Category: Ranker Webinars

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Question 1)

While social movements seek to bring in social change, counter movements sometimes arise in defence of status quo. Comment and bring examples to support your point.       (150W/10M)

Question 2)

It is said that article 239AA gives responsibility without power to the Delhi Government? Do you agree with the view? What should be done to remove this anomaly? (150W/10M)

Question 3)

RTI Amendment Bill 2018 will make CICs servile subordinates of the central Government? Examine (150W/10M)

Question 4)

Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward. (150W/10M)

Dear students,

This week we launched the AWE program and we’ve seen a tremendous response. Though we had earlier rejected the idea of the daily answer writing, we now understand its importance especially for those who are not confident about going for the elaborate Mains Guidance Program.

This month also saw the launch of our ios application. It is not perfect and is a work in progress. It has limited features but our ios audience will now have access to the most important content. An ipad compatible version is on its way.

While many new initiatives are in the pipeline, we wanted to reach out to our students to what lies in our journey ahead.

A traditional coaching would take over 1.5L for a 1-year program. Neither do they revamp their content depending upon observed trends, nor do they provide any personalized attention. you are stuck in a classroom full of 500 students. The teacher is accessible but it requires you to either catch him/her after the class or schedule an appointment. There is no standard 1-1 interaction time thus discouraging interactions.

We want to change all of that. We are constantly working towards improving our offerings. We want to get better at guessing the precise questions that will be asked in both prelims and mains. We want our students to prepare better so they can handle adverse situations. Our Mains Guidance Program has institutionalized 1-1 interaction with the mentors. 

Moreover, we are trying to get the best people with a proven track record to help you out. Vipul Sir conducting our Essay Program is an IPS officer while Pritam Sir for the AWE has appeared for 3 interviews. These are solid guys capable of uplifting your preparation to a whole new level.

Not to forget, we are doing all this at almost 1/2 the price of similar programs.

The goals we have set out to achieve are not easy. We want to spend more time talking to you, discussing your strategy and your level of preparedness. And we are nowhere near perfect. But we are evolving and strengthening our frameworks. In the coming days, you will see further fine-tuning of our initiatives. 

Having said that, end of the day, our support has to be backed by ruthless efforts from you. You have to be consistent. We are always pushing our students to attempt tests, to be regular with lectures. Hopefully, such messages will put you back on track.

Good luck.

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High Relevance News

[op-ed snap] Assault on Aravallis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-assault-on-aravallis/

There has been illegal mining and construction across all states in India. The latest victim of it is the Aravali mountain ranges. Read the editorial to know details of the issue. Important for Mains.

India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-among-nations-that-face-grave-danger-to-soil-biodiversity-wwf/

Read about findings of Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas. important for prelims. Points from the report can also be quoted in Mains.

India, Japan sign $75 billion currency swap agreement

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-japan-sign-75-billion-currency-swap-agreement/

Note details of currency swap agreement and its benefits. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

States other than Delhi-NCR can use existing stocks of firecrackers for Diwali this year: SC

The Supreme Court has allowed States other than Delhi to use their existing stocks of crackers for Diwali next month.

SC has also directed that only green crackers can be manufactured henceforth across the country. That means once the existing stocks are used up, no new polluting crackers can be made in the cracker factories

No important points in the news from the exam perspective

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Question 1)

What is the Indian Ocean Dipole? Explain its connection with the Indian monsoons

Question 2)

The fourth industrial revolution will be based on artificial intelligence which in turn depends on ‘data’. What are the factors affecting the location of AI industry globally? Where does India stand in this context?

Question 3)

INF Treaty has been one of the major missile control treaty between Washington and Moscow which also has significant contribution to end the cold war. Analyse the pros and cons of United Nations withdrawal from INF Treaty.

Question 4)

What is ‘justice’? What are its different kinds?

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Question 1)                       

Comment on the nature of separation of powers envisaged by the constitution of India. How successful has been the constitutional scheme in the Indian context? Discuss.   

Question 2) 

Despite war-mongering and aggressive rhetoric on an upswing in international politics in recent years, diplomacy has remained critical. Comment. 

Question 3)

Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) could play strong substantive role in Geo-politics amid various challenges in fostering co-operation among the countries of the two continents. Analyze.

Question 4) 

Ethics: “Ethics is not just law rather it is broader than the law”. Do you agree? Discuss with suitable examples?

