Video discussion is in Hindi. Because the issue is very important, it has been translated and discussed here in English. Context: 10 Indian soldiers martyred in an avalanche on Siachen glacier a few days back. Q. Tell us a few things about Siachen? 1. It’s world’s highest battlefield. 2. Outside of polar region, it is… Continue reading RSTV | Desh-Deshantar | Siachen: What’s the issue

Hello sir , This 2016 prelims will be my second attempt .. And I have learnt my syllabus .. so What is the ideal time to start prelims mode of study ? what is the ideal time per day to be devoted to answer writing ? what should be ideal level of preparation at various… Continue reading Model of monthly syllabus completion

Lately, there’s an absence of news cards from the Indian Express. There are some very good articles in it. Let’s take 9th February for example, two really good articles on NPAs, their causes and solution strategies.

when will the 2nd issue gonna come because first one is totally amazing and instead of buying online i buy the hard copy…….so just wanted when it comes so i can grab another one……really great work guys………..

Story of a man who built a road without any help from the government. Not even funds!

Hi Can you provide me the link where all the papers of GS has been divided sub-topically? Help would be appreciated.. Thanks & Regards,

Context: MGNREGA scheme just turned 10 years old. Q. What are some of the salient features of this scheme which made it different from other government schemes? It’s a ground up, not a top down scheme. Even the law was passed on demand of people. This is a demand driven scheme not supply driven i.e.… Continue reading RSTV | The Big Picture | A decade of NREGA: Hits and Misses

Why the news card from editorials from hindu and indian express have stopped coming?? They were really good and their links were a good way to get the article directly. please restart it.

Hello hello, Since the beginning of time or so, everyone wanted a sitemap to civilsdaily, right? We finally let go our procrastination spiral and did a video to make you comfortable with the web offerings. Please bear with minor digressions. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGu0Glgpcsw&feature=youtu.be If you have any further queries, do drop in.

So I read somewhere that increase in FDI increased the FOREX reserves and also that a strengthening rupee increases the reserves. Can anyone explain me the basic ideology or principle behind this

Context: Government just released the list of 1st batch of 20 cities selected for the smart city project. Q. What is a smart city? 1. Smart city is one that “enables a decent life to the citizens, and green and sustainable environment, besides enabling adoption of smart solutions”. 2. Smart cities would create virtually new… Continue reading RSTV | The Big Picture | Smart City Project: Expectations and Concerns

4 wars - 4 legions - 3 treaties and the great mysore rockets

hello sir. Is there any link that I would get a complete information on ozone depletion ? If I could that would be so helpful sir. thank you 🙂

Was reading it up at quora… found this…. abhi tak to mujhe pata bhi nahi tha… There are broadly three types of government officers in India. 1: Central Government Officers These officers are appointed by the Government of India and they work with a department (cadre) of the Government of India. The appointing authority is… Continue reading Trivia – difference b/w Central, state and all india service officer

In June 1989, both sides announced that “there was agreement by both sides to work towards a comprehensive settlement, based on redeployment of forces to reduce the chance of conflict, avoidance of the use of force and the determination of future positions on the ground so as to conform with the Simla Agreement and to… Continue reading Siachen tragedy could trigger demilitarisation

Context: Chinese economy grew by 6.9% in 2015, slowest in a quarter century. IMF expects the Chinese economy to slow down to 6.3% in 2016. Q. Why is China slowing down? 1. It was only expected for no economy can continue to grow at 10% forever. China is still among one of the fastest growing… Continue reading RSTV | India’s World | Impact of Chinese Slowdown

Are remittances or loan taken taken from IMF or world bank calculated in GNP or not?