Relevance: Mains: G.S paper I: Society: Urban planning Introduction Mobility is increasingly circular, semi or non-permanent. Although a bulk of
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National Infrastructure Pipeline:
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper III: Economy The NIP task force appears to have gone project-by-project, assessing each for viability and
Continue readingSustainable goals index: Highlights about the performers of SDG Index
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper III: Economy Context: The NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals Index for 2019, released on Monday, does
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Role and power of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Context: General Bipin Rawat taking over as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on New Year’s Day, a new
Continue readingPrivatisation of public sector undertakings
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper III: Economy Context: There seem to be broadly three positions with respect to the privatisation of
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Prelims: PIB
PM to dedicate Five DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the nation In a boost to indigenous research capabilities in
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Explain the difference between social inequality and social stratification. How do the nature and forms of the social stratification system influence social mobility.
Relevance: Sociology: previous year: Paper I: Stratification Answer: According to ANDRE BETEILLE, Inequality is the product of differences, which can
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There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.(10)
Relevance: G.S paper II question with answer: 2019 Approach: The demand of the question is that you should substantiate with
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Current Affairs: Mains
Challenges ahead for India in International Organisation interference Context: The improvement in India’s ties with the Gulf countries is
Continue readingIndia’s potentiality of producing renewable energy storage
Relevance: mains: G.S paper III: Economy Context: Unlike conventional energy, renewable energy (such as solar) cannot be generated with precision,
Continue readingMajor challenges ahead towards India’s strategic policy
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper II: International Context: Domestic political climate affects external relations India will need some decisive domestic course-correction
Continue readingSlums in India – Facts and Misconceptions
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper I: Society FACT – Official lists under identify slums and undercount slum populations • Census 2001
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Current Affairs: Prelims
Merchant Discount Rate Why in News? From January onwards, all companies with a turnover of Rs 50 crore or more
Continue readingOverview of Agro-based Industry
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper III: Economy Context: India’s 54.6 per cent population is still engaged in agriculture and allied activities.
Continue readingHow Durkheim’s idea of Sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society?
Relevance: Sociology: Paper I: Social Thinkers Answer: Durkheim concept of religion is based on his systematic view of society. According
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