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29th September
28 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Which of the following bodies/ministries is the national counterpart of the India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022? a) NITI Aayog b) Ministry of HRD c) Ministry of Home Affairs d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Inspired by: [pib] India and the UN to sign a Five-Year Sustainable Development Framework (2018-2022)… Continue reading 28 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
29 September 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 29 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
GS Paper 2 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018
In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India? (10 marks, 150 words) Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in… Continue reading GS Paper 2 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018
GS Paper 1 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Comment (10 marks, 150 words) Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (10 marks, 150 words) Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.… Continue reading GS Paper 1 – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018
[Burning Issue] HYPERLOOP
Why in news? In February 2018, Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop One signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to build a Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune to reduce travelling time. Hyperloop: Fifth mode of transportation A Hyperloop is a proposed mode of passenger and/or freight transportation which has a sealed tube or system of tubes… Continue reading [Burning Issue] HYPERLOOP
Factors behind NCM: History Simplified with Marker Technique
This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses the factors that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement via a unique methodology named Marker Technique to retain concepts better. Let us know the review in the comments section of the video
This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses the factors that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement via a unique methodology named Marker Technique to retain concepts better. Let us know the review in the comments section of the video
28th September
28 September 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 28 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
27 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report is released by- a) World Bank b) IMF c) World Economic Forum d) None of the above. Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Why economic freedom is important in India https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-why-economic-freedom-is-important-in-india/ Q.2) Werther effect was recently seen in news is related to- a) Infanticides b) Suicides c) Maternal… Continue reading 27 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] High-speed Rail debate
Why in News? The government of India recently decided to build a high-speed rail (HSR) corridor between Mumbai and Ahmadabad at a cost of Rs 97,636 crore with Japanese financial and technical assistance. What do we understand by High-Speed Rail? High-speed rail is a type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail… Continue reading [Burning Issue] High-speed Rail debate
ESSAY PAPER – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018
No questions on women, education, social issues. Mostly philosophical topics. Section A had objective topics (1&4) but Section B was a bummer. Let us know what you think? SECTION – A 1.Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India 2.A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge 3.Poverty anywhere is a… Continue reading ESSAY PAPER – UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2018
27th September
27 September 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 27 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
26 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Financial Inclusion Index, recently seen in the news, is prepared by: a) RBI b) IRDA c) Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance d) Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance Inspired by: [pib] Financial Inclusion Index https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-financial-inclusion-index/ Q.2) PSBLoansin59min is related to: a) RBI report on NPA crisis b) A fintech portal for faster loan processing c) A new… Continue reading 26 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] HECI to replace UGC
Why in News? Union Ministry of Human Resource has prepared draft Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2018 to repeal of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 and for the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) with focus on improving academic standards and the quality of Higher Education Why the need… Continue reading [Burning Issue] HECI to replace UGC
26th September
26 September 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 26 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
25 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Recently the centenary of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha was celebrated. Which of the given statements about Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha is/are correct? It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi along with Annie Besant. Gandhi himself took the first Hindi class in Madras. In 1964, the institution was recognised by the Indian Government as… Continue reading 25 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Government bans use of petcoke as fuel
Why in news? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade banned the use of imported petcoke as fuel. Use of Petcoke is allowed only for cement, lime kiln, calcium carbide and gasification industries when used as the feedstock or in the manufacturing process on actual user condition Why this relaxation? The decision to modify its ban… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Government bans use of petcoke as fuel
25th September
25 September 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 25 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
Remember about ASEAN with Marker Technique
This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses all important details about ASEAN via a unique methodology named Marker Technique to retain concepts better. Let us know the review in the comments section of the video
This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses all important details about ASEAN via a unique methodology named Marker Technique to retain concepts better. Let us know the review in the comments section of the video
24 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Rule of Law Index is released by- a) UNECOSOC b) UNHCR c) World Justice Project d) International Court of Justice Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The law of happiness https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-law-of-happiness/ Q.2) Which of the following organisations are not included in World Bank Groups Country Partnership Framework (CPF)? a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development… Continue reading 24 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Gobar Dhan Yojana
Gobar Dhan Scheme: Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources-Dhan Introduction The PM called for educating people about the utilization of Cattle Dung for converting into more valuable fuel thus improving the lives of villagers. Objectives 1. Make farmers more self-reliant by generating an alternate source of income. 2. Generate wealth and energy from cattle and other waste.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Gobar Dhan Yojana
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