(Note: The contents of this article can be used in answering the questions relating to religious-oriented terrorism/extremism, the role of intelligence agencies, rise of theocratic states, Islamic State and its destruction, radicalization in India. The content can also be used in Essay paper for themes relating to terrorism or radicalization.)   Author: M.K. Narayanan   … Continue reading Summary – The Hindu – An Enduring Threat

(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? - 150 words) Credit information is … Continue reading Credit Information System in India – Challenges and Solutions

(Practice Question: What do you understand by the term 'masala bonds'? How is the issue of 'masala bonds' advantageous to the Indian economy? - 150 words.) (Why in news: Recently, the government announced measures aimed at checking the rupee’s slide and lowering the current account deficit. One of these is removal of some restrictions on … Continue reading Masala Bonds

(Practice Question: Q. 1 - Apart from a host of other benefits, cleaning of river Ganga is also an economic agenda. Elucidate. - 250 words) The River Ganga is important not only for its cultural and spiritual significance but also because it hosts more than 40% of the country’s population. Addressing the Indian community at … Continue reading Why is cleaning of river Ganga an economic agenda.

(Practice Question: Q. 1 - Apart from a host of other benefits, cleaning of river Ganga is also an economic agenda. Elucidate. - 250 words) The River Ganga is important not only for its cultural and spiritual significance but also because it hosts more than 40% of the country’s population. Addressing the Indian community at … Continue reading Why is cleaning of river Ganga an economic agenda.

(Note: The contents of this article can be used in writing answers for questions related to climate change on a global perspective, green house gas emissions etc. This article can also prove to be very useful in writing a good essay on any theme related to 'climate change'). Author: Sujata Byravan   A group of scientists … Continue reading Summary – The Hindu – Pulling Back from the Brink.

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 Question: What do you understand by 'permafrost'? Account for the effect of melting of permafrost on the climate.)   What is 'permafrost'? Permafrost is a combination of ice, soil, plants, and other materials that has remained frozen for years or centuries under topsoil. It contains carbon-rich organic material, such as leaves, that froze without … Continue reading Permafrost and its effects

(Practice Question: What do you understand by 'permafrost'? Account for the effect of melting of permafrost on the climate.)   What is 'permafrost'? Permafrost is a combination of ice, soil, plants, and other materials that has remained frozen for years or centuries under topsoil. It contains carbon-rich organic material, such as leaves, that froze without … Continue reading Permafrost and its effects

Find the answers and detailed explanations at the end of the post: Q.1. Which of the following statements most aptly describe the ‘Long Period Average’ (LPA) on the basis of which the Indian Meteorological Department brands the monsoon as ‘normal’ or ‘above/below normal’. a. LPA is the average rainfall received by the country as a whole … Continue reading Prelims Quiz – Long Period Average and Indian Meteorological Department