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27th April
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
25th April
Ordinance route and Money billls
Can ordinance route be used to pass Money Bill, since both money bill and ordinance bills are passed by a simple majority by the parliament?
MCQ Maze 5
Q1. Which of the following add sulphur to the sulphur cycle on earth? 1. Volcanic Eruptions 2. Combustion of fossil fuels 3. Decay of organic matter 4. Metallurgical processes Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d)… Continue reading MCQ Maze 5
MCQ solutions for the last 4 maze sessions
Download the pdf from this link – https://www.civilsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Solutions-1.pdf
Interesting case study to read – micro finance + zero defecation
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/flush-with-finance-53593 Over 73 per cent of rural Tamil Nadu defecates in the open. The construction cost is a major deterrent for poor people. “It equals our monthly income,” says Trirathimala of Chettikulam village in Tiruchirappalli district. Realising this critical gap in providing sanitation, Gramalaya started a microfinance programme, the Gramalaya Urban and Rural Development Initia-tive… Continue reading Interesting case study to read – micro finance + zero defecation
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