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12th November
12 Nov 2017 | Target Mains | 12th Weekly Test with Official Answer
Q.1) Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/civil-service-accountability-and-challenges-benefits-of-an-independent-permanent-and-impartial-civil-service/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/reforms-needed-in-civil-services-2nd-arc-report-and-other-committee-recommendations/ Hints: The civil service system is the backbone of the administrative machinery… Continue reading 12 Nov 2017 | Target Mains | 12th Weekly Test with Official Answer
11th November
11 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Boundaries of the Saudi Arabia touches with which of the following countries? 1. Syria 2. Iraq 3. Jordan Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 and 3 only b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3 only Q.2) What is ‘Olive Ridleys,’ recently seen… Continue reading 11 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
10th November
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csd has not sent me link for login even after 2 hours. @csd please help. Atleast REPLY PLEASE
Hello Team CD, please start a series on Psychology optional, Thanks!
Psychology optional….Please!
10 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) The shoreline of the ‘Lake Victoria’ is divinded among which of the following countries? 1. Kenya 2. Tanzania 3. Uganda 4. Ethiopia Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 2 and 4 only b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2 and 3 only… Continue reading 10 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
On CD android app…I am not able to access news cards beyond last 3 days.
On CD android app…I am not able to access news cards beyond last 3 days. Is it deliberately done or simply an app problem or bug etc. Please…clarify.
9th November
9 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to the ‘National Air Quality Index (AQI)’, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. 2. It was lauched under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only (c) 1 only (d) Both… Continue reading 9 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Concept Plz
Plz help me with Concept of business reforms action plan. What is it?
8th November
8 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to the Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT), consider the following statements: 1. He has no fixed tenure. 2. He is placed above the CBI director in the Order of Precedence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 2 only c) Both 1… Continue reading 8 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
7th November
7 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to ‘Farmer Groups’ under the Farmer Producer Organisations, consider the following statements: 1. They can register themselves under the Indian Companies Act. 2. These groups can be created at the state level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and… Continue reading 7 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
6th November
6 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘World Food India 2017’: 1. It is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. 2. It was held in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) Both 1 and 2 c) 1 only… Continue reading 6 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
5th November
5 Nov 2017 | Target Mains | 11th Weekly Test with Official Answers
Q.1 Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? (UPSC 2017 mains) Hints: ‘Stem Cell Therapy’ also known as ‘Regenerative Medicine’ promotes the reparative… Continue reading 5 Nov 2017 | Target Mains | 11th Weekly Test with Official Answers
4th November
IAS Mains 2017 GS Question Papers
GS PAPER 1 MAINS 2017 GS PAPER 2 MAINS 2017 GS PAPER 3 MAINS 2017 GS PAPER 4 MAINS 2017 Essay Paper Mains 2017
4 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to the ‘Central Bureau of Investigation’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. It is not exempted from the provisions of the Right to Information Act. Select the correct option using the codes given below. a) 2 only b) Both 1 and… Continue reading 4 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
3rd November
3 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following international organisation publishes ‘Global Gender Gap Report’? a) World Bank b) World Economic Forum c) IMF d) None of the above Q.2) Before its dissolution in 2008, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) was an informal strategic dialogue between 1. The United States 2. Japan 3. Australia 4. India 5. England… Continue reading 3 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
2nd November
2 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) The Indian state of ‘Nagaland’ touches the borders of which of the following states? 1. Manipur 2. Assam 2. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Q.2) A nation’s ranking… Continue reading 2 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
1st November
1 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Recently, the city of kirkuk was in news for some reason. It is a city in a) Spain b) Myanmar c) Syria d) Iraq Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis:’ 1. It is treated with antibiotics. 2. It can be diagnosed with chest X-rays. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a)… Continue reading 1 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Agriculture as optional
Anyone with agriculture as optional and preparing for IFoS along with civils?
31st October
GS PAPER 4 MAINS 2017
Section A All questions are compulsory 10 Marks, 150 Words Q1. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example. Q2. Examine the relevance of the following in… Continue reading GS PAPER 4 MAINS 2017
GS PAPER 3 MAINS 2017
All questions are compulsory First ten questions are of 10 marks (150 words) each while last 10 questions are of 15 marks (250 words) each. Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? Account for the failure of manufacturing sector… Continue reading GS PAPER 3 MAINS 2017
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