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18th December

Urban Floods

Urban Floods: It is caused by the combination of meteorological, hydrological and human factors. Flood peaks from 1.8 to 8 times and flood volumes by up to 6 times. Nodal Ministry: Min. of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) States Prone: Types of Urban Floods: Criteria to Declare: In India, the criteria to declare an urban… Continue reading Urban Floods

17th December

[17th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Levy a higher GST rate on tobacco, sugared beverages

PYQ Relevance: Q) “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on major issues like the Conflict of interest in the public sector (2017) and Life Expectancy (2022). Tobacco is responsible for approximately… Continue reading [17th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Levy a higher GST rate on tobacco, sugared beverages

16th December

[16th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party… Continue reading [16th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

Floods

The inundation of land and human settlements by the rise of water in the channels and its spill-over presents the condition of flooding. Regions Prone to Flooding in India: Nodal Ministry: Min. of Jal Shakti (MOJS) Types of Floods: Criteria to Declare: The Indian government typically declares a flood based on specific criteria that may… Continue reading Floods

15th December

Volcanic Eruptions

A type of geological event near an opening/vent in the Earth’s surface including volcanic eruptions of lava, ash, hot vapour, gas, and pyroclastic material. Regions Prone to Volcanic eruptions: Barren island (A&N), Narcondam (Andaman Sea), Deccan trap in Deccan plateau, Baratang (Andaman Island), Dhinodhar hills (Gujarat), Dhosi hills (Aravali mountains), Tosham hills (Haryana).Nodal Ministry: Min.… Continue reading Volcanic Eruptions

Tsunamis

Tsunamis (Japanese for “harbour wave”), also known as a seismic sea wave, are a series of very large waves with extremely long wavelengths, in the deep ocean, the length from crest to crest may be 100 km and more. When the seafloor abruptly deforms the sudden vertical displacements over large areas disturb the ocean’s surface,… Continue reading Tsunamis

14th December

[14th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India

PYQ Relevance:Q) Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on major issues like Constitutional Principles (2019) and Basic structure (2014 and 2019) of our… Continue reading [14th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India

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13th December

[13th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass

PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in the UNSC. (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have previously ‘ India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in the UNSC’ (in 2015). Pakistan will join the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a… Continue reading [13th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass

[UPSC Webinar] By Aaditya Pandey, IAS | Learn to Make ‘One-Pager’ Notes for UPSC 2026 | Create PYQ-Based Notes Using Microthemes | Join on 13th December at 8 PM

Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about IAS Aaditya UPSC Masterclass PYQs are essential for cracking the UPSC exam, as rankers have emphasized for years. But solving them isn’t enough. Analyzing themes from PYQs and breaking them into micro themes is the new, foolproof strategy for securing a rank.… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Aaditya Pandey, IAS | Learn to Make ‘One-Pager’ Notes for UPSC 2026 | Create PYQ-Based Notes Using Microthemes | Join on 13th December at 8 PM

12th December

[12th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The long and complex road to assisted dying

PYQ Relevance: [2018] Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution.(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State… Continue reading [12th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The long and complex road to assisted dying

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Register for the session on UPSC Interview preparation plan and strategy Read about UPSC’24 Interview Guidance Masterclass Filling DAF 2 is crucial; it forms the heart and soul of your interview preparation. A lot of opinion-based questions stem from this part of the DAF. There are three important components to consider while filling DAF 2:… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Masterclass] By Saket Sir, Lead, Interview Programme | Craft the Perfect UPSC DAF 2 for 2024 | Score 200+ in the UPSC Interview | Join on 12th December at 7 PM

11th December

[11th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion

PYQ Relevance:Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have previously ‘Judicial review’ (in 2016), and ‘religiousness/religiosity and Communalism’ (in 2017). In a 2005 paper on ‘judicial inactivism,’… Continue reading [11th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion

UPSC Mains Result 2024 Out: Check Name List PDF, Roll Number List by Civilsdaily IAS

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the UPSC Mains Result 2024 on 9th December 2024. The result, released in PDF format, contains the roll numbers of candidates who have successfully qualified for the interview stage of the selection process. Additionally, a name-wise list of qualified candidates has also been published. The UPSC Civil Services… Continue reading UPSC Mains Result 2024 Out: Check Name List PDF, Roll Number List by Civilsdaily IAS

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10th December

[10th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security

PYQ Relevance:Q) What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on ‘Food Security’ (in 2021), ‘conventional energy generation’ (in 2020) and ‘India’s Energy Security’ (in 2017). “Food… Continue reading [10th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security

9th December

[9th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A good beginning but China negotiations must continue

PYQ Relevance:Q) The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategically to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains is recently focusing on growing Chinese dominance in West and Central Asia (2024) and the… Continue reading [9th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A good beginning but China negotiations must continue

Civil Services

Civil Services: “While governments may come and go, ministers may rise and fall, the administration of a country goes on forever. Needless to say, civil services form the backbone of administration”.   – Ramsay Muir “…you will not have a united India, if you have not a good all-India service which has the independence of… Continue reading Civil Services

8th December

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Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Sreelakshmi’s UPSC 2026 Masterclass This is the only webinar you need to qualify UPSC in your first attempt. If you’re giving UPSC in 2026, this session by Sreelakshmi Ma’am can’t be missed. Aspirants now need to adapt to micro themes in their… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Qualify UPSC 2026 in Your First Attempt | Complete UPSC 2026 Preparation Strategy | Join on 10th December 2024 at 7:00 PM
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