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4th October

[Burning Issue] India’s membership of Australia Group and Wassenaar Group

Why in News? In last 1-year India has become the member of Australia group and the Wassenaar group   India Joins the Australia Group India has admitted as the 43rd member of the Australia Group The group is an informal bloc of countries that keep a tight control over exports of substances used in the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s membership of Australia Group and Wassenaar Group

3rd October

2 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are the members of Gulf Cooperation Council? Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Select the correct codes: a) 2, 3, 4 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above. Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Raja Mandala: The Gulf in foreign policy https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-the-gulf-in-foreign-policy/ Q.2) The RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique… Continue reading 2 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Burning Issue] Increasing Influence Of China In Indian Ocean And Its Impact In India

The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest body of water and has become a growing area of competition between China and India. Escalated activities such as port development and military exercises and rhetoric could endanger stability in a critical region for global trade flows. India has treated the Indian Ocean as an ocean of… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Increasing Influence Of China In Indian Ocean And Its Impact In India

2nd October

1 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct during elections, consider the following statements: MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. It is mainly regulated with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct.… Continue reading 1 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

1st October

GS Paper 4 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

Section A 1.  (a) State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance. (150 words) (b) Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples. (150 words) 2. (a) What is mean by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to… Continue reading GS Paper 4 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

GS Paper 3 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

“Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is a sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs).” Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (150 words) (10 Marks) Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gain Tax – (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in… Continue reading GS Paper 3 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series

View the schedule of lectures here: Click2View Importance of Economics for UPSC Prelims exam Year   Questions asked 2016   29 2017   29 2018   25 Thus on an average 1/4th of the prelims paper can be solved easily if you have good command in economics. Mains exam GS paper 3 Year    Total Marks 2017    125 Marks 2016… Continue reading Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series

30th September

29 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Loo Review campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission is partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by- a) Microsoft b) Google c) Facebook d) Whatsapp Inspired by: [pib] MoHUA partners with Google to launch #LooReview Campaign https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mohua-partners-with-google-to-launch-looreview-campaign/ Q.2) With reference to the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, Which of… Continue reading 29 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

29th September

28 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following bodies/ministries is the national counterpart of the India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022? a) NITI Aayog b) Ministry of HRD c) Ministry of Home Affairs d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Inspired by: [pib] India and the UN to sign a Five-Year Sustainable Development Framework (2018-2022)… Continue reading 28 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

GS Paper 2 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (10 marks, 150 words) Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in… Continue reading GS Paper 2 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

GS Paper 1 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment (10 marks, 150 words) Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (10 marks, 150 words) Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.… Continue reading GS Paper 1 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

[Burning Issue] HYPERLOOP

Why in news? In February 2018, Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop One signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to build a Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune to reduce travelling time. Hyperloop: Fifth mode of transportation A Hyperloop is a proposed mode of passenger and/or freight transportation which has a sealed tube or system of tubes… Continue reading [Burning Issue] HYPERLOOP

Factors behind NCM: History Simplified with Marker Technique

This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses the factors that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement via a unique methodology named Marker Technique to retain concepts better. Let us know the review in the comments section of the video

This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses the factors that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement via a unique methodology named Marker Technique to retain concepts better. Let us know the review in the comments section of the video

28th September

27 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report is released by- a) World Bank b) IMF c) World Economic Forum d) None of the above. Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Why economic freedom is important in India https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-why-economic-freedom-is-important-in-india/ Q.2) Werther effect was recently seen in news is related to- a) Infanticides b) Suicides c) Maternal… Continue reading 27 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

ESSAY PAPER – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

No questions on women, education, social issues. Mostly philosophical topics. Section A had objective topics (1&4) but Section B was a bummer. Let us know what you think? SECTION – A 1.Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India 2.A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge 3.Poverty anywhere is a… Continue reading ESSAY PAPER – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018

27th September

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