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Which optional has got highest marks in UPSC?

https://commonsenseismine.blogspot.com/2018/10/which-optional-has-got-highest-marks-in.html Which optional has got highest marks in UPSC? Historically, mathematics has been the subject in which people gave got the highest marks in most years. In 2014 Nitish K scored 346/500 and got rank 8 In 2015 VALLURU KRANTHI scored 326/500 and got rank 65 In 2016 Utsav Kaushal scored 356/500 and got rank 14 In 2017 Anubhav Singh scored 375/500 and got rank 8 Hardly any optional has ever come close to mathematics in scoring capacity and the major reason behind it is that math is the subject which has least theoretical questions and most of the questions are numerical type, where examiner has to award almost full marks if the answer is correct.

What is a section 377?

   Defination of 377   -:  Unnatural offences: Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.                                                                                     Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code   is a section of the   Indian Penal Code   introduced in 1861 during the   British rule of India . Modelled on the   Buggery Act of 1533 , it is used to criminalize sexual activities "against the order of nature". On 6 September 2018, the   Supreme Court of India   decided to announce that...

Buddhism vs Jainism

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Buddhism  is centered upon the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, whereas  Jainism  is centered on the life and teachings of Mahavira. Buddhism is a polytheistic religion and it's main goal is to gain enlightenment. Jainism is also a polytheistic religion and it's goals are based on non-violence and liberation the soul.                                                                                       Comparison chart Buddhism                           Jainism Means of salvation Reaching Enlightenment or Nirvana, following the Noble Eightfold Path. Goal is to unshackle the soul from bondages of karma which results in misery due to many rebirths and deaths. Once soul is...

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code  is a section of the  Indian Penal Code  introduced in 1861 during the  British rule of India . Modelled on the  Buggery Act of 1533 , it is used to criminalize sexual activities "against the order of nature". On 6 September 2018, the  Supreme Court of India  decided to announce that the application of Section 377 to consensual  homosexual sex  between adults was unconstitutional, "irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary", but that Section 377 remains in force relating to sex with  minors ,  non-consensual  sexual acts, and  bestiality . Portions of the section were first struck down as unconstitutional with respect to gay sex by the Delhi High Court in July 2009. [3] [4] [5]  That judgement was overturned by the Supreme Court of India (SC) on 11 December 2013 in  Suresh Kumar Koushal vs. Naz Foundation . The Court held that amending or repealing section 377...

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala and The Basic Structure Doctrine

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Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala and The Basic Structure Doctrine                                                                        Sociologists know that the formation and survival of civilization is conditional upon the universal adherence to a framework of acceptable norms and guidelines of human conduct and interaction. Moses therefore set out as God’s message, the directive to love thy neighbor, (so as not to have him for dinner) and also to not covet his wife (so that he may not make a meal out of you either). While the Commandments set out God’s message which would be enforced by the fear of being struck down by lightning or if not then ultimately burning in hell, in later times, monarchies, and subsequently the democracies of the modern day needed to impose more earthly discipline. The...

climate of india

Climate of India India experiences variety of climates ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north. The elevated areas receive sustained snowfall during winters. The Himalayas and the Thar Desert strongly influence the climate of the country. The Himalayas work as a barrier to the frigid katabatic winds, which blow down from Central Asia. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the country and this makes its climate more tropical. India is a big tropical country and is famous for its diverse climatic features. Different Types of Climatic Regions The climates of India are mainly divided into four different groups. The classification of these groups is based on the Koppen climate classification system. Tropical Wet (Humid):  The tropical wet (humid) climate group in India is divided into two sub parts- tropical monsoon climate or the tropical wet climate, and tropical wet and dry climate or savannah climate. The Western Ghats, the ...