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  • Samachar Mathan 2023: A Week’s current affairs in 6 hours | Get FREE access to the current week’s Samachar Manthan

    Do you know?

    • 80% of UPSC 2021 Mains+Prelims Questions are from Samachar Manthan Current Affairs Test Series!!
    • 100+ rankers vouch for the efficacy of Samachar Manthan, a result-oriented Current Affairs Course…

    What is Samachar Manthan?

    Samachar Manthan is our flagship program designed to help you develop a solid command of your newspaper reading and current affairs analyzing skills. We are also going to focus on imparting skills required to utilize current affairs. Since it builds your core, it is important for both Prelims and Mains & Interview also.

    https://youtu.be/6WA8nhi9g8I
  • UPSC Prelims 2022 GS 1 Question Paper[Download Link]

    Guys! UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper 1 is just over now.

    Sharing with you the question paper. 2023 Aspirants please go through these questions and tell us in the comments- how was the paper? which question did you find troubling? and let us solve the paper in the comment box.

    Also a LIVE analysis and 1-1 doubt session will be taken up by our team. We will answer and resolve all your doubts.

    UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper 1 is the GS Paper while UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper 2 is the CSAT exam.

    You can also download the UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2022 PDF here. We will upload the answer keys asap.

  • [LIVE NOW]– National Scholarship Test is starting for UPSC CSE-2023 Foundation Course | Register Now & Attend the Test (Free)| Starts Today @10 A.M | LINK INSIDE

    [LIVE NOW]– National Scholarship Test is starting for UPSC CSE-2023 Foundation Course | Register Now & Attend the Test (Free)| Starts Today @10 A.M | LINK INSIDE

    ‘Civilsdaily has its finger on the pulse of UPSC’. And our students’ success rate is increasing year to year…The Hindu has already acknowledged CD’s 80% success rate.

    Guys, Are you a beginner who has no idea about UPSC, but want to check if you have the aptitude for the same? Do you want to assess your performance and interest in UPSC before targetting 2023 preparation?

    we have got the perfect opportunity for you. Presenting, Civilsdaily’s UPSC-CSE 2023, Free-To-Register National Scholarship on 5th & 12th June 2022. Both in Online and Offline Mode.

    Last year’s scholarship test by Civilsdaily has seen a phenomenal response and pan India interest for the test. Many toppers have emerged out of the test to be subsequently mentored in the Civilsdaily Foundation Program. So aspirants, ensure you don’t miss out on the benefits of the test.


    UPSC-CSE 2021 Hall of Fame:

    …Still Counting…

    Toppers’ Talk Series of our foundation course:

    Yaksh Chaudhary AIR-6 UPSC CSE 2021 CD’s Hall Of Fame
    Mantri Mourya Bharadwaj AIR 28 UPSC CSE 2021
    Mantri Mourya Bharadwaj AIR 28 UPSC CSE 2021
    Rohan Kadam AIR 295 UPSC CSE 2021 Hall of Fame
    Soham Mandre AIR 267 UPSC CSE 2021 Hall of Fame
    Sparsh Verma AIR 644 UPSC CSE 2021 Hall of Fame

    Details of the Civilsdaily Free National Scholarship Test

    Date – 5th June & 12th June 2022.

    Please Click on Submit after finishing the Test.

    • Mode: Online/Offline [Admit card will be sent via email]
    • Registration Fee – Free
    • Language: English
    • Time: 2 Hrs
    • Syllabus: GS Paper 1 (Preliminary exam)
    • No. of Questions: 100
    • Date: 5th June & 12th June 2022.
    • Time: 10 AM
    • Result: 16/06/2022.

    Why should you take the CD’s Scholarship Test? 

    1. Test your preparation on UPSC-CSE grade questions, at the national level.

    2. Chance to compete against the best. See where you stand.

    3. Identify your subject-wise strengths, weak points, and problem areas before you start preparation.

    4. Mentors will provide personalized counseling based on your performance in the scholarship test. 

    5. A detailed discussion will help you navigate through the challenges during the preparation.

    6. Achieve up to 50% scholarship in our exclusive umbrella foundation course.

    Ultimate Assessment Program and Foundation Program include – 

    • Mentorship (1:1, throughout the preparation till the Interview stage)
    • Masterclasses (complete GS syllabus covered, Only provided in Foundation course)
    • Samachar Manthan (Current affairs Programme)
    • Decimate Prelims (Prelims Crash course)
    • Mains Answer Writing Initiative (Every week)
    • Smash Mains (upon Qualifying prelims 2023)
    • Essay Guidance Program (To score above 120+ in Essay Mains Paper)
    • Interview Guidance Program (more than 1 mock interview will be conducted with a panel)
    • Civilsdaily IAS Community for Peer to Peer Interaction

    The main objective of the program is to identify and nurture serious aspirants to become future UPSC toppers. And that’s why we have designed a scholarship test.


