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Discussion: Alternative Energy Sources

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Alternative Energy SourcesThe rapid increase in the demand of energy has caused worry about its supply. The main sources of energy are conventional sources. They are non-renewable and exhaustible sources. By the year 2030-35 if any alternative sources of energy do

Comprehensive Structural Reforms to Improve Indian Economy Since 1991

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Forestry by the people and for the people, whose main purpose is to fulfill the needs of forestry which are manure, food, fruit, fibre and productive capacity. The term ‘social forestry’ first used by the National Commission on Agriculture, Government of India in 1976. It was then that India embarked upon a social forestry project with the aim of taking the pressure off the forests and making use of all unused and fallow land. As a whole social

Major irritants in Indo-China Relations and Highlights

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From the historical times India and China have major irritants in their relations, related to borders and boundary issue. Disputed border of 1.25000 km2. are there between them. Some boundary issues are also hurdles. Arunanchal Pradesh is claimed by China as its part and China does not recognize Sikkim as Indian Territory, it shows on a website, Sikkim as a separate nation. India does not accept Tibet as a Part of two countries these issues and illegal trades are major irritants.

Objectives of the Indian National Movement & Its Basic Weaknesses

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Objectives of the Indian National Movement & Its Basic Weaknesses. Discuss!

Indian national movement (INM) dominated mainly by the moderate leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji, W.C. Banerji, S.N. Banerji, G.K. Gokhale, D.E. wacha, Firozshah Mehta etc. during the period up to 1905. They staunchly believed in liberalism and moderate politics and thus known as mode rates. Main objectives of the INM up to 1905 were as follows.

What is Lokpall Bill?

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Lokpall Bill


The word Lokpal means an ombudsman in India. The word has been derived from the Sanskrit words "Loka" which means people and "pala" which means protector or caretaker. So the work Lokpal means 'protector of people'.

What is the difference between SEZ and Export Processing Zone

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"Elucidate Special Economic Zones. What is the difference between Special Economic of Zone and Export Processing Zone? How China benefiting from SEZ policy?"

आईएएस मुख्य परीक्षा पाठ्यक्रम: भूगोल (वैकल्पिक विषय)

आईएएस परीक्षा पाठ्यक्रम

भूगोल (वैकल्पिक विषय)

यह सिलेबस  सिविल सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा के भूगोल - Geography (वैकल्पिक विषय) का है और इसमें 2 पेपर शामिल हैं। 500 अंकों के साथ प्रत्येक पेपर 250 अंकों का है।

Features and Impact of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005

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Features and Impact of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005? Give your views.

The hallmark of any matured and civilized society is Gender Justice. In this context Domestic violence Act, 2005 has enlarged the sphere of protection given to women in their domestic relationship. The main features of

Significances of the various activities of the Indian Meteorological Department

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Bring out the Significances of the various activities of the Indian Meteorological Department.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) established in 1875. IMD is the principal government organization in matters relating to Meteorology, Seismology and allied subjects. Its main objective is to provide meteorological

Government's steps to increase Crop Production & Diversification in India

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Steps taken by the Government for regionally differentiated approach to increase crop production and diversification in the country. Elaborate!

Agriculture and agricultural products are an important part of India's economic growth. To achieve double digit growth rate, agriculture

India's Soft and Hard power Strategy in Foreign Policy

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India's 'Soft ' and 'Hard' power strategy in foreign policy

 There may be ‘Soft’ or Hard power strategy in foreign policy. Newer realities of pragmatism that has over shadowed whole of the international diplomacy has also made India to shun off its ideological bent of

India-Russia Defense Ties

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India-Russia Defense Ties

India and Russia had been friends for ages, earlier due to cold war realities it was like two nation sharing common threats making them come together. But now with changing ground realities this friendship has realistically evolved as the friends between two equals. In this changing

China's 'Peaceful Rise' Doctrine

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China's 'Peaceful Rise' Doctrine

'The dragon is rising but this time it is not exhaling fire, this is the most quoted statement prevailing in the international arena. China is rising on economic, political and diplomatic fronts, peacefully, smoothly without any Huss and without annoying other powers. China is achieving growth

India's Strategic Interests in South Asia

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India's Strategic Interests in South Asia

India's foreign policy has assimilated this aspect that only in a peaceful environment there can be growth when the defence bill is reduced, only then the social and infrastructural bill will increase. For this to happen India has to make a south Asia oriented foreign policy. South Asia comprises of

Assess the Significance of Coastal Regions in the Economic Development in India

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Assess the Significance of Coastal Regions in the Economic Development in India.

India was about 7516 km long coastline, including two island groups. Nine states have sea-coast including two island territories. The coastal zone inhabits about 25% population of India in its first 50 km of area.

Englishmen consider themselves the trustees for India and Condition they have reduced our country

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"Many Englishmen honestly consider themselves the trustees for India and yet to what a condition they have reduced our country."

This statement shows that the Britishers have exploited India economically for the benefit of Britain. The rule of British has reduced Indian

Indian National Satelite Systems and its Important Features

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Indian National Satelite Systems? Describe its important features.

 The Indian National Satelite Systems (INSAT) is a series of multipurpose Geo-Stationary Satelites launched by ISRO in the 1980s, is one of the largest domestic communication satellite systems in the

India-Bhutan Relations

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Write a note on "India-Bhutan Relations".

India and Bhutan are neighbouring countries. India has a time tested relationship with Bhutan. As it is a Buffer state between India and china, the relationship holds much geopolitical importance. Bhutan becomes a democratic nation very recently and this changed the dynamism of the relation

India and the New World Order

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Write a note on "India and the New World Order".

The world got polarized into two blocs after the end of Second World War in 1945, one led by USA and other led by USSR. India was a newly independent country and opted not to join any hostile blocs and military alliances. As India need economical, technological and military aid from the

Globalization has brought about a distinct class divide

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Globalization has brought about a distinct class divide instead of ushering in a classless society. Critically Examine!

Globalization means global expansion and integration of functional activity. Globalization has come as something of a bonanza for some

Impact of Regional Political Parties in Indian Politics

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Impact of Regional Political Parties in Indian Politics. Examine!

India had about a single party political system till 1967, congress (INR) dominated it. Even states were ruled by congress. But regional parties came into picture after 1967. They gain some powers in their regions.

Demand for Greater State Autonomy and impact on Indian Polity

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Demand for greater state autonomy and its impact on functioning of Indian polity.

India opted for federal structure of the government, after independence. This federalism has bought about political unity, emotional unity is yet to be achieved. India is a country of multidimensional culture with

Major Extra-Constitutional Factors Influencing the Federal Polity in India

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Major Extra-Constitutional Factors Influencing the Federal Polity in India. Discuss!

The constitution of India provides for a federal government. Division of powers between the centre and states is fundamental to the federalism. There are many measures in constitution which can influence

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