I am joining on November but I’m confused how I will cover past syllabus?

K Siddhartha (http://www.ksiddhartha.com) is an internationally known Earth Scientist, Advisor to Governments, Educationist, Author and and Mentor with 40 books, and 1401 qualified Civil Servants to his credit. We will be carrying a series of his articles having an intra & interdisciplinary approach for IAS Mains 2017. New Columns Urban Drainage – Components, Case of… Continue reading [update] Special GS columns with an interdisciplinary approach for Mains Examination 2017 by K Siddhartha

These are columns by Manasi Phadke, and after you read these you will realise how to integrate economics into your everyday life! Manasi is a consultant economist and analyst. She is visiting Faculty @Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, and has a column in The Hindu Business Line. Articles below are reproduced… Continue reading Economics made easy by Manasi Phadke

**While the Diwali festivities draw to a close and The Hindu Editions and the Prelims Daily questions resume, try these ones: Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Botanical Garden Conservation International (BGCI) is the largest plant conservation network in the world. 2. BGCI is an IUCN-led conservation network. 3. BGCI aims to collect and conserve… Continue reading Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 1

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Diwali is over and all of you must be feeling guilty about taking the day off. And you must also be wondering why can’t every day be a holiday like yesterday! Well, if you are stuck in the never land between wishing for more holidays and also wanting to get back to your studies here’s what… Continue reading Got a Diwali hangover? Here’s what to do today

This is the official thread for Commerce & Accountancy optional. This is a self driven initiative for the aspirants with the above mentioned optional subject.

India has the world’s 4th largest GM crop acreage. The world order is – USA, Brazil, Argentina, India. If that’s not interesting enough, then let me add another fact on this – this rank is largely on the strength of Bt cotton, the only genetically modified crop allowed in the country.  At present, 96% of India’s cotton cultivation… Continue reading A Comprehensive History of GM crops in India | Issues with Bt Cotton, Brinjal, Mustard

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CENTRAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Official IAS Mains Syllabus for GS2 | As per UPSC Guidelines Click the [Click here] to find a comprehensive listing of blogs written by Civilsdaily on these topics # Indian Polity [Click here] Indian Constitution – Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the… Continue reading IAS Mains GS 2 Syllabus | Revised UPSC Exam Pattern

Official IAS Mains Syllabus for GS1 | As per UPSC Guidelines Click the [Click here] to find a comprehensive listing of blogs written by Civilsdaily on these topics Indian Heritage and Culture  [Click here] Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. History [Click here] Modern Indian history from about… Continue reading IAS Mains GS 1 Syllabus | Revised UPSC Exam Pattern

Official IAS Mains Syllabus for GS3 | As per UPSC Guidelines Click the [Click here] to find a comprehensive listing of blogs written by Civilsdaily on these topics # Indian Economy [Click here] Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Major cropping… Continue reading IAS Mains GS 3 Syllabus | Revised UPSC Exam Pattern

GS4 (Work Culture) Will measures such as biometric attendance be effective in improving the work culture in the Indian govt? What measures do you thing would be more effective?

GS3 (Indian Economy) What are the reasons behind the jobless growth in India. What should be done to reverse the process of jobless growth?

GS2 (Governance and Polity) The introduction of Aadhaar Bill as money bill has raised many controversies. Discuss. Also discuss what are the concerns related with the Bill.

GS1 (Geography) What do you understand by EL-NIÑO? How does it impact the monsoon of India? Does EL-NINO always leads to shortage of rainfall in India?