'Encounter Killings' is the term used to describe extrajudicial killings by the police or the armed forces when they encounter alleged criminals or suspected gangsters. Is encounter killings an offense? Can encounter killings be justified? Encounter Killings in News Headlines The four … [Read more...] about Encounter Killings – Can the ‘Extra-Judicial Killings’ be Justified?
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 (GS2)
National Population Register (NPR) – How is it different from the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
Do you know the difference between the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Recently, there have been at least 4 confusing words in the news connected with citizenship and identity. They are (1) National Population Register (NPR) (2) the National … [Read more...] about National Population Register (NPR) – How is it different from the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam (Written) 2019
Download General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) UPSC Mains Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam (Written) 2019. Union Public Service Commission UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) Paper, as part of the Civil Services Main Exam 2019 on 21-09-2019. Aspirants can now view or … [Read more...] about General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam (Written) 2019
Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) – Understand the 10% Quota Bill
The Central Government of India has introduced 124th Constitution Amendment Bill in the Parliament to provide reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) among the general category candidates. The move is to provide 10% reservation in higher education and government employment. 124th … [Read more...] about Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) – Understand the 10% Quota Bill
European Union (EU) – The Next Super Power?
Will the European Union become the next superpower? The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. European Union has launched a single European currency - the Euro. The capital of the European Union is Brussels, … [Read more...] about European Union (EU) – The Next Super Power?
G20 – What is the significance of the ‘Group of 20’?
The G20 (Group of 20) is an international forum which includes 19 of the world's largest economies and the European Union. G20 is a forum for economic, financial, and political cooperation. It addresses the major global challenges and seeks to generate public policies that resolve them. Also … [Read more...] about G20 – What is the significance of the ‘Group of 20’?
Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
Sabarimala Temple row is all about the conflict between tradition and women rights. As per traditions and customs, women between 10 and 50 years of age were not allowed to enter into Sabarimala Temple. But the situation changed when the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018, ruled that … [Read more...] about Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
Criminal Justice System of India – Is it time to implement the Malimath Committee Report?
In India only about 16 out of 100 people booked for criminal offences are finally convicted. Low rate of conviction points to the inefficiency of the Criminal Justice System of India - which includes the police, prosecutors, and the judiciary. This results in a big problem of people losing faith … [Read more...] about Criminal Justice System of India – Is it time to implement the Malimath Committee Report?
General Studies Paper 2 Model Question Paper (GS2) – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
Please find the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam General Studies Paper 2 Model Question Paper (GS2) below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Question Paper Specific Instructions (General Studies – II; Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250) Please … [Read more...] about General Studies Paper 2 Model Question Paper (GS2) – UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
North India-South India Divide – Is there a Growing Regional Divide in India?
Is there a Growing Regional Divide in India? The North India-South India Divide became a topic of debate recently when former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah raised the issue of North developing at South's expense. This is what Siddaramaiah had said Historically, the South has been … [Read more...] about North India-South India Divide – Is there a Growing Regional Divide in India?