    Our foundation course will be intensive yet personalized. You will be getting individual coaching on how to conquer the basics, develop analytical skills, inculcate conceptual clarity, and acquire the necessary knowledge to face the unpredictable and dynamic UPSC.

    Apart from conducting subject-wise classes that cover all the Prelims-Mains syllabus from scratch, aspirants will follow a customized timetable and will complete their revision daily to attempt our weekly prelims and mains tests. Once the test is over, they will get a strategy call from a mentor, who will clear their doubts and tell them how to improve their performance from the next test onwards.

    Simply put, you will be getting a unique coaching experience that eludes other UPSC aspirants. Even aspects like Essay, Ethics, and CSAT which are ignored in other normal coaching programs, will be covered over here with tests, mentorship, classes, and notes.

    If you take the upcoming free UPSC national scholarship test and come out with flying colors, you will get about 50% scholarship on the Civilsdaily Flagship Foundation Course.


  • Prelims 2022: Fire is the test of gold! UPSC Prelims is no fire, but YOU are gold | Let your Hard work speak for yourself

    Prelims 2022: Fire is the test of gold! UPSC Prelims is no fire, but YOU are gold | Let your Hard work speak for yourself

    Dear Aspirants,

    Finally, the D-Day is here!

    One year’s hard work of burning mid-night oil, revising those lengthy books like Laxmikant, making short notes, and updating your current affairs on daily basis.

    It is said that UPSC Prelims is just a screening test to weed out the not-so-serious aspirants. Yet it can be brutal when your whole year’s hard work and dedication, is judged in just 120 minutes!

    Some of you might be stressed and, some panicky. AND IT’S OKAY!

    This post is simply a REMINDER to you guys that YOU ARE A FIGHTER.

    You have been fighting for your dream every single day up till now, slogging through days and nights. Tomorrow is just one small battle you have to win to get closer to your dream. So, don’t let the last-minute jitter get the worst of you.

    We, at Civilsdaily, want to wish you all the best for tomorrow. We will stand by you in your journey no matter what. There are certain things that we would want to share:

    1. One step at a time – One question at one time: Tackle one question at a time, don’t get hung up on what you know or don’t know.
    2. Do not think of results or cut-offs while still in the exam hall: Let’s take care of that. In 2 days, we will let you know all this information.
    3. Self-control is strength and Calmness is power: Keep your thought process clear and don’t get tempted to mark answers just for the sake of attempting 90 questions.
    4. Believe in yourself and the process: You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.
    5. Stay focussed: Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. It is time you utilise the best of your hard work.

    Don’t consider this as Last minute “Gyan ki Baat”. This is just us wishing the best for you.

    All the best guys for tomorrow!

    Do read Sajal sir’s 4 step solving strategy.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/sajal-sirs-4-step-solving-strategy-and-essential-tips-for-upsc-prelims-2022-candidates-as-published-in-the-indian-express/

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  • Have you submitted your question yet? AIR 67, Anand Malhotra will answer all of them!| 1-1 interaction with UPSC CSE 2021 topper @7 pm today

    Guys, Anand Malhotra, AIR 67 will be LIVE today for a 1-1 session. He will be taking queries and will personally resolve each one of them. So, put up your question for Anand Malhotra below and set up a reminder for 7 pm today.

    What will Anand Malhotra discuss today!

    • Understanding the expectations
    • Planning and Strategizing
    • Learning
    • Analyzing
    • Execution
    • How to pluck loopholes
    • And many other untold secrets that only a topper can explain

    So, whether you’re a Working Junta or a full-time college fresher, preparing for IAS 2023/24 & made up your mind, topper’s session can help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule. Besides he can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.

