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8th November
5th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Vesta and Ceres recently seen in news are the names of: a) Giant Stars b) Comets c) Bodies in Asteroid Belts d) Exoplanets Inspired by: ‘NASA’s historic Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end’ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-historic-dawn-mission-to-asteroid-belt-comes-to-end/ Q.2) The Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative is sometimes seen in news is an initiative of: a)… Continue reading 5th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
3rd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Jus Soli, a term sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following issue? a) Citizenship b) Voting Rights c) Federal Politics d) Judiciary Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Accident of birth https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-accident-of-birth/ Q.2) Recently Seychelles has raised 15 million dollars by offering ‘Blue Bond,’ raised from investors to finance ocean-based projects. With… Continue reading 3rd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
7th November
7th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) Multiculturalism is before anything else a theory about culture and its value. Suggest approaches to further reinforce India’s multiculturalism? (150W/10M)… Continue reading 7th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
6th November
5 & 6 November 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
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… Continue reading 5 & 6 November 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] National Medical Commission Bill
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has cleared the National Medical Commission Bill, which does away with the Medical Council of India (MCI) The bill replaces MCI with a regulator that will do away with “heavy-handed regulatory control” over medical institutions Present structure Presently Medical education in India is regulated by the MCI The Medical Council… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Medical Commission Bill
6th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) Distinguish between the twin concept of Imperialism and Colonialism and identify the three distinct ages of British colonial in India.… Continue reading 6th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
5th November
[Burning Issue] Feminisation of agriculture sector
Context Since 2017, October 15 is celebrated as Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas in India. INTRODUCTION Economic Survey 2017-18, says that with growing rural to urban migration by men, there is ‘feminisation’ of agriculture sector, with increasing number of women in multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs, and labourers. Globally, there is empirical evidence that women have… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Feminisation of agriculture sector
5th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) Prohibiting women entry and worshiping in spaces dominated by male custodian of religion is not just a matter of violating… Continue reading 5th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
3rd November
3 November 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
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… Continue reading 3 November 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] National Biopharma Mission
Why in news? Recently, a loan agreement of US$ 125.00 million was signed between India and World Bank for a National Biopharma Mission’s project titled “Innovate in India (i3) for inclusiveness”. Need of Mission India has been an active player in the pharmaceutical industry and has contributed globally towards making life-saving drugs and low-cost pharmaceutical… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Biopharma Mission
3rd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) Trace the evolution of different land revenue systems in different parts of British India. (250W/15M) Question 2) How is the… Continue reading 3rd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The UTSONMOBILE application is developed by: a) IRCTC b) Google c) National Informatics Centre d) Centre for Railway Information Systems Inspired by: [pib] Railways rolls out All-India Unreserved Mobile Ticketing facility (UTS on Mobile) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-railways-rolls-out-all-india-unreserved-mobile-ticketing-facility-uts-on-mobile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agni –I Missile System: Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile… Continue reading 2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
2nd November
[Burning Issue] Naga Peace Process
Why in News In November 2017, for the first time, the interlocutor for Naga Peace talks held talks with all the stakeholders. The issue Naga people demands a separate new country named the Greater Nagalim. Greater Nagaland consists of entire Nagaland + Naga inhabited parts of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. National Socialist Council… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Naga Peace Process
1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The schemes of Sammruddhi, Unnati and Airavata which aimed for skill education of socially marginalized communities belong to which of the following states? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Odisha c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Inspired by: Karnataka launches SC/ST entrepreneurship scheme https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/karnataka-launches-sc-st-entrepreneurship-scheme/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Stability and Development Council… Continue reading 1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Video] UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis (2013 to 2018) and Strategy for 2019 Prelims
Here is a detailed trend analysis of previous years UPSC Prelims GS Papers by Sajal sir In this video he focuses on: – Subject level trend analysis of last 6 years Prelims papers – Strategy for 2019 prelims (which sources to refer) – Scrutinizing the 2018 prelims paper (destroying the myth that clearing UPSC prelims… Continue reading [Video] UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis (2013 to 2018) and Strategy for 2019 Prelims
Here is a detailed trend analysis of previous years UPSC Prelims GS Papers by Sajal sir In this video he focuses on: – Subject level trend analysis of last 6 years Prelims papers – Strategy for 2019 prelims (which sources to refer) – Scrutinizing the 2018 prelims paper (destroying the myth that clearing UPSC prelims… Continue reading [Video] UPSC Prelims Trend Analysis (2013 to 2018) and Strategy for 2019 Prelims
2nd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) Why did the February Revolution in 1917 ultimately fail? What were the consequences for Russia of the failure of Kerensky’s… Continue reading 2nd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
1st November
31st October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Lokayan 18 is a: a) Military Exercise b) SPV for Swachh Bharat c) Naval Expedition d) Seabed exploration mission Inspired by: [pib] INS Tarangini returns after Vogage across the World https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ins-tarangini-returns-after-vogage-across-the-world/ Q.2) Recently India and Japan has concluded a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA), a move that will help in bringing greater stability in foreign… Continue reading 31st October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
1st November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Click on each question to write the answer to that particular question. Do NOT write your answers in the comment section of this post. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) While social movements seek to bring in social change, counter movements sometimes arise in defence of status quo. Comment and bring… Continue reading 1st November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Message from Civilsdaily
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… Continue reading Message from Civilsdaily
31st October
30th October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Tesla Coil: It produces high-voltage, low-current, and high frequency alternating-current electricity. It allows wireless transfer of electricity. The same principle is used to produce sparks in E-crackers. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d)… Continue reading 30th October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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