This is a compilation of the model essays questions we provided as part of our 50-day Mains High Value Answer Writing (HVAW) Test Series in 2014. We will also be releasing the compilation of the essay model questions in the ClearIAS 30-day Mains Answer Writing Program(AWP) 2016 soon. IAS Mains … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Mains Model Questions: Essay [50-Day HVAW Compilation]
The Problem of Excessive Government Litigation
A litigant is person who is involved in a lawsuit ie. someone who is suing another person or is being sued by another person. Government litigation reportedly constitutes nearly half of all litigation in the Indian judiciary. In this post let us examine the problem of excessive government litigation … [Read more...] about The Problem of Excessive Government Litigation
The Problem of Pending Cases in Indian Courts: How to tackle?
There are more than 3 crore cases pending in different courts of India. Many of these cases are pending for more than 10 years. Below are the approximate number of cases pending in Supreme Court, High Courts and District and Subordinate courts in India. Around 60,000 cases are pending in the … [Read more...] about The Problem of Pending Cases in Indian Courts: How to tackle?
What is Money Supply? Definition and Concept Explained
What is meant by Money Supply? The money supply is the total value of money available in an economy at a point of time. Money Supply is also known as Money Stock. What constitutes money? There is no uniform definition of money. Common public usually associate currency with money. As you … [Read more...] about What is Money Supply? Definition and Concept Explained
Difference between Full Budget and Vote on Account
While studying Budget related topics, many are confused about the differences between full budget, interim budget, and vote on account. Don't worry! We hope this post will clear all your queries! To understand the connection better, I recommend you to understand the following rule first. Rule: … [Read more...] about Difference between Full Budget and Vote on Account
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The American Civil War (1861-1865): How Did Abraham Lincoln Change History?
In this post, we discuss the causes, course, and significance of the American Civil War (1861-1865). We will also see how Abraham Lincoln made a difference in history, in spite of the opposition he faced. The American Civil War: The Background When American won Independence from England in … [Read more...] about The American Civil War (1861-1865): How Did Abraham Lincoln Change History?
Second World War (1939-1945): Causes and Consequences
We have seen the causes and consequences of the First World War in the last post. The First World War itself sowed the seeds for the Second World War, primarily because of the humiliating Treaty of Versailles. We shall see the causes and consequences of the Second World War (WWII) in this … [Read more...] about Second World War (1939-1945): Causes and Consequences
First World War (1914-1918): Causes and Consequences
First World War (World War I) is considered as one of the largest wars in history. The world's great powers assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (British Empire, France and the Russian Empire) versus the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). WWI lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 … [Read more...] about First World War (1914-1918): Causes and Consequences
Disintegration of the USSR (1991): Reasons and Impact
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was a loose confederation of 15 republics with Russia as the leader. USSR was a strong bloc with great control over global politics from 1922 to 1991, when it was disintegrated into smaller units. In this post let's analyse the reasons and impact of the … [Read more...] about Disintegration of the USSR (1991): Reasons and Impact
