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22 Oct 2016 | GS1 | The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.

GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. (Previous Year UPSC Question) Download FREE Target Mains compilation – Click here to know how

22 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements about Project C.A.T. (Conserving acres for Tigers) 1.It aims to conserve and increase the wild tiger population,which has dropped by 96%… Continue reading 22 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Failed to submit CSM DAF2016

Kind attention: ppl who could not submit their CSM DAF by last date 20.10.2016, 1800 hrs. As per upsc they will extend the date of filing DAF online only if sufficient no of such candidates are there .. it is therefore requested to all such people to unite and represent our case jointly to the… Continue reading Failed to submit CSM DAF2016

21 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There is a lot of public pressure on you to get this construction completed as per schedule at any cost otherwise the government will draw flak from pilgrims for its failure to make adequate arrangements. When you brought this matter to the notice of the Deputy Chief Minister, he advised you that in his opinion it is not a very serious lapse and may be ignored. He advised for further expediting the construction work for completion in time. However, you are convinced that this was a serious matter which might affect public safety and should not be left unaddressed. What will you do in such a situation?

GS4(Case Study) Krishna Pushkaram is a festival of River Krishna which normally occurs once in 12 years. The Srisailam temple is going to receive devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra for Krishna Pushkararam as River Krishna flows very close to the temple town. You are the district collector of Kurnool district… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | GS4 | There is a lot of public pressure on you to get this construction completed as per schedule at any cost otherwise the government will draw flak from pilgrims for its failure to make adequate arrangements. When you brought this matter to the notice of the Deputy Chief Minister, he advised you that in his opinion it is not a very serious lapse and may be ignored. He advised for further expediting the construction work for completion in time. However, you are convinced that this was a serious matter which might affect public safety and should not be left unaddressed. What will you do in such a situation?

21 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Ministry of Railways envisioned a task of providing human discharge free bio-toilets in all its coaches by 2022. Consider following statements in this regard.… Continue reading 21 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Need CD on iOS please!!!!

Please release the iOS version or atleast enable filtering on website by date as well as category. Reading newscards in website is not as organized as reading them on app.

Students, kindly attempt this question.

It’s tricky but a good one – 20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?

NAM mein kya rakha hai?

Hello amazing people, Vice-President Hamid Ansari attended the 17th Non-Aligned Summit which was held in the beautiful locales of Margarita (without a straw!), Venezuela in September 2016. The absence of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (2nd time in the history of NAM has an Indian PM not attended the NAM Summit) has led to… Continue reading NAM mein kya rakha hai?

UPSC DAF

Respected sir, I have inadvertently entered wrong subject entry in Higher secondary( XIITH) information and ommitted to enter one of subject in High school information in DAF , i have enclosed certificate of 12 th marksheet.i mailed them and they replied asking for my roll no details, as per rule they may disqualify or debarr… Continue reading UPSC DAF

20 Oct 2016 | GS4 | An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went away. This is not the first time that Uber drivers have been accused of rape or molestation. Another Uber driver from Delhi was held guilty of raping a female passenger.

GS4 (Case Study) An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS4 | An Uber driver was arrested in Kolkata last month after a passenger accused him of molesting her and aggressive behaviour. The complainant said the driver threatened to kidnap and rape her, while refusing to go to her destination. The woman leapt out of the car to protect herself and the driver went away. This is not the first time that Uber drivers have been accused of rape or molestation. Another Uber driver from Delhi was held guilty of raping a female passenger.

20 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?

GS3 (Science & Technology) Climate change negotiations are a major factor in today’s diplomacy and a lot of diplomatic capital is spent to achieve a country’s aims. What factors shape India’s strategy in this regard? What has been India’s strategy with respect to such negotiations?

20 Oct 2016 | GS2 | The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in India. In such a situation exposing artists to regressive, archaic laws is short-sighted. Comment in the light of the recent censor board controversy.

GS2 (Polity and Governance) The government is promoting Make in India, and companies like Netflix are looking to invest in India. In such a situation exposing artists to regressive, archaic laws is short-sighted. Comment in the light of the recent censor board controversy.

20 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in implementing the provisions of Kigali Accord?

GS1 (Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes) What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by hydro fluorocarbons? Why are they considered harmful? Do you think the recent agreement in Kigali will help curb the menace of this gas? What challenges will India face in implementing the provisions of Kigali Accord?

20 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to ‘Global Conference on Voter Education’. 1. The first ever Global Conference on Voter Education titled as ‘Voter Education… Continue reading 20 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

19 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get a call from the Personal Secretary (PS) of a senior government minister seeking your intervention in favour of the selection of a close relative of the minister for this particular category. There are only two contenders for this category.

GS4 (Case Study) You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get… Continue reading 19 Oct 2016 | GS4 | You are the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI is planning to convene a selection panel shortly under your chairmanship for selection of the best athlete/wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics in 74kg freestyle wrestling championship. A few days before the final selection, you get a call from the Personal Secretary (PS) of a senior government minister seeking your intervention in favour of the selection of a close relative of the minister for this particular category. There are only two contenders for this category.

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