    About Anand Malhotra

    An engineer and an IIM grad, Anand Malhotra secured AIR 67 in his second attempt. Before this, Anand had a stint with a startup and a tech MNC. as well. His optional was Sociology.

    Anand, loves watching talk shows like TED, and would love to motivate and guide you.

  • (Submit your query) 1-1 with AIR 67, Anand Malhotra | Ask him anything: UPSC strategy, current affairs, notes, optional, GS, and other doubts | Limited seats

    (Submit your query) 1-1 with AIR 67, Anand Malhotra | Ask him anything: UPSC strategy, current affairs, notes, optional, GS, and other doubts | Limited seats

    Ask your UPSC preparation-related doubts, and Anand will be LIVE on 3rd June, 7pm to answer each one of your queries. Put up your question here (click)

    Anand Malhotra didn’t wait for the opportunity, he created it! CivilsDaily is proud to say that 30+ of our students are in the top 100. And Anand Malhotra is one of them.

    Anand Malhotra will be with you all LIVE on 3rd May 2022 at 7 pm. He will answer all your questions and resolve all queries.

    What helped Anand to validate All India Rank under 100!

    • Understanding the expectations
    • Planning and strategizing
    • Learning
    • Analyzing
    • Execution
    • How to pluck loopholes
    • And many other untold secrets that a topper felt

    So, whether you’re a Working Junta or a full-time college fresher, preparing for IAS 2023/24 & made up your mind, this session will help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and gear your preparation in the right direction. Besides, he can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.

    CivilsDaily provides the most personalized, student-centric, and evidence-based, hand-holding mentorship

    1. The first step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors get on a 30-40 minute call with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, and current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.

    2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time, live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.

    3. The third and the most personalized tier is the 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2023 journey.

  • No more worry about the changing pattern of UPSC-2023/24? Receive remedial studies in CD’S Foundation Classroom program led by bureaucrats, toppers & top mentors | Classes begin soon.

    No more worry about the changing pattern of UPSC-2023/24? Receive remedial studies in CD’S Foundation Classroom program led by bureaucrats, toppers & top mentors | Classes begin soon.

    After making a grand Success-History on the internet, Civilsdaily now goes offline to add a new feather in its cap. Yes, this is the all-dimensional extension of CD. Whether it is online or offline, It’s a distinction without a difference.

    Acknowledging the need to ensure removing difficulties, the OFFLINE students face, priority has been accorded to content, quality, and accuracy. With the focus on all-round development, Civilsdaily has made up its mind to launch the much-covetedUPSC-CSE Foundation Program-2023 Offline Classroom Batch’ by the 3rd week of June 2022. 

    Come rain or shine, Civilsdaily’s dedicated offline mentor teachers group stands by all UPSC aspirants without a second thought.

    ….Still counting….
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    The Hindu has solemnly acknowledged Civilsdaily’s high rated mentorship program.

    EMI Facility Available @ No Extra Cost!

    No Cost EMI Facility for Students enrolling in Civilsdaily’s Foundation Course 2023. This is ensure that financial burden has not remain a concern for your preparation.

    Please note that there will be no processing fee involved and no hidden costs when you avail the EMI facility.


    IN 2020, CIVILSDAILY HAD 30 TOPPERS IN TOP 100.

    What Differentiates Our Foundation Course?

    Civilsdaily’s Mentorship is clearly one brand which sets us apart from any other institute in this Domain.

    Civilsdaily mentorship helps you in 6 key components of your preparation-

    1. Direction– Civilsdaily’s mentors are highly qualified, with at least one year of mentorship experience and two UPSC CSE Interviews under their belts. They are well-versed in themany stages of preparation. These mentors will assist you in developing both a comprehensive and micro schedule. They’ll put together a weekly programme for you, complete with mentorship calls. This schedule will be created based on a thorough examination of the importance of subjects as well as the interconnection of topics to make it easier for students to grasp the material.
    2. Discipline– The student will be held accountable to the mentor since he or she will be required to complete a weekly target set by the mentor.
    3. Consistency– Students can retain consistency in their preparation by having their mentor monitor them constantly and giving them regular tests. Furthermore, rational scheduling aids pupils in adopting an integrated approach to preparation..
    4. Value addition– Mentors also assist students with their questions and resources. Students become perplexed as to which resources to follow due to the abundance of content available on the market. Mentors can assist you in locating and referring to the most appropriate materials. This aids students in consolidating their resources and avoiding content overload. Mentors will also offer video assistance.Remember- the mantra to clear UPSC is MINIMUM RESOURCES, MAXIMUM REVISIONS.
    5. Evaluation– The UAP/foundation curriculum also contains a prelims and mains testseries, as well as weekly 10 mains questions from Samachar Manthan (SM). Your mentor will go through each test with you and help you figure out your strengths and shortcomings. So, if you devote yourself to this programme, you will receive one-on-one assistance for more than 40 mains tests (including SM) and more than 30 prelims tests. Furthermore, each test will be examined twice by professional evaluators, with a mentor evaluating the results later.
    6. Motivation– When you’re feeling down or don’t feel like studying, you can reach out to your mentor, have a conversation, get motivated, and restart your studies. Mentor-recommended relaxation techniques can assist you in learning more effectively.

