MCQ Maze 11

Q1. Pollinators play an important role in maintaining farming systems in the world. Species of which of the following act as pollinators? 1. Butterflies 2. Birds 3. Bees Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below. (a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3… Continue reading

The Metaphorical Faux Pas of the Central Banker

A one-eyed king in the land of the blind. Uh-oh!

To all aspiring babus, you really thing its worth it?

Read this case of an IPS officer struggling to get posting coz he questioned amit shah – donno about the truth in the article but kaafi sad scene hai yaar… http://www.indiasamvad.co.in/Investigation/Exclusive-CBI-cop-Tamgadge-who-questioned-Amit-Shah-in-Ishrat-case-is-struggling-for-posting–13249

MCQ Maze 10

Q1. If a country decides to devalue its currency, which of the following shall generally follow? 1. The exports from the country become more expensive. 2. The imports into the country become less expensive. Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)… Continue reading

Test Series for Prelims-2016

Dear Team, Can you pl suggest any Test Series for Prelims 2016 preparations? Or like Maze Questions, does CD will be taking more comprehensive Test Series in coming future?

जंगल, भूमंडलीकरण और सहकार

साथियों, कुछ दिनों पहले हमने ‘संपादकीय और विचार’ नाम से श्रृंखला शुरू की थी लेकिन हमने देखा कि हिंदी अख़बारों में कभी कभार अच्छे आलेख ढूँढने से नहीं मिलते. इसलिए हमने सोचा है कि समय समय पर चुनिन्दा पठनीय सामग्री आप तक पहुंचाते रहेंगे. आज तीन आलेख के लिंक आपको दे रहा हूँ. तीनों ही… Continue reading

What do we mean by a drought and what are the relief measures taken?

Various parts of the country are reeling under a severe drought. Various ministries of the Government of India have initiated relief measures in drought prone areas. But when is a drought declared in any part of the country? What are the different parameters that are taken into account? What is Drought? There is no… Continue reading

IoS Application

Its my very Humble request to entire CD Team to kindly think of introducing the IoS app ASAP. Its very much required at this stage with Just 3 months remaining before Prelims-2016. Thanks!!

MCQ Maze 9

Q1. With reference to the culture of India, what is ‘Therukoothu’? (a) an ancient martial art form popular in Kerala (b) a popular style of painting prevalent in Karnataka (c) the harvest festival of Andhra Pradesh (d) a form folk drama popular in Tamil Nadu Q2. Which of the following is the pair of chief… Continue reading

26 Ramsar sites in India: A comprehensive survey

Covering wetlands of India, very very comprehensively

Everything that you need to know: Wetlands, Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record

All about managing wetlands- Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, National Wetland Conservation Program of India

MCQ Maze 8

Q1. Who of the following Chalukya ruler shifted his capital from Aihole to Vatapi(Badami)? (a) Jayasimha (b) Pulakesin I (c) Ravikeerti (d) Mangalesa Q2. Which among the following is/are the member countries of a grouping known as Sanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? 1. China 2. India 3. Russia 4. Kazakhstan Choose the correct alternative using the… Continue reading

To the Late Runners – Do Another Manjhi!

Hello Everyone, There are two winter seasons in a UPSC candidate’s life. One caused by earth’s tilt and another caused by UPSC’s notification. The former lullabies you to sleep and the later jolts you out of the slumber. Many of you might have started getting apprehensive about the level of preparation and the thought of… Continue reading

The notification for UPSC 2016 is out

Check here – http://www.upsc.gov.in

Different Forms of Traditional Theatre in India – Part 2

Completing the theatre forms of India - 15/15!

Different Forms of Traditional Theatre in India – Part 1

Covering 6 of 15 traditional theatre forms of India in this first article

रिफ्यूजी संकट, चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति और जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विकास रणनीति

साथियों, विस्तृत आलेख श्रृंखला के इस भाग(भाग-4) में आप रिफ्यूजी संकट, चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति और राष्ट्रीय जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विकास रणनीति के बारे में जानेंगे. उम्मीद है कि इस श्रृंखला के पिछले तीन भाग आपने ज़रूर पढ़े होंगे. आज के अनुवाद पढ़ने के लिए आपको पिछली बार की तरह ही नीचे दिए गए लिंक पर जाना… Continue reading

Stories and Blogs Magazine

Hi @Root admin, It will be really helpful if you can do the same date-wise article on news for Blogs and stories also…. This will realy help in mains examination. But when we try to see all the articles say from december 2015 – the wabpage hangs and didn’t let me to do it. Please… Continue reading

[E&B Bodies #1] Guide to understanding the National Biodiversity Authority

Implementing the Biological Diversity Act in a decentralised manner

Social Media and the Whatsapp Encryption Challenge

The ABCs of encryption and how Whatsapp went about it.

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