Mock Test 21

Mock Test 21 syllabus is given below: GS paper I Table No. 1 Summary Total Marks
100 No. of questions
50 Marks per questions
2 No. of options
4 Negative Marking
1/3 of the allotted marks Table No. 2 Subject
Chapters/topics
No. of Questions
Reference sources Geography
Regional development & planning
6
Books –  Geography of India by majid husain or A COMPRERead More…

Today’s News Updates – 18.November.2014

GS paper I Temple authorities take tough action on erring shopkeepers – Ques. Write a brief note on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple that belongs to ancient times. Also describe the hurdles and challenges coming across the government in context with proper maintenance of the temples in the country. GS paper II Modi-Abbott to upgrade defence ties – Ques. Highlight the importance and features of Read More…

Centre to lower age limit for civil service aspirants

In a move that could affect thousands of civil service aspirants across the country, the Centre intends to reduce the upper age limit and number of attempts of applicants with effect from 2015. Going by the new norm, the upper age limit will be 29 years for SC/ST candidates, 28 years for OBC and 26 for the unreserved category. There will be an additional two years for physically challenged candiRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 17.November.2014

GS paper I “Learn from Gandhiji’s teachings” – Ques. “Countries are grappling with two major challenges — terrorism and global warming, If we look at Gandhiji’s life and his teachings, then we will be able to find solutions to the problems that the world faces today”, Elucidate. GS paper II India-EU civil nuclear deal likely in a year – Ques. “India is likely to to sign a civil nuclRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 15.November.2014

GS paper II Backing for India’s U.N. resolution on yoga – Ques. It is important to observe International Day of Yoga in order to raise awareness of the benefits of practicing yoga across the world. This could also help us deal with climate change by changing lifestyle and creating consciousness. Question Hour shifted in RS to stop disruptions – Ques. “Question Hour is actually the one hour wRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 14.November.2014

GS paper I Ranade, the man who inspired Modi – Ques. Write a brief note about social activist and leader Eknath Ramkrishna Ranade popularly known as Eknathji. GS paper II India-U.S. deal paves the way for global trade pact – Ques. Highlight the importance of ratification of Trade Facilitation Agreement by WTO in context with India. Spoken English classes for govt. school children – Ques. CrRead More…

Today’s News Updates – 13.November.2014

GS paper II Why is family planning is always a woman’s burden? – Ques. “According to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, male participation in family planning (permanent method or no-scalpel vasectomy- NSV) on an average is as low as 0.617 per cent”, While critically analyzing the given statement describe the measure could be adopted to increase male participation in family planning. Read More…

Today’s News Updates – 12.November.2014

GS paper II ‘Fraternal’ Myanmar, India for closer links – Ques. “India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway and the Kaladan multi-modal transport project would not only improving connectivity between India and its neighbouring countries but also sought to be an opportunity for industrial cooperation”, Discuss. India, Myanmar to raise bilateral trade – Ques. “ASEAN is at the core of IndRead More…

Bharat Scouts & Guides

Ques. for Mains – Q1. “Bharat Scouts and Guides activities fosters personality development of the students and help them imbibe a sense of social responsibility”, Disucss. Q2. Critically analyze how Bharat Scouts and Guides movement contributes to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spritual potentials as individuals,as responsible citizRead More…

Today’s News updates – 11.November.2014

GS paper II Gujarat first to make voting compulsory in local body polls – Ques. Express your views on ‘should voting be compulsory in local bodies?’. What may be its implications. Economic stress trigger for gender violence – Ques. “One of the major solution to gender violence could be breaking the cycle of discrimination by reaching out to young boys with alternative ideas of masculinity”, whRead More…