GS IV (Ethics) (Anlytical)  A civil servant in a democracy has to be a guardian of public morals. There are temptations and allurements which may pervert his ethical values and high integrity of civil servant behavior. Discuss. Demand- The civil servant is entrusted with higher responsibilities of a public office. He should act moral and perform… Continue reading [Day 22 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers

The Hindu and Editorials The need for a totalizer revolution Introducing totaliser for mixing votes before counting would eliminate the biases that creep in on account of disclosure of booth level trends. It will reduce the intimidation of voters based on the observed trends at booth level besides maintaining the basic principle of secrecy of… Continue reading 7th Sept | News Round-up | Op-eds and News Stories

All the 4 q should be at one place…. Should i miss a day due to some reason, the questions get scrambled and difficult to get what say guys

GS I (Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) (Hattrick) The upper depths of the oceans of the Earth have warmed significantly over the last 20 years causing an increase in the number of severe hurricanes, storm surges, loss of ice and change in global weather patterns. Discuss. Demand- – Increase in sea… Continue reading [Day 21 | GS1] Target Mains: Answers

GS II (Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources) (Duplex) Zika virus has created menace in world. India is at great risk of contracting it. Discuss the outbreak of Zika virus, causes of infection and impact on the health of person.  What preventive steps India should take… Continue reading [Day 21 | GS2] Target Mains: Answers

GS III (technology) (Duplex) (Static + Analytical) ISRO continues to impress the country and the world, with the latest successful test of its Scramjet engine. Discuss. What it signifies for the space agency ? How it will help to ISRO’s Avatar program ?  

GS IV (Ethics) (Analytical)  You are district collector an area. You have found that one person is constantly giving hate speech and try to provoke communal disturbance. His followers are continuously increasing. He is attacking the community to which you belong. His videos have gone viral on social media too. What you would do? Suggest… Continue reading [Day 21 | GS4] Target Mains: Answers

Namaste,sir. Creation of state legislative council(article 169)- as per Laxmikaant by simple majority but as per ur article special majority..which one is true?

where can i find op-ed articles of newspapers???

Recently, when i sat down to read, i came across an article, stating to receive public opinion and now its been couple of days and i still can’t decide what so ever the answer may be. the Article was on ‘smacking children in india’ i know my things one will say about not to hit… Continue reading Debatable

Who runs the govt between between constitution of new Lok Sabha and dissolution Of old Lok Sabha???

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Hi. I need questions of geography optional for practice. Can anyone provide me with the questions

GS IV (Ethical Dilemma) (Simplex) (Analytical) You are doctor and also government health at very good position. A woman who is pregnant, who has five children already, two who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded. Also she is suffering from Sexually Transmitted Disease. Her health has deteriorated due to current pregnancy and… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS4] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS III (Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country) (Duplex) Diversification is actually the key in handling unexpected weather conditions. The suitable cropping pattern with as many diversified crops as possible should be the focal point. Discuss. Demand- Changing weather conditions is challenge to Agriculture. Justify that cropping pattern is the solution… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS3] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS II (Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) (Hattrick) Do you think that central government schemes like UDAY. etc are being used to weaken Indian federalism? Critically examine. Demand- Schemes like UDAY are creating debate between the states. Some laws made on concurrent… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS2] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

GS I (Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century) (Static+Analytical = Duplex) Discuss the social conditions in the Era of Mauryan Empire. Examine the position of women and revival of fourfold division of caste. Demand- Static question which requires to write on social conditions of people caste, marriages etc. It also demands… Continue reading [Day 20 | GS1] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016

Daily Facts – IAS Exam – 06-Sep-2016 https://www.scribd.com/document/323150957/Daily-Facts-IAS-06-Sep-2016 1. Startup India, Standup India 2. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission 3. Setu Bharatam Project 4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 5. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan 6. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) 7. Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana

My optional subject is sociology. Can u suggest me reference books and how to approach the paper. I’m a beginner

Update #2 500+ users have filled up their queries in the google form and here are the results – click here to read. We see most of the responses coming from Pol Science, Geography. what we want from few of the veterans is to write to us at hello@civilsdaily.com and let us know if you… Continue reading [Update #2] What are you doing for your Optionals’ Preparation?