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14th December
[RSTV-Big Picture] Humanising Prisons
The Supreme Court has once again on 13 December made a strong observation on the situation of prisoners lodged in jails. The Supreme Court has issued instructions to all state governments to make changes in prison rules. During the hearing, the court said that in all the states, prisoners’ rights should be fully taken care… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture] Humanising Prisons
The Supreme Court has once again on 13 December made a strong observation on the situation of prisoners lodged in jails. The Supreme Court has issued instructions to all state governments to make changes in prison rules. During the hearing, the court said that in all the states, prisoners’ rights should be fully taken care… Continue reading [RSTV-Big Picture] Humanising Prisons
14th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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13th December
12th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The ENSURE portal for DBT transfer is related to activities in: a) Animal Husbandry b) Scholarships c) Farm Loans d) LPG subsidy Inspired by: [pib] “ENSURE” Portal for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ensure-portal-for-direct-benefit-transfer-dbt/ Q.2) The PCS 1x is an initiative under: a) Ministry of HRD b) Ministry of Shipping c) Ministry of Commerce and… Continue reading 12th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
13th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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Polar Sciences – Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, etc.
ARCTIC India initiated its Arctic Research Program in 2007 with thrust on climate change in the circumpolar north. The major objectives of the Indian Research in Arctic Region are as follows: To study the hypothesized tele-connections between the Arctic climate and the Indian monsoon by analyzing the sediment and ice core records from the Arctic… Continue reading Polar Sciences – Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, etc.
12th December
11th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Which of the following Asian countries is not a member of Commonwealth of Nations? Indonesia Nepal Myanmar Sri Lanka Select the correct alternative: a) 1 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above Inspired by: Maldives applies to rejoin Commonwealth https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/maldives-applies-to-rejoin-commonwealth/ Q.2) The Noney bridge, the… Continue reading 11th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
10th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Recently the International Conference on Sustainable Water Management was held. With reference to this conference, which of the given statements is/are correct? The conference was organized by NITI Aayog. It aims to create awareness of water-related problems at local, regional, national and international levels. Select the correct codes from following options: a) Both 1… Continue reading 10th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
12th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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Deep Sea Mining – Polymetallic Nodules, Polymetallic Sulphides, Cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
Polymetallic manganese nodules (PMN) These are small potato-sized (from millimetres to tens of centimetres in diameter) lumps of material precipitated from seawater and sediment pore water at slow rates over millions of years and occur mainly on the deep-seafloor. They contain approximately 24% manganese, compared to 35 to 55% manganese in land ore bodies,… Continue reading Deep Sea Mining – Polymetallic Nodules, Polymetallic Sulphides, Cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
What UPSC expects from candidates in an IAS Interview – V P Singh, IRPS (Interview Topper)
VP Singh Sir understands the insider stuff of the interview program. He discusses the gazette notification. Students are requested to email their DAF to hello@civilsdaily.com Complete details of the program are as follows – https://www.civilsdaily.com/personality-development-program/ About VP Singh, IRPS – Virendra Pratap Singh did is B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 2003. He joined the services… Continue reading What UPSC expects from candidates in an IAS Interview – V P Singh, IRPS (Interview Topper)
VP Singh Sir understands the insider stuff of the interview program. He discusses the gazette notification. Students are requested to email their DAF to hello@civilsdaily.com Complete details of the program are as follows – https://www.civilsdaily.com/personality-development-program/ About VP Singh, IRPS – Virendra Pratap Singh did is B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 2003. He joined the services… Continue reading What UPSC expects from candidates in an IAS Interview – V P Singh, IRPS (Interview Topper)
11th December
11th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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Computers, Supercomputers, Quantum Computing, etc.
1. Five Generations of Computers Generation Period Technology Used First 1940-1956 Vacuum Tubes Second 1956-1963 Transistors Third 1964-1971 Integrated Circuits(IC) Fourth 1972-2010 Microprocessors Fifth 2010-present Artificial Intelligence 2. Bytes The number of instructions or the amount of data a computer can store in its memory is measured in bytes. 3. Internet It is a worldwide… Continue reading Computers, Supercomputers, Quantum Computing, etc.
10th December
Daily AWE Schedule
Answer Writing Enhancement Schedule for the Month of December In order to enhance the writing skills we have also planned to cover the entire syllabus in the process. The question will be asked based on the current trends of UPSC i.e. the question will be the blend of basics as well as current affairs. Paper… Continue reading Daily AWE Schedule
8th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the Millets Cultivation in India, consider the following statements: It provides nutritional security and act as shield against nutritional deficiency especially among children and women. Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat. FAO will observe International Year of Millets in 2019 at India’s request. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a)… Continue reading 8th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Video] Samachar Manthan Week 25: 3D Printing
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10th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Students are advised to post answers in the comment section of this post below. Kindly ensure that each questions are posted separately with the purchased ID provided by us. Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis) For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join… Continue reading 10th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Blockchain Technology and Bitcoins
Note4Students Question already asked in Mains. Could be asked again. Watch this video if you want to understand the essence of Blockchain in a very non-technical way. The more technical explanations are as follows – Image Source What is Blockchain Technology? It is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions on thousands of computers… Continue reading Blockchain Technology and Bitcoins
9th December
India’s Nuclear Energy Program
Note4Students One of the most important topics both from the point of view of prelims and mains. India envisages A Three Stage Programme based on the optimum utilisation of the indigenous limited uranium and abundant thorium resources. It was formulated by Dr. Homi Bhabha in the 1950s to secure the country’s long term energy independence. STAGE… Continue reading India’s Nuclear Energy Program
8th December
7th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With respect to the World Intellectual Property Report 2018, consider the following statements: China leads US in numbers of patent grants. Number of patents granted to foreigners in India is always higher than that of Indians. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2… Continue reading 7th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Should Aadhaar be made mandatory or not?
Background Aadhaar is a 12 digit number issued by the UIDAI to the residents of India It does not confer the right of citizenship or domicile to the holder. Aadhaar is proof of identity, residence and financial address for its residents. Aadhaar has been making inroads in all spheres of life and almost all government… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Should Aadhaar be made mandatory or not?
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