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67th BPSC: Daily Problem practice Solution for Economy&Geography(Day-2)

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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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67th BPSC: Daily Problem practice Solution for Economy&Geography(Day-4)

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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]

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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 …

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Expected topics (UPSC Mains 2021) for Art and Culture

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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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Q. Write a short notes on: ‘Gandhiji’s views on Satyagraha.’ [66th BPSC-2021]

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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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Q. Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity? [UPSC, GS Mains- 2017]

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Q. Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity? [UPSC, GS Mains- 2017] Ans: During 16th & 17th century, major parts of India gradually came under a centralized administrative system with the Mughal emperor at its apex and his Mansabdari bureaucracy ruling the provinces. ©crackingcivilservices.com The first half of the …

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