    A name trusted by Rank 1 & 2:


    Key Features about UPSC-CSE Foundation Program 2023 Offline Classroom Batch

    • Integrated Prelims, Mains and Essay Test Series along with Current Affairs and Personalized Mentorship.
    • UAP & Master Classes: Full coverage for GS prelims & mains.
    • Differentiators- Mentorship
    • Watch the lectures unlimited times
    • Combination of offline learning and in depth mentoring which gives students proper guidance throughout the preparation journey.
    • Pre cum mains offline foundation program contains every General Studies subject. Syllabus Wise each and every point will be covered in Prelims as well as in mains. 
    • Post classes support of individual mentor
    • Notes and study materials: all necessary materials of static and current will be provided through hard copies.


    A look at the programs in Our Foundation course

    PRELIMS TS

    • 40 PRELIMS MOCK TESTS (36 PAPER 1, 4 CSAT)
    • DEDICATED MONTHLY CA TEST
    • ALL INDIA RANKINGS
    • DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
    • MONTHLY CA MAGAZINES (NEWS, OP-ED, PIB, GOVT.REPORTS)

    SAMACHAR MANTHAN

    • WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS (VIDEO + NOTES)
    • MAINS LEVEL Q&A EVALUATION TO COMPLIMENT THE LECTURES
    • CHECKED COPY DISCUSSION ON PHONE/ IN-PERSON

    MAINS TS

    • 12 SECTIONAL + 12 FLTS
    • MODEL ANSWER SOLUTIONS
    • CHECKED COPY DISCUSSION ON PHONE/ IN-PERSON

    ESSAY TS

    • 14 TESTS (28 ESSAYS) ON 8 BROAD UPSC TRENDS SINCE 2010
    • SAMPLE STRUCTURE, VIEW SOLUTIONS, PERSONALISEDEVALUATIONS
    • SHARING BEST ESSAY COPY (REAL TIME)
    • PERSONALISED IMPROVEMENT TRACKING EXCEL

    DECIMATE PRELIMS

    • 36 PRELIMS MOCK TESTS (32 PAPER 1, 4 CSAT)
    • DEDICATED MONTHLY CA TEST
    • ALL INDIA RANKINGS
    • Tikdam FOR SMART HACKS & INTELLIGENT GUESSTIMATES
    • DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
    • MONTHLY CA MAGAZINES (NEWS, OP-ED, PIB, GOVT.REPORTS)

    Here is a comparison Chart to know how Civilsdaily stands apart


    WHAT 2020 TOPPERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT CIVILSDAILY?


    About the faculty leading this program:

    Sajal Singh: Sajal sir is known to make Economics and IR as easy as a cakewalk. He scored one of the highest marks in GS in the 2017 UPSC exam. Under his guidance, more than 80 percent of Students qualified for UPSC interview 2020 in Smash mains Program.

    Email: sajal@civilsdaily.com

    Sudhanshu Mishra: Prior to benchmarking himself as Polity teacher at Civilsdaily, Sudhanshu Sir has served in the Defense Ministry for 10 years. He has a keen interest in regional and global geopolitics which do not only substantially reflect in his lectures but also had come in handy in several stages of his UPSC & PSCs exams. 

    He is also an MBA candidate Co’23 from IIM Kozhikode.

