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18th October
[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
13th October
[Burning Issue] Internet of Things (IoT)
What is the meaning of IoT? The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. A thing, in the Internet of Things,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Internet of Things (IoT)
12th October
UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 4 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS
In GS 4, close to 9 out of 13 questions from Section A came from our 3 Full-Length-Tests. We obviously couldn’t predict the precise quotes and generic questions, but our students could easily attempt those. *These are not solutions but pointers/line of thought to be followed. **Please do not look for a precise 1-1 match between… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 4 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS
12 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Global Hunger Index 2018 is released by: a) World Economic Forum b) International Food Policy Research Institute c) WHO d) None of these Inspired by: 21% Indian children are under-weight: Global Hunger Index https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/21-indian-children-are-under-weight-global-hunger-index/ Q.2) With reference to the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India, which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 12 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
11 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements with reference to the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS): It is developed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA). It is aimed to make the information regarding assurances given on the floor of the Houses of Parliament paperless and available in digital format. Which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 11 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
12 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 12 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Highlights of the Bill Dispute Resolution Cmtee (DRC) will try to settle disputes through negotiations within 1 yr, extendable by another 6 months If the negotiations fail after 18 months (1yr + 6 mths) the dispute will be referred to the Tribunal Members of DRC will comprise relevant subject matter experts as decided by the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2017
11th October
All Optional Papers from Official UPSC Site
Agriculture Paper – I Agriculture Paper – II Animal Husbandry and Vet. Science Paper – I Animal Husbandry and Vet. Science Paper – II Anthropology Paper – I Anthropology Paper – II Botany Paper – I Botany Paper – II Chemistry Paper – I Chemistry Paper – II Civil Engineering Paper – I Civil Engineering… Continue reading All Optional Papers from Official UPSC Site
11 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 11 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] Institute of Excellence Debate
Why in news? The Government has shortlisted Six Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) including 3 from Public Sector and 3 from Private Sector It is expected that the above-selected Institutions will come up in the top 500 of the world ranking in 10 years and in top 100 of the world ranking eventually overtime Each public Institution selected… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Institute of Excellence Debate
10 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the provisions of bye-elections under Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951, consider the following statements: It provides for bye-election to be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy. Bye elections can be held when the remainder of… Continue reading 10 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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