(Practice Questions: Q.1. Leprosy does not only have a social stigma but also a statutory stigma attached to it. Comment. - 150 words. Q.2. The Supreme Court of India has taken up the cause of the leprosy affected persons in India in a progressive manner. Analyse. - 150 words. Q.3. Despite being declared eliminated in … Continue reading Leprosy

(Practice Question - The teaching of history in schools needs to be given the importance it deserves. Comment. - 150 words). Author: Krishna Kumar Why teaching history is important? History is an important subject because it moulds the outlook of the younger generation. By turning the past into a narrative, history creates a public ethos … Continue reading Summary – The Hindu – Why History Matters so much?

(Practice Question - The teaching of history in schools needs to be given the importance it deserves. Comment. - 150 words). Author: Krishna Kumar Why teaching history is important? History is an important subject because it moulds the outlook of the younger generation. By turning the past into a narrative, history creates a public ethos … Continue reading Summary – The Hindu – Why History Matters so much?

(Practice Questions -  1. Discuss the challenges faced by the population living in slums in India. What are the recent steps taken by the government in this regard? - 150 words 2. Providing affordable housing to the people living in slums has been a challenge for successive governments. In this context, discuss the details of … Continue reading Slums in India

Writing a good essay can fetch you a lot of marks in the UPSC CSE. Also, writing an essay can be a tricky affair in the UPSC examination. The reason for this is the variety of topics that UPSC comes up with. Moreover so, in most cases, it is demanded that a theme be analyzed … Continue reading Practice Essay

Writing a good essay can fetch you a lot of marks in the UPSC CSE. Also, writing an essay can be a tricky affair in the UPSC examination. The reason for this is the variety of topics that UPSC comes up with. Moreover so, in most cases, it is demanded that a theme be analyzed … Continue reading Practice Essay

(Practice Questions: Q.1. A strong credit information system is an essential for a stable financial market. What are the challenges faced by the current credit information system in India? - 250 words Q.2. What are the challenges that must be considered while creating a public credit registry in India?) Credit information is essentially detailed information … Continue reading Credit Information System in India – Challenges and Solutions

(Practice Question: Ideology when intertwined with religious extremism, it becomes an even more potent mixture. Comment. - 250 words) (Note: The contents of this article can be used in answering the questions relating to religion-oriented terrorism/extremism, the role of intelligence agencies, rise of theocratic states, Islamic State and its destruction, radicalization in India. The content … Continue reading Summary – The Hindu – An Enduring Threat

Find the answers and detailed explanations at the end of the post: Q.1. Which of the following committees dealt with ‘Industrial Training Institutes and Skill Development Initiative Scheme’: a. Kirit Somaiya Committee b. Mihir Shah Committee c. Sunil Mehta Committee d. None of the above Q.2. Which of the following statements about the Quality Council … Continue reading Prelims Quiz – Skill Development in India

Find the answers and detailed explanations at the end of the post: Q.1. Which of the following committees dealt with ‘Industrial Training Institutes and Skill Development Initiative Scheme’: a. Kirit Somaiya Committee b. Mihir Shah Committee c. Sunil Mehta Committee d. None of the above Q.2. Which of the following statements about the Quality Council … Continue reading Prelims Quiz – Skill Development in India