Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 6th July- GS-1  Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society. GS-4  Case studies Question 1)  Propaganda can lead to cult leadership, and propaganda along with cult leadership could be dangerous for peace and stability within the country and for the world.… Continue reading 3rd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 3rd July- GS-1  History of the world including events from the 18th century. GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters. Question 1)  Unifying post-partition India and princely states under one administration was perhaps the most important task facing the political leadership. Explain. 10 marks Question 2)… Continue reading 2nd July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Dear aspirants, Giving a big relief and accepting the demands of aspirants UPSC has released a notice where it has given the option of changing and submitting exam centre for UPSC CSE Prelims 2020. It also includes Forest Services Pre 2020 exam. Click here for the UPSC notice for submitting revised choice of centre Not… Continue reading UPSC allows change of Exam Centre for UPSC 2020 Pre & Mains | Starting from 7th July | Details inside

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 2nd July- GS-1  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. GS-4 Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information. Question 1)  Discuss the non-geographical factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world. 10 marks Question 2) Custodial… Continue reading 1st July 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 1st July- GS-1  Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent). GS-4 Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Question 1)  Explain how local winds are different from planetary winds. Giving examples, highlight the role of local… Continue reading 30th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 30th June- GS-1  Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions. Question 1)  Critically examine how globalization has affected urban and rural society differently in India. 10 marks   Question 2) South Asia is perhaps the most natural regional… Continue reading 29th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 29th June- GS-1  Effects of globalization on Indian society. GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration Question 1)  What do you understand by “Urban commons”? Examine their importance in ensuring ‘Just and liveable cities’ to all in the urban areas. 10 marks   Question 2) Stability… Continue reading 26th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 26th June- GS-1  Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-4 Case studies Question 1)  Explain the issues surrounding the policies and programme adopted by the Indian Government to tackle poverty. 10 marks   Question 2) Discuss the institutional framework set up at various levels under the Disaster Management… Continue reading 25th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

DISCUSSION, ANSWER WRITING, STRATEGY AND REFERENCE MATERIAL Public Administration optional group (Click here) Sociology optional group (Click here) Anthropology optional group (Click here) PSIR optional group (Click here) (Instructions at the bottom of this page) Dear students, We are delighted to announce UPSC Optional groups on Civilsdaily’s Habitat – our learning platform.  Habitat is yet… Continue reading Join (FREE) Optional groups on Civilsdaily’s Habitat | Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology, and more.. | Links inside

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 25th June- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) “Female literacy has a direct positive multiplier effect in tackling the problem of malnutrition in the country”. Comment. 10 marks   Question 2) The corona pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of our health… Continue reading 24th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 24th June- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) What are the reasons for persistence of patriarchy in our society? What is the difference between public and private patriarchy? Explain.10 Marks   Question 2) India has been heading the World Health Organisation’s executive… Continue reading 23rd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 23rd June- GS-1 Indian society and diversity of India GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Are families a Universal social institution in India? Analyse.10 Marks   Question 2) Structure of the UN built according to the conditions of 1945, fails to reflect the world as it is now. In light… Continue reading 22nd June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

If UPSC is Mahabharat, let’s become Arjun of it Hitting the fish’s eye, and winning over the Mains hurdle. Where is the fish’s eye?- an exact understanding of what’s been asked and answering to the point and not beating around the bush! Where do you miss the war of the Mains Exam? Not getting the… Continue reading Let’s Become the Arjun of UPSC Mahabharata! Catch the First Basic Polity Mains Test (21st June) to Re-imagine How You Look At UPSC Mains

Click here to register for the (Online) Mock Interview  Dear student,  The COVID-19 shutdown caused a brief interruption in the UPSC interviews. The good news is that UPSC has released the schedule for the Personality Test of Civil Services Examination, 2019 (Click here). UPSC CSE 2019 Interviews are set to start from 20th July 2020… Continue reading (*IMP) UPSC 2019 (pending) Interview schedule out | Transcend: Mock interviews (Resumed) | 80+ mocks already conducted | Register now!

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 22nd June- GS-1  Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society. GS-4 Case studies Question 1) Who were Marakkars? Discuss their role in the fight against Portuguese.10 marks   Question 2) Covid pandemic has highlighted a lot of structural issues in governance.… Continue reading 19th June 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement