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21st August
21 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 21 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
20 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) is released by- a) NITI Aayog b) Central Statistical Office (CSO) c) National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Inspired by: [op-ed snap] From Plate to Plough: Lean year as a foundation https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-from-plate-to-plough-lean-year-as-a-foundation/ Q.2) Project Dantak is bilateral road… Continue reading 20 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
About AARDO AARDO was formed in 1962 as an autonomous inter-governmental organization and has 33 members from Asia and Africa. It is headquartered in New Delhi. The main objectives of AARDO are Developing understanding among members for better appreciation of each other’s problems To collectively explore opportunities for coordination of efforts in promoting welfare and… Continue reading [Burning Issue] African Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO)
20th August
20 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 20 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
18 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) With reference to the Amicus Curiae to the court, consider the following statements: He/She is someone, who is not a party to a case and may or may not have been solicited by a party. It is he/she who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the… Continue reading 18 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] IPC Section 377
Introduction For most of human history, homosexuality has been considered a sin across religions and was punished severely. While earlier perceived as a psychological problem, a dominant view emerged  in the 20th century, that homosexuality was inborn and therefore not immoral, and it was not a disease. However, even in the 21st century, there is… Continue reading [Burning Issue] IPC Section 377
18th August
18 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 18 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
17 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 seeks to legalize abortion in India with certain limitations. Which of the following statements about MTP Act is/are correct? It provides for abortion upto 20 weeks of gestation. This can be extended to 24 weeks in case of a rape victim considering the social stigma associated… Continue reading 17 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Should the Office of Governor be scrapped?
Why in news? The office of Governor came under scanner recently in Karnataka when instead of inviting the post-poll alliance partners which had the number in the floor of the house, the Governor invited the single largest party which was way short of the majority. The role of Governor also came into the scanner in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Should the Office of Governor be scrapped?
17th August
17 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 17 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Burning Issue] E-waste problem in India
Why in News According to ASSOCHAM-NEC joint study on “World Environment Day”, India is among the top five e-waste generating countries in the world besides China, the US, Japan and Germany E-waste –Statistics The global volume of e-waste is expected to reach 52.2 million tonnes (MT) or 6.8 kg per inhabitant by 2021 from 44.7 MT… Continue reading [Burning Issue] E-waste problem in India
16th August
16 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Aerogel: It is made up of plant cellulose sugar. Almost 90% of its weight is gas, particularly the air. It is a good conductor of heat. All above properties make it a denser and heavier material than glass. Which of the given statements is/are incorrect? a) 2 and 3… Continue reading 16 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
16 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 16 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
[Open Test] Modern History & Polity: Deadline Extended
Last Date to appear- Wednesday 22 August (Till midnight). Results will be announced on Thursday 23rd August Attempt the test here: Click2Attempt  We expect students to have completed Polity and Modern History by now. Even if you have completed one of the two, you should appear for the test and attempt questions from that specific… Continue reading [Open Test] Modern History & Polity: Deadline Extended
[Burning Issue] Artificial Intelligence
Why in News? The NITI Aayog has published an ambitious discussion paper on kick-starting the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in India. About Artificial Intelligence AI is a constellation of technologies that enable machines to act with higher levels of intelligence and emulate the human capabilities of sense, comprehend and act. Thus, computer vision and audio… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Artificial Intelligence
15th August
14 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to Global Financial Inclusion (Global Findex) Database: It is launched by World Bank with the help of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It measures how adults around the world – including the poor, women, and rural residents – manage their finances and plan for the future. According to… Continue reading 14 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Operation Greens
Why in news? The govt. proposed to launch Operation Greens scheme in the Budget 2018. About Operation Greens scheme It is a price fixation scheme aims at doubling the farmers’ income by the end of 2022 by ensuring them the right price for their produce. It focusses on fruits and vegetables, starting with three basic… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Operation Greens
14th August
14 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 14 August 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News
13 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Q.1) Consider the following statement about Parker Solar Probe: 1. It is aimed to study the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, which is much hotter than the solar surface. 2. The Solar Probe Cup is a sensor that will extend beyond the heat shield to take samples of the Sun’s atmosphere. 3. The mission will… Continue reading 13 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Burning Issue] Special Category States (SCS)
Meaning and history of the term SCS SCS is a classification given by Centre to assist in the development of those states that face geographical & socio-economic disadvantages like hilly terrains, strategic international borders, economic & infrastructural backwardness and non-viable state finances. Introduced in 1969. 5th Finance Commission sought to provide certain disadvantaged states with… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Special Category States (SCS)
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