    Email: sudhanshu@civilsdaily.com

    Sukanya Rana: Our Civilsdaily Mains Program Head Mrs. Sukanya Rana has been mentoring students across multiple stages from prelims to mains to interview. She is part of Smash Mains as Ethics Mentor ans helped Civilsdaily topper to achieve their dream. Interview in 2016.

    Email: sukanya@civilsdaily.com

    Poornima

    Graduate from Miranda house in Geography and done MA from JNU in Geography. She is also a qualified Net JRF in Geography.

    Other Senior Bureaucrats and toppers will also be joining for various lectures and guest session.

    Shri V.P. Singh Sir, IRPS

    Virendra Pratap Singh did is B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 2003. He joined the services with immense experience in the Private Sector working across domains in high profile companies like Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, and Tata Motors. He has consistently scored very high marks in interviews. His 2009 score of 213/300 was among the toppers.

    Himanshu Arora

    Himanshu sir has a wide experience in the field of both academics and policy-making. He has earlier taught Economics at both under-graduate and Post-Graduate level in Delhi University. Currently, he is working at the Prime Minister economic advisory council. He also writes columns regularly in prestigious newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express and Millenium post.

    SD Singh

    Dr. S D Singh sir, Retd IFoS, 1988 Batch, Uttarakhand Cadre.
    He is currently employed with MoEF as a senior consultant. He has 33 years of experience in forestry, environment, wildlife and biodiversity conservation.

    Join our inaugural session:

    Date: Will be announced soon

    Address: 1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Pusa Rd Next to Gate No.7 Karol Bagh, Metro, North Extn Area, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110060

    Get In Touch:

    Email: abhishek@civilsdaily.com

    Phone: +91 8882914783

    Finally, Teachers Open The Doors, But You Must Enter By Yourself. Now, both the ways lie before you. If you like learning in a traditional classroom way, we are waiting for you at Rajendra Nagar. And if you prefer learning by staying at your home, we appear on the internet anytime you fit. All the best.

  • “CD Mentorship Guaranteed my name in the UPSC final list”: Sentiments expressed by 2021 UPSC rankers | Discuss your issues with their mentors | FREE mentorship session for YOU

    “CD Mentorship Guaranteed my name in the UPSC final list”: Sentiments expressed by 2021 UPSC rankers | Discuss your issues with their mentors | FREE mentorship session for YOU

    Civilsdaily has its finger on the pulse of the UPSC.

    Civilsdaily has redefined, revolutionized, and simplified the way aspirants prepare for UPSC Civil Services Exam.

    CivilsDaily’s personalized, student-centric and evidence-based approach has been validated by the amazing success in UPSC 2021

    What UPSC 2021 rankers are saying…
    …Many More.

    UPSC is changing..

    No more is it about isolating yourself and just doing current affairs, static, attending random classes, or reading a plethora of books. It’s time to bury the old ways for IAS preparation, for good.

    “I didn’t escape from giving attempts though I used to lack confidence, family constraints, and commitments. I joined CD’s 1-1 mentorship courses and tried attending each & every session of “Mission 2021” daily. And today I can’t but say that I regained enough confidence to sit for and secured my name in the top rankers list in UPSC 2021.”- Our beloved student said.


    CD’s mentors want nothing but the success of students

    Who are you?

    1. Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2023/24 and working simultaneously, we can help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
    2. First-time prep? If you are in the last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2023 full time, we can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.

    You just have to take 5 minutes out and fill out this form: Samanvaya For IAS 2023

    This is where our 3 tier mentoring comes in:

    1. The first step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors get on a 30-40 minute call with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, and current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.

    2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time, live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.

    3. The third and the most personalized tier is the 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2023 journey.

    No Exhibition. It was Exertion: Why you need ‘Handholding mentors’!

    We’ve had a discussion with around 2700 IAS aspirants (beginners and veterans) last month and all of them had doubts related to either sources and books or answer writing and even essays and interviews.

    Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS-2023 exam and the most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC and according to that planning and strategizing; other being Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap.

    How to prepare for upsc 2021? Strategy for upsc 2021?
Answer writing for 2020
    CivilDaily’s mentorship will ensure you are following this pattern
  • [Sansad TV] Perspective: Record FDI Inflow

    UPSC 2023 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here)

    Context

    • India rapidly emerges as a preferred investment destination with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increasing 20-fold in the last 20 years.
    • Highest ever annual FDI inflow of 83.57 billion US Dollars were recorded in the Financial Year 2021-22.
    • This figure stood at 45.15 billion US Dollars.

