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8th September
All about the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Don't just read through Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan - An IAS aspirant should analyse it through the lens of historical events, social factors at play, government defined objectives, issues with financial certainty.
5th September
What Constitutes a Good Answer for UPSC Mains?
During preparation, one needs to focus on writing a good answer, right? So what is a good answer - that is a million dollar question? Mains exam questions reveal many things about word limit, keywords like analyse, critically comment etc, analytical demand of question etc.
Syrian Civil War and The Refugee Crisis
Want to know how the Syrian Civil War broke out ? We know what you people will think now - It is not possible to visit the war-torn country at the moment. Why not! Come on let us travel to Syria through this article.
2nd September
5 Most Important Recommendations by the Debroy Committee on Railways
The panel on restructuring of the Indian Railways, headed by Mr. Debroy, submitted its final report. Improving accountability, decentralising power and setting up an independent regulator are the key recommendations.
A beginner’s guide to approaching Ethics – Part 2
Thanks you students for appreciating the thoughts. It is imperative that in current day and age we work out to mitigate the fears of GS and lay down and approach which works best and is all inclusive.
Art of Concentration
Ever wondered why you can’t concentrate on anything. Be it your studies or movies or anything going on. You are never ever able to hold your attention. The good thing is; science is justifying your lack of attention and is suggesting that average attention span is 2.5 minutes. Concentration is not about a book or… Continue reading Art of Concentration
1st September
Econ Mom talks Mann ki Baat on Land Ordinance
Lil One has always been good at chess. But this week, his game has suddenly become quite indestructible. I was getting frustrated as he was anticipating almost every move of mine and was giving me a tough match, often winning the board. “Losing to one’s kid is a wonderful feeling!”, my elderly neighbour informed me after she… Continue reading Econ Mom talks Mann ki Baat on Land Ordinance
29th August
Key Points on NJAC that you need to remember
Everything from composition - roles & responsibilities - appointments that surround the NJAC.
A beginner’s guide to approaching Ethics – Part 1
To make a choice or to exercise freedom one does not need any specialisation in any discipline. YOU DON’T HAVE TO STUDY ETHICS , INTEGRITY & APTITUDE!!
[Optionals Strategy] How to prepare for Civil Engineering – Paper 2
Firstly sincerest apologies for posting detailed strategy for Civil Engineering so late. I am no authority on Civil Engineering but due to requests from aspirants, I decided to go ahead. I freezed my optional subject almost year after my graduation. So it wasn’t easy as I didn’t have my notes (Well who makes notes in… Continue reading [Optionals Strategy] How to prepare for Civil Engineering – Paper 2
28th August
The Bahubali of a Devaluation!
Dear Reader, The Chinese Yuan was devalued so suddenly, it was almost filmy in its implementation. Here’s my filmy take on a “Bahubali of a Devaluation” that appeared in the Hindu Business Line today under my column “Tweakonomics.” You can also read the column directly at http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/yuan-a-lens-eye-view/article7583325.ece Enjoy! ——————————————————————————————————- It’s official. So impressed is the… Continue reading The Bahubali of a Devaluation!
27th August
Targeting Mains
Prelims is over and I am sure many of you who are reading this will clear that stage. Don’t be too happy about it. it is just one small step towards a bigger goal. The goal to contribute towards society. The goal to bring positive change in people’s lives (Mind you, your goal is not… Continue reading Targeting Mains
[UPSC Mains 101] Don’t Just Read News – Understand the Theme
Look around the papers and see how beautifully UPSC integrates the current affairs in the paper under every section apart from, probably, History. Here's what we propose for UPSC Mains.
Will the US raise interest rates in September?
No. Based on the volatility we’ve been witnessing in the global markets, it seems unlikely that the Fed will hike interest rates in the September review. One of the external factors that the RBI has been watching closely for taking a call on its own interest rate stance is the behaviour of the US interest… Continue reading Will the US raise interest rates in September?
26th August
Prelims Over – What Next?
Read the syllabus, again. Have a well chalked-out plan and execute it. We can and we will hold your hand to success. The Mains strategy should be out by tomorrow. Let's get cracking!
The Art of Reading Newspaper & How Civilsdaily Got it Right
We started thinking about Civilsdaily sometime in early January. We were talking to a friend of ours who was appearing for the civil services examination this year and among other things, he was complaining about how hard it was to connect the news items together and understand a story in full. A lot is lost among… Continue reading The Art of Reading Newspaper & How Civilsdaily Got it Right
Tips to Make Your Study Sessions Effective
If you are preparing for competitive exams, it is important to know what to study. But sometimes it becomes more important to know how to study. Just keeping yourself immersed in books might not work. You need to follow few good studying ethics to get meaningful results. Small changes in your habits can take you… Continue reading Tips to Make Your Study Sessions Effective
25th August
Making the “Most” out of Indian “Post” Office Payment Banks
Today morning, the RBI gave in-principle approvals for payment bank licenses to 11 out of 41 applicants. While there are some big names there such as Reliance Industries, Aditya Birla Nuvo, Vodafone and Airtel, the most humble name in the list was the one with maximum connect to the objective of financial inclusion. Indian Postal… Continue reading Making the “Most” out of Indian “Post” Office Payment Banks
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – S&T and Misc.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)? 1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government 2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.  Select… Continue reading UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – S&T and Misc.
Nursery Rhymes, SDRs and Devaluation of the Yuan
As I came in from my walk yesterday, I saw some little girls playing their usual, chirrupy games… Ring-a Ring-a Roses Pocket full of posies Atishoo! Atishoo! They all fall DOWWWWWNNNNNN!!! There was a great amount of scuffling and giggling to make sure that one sits down before the others. A competitive, let-me-fall-before-you-do game.… Continue reading Nursery Rhymes, SDRs and Devaluation of the Yuan
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