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6th October
5 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), which of the following assisting living devices is/are distributed to the senior citizens? Tetra/Tripod BTE Hearing Aids Crutches Walking Sticks Spectacles Select the correct codes: a) 2, 3, 5 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Assistive Aids… Continue reading 5 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
06 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 06 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] India Israel Relations
Why in News The fact that an Indian Prime Minister is making a visit for the first time in 25 years since we established full diplomatic ties is significant and termed historic in itself. The focus of the visit signifies 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties has opened a new chapter in the Indo-Israel bonhomie. Advantage… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India Israel Relations
[Video] GS 1 Mains 2018 Paper Analysis and Strategy for 2019 Mains
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UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 1 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS
Click here to view the schedule + detailed syllabus with sources Click here to know the features and enroll. Our Mains Test Series had the highest hit ratio among all the Test Series. In GS 1 itself, close to 13 questions came directly from our 3 Full-Length-Tests(60 questions). If you followed our website/study material, you would’ve written… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2018 GS Paper 1 – Solutions, Sample Structures and Repeated Questions from CD Mains TS
5th October
4 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1)Â Udyam Abhilasha, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign is launched by- a) NITI Aayog b) SIDBI c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship d) Ministry of HRD Inspired by: [pib] Udyam Abhilasha https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-udyam-abhilasha/ Q.2) MASCOT the first robot to land on the surface of an asteroid is launched by: a) ISRO and NASA b) Japanese space… Continue reading 4 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
05 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 05 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] India-Iran Relations
WHY INDIA NEEDS IRAN? Conventionally, for energy security Iran is amongst India’s top oil suppliers But since the 1990s, Iranâs importance has become âstrategicâ Iranâs cooperation is critical for India’s security given that Pak supports terrorism in India Indiaâs influence in Afghanistan is marginal India needs Iran to moderate Pakâs influence in West Asia Iran… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-Iran Relations
4th October
04 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 04 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
3 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to RE-INVESTMENT, consider the following statements: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. RE-Invest is a global platform to explore strategies for development and deployment of renewables. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) Only 2 d) None of the above Inspired by:… Continue reading 3 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Samachar Manthan Week 16: Ayushman Bharat Scheme
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[Burning Issue] Indiaâs membership of Australia Group and Wassenaar Group
Why in News? In last 1-year India has become the member of Australia group and the Wassenaar group India Joins the Australia Group India has admitted as the 43rd member of the Australia Group The group is an informal bloc of countries that keep a tight control over exports of substances used in the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Indiaâs membership of Australia Group and Wassenaar Group
3rd October
2 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are the members of Gulf Cooperation Council? Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Select the correct codes: a) 2, 3, 4 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above. Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Raja Mandala: The Gulf in foreign policy https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-the-gulf-in-foreign-policy/ Q.2) The RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique… Continue reading 2 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Increasing Influence Of China In Indian Ocean And Its Impact In India
The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest body of water and has become a growing area of competition between China and India. Escalated activities such as port development and military exercises and rhetoric could endanger stability in a critical region for global trade flows. India has treated the Indian Ocean as an ocean of… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Increasing Influence Of China In Indian Ocean And Its Impact In India
2nd October
1 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct during elections, consider the following statements: MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. It is mainly regulated with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct.… Continue reading 1 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
02 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 02 October 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
1st October
GS Paper 4 â UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination â 2018
Section A 1. (a) State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance. (150 words) (b) Distinguish between âCode of ethicsâ and âCode of conductâ with suitable examples. (150 words) 2. (a) What is mean by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to… Continue reading GS Paper 4 â UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination â 2018
GS Paper 3 â UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination â 2018
âAccess to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is a sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs).â Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (150 words) (10 Marks) Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gain Tax â (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in… Continue reading GS Paper 3 â UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination â 2018
Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series
View the schedule of lectures here: Click2View Importance of Economics for UPSC Prelims exam Year   Questions asked 2016   29 2017   29 2018   25 Thus on an average 1/4th of the prelims paper can be solved easily if you have good command in economics. Mains exam GS paper 3 Year    Total Marks 2017    125 Marks 2016… Continue reading Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series
30th September
29 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Loo Review campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission is partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by- a) Microsoft b) Google c) Facebook d) Whatsapp Inspired by: [pib] MoHUA partners with Google to launch #LooReview Campaign https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mohua-partners-with-google-to-launch-looreview-campaign/ Q.2) With reference to the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, Which of… Continue reading 29 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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