Day: February 3, 2018

Gist of Economy Survey 2017-18 [Chapter 8]: Transforming Science and Technology in India WHY SCIENCE Science, technology, and innovation have instrumental and intrinsic value for society. They are key drivers of economic performance and social well-being. But they are also important for deeper reasons: a scientific temper, with its spirit of enquiry, the primacy accorded […]

For History Optional and General Studies Q. “Economic and political factors have made Europe a new sick man.” Critically comment. Note: To get feedback, send your answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using camscanner or a good scanner) and […]

For History Optional and General Studies Q. Delineate the contribution of Nelson Mandela in struggle against ‘Apartheid’ in South Africa. Note: To get feedback, send your answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using camscanner or a good scanner) and name […]

Gist of Economy Survey 2017-18 [Chapter 6]: Climate, Climate Change, and Agriculture INTRODUCTION Prime Minister’s goal of doubling farmers’ incomes increasingly runs up against the contemporary realities of Indian agriculture, and the harsher prospects of its vulnerability to long-term climate change. The last few seasons have witnessed a problem of plenty: farm revenues declining for […]

Gist of Economic Survey 2017-18 [Chapter 5]: Is there a “Late Converger Stall” in Economic Development? Can India Escape it? selfstudyhistory.com INTRODUCTION These are the best of economic times especially for those living in poorer countries: The global “bads” – war, violence, deprivation and poverty – are at unprecedentedly low levels. The global “goods” – […]