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29th June

[29th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preaching consensus, provoking confrontation

PYQ Relevance:  Q Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2017) Q Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted… Continue reading [29th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preaching consensus, provoking confrontation

28th June

[28th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror 

PYQ Relevance: Q Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggests measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q  Indian government has recently strengthed the anti-terrorism laws by amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyze the… Continue reading [28th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror 

26th June

99% of UPSC aspirants have a goal. Rankers have a system | Next 14-month strategy for a Top-50 rank in UPSC 2025 | AIR 48, IAS, Aaditya’s Masterclass

IAS Topper’s 14-month study plan for UPSC 2025 Join AIR 48, IAS Aaditya Pandey’s FREE Masterclass on 30th June 2024 at 7:00 pm First 100 will get personalized study plan and mentorship session Why is it that some aspirants seem to be confident about their preparation and successful in their first attempt, while the vast… Continue reading 99% of UPSC aspirants have a goal. Rankers have a system | Next 14-month strategy for a Top-50 rank in UPSC 2025 | AIR 48, IAS, Aaditya’s Masterclass

[26th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Agony still in Manipur, a year later

PYQ Relevance:  Q What are the two major legal initiatives by the state since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (ST)? (UPSC IAS/2017)Q Why are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment. (UPSC IAS/2016) Mentors’ comment: The Meiteis and… Continue reading [26th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Agony still in Manipur, a year later

25th June

[Biggest Announcement of the Year] Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains Program 2024

BUILT ON RANK 2’s MAINS STRATEGY & FRAMEWORK Taught by Animesh Pradhan, AIR 2 Read our brochure to understand the nuances of Mains Preparation This year’s Smash Mains Program has AIR-2 Animesh Pradhan as Super Mentor. The same program that helped him get 473 marks in GS Mains.  As a Super Mentor, he will hold… Continue reading [Biggest Announcement of the Year] Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains Program 2024

[25th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development

PYQ Relevance: Q Climate change is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC IAS/2017) Q Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a… Continue reading [25th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development

24th June

[24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope

PYQ Relevance:  Q. The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (UPSC IAS/2017) Q. Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for… Continue reading [24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope

22nd June

[22nd June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A mandate for a new economic approach

PYQ Relevance:  Q The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q ‘Economic growth in the recent past has been led by the increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the… Continue reading [22nd June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A mandate for a new economic approach

21st June

[21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace

PYQ Relevance:  Q How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC IAS/2022) Q Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.(UPSC IAS/2018) Mentors’ comment: Over the past eight decades, the relationship between the United States and… Continue reading [21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace

20th June

[20th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter

PYQ Relevance:  Q Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human rights violation”. Examine the statement with reference to the ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with an open society. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q  How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with… Continue reading [20th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter

19th June

[19th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The boomerang effect in this general election, and how

PYQ Relevance: Q. Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q. To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are… Continue reading [19th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The boomerang effect in this general election, and how

18th June

[18th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Constitutional respect should not be reduced to optics

PYQ Relevance: Q The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.(UPSC IAS/2014) Q To what extent, in your view, the… Continue reading [18th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Constitutional respect should not be reduced to optics

17th June

Foreign Travellers in Ancient and Medieval India

  17th June 2024 Travellers Visited India Contemporary Rulers Contribution. Deimachos Period: (320-273 BC) Who: Greek Ambassador Came India in the reign of Bindusara. – Megasthenes Period: (302-298 B.C.) Who: Greek ethnographer & ambassador. Ambassador of Seleucus Nicator, who visited in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Wrote an interesting book Indica. Ptolemy Period: 130 A.D. Who: From Greece and Geographer. – Wrote… Continue reading Foreign Travellers in Ancient and Medieval India

[17th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: High Court’s take on Marriage Act, an erosion of rights

PYQ Relevance: Q Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q  Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree? (UPSC IAS/2020) Mentor comment: Interfaith marriages in India face legal and societal… Continue reading [17th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: High Court’s take on Marriage Act, an erosion of rights

[UPSC’25 Beginner’s Webinar]: On PYQs, Current Affairs & Time management | 19th June, 2:00 PM

Integrated UPSC Strategy for IAS Beginner Join Saloni Vats, AIR 129, UPSC’23 Mam’s FREE webinar on 19th June, 2:00 PM. In the last 3 years, a lot of things have changed about UPSC CSE This includes Exam Patterns & trends, Prelims, CSAT, Mains, and Preparation strategy Standard resources and mocks can’t make you feel prepared… Continue reading [UPSC’25 Beginner’s Webinar]: On PYQs, Current Affairs & Time management | 19th June, 2:00 PM

16th June

[Live]UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question Paper, Answer Key, Solutions with Explanations

Prelims 2023 is here. And we are all with you. We will keep updating this section with all the necessary details. Message from entire Civilsdaily’s Team Good luck for tomorrow from the entire Civilsdaily Family. This is not a feel-good post but a hard-hitting one because life isnt feel good and upsc definitely isnt feel… Continue reading [Live]UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question Paper, Answer Key, Solutions with Explanations

15th June

[15th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reimagining Indian federalism

PYQ Relevance: Q The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasised in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. (UPSC IAS/2015)Q How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent… Continue reading [15th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reimagining Indian federalism
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