Mains is a perfect example of a psychological warfare, and it must be won in the mind before it can be won in the examination hall.
14
Sep
2018
07
Sep
2018
Bhuvanesh Patil (IAS) – AIR 59 (CSE-2017) – Evaluated Answer Script
Bhuvanesh Patil (IAS) – AIR 59 (CSE-2017) – Evaluated Answer Script
21
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Don’t Blame it on WhatsApp | GS – II
Rumours on WhatsApp that there are child kidnappers and cattle traders roaming around have led to mob lynchings. Consequently, a debate has been framed around the growing use of technology by the “ignorant” masses and the responsibilities of a technology platform.
21
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Evolving Safety Protocols for Dams | GS – III
The Dam Safety Bill of 2018 addresses the concerns raised about the safety of over 5,200 large dams in India and about 450 which are under construction.
21
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Allies, Interrupted | GS – II
There are enough signs that relations between India and the United States have suffered, with officials in both capitals now freely conceding that their interests are diverging.
20
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Saving Rivers | GS – III
The Central Pollution Control Board has recently found that the number of critically polluted segments of India’s rivers has risen to 351 from 302 two years ago.
20
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Himalayan Divide | GS – II, III
Despite several attempts at a reset, ties between India and Nepal continue to be a cause for concern. The disconnect between the two governments was most visible at the BIMSTEC military exercises concluded recently. After confirming its participation in June, the Nepalese Army withdrew from the exercise.
20
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: The Progressive Way | GS – II
Recently, the Law Commission of India has said that a uniform civil code (UCC) is neither feasible nor necessary at this stage. State is not the only source of law. History has many instances of pluralistic legal systems where multiple sources of law existed.
20
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: 2+2 is Less Than The Sum of Its Parts | GS – II
The much heralded 2+2 Dialogue between the U.S. and India finally fructified on September 6. The 2+2 format is a tactic employed by the U.S., intended to align the military, strategic and diplomatic policies of the involved countries.
19
Sep
2018
Ethics (GS Paper IV) Module Classroom Program for CSE-2019 by Ranvijay Upadhyay – Starts from 15th October
Comprehensive GS Module Batch – ETHICS (GS Paper IV) – by Ranvijay Upadhyay – Author: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude in Governance (SAGE Publications) – Batch – I Starts: 15th October, 2018 – Batch – II Starts: 25th October, 2018 – Duration: 35 Days – Fees: Rs. 15,000/- (+ Taxes)
18
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Unfinished Story | GS – II
India’s ranking in UN’s Human Development Index (HDI) went up by just one from last year, to 130th. India’s HDI value was only 0.43 in 1990. In 2017, this grew to 0.64 – an increase of around 50%.
18
Sep
2018
Editorial Simplified: Where Goes The Rupee | GS – III
The value of rupee has fallen precipitously against the dollar, and is now hovering around the 72 level; it was just under 64 at the beginning of the year.