66th BPSC toppers Name Rank Interviews(if available) Monika Srivastava 6 Monika Srivastava Interview Vaibhav Priya 20 Vaibhav Priya Interview Apurv 40 Apurv Interview Harsh 48 Harsh Interview Sneh Setu 64 Vijay Pratap Singh 98 Vijay Pratap Singh Interview Palak Jha 106 Rohan Ranjan 131 Amulya Siddharth 156 Achyutanand 168 Achyutanand …
Q. Explain why England became the harbinger of Industrial Revolution. Also throw light on its social consequences. Ans: In Industrial Revolution, which started in England in the 18th century, machines changed people’s way of life as well as their methods of manufacturing. England became the harbinger of Industrial Revolution: The Agricultural Revolution: Enclosure Movement: The …
Q. How food and fertiliser subsidies work in India? Also explain the trends and concerns associated with these subsidies. [38 marks] Ans: Subsidies are considered as one of the quintessential attributes of any welfare state. However, there has been growing concerns (Both Economic Survey and the 15th Finance Commission have raised concerns) over the growing …
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Q. Critically analyze how the 1991-92 economic reforms have transformed Indian economy during last 30 years. [38 marks] Ans: During the 1991-92 economic reforms neo-liberal polices were introduced by the government. The central point of the reforms was liberalization of the economy, simplifying regulations, giving more role to the private sector and opening up of …
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Q. What problems are germane to the decolonization process in Malay Peninsula? [UPSC GS1-2017] Ans: Malay Peninsula (except the southwestern Thailand as Thailand was never formally under colonial rule) was under British influence since late 18th century. The decolonization of Malaya Peninsula was a part of the series of decolonization movements going across the Asia …
Birsa Movement Birsa Munda was born in 1875 to a poor family of the Munda tribe in Ulihatu Village, Khunti District Jharkhand. He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero. Birsa Movement: Birsa Movement (Ulgulan) was led by Birsa Munda during 1899-1900 in Chhotanagpur region. It was the most organised and …
Art forms and architecture (ancient) Art of IVC: Stone statue, Bronze casting, terracotta, seals, pottery ornaments. Mauryan arts: Pillar, Stupa, caves, sculpture, Terracotta. Pillar and Stupa→ high chance. Rock cut caves– Not only Mauryan period but throughout the ancient period. It started during Mauryan period and culminated during Rashtrakutas. Rock cut architecture favorite of UPSC. …
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was enacted in 2005, with an aim to enhance rural livelihood, by providing at least one hundred days of wage employment to every rural household whose adult member is ready to do unskilled or manual work. In the context …
Q. Write a short notes on: ‘Gandhiji’s views on Satyagraha.’ [66th BPSC-2021] Ans: The concept of Satyagraha was introduced in the early 20th century by Mahatma Gandhi. It was in the centre of his ideological framework. Satyagraha means urge for Satya, or truth. Satyagraha is not merely the insistence on truth; it is, in fact, …
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Rural development Rural development is an imperative and inevitable part of the overall development of any country. Rural development requires more focus and issue-centric approach to improve the well-being of rural people. For Bihar, development of rural areas is more important than anything else, because nearly 90 percent of its population live in rural areas. …
