Dear students, As a part of our Unherd topper talk series, we’re here with yet another champion. Chandrima Attri, AIR 72, UPSC 2019, in conversation with Sukanya ma’am gives an insight into her mind and her thought process. She talks about strategic interventions in her UPSC journey, habits she incorporated, her interests, and her belief… Continue reading “In love and hate relationship with UPSC” – Chandrima Attri, AIR 72, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 17th August- GS-1 Salient features of the world’s physical geography. GS-4 Environmental ethics Question 1) The gender gap in the STEM sector has been snowballing in the past few decades. Critically examine the reasons behind such trend spatially and temporally. 10 marks Question 2) How the proposed National… Continue reading 14th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 14th August- GS-1 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism GS-4 Case Studies Question 1)  Chola bronze sculptures had set a new benchmark in the history of art and metallurgy”. Elucidate. 10 marks Question 2) Examine the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution with… Continue reading 13th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Dear students, You all know Raunak Agarwal, the topper, AIR 13 in UPSC CSE 2019. But do you know how he thinks, what his thought process is and how he executes? Raunak Agarwal here in a frank conversation with Sukanya ma’am from Civilsdaily shared his thought process which drove him to AIR 13 in UPSC… Continue reading A candid chat with Raunak Agarwal, AIR 13, UPSC 2019 | UNHERD: Civilsdaily’s Topper series | Video inside

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 13th August- GS-1 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.  GS-4 Case Studies Question 1)  India has witnessed a rapid degradation of its wetlands in recent times, Discuss the causes and explain in what way they will… Continue reading 12th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 12th August- GS-1 Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1)  Can villages be a big part of the new growth story of India? Analyse in the context of ongoing pandemic situation. 10 marks   Question 2) Though many neighbouring countries share India’s concern towards… Continue reading 11th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 11th August- GS-1 Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues. GS-4 Case Studies Question 1)  The culture of permissiveness with respect to violence against women continues to be the root cause for the Indian society to have a “Locker Room At every Home”, critically analyse the statement.… Continue reading 10th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 10th August- GS-1 Role of women and women’s organization GS-4 Case Studies Question 1)  Comment upon the need for closing the gender gap in science in the country. 10 marks   Question 2) Examine the factors that are responsible for inadequate progress in the research and development(R&D) in… Continue reading 7th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 7th August- GS-1 Indian Society and Diversity of India GS-4 Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption Question 1)  How does India Socialism contrast with Socialism embraced by the Communist countries? Discuss the idea of Democratic socialism. 10 marks Question 2) Elucidate the India Constitution’s approach towards secularism,… Continue reading 6th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 6th August- GS-1 Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.- their forms and effect on the society GS-4 Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity. Question 1)  Discuss the causes of Russian revolution in comparison with French revolution. 10 marks Question 2) Finance Commission plays… Continue reading 5th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Important Announcement:  Topics to be covered on 5th August- GS-1 History of the world including events from the 18th century GS-4 Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters. Question 1)  Discuss the contributions of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in bringing rights of dalit and marginalized community in the country. 10 marks Question 2) Advocating forward-thinking… Continue reading 4th August 2020| Daily Answer Writing Enhancement