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26th November
[Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan
Context Tshering Tobgay will be new Prime Minister of Bhutan. Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa Party has won the recent general elections in Bhutan. The National Assembly is the lower house of Bhutan Parliament. This is the third general election after democracy was adopted in Bhutan in 2008. BHUTAN ELECTION BACKGROUND Election to the House of Representatives also called the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan
26th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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25th November
24th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sub-categorization of OBCs: Article 340 provides constitutional mandate for setting up of such committees. The Indra Sawhney and others vs. Union of India case (1992) puts constitutional bar on states for re-categorizing OBCs. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2… Continue reading 24th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Changes in the Daily AWE Program
Dear Students, The Daily AWE Program has been well received with a huge number of enrollments which are expected to only increase in the coming months. We were not prepared for this kind of response and are in the process of adding more experienced folks as reviewers to handle the burden. As the program evolves,… Continue reading Changes in the Daily AWE Program
24th November
23rd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Bhudhaar Initiative recently seen in news is an initiative of: a) Andhra Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Karnataka d) Gujarat Inspired by: The Hindu Q.2) The Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) recently seen in news is a security and defence policy of which of the following countries/group of countries? a) Australia b) European Union… Continue reading 23rd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
22nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative of: a) University Grants Commission b) NITI Aayog c) Innovation Cell, Ministry of HRD d) Ministry of Science and Technology Inspired by: [pib] Union HRD Ministry launches Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-union-hrd-ministry-launches-institutions-innovation-council-iic/ Q.2) With reference to Witnesses Protection in India, consider the following statements: Only the… Continue reading 22nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
24th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Students are advised to post answers in the comment section of this post below. Kindly ensure that each questions are posted separately with the purchased ID provided by us. Reviews will be provided in 48 hours. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) Why did Buddhism spread outside India but Jainism… Continue reading 24th November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
23rd November
[Burning Issue] A change in the Maldives
Context Voters in the Maldives delivered a stunning defeat for President Abdulla Yameen in a contentious presidential election, an outcome regarded as a victory for democracy over authoritarianism in the Indian Ocean island nation. The people of the small archipelago in the Indian Ocean voted for change and brought to power the Opposition candidate, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. They came out in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] A change in the Maldives
Released – IOS Update for iPad
Dear Students, On popular demand, we had released the IOS app. It was well received by everyone. Post that we’ve received many requests to ensure that the app works for iPads. Our present upgrade addresses this issue. We have received many more queries from IOS users to make the app more jazzy with superior experience since… Continue reading Released – IOS Update for iPad
23rd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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22nd November
[Burning Issue] India’s Nuclear Triad
CONTEXT India has declared that its nuclear triad, stated in its nuclear doctrine, is operational This was after indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarine INS Arihant achieved a milestone by conducting its first deterrence patrol It essentially means that Arihant is now prowling the deep seas carrying ballistic missiles equipped with nuclear warheads The second submarine in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s Nuclear Triad
21st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Russian IGLA-S (SA-24) recently seen in news is a: a) Artillery Gun b) Anti-Tank Missile c) Surface to Air Missile d) None of the above Inspired by: Indian Army zeroes in on Russian Igla-S missile https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-army-zeroes-in-on-russian-igla-s-missile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZ): ESZ have been explicitly finds… Continue reading 21st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Enrolments to the PDP Mock Interview Program
Dear Students, We have started receiving entries for the interview program. There are a few details we thought were important to communicate. Students appearing for the first time should go through the following transcripts to get an idea of the actual interview program. https://www.civilsdaily.com/category/interview-transcripts/ We are in the process of adding more transcripts. Students, who have… Continue reading Enrolments to the PDP Mock Interview Program
22nd November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
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21st November
[Burning Issue] National Policy on Biofuels 2018
Why in News? In May 2018, Union Cabinet approved a National Policy on Biofuels – 2018. It replaces earlier policy made by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2009. What are Biofuels? A biofuel is a fuel that is produced through contemporary biological processes, such as agriculture and anaerobic digestion, rather than a fuel… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Policy on Biofuels 2018
20th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Kibble balance is a self-calibrating electromechanical device used to measure: a) Mass b) Volume c) Time d) Gravity Inspired by: [pib] World’s standard definition of kilogram now redefined https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-worlds-standard-definition-of-kilogram-now-redefined/ Q.2) The Manodhairya Yojana, scheme providing financial support for rehabilitation of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and acid attacks is an initiative of which… Continue reading 20th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
21st November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
Students are advised to post answers in the comment section of this post only and not on the individual question. Kindly ensure that each questions are posted separately with the purchased ID provided by us. Reviews will be provided in 48 hours. For the philosophy of AWE and payment, check here: Click2Join Question 1) The purpose… Continue reading 21st November 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement
20th November
Launching Mock Interviews + Personality Development Program(PDP) for Interview Round
Folks, The importance of the 3rd round of exam – The Personal Interview, cannot be underscored. If you perform exceptionally well, it will help you compensate for your any shortage in your mains score. At its worst, it will undo the hard work that you put in to get a high score in mains and… Continue reading Launching Mock Interviews + Personality Development Program(PDP) for Interview Round
19th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With an aim to reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national integration the “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) is being celebrated across the country. With respect to this event, which of the given statements is/are correct? The event is being organised by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH). The NFCH is… Continue reading 19th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Introduction The Parliament has recently passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2016. It was first passed in Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha in the month of May 2016. The bill will replace the existing bankruptcy laws to make it easy for investors to exit within a fixed time frame, in an effort… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
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