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High Relevance News

[op-ed snap] The importance of Asia-Europe cooperation

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-importance-of-asia-europe-cooperation/

An important op-ed highlighting the importance of engagement with ASEM & EU with India. Must read for Mains. ASEM can be asked in Prelims.

Siberian visitors freeze Assam-Meghalaya border dispute

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/siberian-visitors-freeze-assam-meghalaya-border-dispute/

Read about Amur falcon & unique features related to them. Important for Prelims.

IMPRESS, SPARC schemes research work to begin in January 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/impress-sparc-schemes-research-work-to-begin-in-january-2019/

Make notes about the mentioned schemes. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

Elite China security team arriving in India

A delegation of a Chinese group that takes care of the security of the top seven members of the nation’s leadership will visit New Delhi in November, as security ties between India and China begin to expand

No important points in the news from the exam point of view

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High Relevance News

Explained: How a country gets a currency manipulator tag

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-how-a-country-gets-a-currency-manipulator-tag/

Read about currency manipulation. Has been in news frequently and hence important for Prelims.

Govt. procurement scheme fails to ensure MSP for farmers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-procurement-scheme-fails-to-ensure-msp-for-farmers/

Read about PM AASHA Scheme. Can be asked in Prelims.

India’s first engine-less train set to hit tracks

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-first-engine-less-train-set-to-hit-tracks/

Note details about Train 18. Such innovations are usually asked in Prelims. Railway modernisation can be a topic for Mains.

Low Relevance News

PM Modi leaves for Japan for annual summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Japan to attend the annual summit to be held on October 28 and 29with his counterpart Shinzo Abe

No important points in the news from the exam point of view

As a part of our Essay Test Series, we are conducting an open test so students can get their hands dirty.

1. Submissions are open till Thursday (1 November 2018) midnight. The sooner you submit, the earlier it will be reviewed
2. The top 10 entries will be announced by next week
3. Vipul Shrivastava Sir, IPS will discuss top 10 entries, what they did well, what they didn’t in a video discussion
4. Submissions will be via comments (below this post)
5. As you can see, the topics are in line with the pattern asked this year.

Be innovative, make a point, get noticed

Topics here

Part A

1. If you want to test a man’s character, give him power
2. Should religion be limited to only private sphere

Part B

1. Should India adopt a more aggressive foreign policy
2. Virtual reality: Boon or Bane

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High Relevance News

[op-ed snap] Retrieving the spoils of colonialism

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-retrieving-the-spoils-of-colonialism/

Demand for bringing back historical artefacts has been gaining momentum in recent times. Read the oped to know weight behind it and what can be done to achieve this. Important for Mains.

Govt. notifies rules on granting citizenship

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-notifies-rules-on-granting-citizenship/

Note important features of Citizenship act, 1955. Has become more important in light of NRC in Assam.

Citizen-Science Repository of Indian mammals

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/citizen-science-repository-of-indian-mammals/

Read about MAOI. Important for Prelims.

[pib] Creation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-creation-of-fisheries-and-aquaculture-infrastructure-development-fund-fidf/

Note details about FIDF. Can be asked in Prelims.

Low Relevance News

Army set to create new positions as part of overhaul

The Army’s biggest reform exercise since independence to rightsize the force and reduce mounting revenue expenditure is likely to see creation of new positions of a third Deputy Chief of Army Staff and a Director General of Strategic Communications, among other measures

No important points in the news from the exam perspective

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

Click on news headlines to read the full news

High Relevance News

Indian monsoons influence Atlantic hurricanes: study

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-monsoons-influence-atlantic-hurricanes-study/

A very important newscard for Prelims. Statements can be directly picked up as well as twisted to frame a question. Read and make notes.

[pib] Cabinet nod for Indian Institute of Skills

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-nod-for-indian-institute-of-skills/

Read about IIS. Can be asked in Prelims. Skill India mission and other programs for skill development & their impact can be asked in Mains.

Low Relevance News

Govt. reviews measures taken to curb fake news

Home Secretary held a meeting with representatives of various social media platforms to review the steps taken by them to prevent misuse of their sites and asked them to check the spread of rumours and messages inciting unrest, cybercrimes and other activities that could be detrimental to national security

No important points in the news from the exam point of view.