chief Justice injuncted Muslim men from divorcing their wives using instant talaq. This view was endorsed was endorsed only by Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, thus, making it the minority judgment.
Reading out the final order of the court at the end of the judgment pronouncement session, Chief Justice Khehar addressed the courtroom and concluded that "by majority of 3:2, talaq-e-biddat (instant talaq) is set aside.
On October 16, 2015, the Supreme Court questioned if Muslim personal law practices of marriage and divorce reduce women to mere chattels. In a rare move, it registered a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) petition titled ‘In Re: Muslim Women’s Quest for Equality’ to examine if arbitrary divorce, polygamy and nikah halala (where a Muslim divorcee marries a man, divorces him to get re-married to her former husband) violate women's dignity.
The court rued missing the opportunity to address the question of gender inequality in both Shah Bano and Danial Latifi cases. In the Shah Bano case, the court merely goaded the government to frame the Uniform Civil Code. In the Latifi case, it upheld the right of Muslim women to maintenance till re-marriage.
Many Muslim women and organisations joined forces with the court's initiative. However, the Constitution Bench decided to confine itself to examining triple 'talaq' and not polygamy and nikah halala.
For over 65 years, women, who comprise approximately 8% of the population under the 2011 census, have remained extremely vulnerable. “Muslim women want to have a life equal to that of another woman, say a Christian or a Hindu wife," the government had argued in court.
The Centre claimed that instant 'talaq' is not fundamental to Islam. It promised to bring a new divorce law for Muslim men in case the court strikes down the three forms of 'talaq' — 'Ahsan, Hasan and Biddat'.
The government argued that Muslim marriage and divorce is codified under Section 2 of the Shariat Act of 1937 and came within the ambit of ‘law’ under Article 13 of the Constitution. Hence, they should abide by the principles of dignity and non-discrimination.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) had countered that triple 'talaq' is a matter of faith like the Hindu belief that Ayodhya is Ram's birthplace. Courts and government should leave reform to the community. They quoted the Bombay High Court's unchallenged decision in Narasu Appa Mali case that personal law should not be tinkered with.
''Where will Muslim men go for divorce if you [court] strike down 'talaq' and Parliament refuses to pass a new law?'', the AIMPLB asked.
Justice Kurian Joseph, a judge on the Constitution Bench, ignited a spark by suggesting an alternative that a Muslim bride, at the time of the wedding, should be allowed to lay down a condition in the 'nikah nama' that she would not be subjected to instant 'talaq' in case a marriage hits a rough patch.
Days after the court reserved the case for judgment, the AIMPLB filed an affidavit informing that they would issue a public advisory to 'qazis' to advise bridegrooms against instant 'talaq' and also add a condition in the 'nikah nama' to exclude instant 'talaq'. The AIMPLB even threatened social boycott of Muslim men who resort to instant 'talaq'.
Sunday 18 June 2017
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Wednesday 31 May 2017
UPSC Civil services exam 2016 final result is out !
The much awaited UPSC Final result is out here is the link to PDF for Final result. Congratulations to all the selected candidates. NANDINI K R is All India Rank 1. 2961 are selected for the interview stage for 1079 final vacancies as per original notification of CSE-2016. Congratulations to all those who got in … Link
Wednesday 24 May 2017
UPSC Preliminary 2017 Hall Tickets Out
Hello friends UPSC have uploaded prelims hall tickets. Link to download upsc.gov.in
Insights prelims Test series 2017
Insights Preliminary test series 2017 all test series from 1-29. Many questions repeated from our last year hope the trend continues this year too.
Insights 2017 prelims test series 1-29
Insights 2017 prelims test series 1-29
Monday 3 April 2017
GS SCORE 2016 ECONOMIC SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
GS SCORE IAS institute is one of the best institutes in Delhi. Now a days these institute materials too are frequently appearing with the students.
GS score Economic survey highlights 2016
Insightsonindia Daily quiz November 2016
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Monday 6 March 2017
Permanent Indus Commission
Permanent Indus Commision
India accepted Pakistan's invitation to the next round of talks, as it has for the permanent Indus Commission.
What is a PIC?
Under the treaty, India has the full use of the three "eastern" rivers(Beas, Ravi, Sutlej), while Pakistan has control over the three "western" rivers (Indus, Chenab, Jhelum), although India is given rights to use these partially as well for certain purposes.
The Permanent Indus Commission mandated to implement the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) has the met every year, since 1960.
The Commission has experts who look into the issues and disputes on the ground over the utilisation of the waters of six rivers of the Indus system.
Impact of the recent move
Doubts had been raised over India's commitment after the terrorist attack on an army camp in Uri.
In the days that followed, senior officials announced the suspension of the talks until there was an "atmosphere free of terror"
Prime Minister also made an infamous remark of "blood and water cannot go together".
The atmosphere was also charged after the surgical strikes long the Line of Control and subsequent pulling out from the SAARC summit in Pakistan, leading to fears of a freeze in bilateral ties.
But the move is welcome, as it denotes India's commitment to the treaty that hass stood the test of time and war.
It also displays India's sincerity on the issue of water-sharing, given that the IWT is seen to be a model in dispute management.
What are Positive moves?
1.There has been a marked reduction in Loc firing.
2.They both exchanged the annual list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that prohibits them from attacking each other's atomic facilities.
3.There was a release of prisoners by both countries.
4.India was part of the consensus to elect the pakistani nominee as the SAARC Secretary-General this week.
5.It is premature to expect anything out of the current move.
6.However, they reaffirm the need to keep certain issues such as water-sharing above the politics of the moment.
source: The Hindu
Wednesday 22 February 2017
Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 Notification Out
The online Applications can be filled up to 17th March, 2017 till 6:00 PM
Vacancies: The number of vacancies is expected to be approximately 980 which include 27 vacancies reserved for P.H. Category, i.e. 07 vacancies for LDCP, 08 Vacancies for B/LV and 12 Vacancies for H.I.
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Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examination 2017 Notification Out
Exam Notification: INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (PREL.) EXAM. 2017 through CS(P) Exam. 2017
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