A essay on the topic of 'Education' is one of the favorites of the UPSC. If not an essay topic, there are high chances than question(s) may be asked from a topic relating to the education in India. In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have appeared in the newspapers. … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – Education.
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ESSAY:MAINS’19 – AGRICULTURE.
Over the last year, the topic of 'agriculture' has been in news for various reasons. Farmers protest (in Mumbai and Delhi) and the sad suicides by a number of farmers point out towards the glaring issues that the farming community has been facing. Moreover, the government has also taken a number of steps to address … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – AGRICULTURE.
International Relations – Compilation of Articles (2018-19).
(To download free sample, scroll down to the end of this post. Sample Document length - 4 pages; Full Document length - 15 pages.) ‘International Relations (IR)’ is an important part of the General Studies paper of the UPSC Mains examination. Every year, a considerable number of questions are asked from the IR segment. In … Continue reading International Relations – Compilation of Articles (2018-19).
Prelims 2020 – Study plan.
As per the recent UPSC calendar, the UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 shall be conducted on 31.05.2020. Starting today (i.e. July 1st, 2019) this leaves us with 335 days to complete our preparation for Prelims'20 examination. If you looking for a detailed study plan for the Prelims'20 examination, you have landed at the right … Continue reading Prelims 2020 – Study plan.
Water Scarcity
Relevance: The recent water crisis in Chennai has highlighted the potential risk of shortage of water in major Indian cities. The water crisis in Shimla last year also highlighted the problem. In Delhi Water Supply & Sewage Disposal Undertaking v. State of Haryana (1996), the Supreme Court said, “Water is a gift of nature. Human hand cannot … Continue reading Water Scarcity
ESSAY:MAINS’19 – National Education Policy.
The government has recently released the 'National Education Policy' and has suggested widespread changes to the education system. The policy has garnered even more attention on the issue of the language policy which was seen by many as the imposition of Hindi. In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – National Education Policy.
India-Sri Lanka Relations.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka and India’s stand – Sri Lanka recently went through a prolonged political crisis in which Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena withdrew support to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and swore in former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place. Even as the European Union and the United States expressed concern over the … Continue reading India-Sri Lanka Relations.
MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 4
Why these articles are important? Click here to know. Important topics along with relevant articles are provided below. Click on the links to open them in a new tab: Wind energy – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/climate-change-may-hit-indias-wind-power/article26688356.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/wind-energy-outlook/article26450056.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/wind-loses-energy-as-policy-paralysis-blows-through-this-renewable-sector/article26488943.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/windmills-not-so-green-for-wildlife/article25221880.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/new-enemy-of-birds-of-prey-wind-farms/article25430890.ece LHB design coaches – https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/why-indian-railways-is-manufacturing-only-lhb-design-coaches-now/1262887/ Electricity availability – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-to-achieve-24x7-power-for-all/article26714432.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/discom-debt-to-return-to-pre-uday-levels/article27051526.ece Lokpal - https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-procedure-and-principle-in-lokpal/article26714009.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/turf-issues-in-fighting-corruption/article26725248.ece 5. MGNREGA – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-unkindest-cut/article26714061.ece … Continue reading MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 4
Mains’19-IR-India-Pakistan
Below is a compilation of important articles that have appeared in 'the Hindu' in the last year. Read why these articles are extremely important. Click here. Below is the compilation of articles. Click on the links to open them in a new tab: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/cutting-through-the-white-noise/article25051404.ece https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/within-the-ambit-of-humanity/article25421367.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/pakistan-is-likely-to-continue-its-state-of-stable-instability/article25487975.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-approves-gurdaspur-kartarpur-corridor-between-india-pakistan/article25564939.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/two-punjabs-one-south-asia/article25657528.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-challenge-in-the-pulwama-attack/article26298200.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pulwama-attack-and-indus-waters-treaty-does-india-holds-all-the-cards/article26352399.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/coalition-of-the-concerned/article26368006.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/coming-home/article26400680.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/india-really-needs-to-enhance-its-counterterrorism-capabilities/article26439745.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/parley-abhinandans-release-was-a-saving-grace-for-both-sides/article26460448.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-grand-strategy-on-pakistan/article26525610.ece … Continue reading Mains’19-IR-India-Pakistan
ESSAY:MAINS’19 – Space War.
With so many nations (including India) investing heavily in 'outer space' research, the outer space has become an area of interest. Moreover, with the successful test of anti-satellite weapon by India (Mission Shakti), the debate of 'space war' has resurfaced. In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have appeared in … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – Space War.
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