[Answerkey] Prelim-2017: Polity & International Relations MCQs solved with Explanations: right to vote, cabinet FORM of Govt, Legal process for DPSP

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After UPSC Prelims 2017, two Polity MCQs have been generating heated debates 1) whether right to vote is a Constitutional right or legal right and Read More...

[Polity] Mock Interview Questions for UPSC IAS/IPS Civil Service Exam: Tenure of VP, RPA-PCA-Sasikala, Judicial Overreach, Campaign Manager

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I find seasonal employment as mock interview panelist after declaration of UPSC Civil Services Mains result. Here are some questions Read More...

[Polity] National Anthem in Cinema Halls, Bijoe Case- right to be silent, Santhara Death vs Child Rights, Jumme Ki Raat Chhutti nahi

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Shyam Narayan Chouksey v. Union of India (2016) to frame guidelines on the playing of the National Anthem in cinema halls before the movie is started Read More...

[GSM2] Polity Current Mock Q&A: Orphans in OBC list, Domestic Violence & Doctrine of Severability, Prisoners voting rights & right to photocopy

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Explain "Doctrine of severability" under Article 13. Discuss how Supreme Court has utilized it on validity of Section 2(q) of Domestic violence act. Read More...

[Polity] Countermanding Elections, Double Dissolution, NEET Ordinance, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan & More Current Affairs from May 2016

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In 2010, MCI decided to have National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for all India admission in medical and dental colleges' undergraduate seats but Read More...

CAPF Answerkey 2015: Polity Questions solved with Explanations, 11 out 19 from Laxmikanth, Focus on GK

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In UPSC CAPF Assistant commandant Exam, Total 19 MCQs, 11 of them could be solved directly from Laxmikanth.However, only 1 MCQ from Union portion while Read More...

[Women Rights] Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samridhi, Acid Attact prevention, IUCAW units

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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao yojana has 3 objectives: Prevent sex-determination tests and selective abortions. Ensure girl child survival &protection, Girl Read More...

[Polity] Land Ordinance 2014 vs. Land Acquisition Act 2013: Salient Features, Comparison & Criticism

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Land Ordinance 2014 aims to fix red-tapism & complexities of Land Acquisition,Rehab,Resettlement Act (LARR) 2013 & thereby boost infrastructure Development Read More...

[Rights Issues] Beijing+20 Review Meeting, Gender Equality, India’s stand-Caste vs Social origin

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1995: The fourth World conference on Women, resulted in Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for Gender equality. 2014-15: Beijing+20 review meetings Read More...

[Rights Issues] Legalizing Prostitution, Gender Gap Report, Widows of Vrindavan, Christian Women Property rights

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Our Fundamental duty to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women. Yet NCW chairman demands to legalize prostitution in India. Arguments in Read More...

[RPA] Paid News, Election commission Guidelines, why Amend RPA, Ethics in Journalism

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What is Paid news? Why is it bad for demoractic election process? What has election commission & press council of India done to curb paid-news problem Read More...

[Elections] NR Madhava Menon Committee report on Government advertizements in Media

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In 2014, Supreme court of India setup a Committee under NR Madhava Menon to frame guidelines for Government advertizements in print and electronic media. Read More...

[GS3] Development vs Extremism: Xaxa Committee report, Tribal land alienation

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2013: UPA Government setup Virginius Xaxa Committee to assess the socio-economic status of tribals in India. Xaxa has recommended Gram Sabha empowerment Read More...