But bro they have said…proper design and effective implementation of redd+..though i wud be happy if its only 1nd2
Year: 2016
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26+ kaun kaun hai yahan?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/upper-age-limit-for-upsc-ias-exam-may-soon-be-cut-to-26-years/articleshow/53831897.cms
Is this going to happen in the next year?
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[Day 7] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016
GS I (Historical Analysis) (Simplex)
Close to seven decades post Independence the social equations in many villages & cities in India have not changed from what they have been for centuries. Such villages & cities continue to remain what Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called “sinks of localism, dens of ignorance and narrow-mindedness” Elucidate.
Demand:
Recent atrocities on people have to be discussed in the answer.
Approach
- – Age long atrocities still continues in the country. So explain about some of them.
- – Discuss the possible reasons & solutions to this problem
GS Paper II (International Relations – Hattrick)
Critically examine the West Asian Cold War between Saudi Arabia & Iran? Discuss its impact on India?
Demand:
Being neighbours, recent selling of US arms to Saudi would intensify the war with Yemen.
Approach:
- – Explain cold war & its reasons. Pros and Cons of the war.
- – Discuss the possible impact on India from the same.
GS Paper III (Science and Technology – Dynamic) (Simplex)
Some players in Rio Olympics are experiencing Hyperandrogenism. What does Hyperandrogenism relate to? Discuss.
Demand:
Discuss problems and extra-advantage to players due to consumption of Hyperandrogenism.
Approach:
- – Explain definition of Hyperandrogenism.
- – Reason for the high Hyperandrogenism and it’s consumption.
- – Brief about the controversy
- – Impact and it’s advantages
GS Paper IV (Ethical Values – Hattrick)
India is a country where sex education is a taboo and neither parents nor teachers impart it. Looking at above, pornography was recently banned but the ban was lifted in a one week’s time. Do you feel that freedom to access pornography is ethically right?
Demand:
Content of pornography is cruel but at the same time, in India, sex education is not properly provided. So balanced answer is required.
Approach:
- – Briefly explain Cruelty, Child molestation & access at very younger age can be dangerous. (Cons)
- – Discuss the sexual education status in India and damages due to improper knowledge. (Explanation)
- – Impacts of banning in very brief (Black marketing will be promoted)
- – Way forward like banning child pornography, cruel sexual acts etc. (It’s impact)
- All questions on this series are available for revision at – Target Mains
- The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day
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Can This interface be shunned and can be reverted to old?
Your new interface is way bad.
No button for feedback. Are you insane? Best companies have grown when you have thing called feedback. -
pls share 2nd ARC summary of all reports
Anyone pls share 2nd ARC summary of all reports.
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Straight from the heart: A Doctor turned IAS Aspirant
I’m an mbbs graduate from Medical College, Kolkata (2008-13 batch) and was quite ‘happy’ with my life. Earning quite good, OK with the professional satisfaction. But you know, that’s not all for life, and for me, it never was. Being ‘happy’ and being ‘fulfilled’ is quite a different thing. As I have been in politics in my college days (and still in it) I know something is not right for my country, something is very much not right with my people. And everything starts from a ‘policy making’; a decision which is being taken in an ac room is changing the life of millions in terms of good or bad. I’m very much aware that the prescription I’m writing for someone has little to do with the ‘health’ of him/her. Or in a broad sense, to the health of India, it’s IMR, MMR or other parameters. So I was restless with my life, my choices and very much concerned if I can reach somewhere from where I can make some change, make my actions really counted, my life ‘fulfilled’. During my college days, I thought for IAS a couple of times but couldn’t find a single platform/ mentor/ resource from where I can start my journey, so dropped it. And now when I made my mind to be a ‘rowdy’ last year I just had two and a half months left for prelim. On the 22nd of may, I had no idea what a repo rate is or what the hell is CoP 21 and I started my prep with a single sentence- ‘Let’s do it’. For the next one week, I cultivated every online platform, downloaded a handsome amount of GB pdfs/ ppts/ videos, bought most recommended books for each subject and started gulping those. And after a month or so, I found civilsdaily.
And it’s time to put a big smile and some red blushes in your face. You are just 1year old or so I guess, but you are street smart, intelligent and humble. I didn’t have much time for current affairs part, it wasn’t possible either. But you know, I have done quite good in this all-ca-prelim paper only because you were there. I also subscribed to your FLT series and got 250-300 rank on an average and was very much disappointed with myself (and also you) after every test. I was like, go to hell man, why should I know these current affairs? Ask some static na? And on the 7th August evening, I was thanking you because for those 3tests coupled with your titbits and tikdams, though couldn’t kiss it but I somehow managed to at least hug the paper.
