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28th August
[Video] Jobless Growth in India
Watch the Video Lecture covering a topic of Week 4 of the Samachar Manthan program here: View the topics covered in Week 1 & download detailed notes here: Click2Download UPDATE 1 We will also provide Economic Survey & Budget Analysis Videos covering key concepts and important terms for Prelims and Mains 2018/19 Economic Survey analysis will be… Continue reading [Video] Jobless Growth in India
Watch the Video Lecture covering a topic of Week 4 of the Samachar Manthan program here: View the topics covered in Week 1 & download detailed notes here: Click2Download UPDATE 1 We will also provide Economic Survey & Budget Analysis Videos covering key concepts and important terms for Prelims and Mains 2018/19 Economic Survey analysis will be… Continue reading [Video] Jobless Growth in India
27 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Aeolus satellite launched by European Space Agency (ESA) is related to the study of which of the following space study? a) Wind Flow around Earth b) Luminiferous Ether of Sun on Earth c) Presence of Ice on moon d) Atmosphere of Mars Inspired by: ESA satellite to improve weather forecast launched https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/esa-satellite-to-improve-weather-forecast-launched/ Q.2)… Continue reading 27 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018
Why in news The Union Cabinet has approved The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018. Key features of the Bill It allows law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples, create “DNA profiles” and special databanks for forensic-criminal investigations. It states that all DNA data, including DNA samples, DNA profiles and records, will be only… Continue reading [Burning Issue] DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018
27th August
25 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Valongo Wharf, recently seen in news is a place situated in: a) Brazil b) Kongo c) Vietnam d) Indonesia Inspired by: 20 years since slave trade was abolished https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/20-years-since-slave-trade-was-abolished/ Q.2) Haitian revolution was related to a) Demand of new constitution b) Abolition of slave trade c) Inclusion into Commonwealth d) Abolition of secularism Inspired by: 20 years… Continue reading 25 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
27 August 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 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] Amendment in Plastic Waste Management Rules
Change in Plastic Waste Management Rules The Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change amended the Plastic Waste Management Rules (2016) According to the amendment, manufacturers, suppliers, and sellers of plastic (and plastic products) across the nation will now be required to phase out, over a period of two years, all such products which have no alternative… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Amendment in Plastic Waste Management Rules
Special 4 – Mains 2018
1 Test each for GS Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4 containing best questions for Mains 2018 preparation. Questions will be a mix of Static as well Current Affairs as per the UPSC trend in last few years. Schedule GS Paper 1- 1st September GS Paper 2- 5th September GS Paper 3- 9th September GS Paper 4- 13th September What is… Continue reading Special 4 – Mains 2018
25th August
24 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Article 19 (1) (g) provides for Right to practice any profession, trade or business subjected to certain restrictions (Professions requiring specific professional & technical qualifications). Consider the following statements: 1. Only doctors have certain fundamental duties under Article 51(A) towards their fellow citizens. 2. As originally mentioned in the constitution, State can stop government… Continue reading 24 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
25 August 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 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] Cashless Economy
Introduction India continues to be driven by the use of cash; less than 5% of all payments happen electronically, however, the finance minister, in 2016 budget speech, talked about the idea of making India a cashless society, with the aim of curbing the flow of black money. Even the RBI has also recently unveiled a… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Cashless Economy
24th August
23 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Open Defecation (ODF) Protocols of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) – Urban released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Consider the following statements about status of open defecation in India. The original ODF protocol is notified as ODF city/ward if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating… Continue reading 23 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
24 August 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 24 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Video] Indian Economy’s Dutch Disease Problem
Watch the Video Lecture covering a topic of Week 2 of the Samachar Manthan program here: View the topics covered in Week 1 & download detailed notes here: Click2Download UPDATE 1 We will also provide Economic Survey & Budget Analysis Videos covering key concepts and important terms for Prelims and Mains 2018/19 Economic Survey analysis will be… Continue reading [Video] Indian Economy’s Dutch Disease Problem
Watch the Video Lecture covering a topic of Week 2 of the Samachar Manthan program here: View the topics covered in Week 1 & download detailed notes here: Click2Download UPDATE 1 We will also provide Economic Survey & Budget Analysis Videos covering key concepts and important terms for Prelims and Mains 2018/19 Economic Survey analysis will be… Continue reading [Video] Indian Economy’s Dutch Disease Problem
[Burning Issue] Water Crisis
India faces worst water crisis: NITI Aayog Latest News The NITI Aayog released the results of a study warning that India is facing its ‘worst’ water crisis in history and that demand for potable water will outstrip supply by 2030 if steps are not taken. Nearly 600 million Indians faced high to extreme water stress… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Water Crisis
23rd August
23 August 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 23 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
22 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is an electronic platform which has mechanized the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through two or more financiers. Which of the following statements about TReDS is/are correct? It is an initiative undertaken by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to safeguard the interest of micro, small… Continue reading 22 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Applications of Biotechnology in India
What is Biotechnology? Biotechnology refers to the industrial use of micro-organism, living plant and animal cells to produce substances useful to the people. It includes the manufacture of antibiotics, vitamins, vaccines, toxic waste disposal systems using microbes etc. Biotechnology sector in India Indian biotechnology sector has crossed the $ 3 billion milestones and is growing… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Applications of Biotechnology in India
22nd August
22 August 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 22 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
21 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Recently Indian scientist-academician, N Raghuram, has been elected Chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI), a global policy making initiative. Consider the following statements about INI : It is an international programme under UNEP. Its key aim is to optimize nitrogen’s beneficial role in sustainable food production. It holds conference every year. Which of… Continue reading 21 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Double Burden of Malnutrition in India
Double Burden of Malnutrition The increasing income differences have widened the gap between the rich and poor and thus has put India in a position in which it was not before. Malnutrition in India has always been synonymous with undernutrition. But obesity among adults is nearly as big a problem in the country as under-nutrition.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Double Burden of Malnutrition in India
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