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4th December
Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 23-30 Nov 2017
High Priority (P1) news items from 23 November – 30 November Cabinet approves India’s membership for EBRD Importance level: HIGH Prelims worthy: EBRD, International economic institutions Mains worthy: Membership of India at various international forums/institutions Short summary: News discusses approval by Union Cabinet for India’s membership to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).… Continue reading Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 23-30 Nov 2017
Psychology Optional 2018 Preparation
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4 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 4 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Polity Titbits: Panchayati Raj- Local governance
Local self government: various committees Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Ashok Mehta GVK rao Singhvi Mandate To examine working of Community development programme and national extension services To study Panchayati Raj Administrative arrangement for rural development and poverty alleviation Revitalisation of panchayati raj Suggestion 3 tier Panchayati Raj linked through indirect election 2 tier – Zila… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Panchayati Raj- Local governance
Polity Titbits: Constitutional, Statutory and quasi judicial bodies
Constitutional bodies Appointment Tenure Removal Process of removal Eligibility for reappointment w/i govt Attorney general (Advocate general) President (governor) Pleasure of President (governor) President (governor) No reason need to be mentioned Yes Election Commission (SEC) President (governor) 6 years/ 65 President CEC and SEC by special majority Other ECs on recommendation of CEC Yes Finance… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Constitutional, Statutory and quasi judicial bodies
Polity Titbits: Constitution- Special provisions
Special Provisions Emergency provisions National emergency (art 352) State Emergency/ President’s rule  (Art 356) Financial emergency Grounds War, External aggression, armed rebellion <threat or actual> Failure of constitutional machinery of state or can’t comply with the directions of centre Threat to financial credit Who declares President after written cabinet recommendation President President Parliamentary… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Constitution- Special provisions
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of Judiciary
Judiciary Appointments Titbits Parliament decide the number of judges of supreme court while president decide the numbers in high courts Both supreme court and high court judges are appointed as well as removed by president Salaries of high court judges is charged on CFS while pension is charged on CFI Appointment by collegium system (CJI… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of Judiciary
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of executive
Executive Titbits President, VP both elected indirectly by proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and voting is by secret ballot Electoral college of president contains elected MPs and elected MLAs (including that of UTs of Delhi and Puducherry) while that of VP includes all MPs (nominated MPs and nominated MLAs not included in… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of executive
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of legislature
Legislature Parliament – Loksabha (house of people) + RajyaSabha (Council of states) + President LokSabha RajyaSabha Other names Lower house, house of people Upper house, council of states Total strength (state+UT+nominated) 530+13+2 29 elected from states + 4 from UTs + 12 Nominated by president Maximum strength (state+UT+nominated) 530+20+2 238 +12 Mode of election Direct… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of legislature
Polity Titbits: Important articles/schedules of Constitution
As written constitution is a compact document like a book, it has various parts, parts have various chapters, chapters have various articles. Like a book contains appendices to explain things and provide extra info, constitution contains various schedules. Important parts and schedules of Constitution Part 1 Union and its territories (Art 1 – 4) Part… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Important articles/schedules of Constitution
Polity Titbits: Fundamental Rights and DPSP, Fundamental Duties
Fundamental Rights Fundamental rights Constitutional rights Legal rights Included in part 3 (magna carta of India) of constitution Not in part 3 Not in constitution Can directly move supreme court for enforcement under article 32 no no Parliament can abridge these rights only in very special circumstances Can be abridged by constitutional amendment By simple… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Fundamental Rights and DPSP, Fundamental Duties
3rd December
03 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | 15th Weekly Test with Official Answers
Q.1) What do you understood by Quad arrangement? Discuss its motive. What are the major issues Quad arrangement is facing? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-quad-confusion/ Explain about Quad Arrangement as a security dialogue between four nations. Explain about its prime motives and general perception about its initiations. Talk about the major problems associated with member countries which will… Continue reading 03 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | 15th Weekly Test with Official Answers
2nd December
2 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 2 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
1st December
Polity Titbits: Fundamentals of Polity and Constitution
Form of Government: Autocracy/ Absolute Monarchy – Concentration of power in one unelected hand Democracy – government on the basis of elections Constitutional Monarchy – head of state is king/ queen but acts on the aid and advice of elected council of ministers Republican Govt.- head of state is elected not a monarch Democracy Direct… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Fundamentals of Polity and Constitution
How to best use Civilsdaily for my IAS Prep?
IMP: Civilsdaily IAS Prelims 2018 Test Series Module Launched – Click here Hello, Let’s set your expectations straight. At the end of this read – you will understand how you can adapt to the changing UPSC syllabus by being a regular at Civilsdaily. You will understand the power of connected NEWS for a better analysis via… Continue reading How to best use Civilsdaily for my IAS Prep?
1 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 1 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Strategy for cracking IAS examination for the beginners
IMP: Civilsdaily IAS Prelims 2018 Test Series Module Launched – Click here How to begin, where to start? That’s the million dollar question which everyone asks oneself when one first thinks of becoming a civil servant. How to go about preparation depends on how much time you have at your disposal. And you guys have… Continue reading Strategy for cracking IAS examination for the beginners
30th November
30 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to the ‘Minamata Convention’ which of the statements is/are correct? 1. The convention is related to Mercury related Pollution 2. India is not its signatory. Select the correct option using the codes given below. a) 2 only b) 1 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) Consider… Continue reading 30 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
29th November
29 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to the proposed ‘National Testing Agency (NTA)’, which was recently in news, consider the following statements: 1. It will be registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. 2. It will be an autonomous organsation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 1 only c)… Continue reading 29 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
28th November
28 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following are Fighter Jets of the Indian Air Force? 1. Sukhoi Su-35 2. Jaguar 3. Mirage Select the correct option using the codes given below. a) 1 and 3 only b) 1, 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 2 and 3 only Q.2) With reference to the ‘Private Members… Continue reading 28 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
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