Gs Module 1-2012

Dear Aspirants

We are introducing a change in the format of  Gs module .From this module onwards we are introducing synoptic review  along with drafted articles .  This will help students in following ways

1.     This will provide beforehand understanding of the articles .

2.     It will make memorization & revision of material easy

3.     Now a days Prelims paper is analytical in nature .Synoptic review will help students to inculcate objective analytical content of the article in the  first reading   

4.     Point format presentation will  help students to develop mains answer writing sills

Sample of synoptic review

Rupee Depreciation

·        Introduction

·        Discussion on the Indian rupee devaluation/depreciation history

·        Difference between depreciation & devaluation

1.     In 1966

2.     In 1991

·        Causes of Current Crisis

1.     One is Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs),

2.     Second is high fluctuations in the prices of precious metals like gold and silver, and

3.     The third is the appreciation of dollar with several causes like Euro crisis.

4.     A growing current account deficit

·        Nature of Current depreciation

·        Effect

1.     The sharp drop in the benchmark stock indices, the Sensex and the Nifty

2.     widening current account deficit and the critical reliance on short-term capital flows to bridge it are adding to the pressure on the rupee

3.     A depreciating rupee makes India's imports costlier

4.     Generally Exporter gains when Rupee depreciates but this gains are hazy

5.     On ECB‘s

6.     Depreciation of rupee against dollar also affects the money flow in the Indian stock markets

Probable solutions

1.     Assessing RBI intervention The falling import cover and the domestic liquidity crunch make heavy RBI intervention

2.     Increasing  the ceiling for FII investment in corporate and government bonds 

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Economy Special
Synoptic & Comprehensive coverage of 13 relevant themes

India and the World special
Synoptic & Comprehensive coverage of important summits & bilateral relations
 

Internal National issue special

Synoptic & Comprehensive coverage of 11 relevant themes

Environment special

Synoptic & Comprehensive coverage of various environmental issues

Policy special

Comprehensive coverage of latest development in the field of governance & policy making.

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Gs Mains 2011 Analysis

Dear aspirants

This year Mains paper was quite similar to the last year paper. Though some differences were there .Last year in Gs paper one ,more weight age was given to Polity and Geography but this year Gs paper 1 was general in nature .Question were more towards pragmatic & policy based  understanding  of an issue rather than mere theoretical understanding of the topic .

Scoring in these papers depends upon precision and comprehensive coverage of last two year relevant developments .One has to compile these developments with all possible perspectives. That will not only help aspirants to develop analytical insight but also help him to inculcate lateral thinking in their writings.  No doubt an aspirant has to be selective in the last phase of the examination but articulation & precision depends upon his preparation level .E-correspondence -course Modules will not only supplement the  preparation of an aspirant but will also organize his efforts .

The below mentioned questions are both objectively and subjectively addressed in our modules, which highlights not only our insight and an apt strategy but also the direction one must move to crack civil service examination with poise and confidence.

For GS Paper 1

Q3(a)  Critically examine the design of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM ) Scheme  .Do you think it has a better chance of success than Swarna jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) in achieving its objective ?  Comprehensively addressed in  Module 6, Page 20, Policy

Q4(b) Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme  Comprehensively addressed in  Module 6, Page 62, Policy

Q4(d) Distinction between ‘Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees’ and ‘Parliamentary Forums’? Addressed in Test Series Reference Notes 

Q5(a) The impact of climate change on water resources in India. Covered in multiple articles

Q5 (b)  Measures taken by Indian government to combat piracy in the Indian Ocean. Covered in multiple articles

Q5(c) The significance of counter urbanization in the improvisation of metropolitan cities in india.  Module 9, Page 26, Social Issues (relevant although not direct)

For GS Paper 2:

Q1 (a) List the Central Asian Republic & identify those of particular strategic & economic importance to India .Examine the opportunities & bottlenecks in enhancing relations with these countries? . Comprehensively covered  in  Module 7, India and the World, Page 43

Q1(b)Critically examine the security & strategic implications of the so –called ‘string of pearls’theory for India .? Comprehensively covered  in  Module 8, International Affairs, Page 26 and Module 7, India and the World, Page 40

Q2 (a) Subsequent to the Nuclear Suppliers’ (NSG) wavier in 2008 , what are the agreements on Nuclear energy that India has signed with different countries ?Comprehensively covered in multiple articles

Q2 (d)What are the salient features of the political & economic relationship between India & South Africa ? Comprehensively covered in Module 4, Page 42, India and the World; Page 16, Module 9, India and the World and various other articles

Q3(A)The causes and implications of the Jasmine Revolution and its spread ate as much economic in nature as they are political’” Critically Evaluate? Comprehensively covered in Module 5 ;Page 7 International Affairs and Module 9 International Affairs

Q4 (a) “As regards the increasing rates of Melting of Arctic ice , the interests of the Arctic council Nations may not coincide with those of wider world “ Explain Comprehensively covered in Module 8, International Affairs, Page 47; Module 3, International Affairs, Page 23

Q4(c)”Strategic interests seem to be replacing commercial interests for the host country with regard to Cam Ranh Bay .” Comprehensively covered in Module 3, International Affairs, Page 18; Module 1, World Affairs, Page 21

Q4(d) To what extent has the withdawl of al-shabab from Mogadishu given peace a real chance in Somalia ? Comprehensivley covered in Module 3, India and the World, Page 71

Q 5(d) INSPIRE programme of the Department of Science and Technology. Covered in GS 2010 Mains Module

Q6(b)Success of International intervention in Cote d’ Ivoire (Ivory Coast ) Comprehensively covered in Module 5, International Affairs, Page 14

Questions Covered in Public Administration

Comment on the following statement: 30

Paper 2 -Q3 (a)“The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India is a prosecutor with a law that hobbles its functioning, a judge without the power to sentence and a litigant with no right to appeal.”

Paper 2-Q6 (b) “Community policing has become a victim of elite capture.” Discuss the concept of community policing and bring out the implications of the above statement

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E-Correspondence Course -Module 9:

Probable Questions:

1.     In the wake of the global crisis IMF has approached a new cautious line-Explain.

2.     “RBI’s approach towards economic stability has seen a marked turnaround with curbing inflation taking precedence over growth rate.”-Examine this statement in light of the recent annual policy report issues by RBI.

3.     The 3C’s are the three challenges to grow manufacturing in India - competitive positioning, competencies and constraints. Explain

4.     The solution to the impending Greek crisis lies in debt swap.

5.     The fiscal crises we see are a legacy of the west’s private and public sector debt binges of recent decades.-Explain

6.      The recent Prime Minister visit to Kabul achieved the opportunity to reset India's Afghan policy to its pristine moorings.-Explain.

7.     The NACP IV planning is adopting the inclusive, participatory and widely consultative approach similar to that of NACP III -Explain.

8.     Examine the viability of social development zones.

9.     Discuss the challenges and provide solutions with respect to the police sector.

10.  Describe the steps taken by the government to check the menace of black money.

With

Economy Special
Comprehensive  coverage of 31 relevant themes

India and the World  special
Comprehensive coverage of twelve (12) relevant themes

Social Issues special
Comprehensive coverage of twenty nine(29) relevant themes

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