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22nd October
[Burning Issue] Fourth Industrial Revolution
Fourth Industrial Revolution: What it Means, Why it’s being Discussed CONTEXT CEOs, political leaders, social entrepreneurs, technologists and other global leaders are all at Davos to further the World Economic Forum’s mission of improving the state of the world. But, the big buzz at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this year is about… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Fourth Industrial Revolution
21st October
20 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Prakriti Programme: It is an initiative of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). It involves students of Navodaya and Kendriya Vidyalayas to learn practical skills for judicious use of resources and environment conservation Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c)… Continue reading 20 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
20th October
19 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The term “Hyperion” related to space was recently seen in news is a: a) Multi object Spectrograph b) Artificial Moon c) Artificial Sun d) Super Galaxy Inspired by: Largest galaxy cluster in early universe found https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/largest-galaxy-cluster-in-early-universe-found/ Q.2) Exercise Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between India and which of the following countries?… Continue reading 19 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
20 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 20 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] Jobless growth in India
Why in news? CMIE and labour Bureau data indicates that India continues to face the jobless growth problem Jobs scenario in India Multiple data sources clearly show that job opportunities in India are, at present, limited, with the average annual addition to regular jobs during 2012-16 falling to 1.5 million from 2.5 million in 2004-12. Besides,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Jobless growth in India
19th October
19 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 19 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] Island Development Agency
What is Island Development Agency (IDA)? The 1382 offshore-identified islands of India hold immense unexploited potential for fostering growth and achieving cohesive socio-economic development of the region in particular and also, the nation as a whole. They can significantly contribute to the GDP by leveraging the gains from promoting infrastructure and tourism on a large… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Island Development Agency
18 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Swastha Bharat Yatra recently seen in news is organised by: a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare b) Ministry of Women and Child Development c) NITI Aayog d) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Inspired by: ‘Swastha Bharat Yatra’ campaign to create awareness about safe food https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/swastha-bharat-yatra-campaign-to-create-awareness-about-safe-food/ Q.2) With reference to the Drinking… Continue reading 18 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
18th October
Answer Writing Enhancement (AWE) Program under the guidance of a UPSC veteran
The only daily answer writing program that you’ll ever need. Under the aegis of Pritam Sir who has faced 3 UPSC interviews. Scored exceptionally well in all Essay and GS papers during his attempts. Daily Answer Writing for Mains has always been a point of contention at Civilsdaily. Essentially, it suffered from the following issues… Continue reading Answer Writing Enhancement (AWE) Program under the guidance of a UPSC veteran
17 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the reporting of sexual offences under Section 19 of the POCSO Act, which of the following statements is/are correct? The POCSO Act does not provide for any period of limitation for reporting the child sexual offences. Any victim, at any age, can complain the sexual abuse faced by him/her as a… Continue reading 17 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Aadhar Card: SC verdict and surrounding debate
Context The Supreme Court upheld the validity of India’s ambitious biometric identity project, ‘Aadhaar’, saying it benefited the marginalized and poor, but sharply reined in a government push to make it mandatory for various services. What is Aadhaar? Aadhaar is a 12 digit unique-identity number issued to all Indian residents based on their biometric and demographic data. The… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Aadhar Card: SC verdict and surrounding debate
17th October
16 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) was recently launched in Delhi. With reference to the AQEWS, which of the given statements is/are correct? The system has been developed by ISRO in collaboration with MoES. The system can predict extreme air pollution events 72 hours in advance and give necessary alerts. Select the correct… Continue reading 16 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
17 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 17 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
16th October
16 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading 16 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] IL&FS Crisis
WHY IN NEWS IL&FS Group, a vast conglomerate that funds infrastructure projects across the world’s fastest-growing major economy, sent shock waves through credit markets when it began missing debt repayments. That’s caused concern not just for its myriad investors, including private individuals, who had regarded IL&FS debt as rock-solid. KEY TERMS Commercial paper is an unsecured,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] IL&FS Crisis
15th October
15 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements about World Future Council (WFC): The WFC is a regular body of the United Nations based in Hamburg, Germany. It includes members active in governmental bodies, civil society, business, science and the arts. Its primary focus has been climate security, promoting laws such as the renewable energy Feed-in tariff. Which… Continue reading 15 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
13 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Justice Verma Committee Recommendations are related to: a) Quicker Trial and Stringent Punishment for Convicts of Rape b) Sexual Harassment at Workplace c) Powers and Authority of Internal Complaints Committee d) Monetary Compensation to Rape Victim Inspired by: Govt steps in to look into issues arising from #MeToo https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-steps-in-to-look-into-issues-arising-from-metoo/ Q.2) Gross Value Added (GVA)… Continue reading 13 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Introductory Video] Target 160+ Essay Program under the aegis of VIPUL SHRIVASTAVA, IPS
Essay Paper in UPSC can be tricky. It requires a mentor with both wide knowledge and a sense of what is expected by UPSC to score high marks. Hence, we roped in Vipul Sir. He is serving as an IPS officer presently. During his time, he had consistently scored the highest marks in Essay papers… Continue reading [Introductory Video] Target 160+ Essay Program under the aegis of VIPUL SHRIVASTAVA, IPS
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14th October
[Batch 2] Samachar Manthan Yearly Program 2018-19
View the schedule for covering backlog of the previously held tests here: Click2View We are delighted to launch Batch 2 of Samachar Manthan Yearly Program for 2018-2019. All the students who were not able to join the first batch of the program and were waiting for next 6 months batch can join this yearly batch and cover up the tests… Continue reading [Batch 2] Samachar Manthan Yearly Program 2018-19
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