    Major feats achieved this year

    • In terms of investor countries of FDI Equity inflow, Singapore is at the top with 27%, followed by the US with 18% and Mauritius with 16% for the FY 2021-22.
    • Computer Software & Hardware’ has emerged as the top recipient sector of FDI Equity inflow during this period with around 25% share followed by Services Sector and Automobile Industry with 12% each.
    • With 53 % Karnataka has received the majority share of FDI equity in the `Computer Software & Hardware’ sector.

    Significance of rising FDI

    • This is a testament of India’s status among global investors.
    • It also signifies political, economic and social stability

    What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

    • An FDI is an investment in the form of a controlling ownership in a business in one country by an entity based in another country.
    • It is thus distinguished from a foreign portfolio investment by a notion of direct control.
    • FDI may be made either “inorganically” by buying a company in the target country or “organically” by expanding the operations of an existing business in that country.
    • Broadly, FDI includes “mergers and acquisitions, building new facilities, reinvesting profits earned from overseas operations, and intra company loans”.
    • In a narrow sense, it refers just to building a new facility, and lasting management interest.

    Features of FDI

    • Any investment from an individual or firm that is located in a foreign country into a country is FDI.
    • Generally, FDI is when a foreign entity acquires ownership or controlling stake in the shares of a company in one country, or establishes businesses there.
    • It is different from foreign portfolio investment where the foreign entity merely buys equity shares of a company.
    • In FDI, the foreign entity has a say in the day-to-day operations of the company.
    • FDI is not just the inflow of money, but also the inflow of technology, knowledge, skills and expertise.
    • It is a major source of non-debt financial resources for the economic development of a country.

    FDI in India

    • Foreign investment was introduced in 1991 under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), driven by then FM Manmohan Singh.
    • Economic liberalisation started in India in the wake of the 1991 crisis and since then, FDI has steadily increased in the country.
    • India, today is a part of top 100-club on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and globally ranks number 1 in the Greenfield FDI ranking.

    There are two routes by which India gets FDI.

    1) Automatic route: By this route, FDI is allowed without prior approval by Government or RBI.

    2) Government route: Prior approval by the government is needed via this route. The application needs to be made through Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal, which will facilitate the single-window clearance of FDI application under Approval Route.

    • India imposes a cap on equity holding by foreign investors in various sectors, current FDI in aviation and insurance sectors is limited to a maximum of 49%.
    • In 2015 India overtook China and the US as the top destination for the Foreign Direct Investment.

    Sectors that come under the ‘ 100% Automatic Route’ category are

    • Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, Air-Transport Services (non-scheduled and other services under civil aviation sector)
    • Airports (Greenfield + Brownfield),
    • Asset Reconstruction Companies,
    • Auto-components, Automobiles,
    • Biotechnology (Greenfield),
    • Broadcast Content Services (Up-linking & down-linking of TV channels, Broadcasting Carriage Services,
    • Capital Goods, Cash & Carry Wholesale Trading (including sourcing from MSEs), Chemicals, Coal & Lignite, Construction Development,
    • Construction of Hospitals,
    • E-commerce Activities, Electronic Systems,
    • Food Processing, Gems & Jewellery, Healthcare, Industrial Parks, IT & BPM, Leather, Manufacturing, Mining & Exploration of metals & non-metal ores, Other Financial Services,
    • Pharmaceuticals, Plantation sector
    • Ports & Shipping, Railway Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Roads & Highways,
    • Single Brand Retail Trading, Textiles & Garments,
    • Thermal Power,
    • Tourism & Hospitality and
    • White Label ATM Operations.

    Sectors that come under up to 100% Automatic Route’ category are

    • Infrastructure Company in the Securities Market: 49%
    • Insurance: up to 49%
    • Medical Devices:up to 100%
    • Pension: 49%
    • Petroleum Refining (By PSUs): 49%
    • Power Exchanges: 49%

    Sectors that come under the ‘up to 100% Government Route’ category are– 

    • Banking & Public sector: 20%
    • Broadcasting Content Services: 49%
    • Core Investment Company: 100%
    • Food Products Retail Trading: 100%
    • Mining & Minerals separations of titanium bearing minerals and ores: 100%
    • Multi-Brand Retail Trading: 51%
    • Print Media (publications/ printing of scientific and technical magazines/ specialty journals/ periodicals and facsimile edition of foreign newspapers): 100%
    • Print Media (publishing of newspaper, periodicals and Indian editions of foreign magazines dealing with news & current affairs): 26%
    • Satellite (Establishment and operations): 100%

