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8th August
DAF Guidance Seminar by Civilsdaily | 13th Aug | Video now available
Your one stop shop for all queries on DAF. Civilsdaily organized a seminar on “How to Fill DAF” in conjugation with Ensemble IAS. Mr. K Siddhartha, the renowned author of ‘Geography Through Maps’ and a mentoring expert on Interview preparation for UPSC conducted the seminar. Most of your queries would be answered in this video.… Continue reading DAF Guidance Seminar by Civilsdaily | 13th Aug | Video now available
8 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS paper 1-Modern History Q.1) Bhagat Singh was not a personality but an Idea. Comment. Source : NCERT GS paper 2 -Polity and Governance Q.2) Discuss the need for the Parliament to urgently enact a comprehensive law covering the rights of the country’s domestic workers? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-private-power-public-apathy-labour-laws-for-domestic-workers/ http://www.epw.in/journal/2017/29/editorials/clear-bias-against-domestic-workers.html GS paper 3- Science & Technology Q.3) What… Continue reading 8 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
8 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | The fight against corruption in public service has become extremely problem-ridden, because the cancer has spread to the higher echelons of the civil service. Do you agree? What can be done to fight corruption at higher levels?
GS paper 4 Ethics & Integrity Q.4) The fight against corruption in public service has become extremely problem-ridden, because the cancer has spread to the higher echelons of the civil service. Do you agree? What can be done to fight corruption at higher levels?
8 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | What do you understand by Artificial intelligence? Discuss the significance of AI and concerns associated with it?
GS paper 3- Science & Technology Q.3) What do you understand by Artificial intelligence? Discuss the significance of AI and concerns associated with it? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-should-we-fear-artificial-intelligence/#post-79018 Source: https://content.wisestep.com/advantages-disadvantages-artificial-intelligence/
8 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Discuss the need for the Parliament to urgently enact a comprehensive law covering the rights of the country’s domestic workers?
GS paper 2 -Polity and Governance Q.2) Discuss the need for the Parliament to urgently enact a comprehensive law covering the rights of the country’s domestic workers? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-private-power-public-apathy-labour-laws-for-domestic-workers/ http://www.epw.in/journal/2017/29/editorials/clear-bias-against-domestic-workers.html
8 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Bhagat Singh was not a personality but an Idea. Comment.
GS paper 1-Modern History Q.1) Bhagat Singh was not a personality but an Idea. Comment. Source : NCERT
8 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following countries are members of both ASEAN and RCEP: 1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. Philippines 4. Singapore 5. Thailand Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 3, 4 and… Continue reading 8 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
7th August
YOJANA AND KURUKSHETRA COMPILATIONS
HEY CD! Are u ppl providing monthly summary compilations of yojana and kurukshetra ?
[Official Review] 7 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1: World Geography Q.1) Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? NCERT There are four major reasons responsible for why the major hot deserts of the world are located between 20°-30° N on the west of the continents:- Offshore… Continue reading [Official Review] 7 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
7 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | Discuss the role played by society in value formation. It is said that societal values are degenerating. Comment with examples.
GS Paper 4: Ethics & Integrity Q.4) Discuss the role played by society in value formation. It is said that societal values are degenerating. Comment with examples.
7 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | In the context of Universal Basic income discuss whether income supplements should be ‘universal’ or limited to certain easily identifiable groups. Also comment on the financial feasibility of the UBI scheme.
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) In the context of Universal Basic income discuss whether income supplements should be ‘universal’ or limited to certain easily identifiable groups. Also comment on the financial feasibility of the UBI scheme. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/lets-talk-about-a-supplemental-income/article19439977.ece
7 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Government move to scrap no-detention policy shows inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped?
GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance Q.2) Government move to scrap no-detention policy shows inability to analyse what went wrong. In the light of above statement critically discuss whether no detention policy should be scrapped? Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/right-to-education-act-no-detention-policy-ndp-school-students-4785429/ http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/skill-dont-detain-on-scrapping-no-detention-policy/article19439937.ece
7 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?
GS Paper 1: World Geography Q.1) Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? NCERT
7 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Registrar General of India’: 1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. It is responsible for conducting the decennial Census of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Both are correct b) 1 only c) 2 only d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2)… Continue reading 7 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
6th August
problem with low solar prices
In reference to the open -ed dated 10th may titled India’s solar mission may cause debt problems,i have few queries? 1) why bid prices in India are so low at Rs3.15/Kwh when international prices are somewhere around 9.16/Kwh 2) what is the problem with having a low bid ultimately they would result in low prices… Continue reading problem with low solar prices
5th August
5 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1 Arts & culture SALIENT ASPECTS OF ART FORMS, LITERATURE AND ARCHITECTURE FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES Q.1) Ashoka’s Dhamma is a superb document of his essential humanity and an answer to the socio-political needs of the contemporaneous situation. Comment. Source: NCERT GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance MECHANISMS, LAWS, INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES… Continue reading 5 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
5 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture. (II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment. (a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons. (b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.
GS Paper 4 Ethics & Integrity APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES FOR CIVIL SERVICE , INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY AND NON-PARTISANSHIP, OBJECTIVITY, DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, EMPATHY, TOLERANCE AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE WEAKER-SECTIONS. Q.4) A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I) Some influential people, outside his office as… Continue reading 5 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | A new civil service incumbent in IPS, after completion of his training, joins his first posting in a district. (I) Some influential people, outside his office as well as subordinates in his office come and meet him and offer him valuable gifts in welcome gesture. (II) He is also told by his subordinates that there is a channel of money collection by the police of the area from commercial vehicles, shanty vendors and shopkeepers as well as spurious liquor lobby etc, share of which would automatically reach to the new officer. This money is unaccounted and does not go to the establishment. (a) The officer is in dilemma. Whether he should accept the gifts in welcome gesture from influential people outside office or only from his official colleagues or from both? Give reasons. (b) Should he take the share from unaccounted money mentioned above? If not what would be professionally and ethically correct decision for him.
5 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian context.
GS Paper 3 Indian Economy MAJOR CROPS CROPPING PATTERNS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND ISSUES AND RELATED CONSTRAINTS Q.3) Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian… Continue reading 5 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionize the rural ecosystem.” Discuss the relevance of this statement in the current Indian context.
5 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Discuss the need for Anti-lynching law in India, what are the challenges involved in its implementation?
GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance MECHANISMS, LAWS, INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES CONSTITUTED FOR THE PROTECTION AND BETTERMENT OF THESE VULNERABLE SECTIONS Q.2) Discuss the need for Anti-lynching law in India, what are the challenges involved in its implementation? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-its-time-to-enact-an-anti-lynching-law/ https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/07/01/is-masuka-the-answer-to-mob-lynching
5 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Ashoka’s Dhamma is a superb document of his essential humanity and an answer to the socio-political needs of the contemporaneous situation. Comment.
GS Paper 1 Arts & culture SALIENT ASPECTS OF ART FORMS, LITERATURE AND ARCHITECTURE FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES Q.1) Ashoka’s Dhamma is a superb document of his essential humanity and an answer to the socio-political needs of the contemporaneous situation. Comment. Source: NCERT
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