And I’m not going to make it for mains this year, probably will fall 4-5 marks short than the cutoff. So I’m here again, let’s do it. And not opting for vision IAS or Sriram or IAS baba or Insights but YOU. I’ve seen your smartness as well as your maturity and decided if I have to choose a single platform, it’s YOU. And I don’t know if I’m right or not, most probably UPSC will continue this ca based prelim trend for coming years and with this, CIVILSDAILY is going to be a giant, an unparalleled master for upsc preparation in coming days. I don’t know if I’ll find what I’m looking for at the end of this road or even finish this marathon, but you’ll keep up your good work that’s I know for sure..
That’s it, I’ve poured my heart out. All the best to you and if you’ve really read this whole thing, just leave an ‘all the very best to you doc’ for me 🙂
PS- my english is not up to the mark (thanks to 34years of communist regime of West Bengal) but I hope I’ve made my point.
This post was an email from a reader. Has been kept anonymous for his comfort but we hope this brings some peace to all of you who have had some bad days. If you wish to write to us about your good/ bad days – email us at hello[at]civilsdaily.com
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shivam datt shukla
Village Latham pur thana and pos office khiri tehsil koraon district allahabad up 212106
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Difference in service for first attempt selected candidates and the third/fourth
To what extent does it make a difference between a candidate who has cleared the civil services exam in first attempt and others?
i mean in promotions,etc
pls ans in terms of age of the selected candidates as well…the difference in service that one would feel if selected in the top rankers in the first attempt at a young age
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[Day 6] Target Mains: Skill Enhancement Prog. IAS Mains 2016
GS I (Analytical)
Women can not be kept down to level of tourism or women and child development in central & state ministries. Examine the statement
Demand:
Question’s demand is women’s role in society as equals.
Approach:
- – Low participation of women in government ministries
- – Explain the reason behind the same.
- – Suggest ways of increasing the participation of women in ministries.
Read more:
https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/women-empowerment-policy-wise/
GS Paper II (Governance – Hattrick)
The appointment of judges to the High Courts and Supreme Court seems to be intensifying. Critically examine the collegiums system and wayout to end the impasse.
Demand:
Explain the positives/ negatives of Collegium System. Why it is controversial and provide possible solutions for the same.
Approach:
- – Describe collegiums system in brief
- – Suggest the possible ways out.
Read more:
GS Paper III (Indian Economy and Issues arising from it – Analytical) (Simplex)
India’s per capita calorie demand has been falling for at least the last 30 years. Discuss its impact.
Demand:
Write the reason, pros & cons of this issue
Approach:
- – Explain the reasons briefly with changing lifestyle & income patterns.
- – Write impact on agriculture, trade, farmers & other factors if need be.
GS Paper IV (Ethical Values – Dynamic + Analytical ) (Duplex)
Is it right to take the caste based meeting & gathering ahead of election polls by political parties? Examine the statement with changing pattern of election propaganda for convincing voters in particular region.
Demand:
Moral values of political parties involved in convincing the voter.
Approach:
- – Explain changing pattern of convincing the voters
- – The castes based targeting to impress voters
- – Explain the ethical standards a politician needs to uphold
- – Aftermath of the same.
Abbreviations:
- Simplex – Static/Dynamic/Analytical
- Duplex – (Static + Dynamic) / (Dynamic + Analytical) / (Static + Analytical)
- Hattrick – Static + Dynamic + Analytical
- All questions on this series are available for revision at – Target Mains
- The DNA (Demand and Approach) Framework for each question is updated at the end of day
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Have you checked in your new profiles yet?
Hello,
Hope you all saw and experienced the changes on the Civilsdaily website!
To get you upto speed:
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[Regardless of your preparation levels, do jump in and start attempting the questions. Read this conversation to see how Amit was motivated by Simran and Pranav]2. You can now upload your scanned/ clicked answer attempts over here. Just make sure that your writing is legible enough for otehrs to review.
3. The left side bar on the website will list all broad initiatives – Newscards, Stories, Blogs, Prelims etc and they can be accessed whenever you need to go deep in content.
But the blockbuster announcement is – Social Profiles!
For the last one year or so, the CD community has not only gained a great deal from stalwarts like Dr. V, UW but also from many sincere aspirants who continue to peddle the knowledge base one comment at a time.
We thought it’s time that we empower the users with more info about their fellow aspirants.
-Click on the top right corner and you see a drop down to edit your profile.
-Fill in the details which helps other users to identify your stage of preparation/ stage of growth and eventually form like minded groups and peer review sets as you participate in daily answer challenges.
-We have tried to keep the list as exhaustive as we can and you can change the privacy setting for each field to keep certain information secure with yourself
Go ahead and edit your profiles. Add the information you want to add and chose your privacy settings accordingly (we totally respect your concerns for that).
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