    FDI prohibition

    There are a few industries where FDI is strictly prohibited under any route. These industries are

    • Atomic Energy Generation
    • Any Gambling or Betting businesses
    • Lotteries (online, private, government, etc.)
    • Investment in Chit Funds
    • Nidhi Company
    • Agricultural or Plantation Activities (although there are many exceptions like horticulture, fisheries, tea plantations, Pisciculture, animal husbandry, etc.)
    • Housing and Real Estate (except townships, commercial projects, etc.)
    • Trading in TDR’s
    • Cigars, Cigarettes, or any related tobacco industry

    Benefits offered by FDI

    • Employment generation: FDI boosts the manufacturing and services sector which results in the creation of jobs and helps to reduce unemployment rates in the country.
    • Economic growth: Increased employment translates to higher incomes and equips the population with more buying powers, boosting the overall economy of a country.
    • Human capital development: Skills that employees gain through training and experience can boost the education and human capital of a specific country. Through a ripple effect, it can train human resources in other sectors and companies.
    • Technology boost: The introduction of newer and enhanced technologies results in company’s distribution into the local economy, resulting in enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of the industry.
    • Increase in exports: Many goods produced by FDI have global markets, not solely domestic consumption. The creation of 100% export oriented units help to assist FDI investors in boosting exports from other countries.
    • Exchange rate stability: The flow of FDI into a country translates into a continuous flow of foreign exchange, helping a country’s Central Bank maintain a prosperous reserve of foreign exchange which results in stable exchange rates.
    • Improved Capital Flow: Inflow of capital is particularly beneficial for countries with limited domestic resources, as well as for nations with restricted opportunities to raise funds in global capital markets.
    • Creation of a Competitive Market: By facilitating the entry of foreign organizations into the domestic marketplace, FDI helps create a competitive environment, as well as break domestic monopolies.  
    • Climate mitigation: The United Nations has also promoted the use of FDI around the globe to help combat climate change

    Limitations created by FDI

    • Hindrance of domestic investment: Sometimes FDI can hinder domestic investment. Because of FDI, countries’ local companies start losing interest to invest in their domestic products.
    • Risk from political changes: Other countries’ political movements can be changed constantly which could hamper the investors.
    • Negative exchange rates: FDI can sometimes affect exchange rates to the advantage of one country and the detriment of another.
    • Higher costs: When investors invest in foreign counties, they might notice that it is more expensive than when goods are exported. Oftentimes, more money is invested into machinery and intellectual property than in wages for local employees.
    • Economic non-viability: Considering that FDI may be capital-intensive from the point of view of the investor, it can sometimes be very risky or economically non-viable.
    • Expropriation: Constant political changes can lead to expropriation. In this case, those countries’ governments will have control over investors’ property and assets.
    • Modern-day economic colonialism: Many third-world countries, or at least those with a history of colonialism, worry that foreign direct investment would result in some kind of modern-day economic colonialism, which exposes host countries and leave them vulnerable to foreign companies’ exploitation.
    • Poor performance: Multinationals have been criticized for poor working conditions in foreign factories.

    Recent amendments in 2020

    • The govt. has amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017.
    • In the event of the transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India, directly or indirectly, resulting in the beneficial ownership, such subsequent change in beneficial ownership will also require Government approval.

    The present position and revised position in the matters will be as under:

    Present Position

    • A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited.
    • However, a citizen of Bangladesh or an entity incorporated in Bangladesh can invest only under the Government route.
    • Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.

    Revised Position

    • A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited.

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    • However, an entity of a country, which shares a land border with India or where the beneficial owner of investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route.
    • Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.

