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29th April
What do we mean by a drought and what are the relief measures taken?
Various parts of the country are reeling under a severe drought. Various ministries of the Government of India have initiated relief measures in drought prone areas. But when is a drought declared in any part of the country? What are the different parameters that are taken into account? What is Drought? There is no… Continue reading What do we mean by a drought and what are the relief measures taken?
28th April
IoS Application
Its my very Humble request to entire CD Team to kindly think of introducing the IoS app ASAP. Its very much required at this stage with Just 3 months remaining before Prelims-2016. Thanks!!
MCQ Maze 9
Q1. With reference to the culture of India, what is ‘Therukoothu’? (a) an ancient martial art form popular in Kerala (b) a popular style of painting prevalent in Karnataka (c) the harvest festival of Andhra Pradesh (d) a form folk drama popular in Tamil Nadu Q2. Which of the following is the pair of chief… Continue reading MCQ Maze 9
26 Ramsar sites in India: A comprehensive survey
Covering wetlands of India, very very comprehensively
27th April
Everything that you need to know: Wetlands, Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record
All about managing wetlands- Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, National Wetland Conservation Program of India
MCQ Maze 8
Q1. Who of the following Chalukya ruler shifted his capital from Aihole to Vatapi(Badami)? (a) Jayasimha (b) Pulakesin I (c) Ravikeerti (d) Mangalesa Q2. Which among the following is/are the member countries of a grouping known as Sanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? 1. China 2. India 3. Russia 4. Kazakhstan Choose the correct alternative using the… Continue reading MCQ Maze 8
To the Late Runners – Do Another Manjhi!
Hello Everyone, There are two winter seasons in a UPSC candidate’s life. One caused by earth’s tilt and another caused by UPSC’s notification. The former lullabies you to sleep and the later jolts you out of the slumber. Many of you might have started getting apprehensive about the level of preparation and the thought of… Continue reading To the Late Runners – Do Another Manjhi!
The notification for UPSC 2016 is out
Check here – http://www.upsc.gov.in
Different Forms of Traditional Theatre in India – Part 2
Completing the theatre forms of India - 15/15!
Different Forms of Traditional Theatre in India – Part 1
Covering 6 of 15 traditional theatre forms of India in this first article
रिफ्यूजी संकट, चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति और जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विकास रणनीति
साथियों, विस्तृत आलेख श्रृंखला के इस भाग(भाग-4) में आप रिफ्यूजी संकट, चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति और राष्ट्रीय जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विकास रणनीति के बारे में जानेंगे. उम्मीद है कि इस श्रृंखला के पिछले तीन भाग आपने ज़रूर पढ़े होंगे. आज के अनुवाद पढ़ने के लिए आपको पिछली बार की तरह ही नीचे दिए गए लिंक पर जाना… Continue reading रिफ्यूजी संकट, चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति और जैव प्रौद्योगिकी विकास रणनीति
Stories and Blogs Magazine
Hi @Root admin, It will be really helpful if you can do the same date-wise article on news for Blogs and stories also…. This will realy help in mains examination. But when we try to see all the articles say from december 2015 – the wabpage hangs and didn’t let me to do it. Please… Continue reading Stories and Blogs Magazine
26th April
[E&B Bodies #1] Guide to understanding the National Biodiversity Authority
Implementing the Biological Diversity Act in a decentralised manner
Social Media and the Whatsapp Encryption Challenge
The ABCs of encryption and how Whatsapp went about it.
MCQ solutions for the maze 5 and 6 sessions
Get solutions pdf form the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxdqUlW1zhMsTU9XVm5tSWlJMk0/view
MCQ Maze 7
Q1. In which one of the following states shall you find a unique geological feature commonly known as ‘karewas’ or ‘vudras’ ? (a) Meghalaya (b) Jammu and Kashmir (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Arunachal Pradesh Q2. In which of the following states do the Mangrove forests occur naturally? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Gujarat… Continue reading MCQ Maze 7
Citizen-student debates
Citizen-student debates on campuses could reduce campus discontent. Comment. Rashmi Prof B R A Rao’s institute for competitive exams. Bangalore
Water conservation
Water conservation through trapping rain water using soak pits is an urgent necessity. It should be done more through social capital and corporate social responsibility. Rashmi Prof B R A Rao’s institute for competitive exams. Bangalore
Diplomacy policy of Modi
Modi’s diplomacy has both hard and soft demerits. Comment. Rashmi Prof B R A Rao’s institute for competitive exams. Bangalore
MCQ Maze 6
Q1. With reference to Nilgiri Tahr, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is found along the entire length of Western Ghats from Maharashtra to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 2. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below.… Continue reading MCQ Maze 6
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