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25th September
Inequality in India
Inequality in India: Definition and Measures; Lorenz Curve, Gini Coefficient, Income held by Top 10% Income Inequality in India: Causes, Remedies and Consequences
Unemployment in India
Unemployment in India: Definition, Types and Measures Unemployment in India: Causes and Consequences Jobless Growth in India: Reasons and Consequences
Growth and Development
Economic Growth in India: National Income Determination, GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Personal Income Economic Growth versus Economic Development Measures of Economic Development: Human Development Index, Green GDP, Gross National Happiness Index Economic and Social Development in India: Millennium Development Goals Sustainable Development Goals and India
24th September
law optional
best book for constitutional law?
24 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | 5th Weekly Test with official answers
Attempt the questions individually by clicking on them. Q.1) There are formidable social, economic and environmental reasons which cry out against GM mustard. In the light of the above statement critically discuss the pros and cons of GM mustard. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/gm-mustard-debate/ Genetically modified organisms (GMO) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms)… Continue reading 24 Sep 2017 | Target Mains | 5th Weekly Test with official answers
23rd September
I have a doubt
Sir recently China president criticized our drainage system in rural areas , we have smelly ,muddy drainage like that he said Do we use in GS …in a good way?
donating books
I have the following list of used books with me which are in good condition.I m donating these for free. CATEGORY : GEOGRAPHY 1) NCERT class 8 : geography textbook social science : Resources and development 2) NCERT class 9 : geography textbook Social science : Contemporary India -1 3) NCERT class 10 : geography… Continue reading donating books
Awesome but want more….
Hey civilsdaily! Thanks for this wonderful post. Could you please post 100 more topics important for this year’s mains. Keep up the great work.
23 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following types(other than coal based) of energy production plants are operated by the ‘National Thermal Power Corporation’? 1. Gas Based (Owned through JVs) 2. Hydro-Electric Power Plants 3. Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants 4. Wind Power Select the correct option using the codes given below. a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 b)… Continue reading 23 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Any physically disabled preparing for upsc?
Any physically disabled preparing for upsc? I want to create this forum exclusively for specially abled aspirants. Lets help each other and share our experiences.
Any physically disabled preparing for upsc?
Any physically disabled preparing for upsc?
22nd September
UPSC Prelims Discussion
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Sustainable Development Goals and India
Sustainable Development Goals and India The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate… Continue reading Sustainable Development Goals and India
22 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chabahar Port’: 1. It is located in the Gulf of Oman. 2. It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both are correct d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding… Continue reading 22 September 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Economic and Social Development in India: Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals and India In 2000, 189 nations made a promise to free people from extreme poverty and multiple deprivations. This pledge became the eight Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015. In September 2010, the world recommitted itself to accelerate progress towards these goals. The MDGs consists of eight goals, and these… Continue reading Economic and Social Development in India: Millennium Development Goals
Measures of Economic Development: Human Development Index, Green GDP, Gross National Happiness Index
Measures of Economic Development Green GDP Green GDP is a term used for expressing GDP after adjusting for environment degradations. Green GDP is an attempt to measure the growth of an economy by subtracting the costs of environmental damages and ecological degradations from the GDP The concept was first initiated through a System of National… Continue reading Measures of Economic Development: Human Development Index, Green GDP, Gross National Happiness Index
Economic Growth versus Economic Development
Real versus Nominal GDP Nominal GDP is the money value of all the goods and services produced in a year. Nominal GDP is calculated at the current market prices. However, Nominal GDP does not truly indicate the real performance of the economy as the prices changes over time. Back to Basics: Suppose, India as a… Continue reading Economic Growth versus Economic Development
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Backward Classes: Definition and present living conditions Laws for the development and betterment of vulnerable sections Lawful Provisions for Women, Children and Aged in Constitution of India Constitutional Provisions for Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (OBCs), Safeguards relating to Educational & Public Employment Constitutional Provisions relevant to Social Justice & Empowerment of Vulnerable sections Statutory Provisions for Vulnerable… Continue reading Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Family Participatory Care: Key facts, Need
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released Operational Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory Care (FPC) for improving newborn health. The new guidelines have been released by the government for improving health of babies in special units across the country. Key facts The guidelines will serve as a guiding document for those… Continue reading Family Participatory Care: Key facts, Need
Economic Growth in India: National Income Determination, GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Personal Income
National Income Accounting in India National income of a country can be defined as the total market value of goods and services produced in the economy in a year. The three-important measure of calculating National Income of a country are: The sum of the value of all final goods and services produced. The sum of… Continue reading Economic Growth in India: National Income Determination, GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Personal Income
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