    Various policy initiatives

    The government has taken plenty of initiatives to attract FDI in India:

    • The government has amended rules of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), allowing up to 20% FDI in the insurance company LIC through the automatic route.
    • The Government of India is considering easing scrutiny on certain FDI from countries that share a border with India.
    • The implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to push FDI inflows in 2022.
    • The government is likely to introduce at least three policies as part of the Space Activity Bill in 2022. This Bill is expected to clearly define the scope of foreign FDI in the Indian space sector.
    • In September 2021, the Union Cabinet announced that to boost the telecom sector, they’ll allow 100% FDI via the automatic route in, up from the previous 49%.
    • In August 2021, the government amended the Foreign Exchange Management (non-debt instruments) Rules, 2019, to allow the 74% increase in FDI limit in the insurance sector.
  • Talk to the IAS Mentors of UPSC 2021 rankers | 15 in top 50 toppers (200+ overall) are our Mentorship students

    Talk to the IAS Mentors of UPSC 2021 rankers | 15 in top 50 toppers (200+ overall) are our Mentorship students

    Congratulations! You didn’t wait for the opportunity, you created it!

    Guys! Again that happiest moment came. We, the Civilsdaily team, stand extremely proud to announce the unbelievable achievements of our students who have made their dreams come true. Today, hard work, commitment, and dedication glorified us!  and we are extremely happy to have been a part of their journey.

    We are glad to reveal that 200+ Civilsdaily students (still counting) are now top rank holders in UPSC final merit list. Our success rate has increased by 80% from last year in terms of rank holders. We, the Civilsdaily family, pride ourselves on the number of our top 100-ranked students. This is a distinctive increase in our success rate for the top 100 and overall positions since last year.

    And finally, we feel indebted to our Mentors. Their tireless efforts, step-by-step guidance, experienced mentorship, round-the-clock support, and dedication to working with the students day-in and day-out helped our students become officers today. And this has led to this wonderful occasion where we celebrate the grand success of our students together!

    Our heroes of today and the leaders of tomorrow!

    6834409Yaksh Chaudhary
    157600782C Yaswanth Kumar Reddy
    281009473Mantri Mourya Bharadwaj
    297102140Bhavishya
    326605885Navandar Anay Nitin
    38859480Ravi Kumar
    40854740Kushal Jain
    425610120Swathi Sree T
    43623772Shubham Shukla
    447808206Anjali Shrotriya
    465604724Ramya C S
    491105645Divyansh Singh
    508101939Abhijit Ray
    55861023Pratibha Dahiya
    626206389Tirumani Sri Pooja
    673535597Anand Malhotra
    803532741Nikhil Mahajan
    888102300Aman Agarwal
    93879483Deepesh Kumari
    1024904842Prakhar Chandrakar
    1112402341C B Rex
    1141123523Ajey Singh Rathore
    116879624Shambhavi Mishra
    118323091Melvyn Varghese
    1201134168Tanushree Meena
    133835604Kishlay Kushwaha
    1361041582Arugula Sneha
    1415206982Praveen Singh Charan
    1503539134Navdeep Aggarwal
    1536005052Divyansh Shukla
    1727809990Simran Bhardwaj
    2047810159Arjit Mahajan
    205708531Durga Prasad Adhikary
    2133902598Manoj Ramanath Hegde
    2164905606Divyanjali Jaiswal
    2206314064Garima
    2307814854Tanmay Kale
    2356210633Aswin Mani Deep Kakumanu
    266875941Anuradha
    2676629429Mandhare Soham Sunil
    284838018Priya Rani
    295503767Rohan Kadam
    308314783Aruna M
    3256607403Kajale Vaibhav
    337854608Akash Joshi
    381885161Manoj Kumar Yadav
    3951300555Sisle Swapnil Mahadeo
    3986629554Mhetre Sayali Narayan
    4041106762Ramkrishna Saran
    405823411Manjeet Kumar
    408511438Mahajan Harshal Rajesh
    411840702Amit Anand
    415859706Sulochana Meena
    4461145452Manish Agrawal
    4786312184Rishabh
    483847161Singh Prabhat Gyanendra
    4871522756Rakesh Kumar Singh
    4994118984Mukesh Kumar Gupta
    515849549Karandeep
    516324774Mohammed Siddiq Shariff
    524821045Nidhi
    573879324Rekha Meena
    576803598Ravindra Kumar Meena
    6266708120Golapkar Ashwin Rajan
    6295920417Abhishek Vyas
    6442600288Sparsh Verma
    we are still listing down our rankers..

    We wish our successful students all the very best in their journey ahead while our mentors gear up to help the next batch of aspirants succeed with the same focused guidance that brought us such a grand success!