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4th April
B2B of the day:Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), National Institutional Ranking Framework
Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- HRD Ministry forms panel to examine CBSE’s exam conduct process Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) CBSE is a national level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by Union Government of India CBSE affiliates all Kendriya… Continue reading B2B of the day:Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), National Institutional Ranking Framework
[Factoids] Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Recently in News, because India Has Been Re-Elected To The UN’s Principal Organ, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for Another Three-Year Term Objective: ECOSOC is the United Nations’ central platform for reflection, debate, and innovative thinking on sustainable development Members: The Council’s 54 member Governments are elected by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms Seats… Continue reading [Factoids] Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
3rd April
[open SIP] Test 2- History: Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt  (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 2- History: Link + Discussion
[Factoids] Revise 1 important fact daily for Prelims 2018
It’s time to convert your preparation mode from marathon to sprint We are coming up with a new series of Facts for Prelims 2018 where we will post important updates about International Organizations, Declarations, Conventions, Missiles, warships, space missions These will help you retain information and revise better for Prelims As always, these would be super crisp These… Continue reading [Factoids] Revise 1 important fact daily for Prelims 2018
B2B of the day: Press Council of India, News Broadcasters Association, Provisioning
Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news-Â In name of fake news, Government frames rules to blacklist journalists Press Council of India The Press Council is a statutory, quasi-judicial body which acts as a watchdog of the press It adjudicates the complaints against and by the press for violation of… Continue reading B2B of the day: Press Council of India, News Broadcasters Association, Provisioning
2nd April
[open SIP] Test 1- Polity: Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt  (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 1- Polity: Link + Discussion
B2B of the day: Government securities, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- FBIL will now do the valuation of G-Secs Government securities A Government Security (G-Sec) is a tradeable instrument issued by the Central Government or the State Governments It acknowledges the Government’s debt obligation Such securities are short-term (usually called treasury bills, with original… Continue reading B2B of the day: Government securities, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
31st March
CD Prelims TS 2018- FLT 1 (Economic Survey & IYB) discussion
All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself By closely observing those questions… Continue reading CD Prelims TS 2018- FLT 1 (Economic Survey & IYB) discussion
Doubt regarding Carbon credits
Doubt: How is the rate of carbon credit decided and how fixes it. There was a question regarding this in 2011 prelims ?
30 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself. Q.1) With reference to the Vikas (rocket engine) which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a family of solid fuelled rocket engines. 2. It is used in the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) series… Continue reading 30 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
30th March
[Interview Transcripts 2018] Shashank Goyal
Ms. Smita Nagaraj Board Date: 21 March 2018 Chairperson 1. NIT-IIM and now civil services. Is it now the new career norm? 2. There is extensive marketing being adopted in govt schemes. Is it necessary? 3. Do we focus more on objectives or outcomes while designing marketing strategies? 4. Questions on positive reinforcement and negative… Continue reading [Interview Transcripts 2018] Shashank Goyal
[Interview Transcripts 2018] Kunal Aggarwal
Sh. Arvind Saxena Board Date: 19th March 2018 Session: Afternoon Session Optional: Political science and International Relations Work experience: 3 years as Software Developer Interview Transcript Chairman What have you been doing? So, what were you doing at the *company where I worked*? What is Kizuna bond project? (from DAF) So how are India-Nepal relations now? What is the… Continue reading [Interview Transcripts 2018] Kunal Aggarwal
29th March
29 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself. Q.1) Which of the followig body/Ministry deals with the matter related to Anti-Dumping? a) Department of Industry Policy and Promotion b) National Company Law Tribunal c) Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal d) Intellectual Property Appellate… Continue reading 29 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
28th March
28 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself. Q.1) With reference to the Indus Water Treaty, consider the following statements: 1. As per the provisions of the treaty, India and Pakistan can use equal percentage of the total water. 2. The treaty was brokered by… Continue reading 28 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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27th March
27 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself. Q.1) The Draft Digital Information in Healthcare Security Act (DISHA), recently seen in news, envisages which of the following bodies? 1. Health information exchange 2. State Electronic Health Authorities 3. National Electronic Health Authority Select the correct… Continue reading 27 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
[Interview Transcripts 2018] Mithun H N
Board: BS Bassi sir Date: 16/03/18 Session: Forenoon session Education: Electronics and Communications Engg. Optional: Sociology Interview Transcript Chairman so you worked as an instructor in an education center now if you are asked to design a curriculum from 1st to 8th standard how would it be? (Some related questions) Member 1 Have you read… Continue reading [Interview Transcripts 2018] Mithun H N
[Interview Transcripts 2018] Basist Nandan
Sujatha Mehta Board Date: 13.03.2018 Session: Afternoon Interview Transcript Chairman 1. Tell me where you did ur graduation. What you do now. 2. You are in pipelines of IOCL. How do you secure pipelines? 3 What is your role in securing pipelines? 4. Which pipelines in eastern coast you are in. 5. You seem to… Continue reading [Interview Transcripts 2018] Basist Nandan
[Interview Transcripts 2018] Ashis Sahu
Arvind Saxena Board Date: 06/03/2018 Session: Afternoon session 2nd last to go Education: B.Tech (Mech) + 4 Years work experience Hobbies: Jogging, Meditation, and Teaching State: Odisha Interview Transcript Chairman: 1. Justin Trudeau episode.PM of a state. ..With wife and kids. … was it correct on Indian part for the kind of treatment? 2. ‎Section… Continue reading [Interview Transcripts 2018] Ashis Sahu
26th March
26 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself. Q.1) Which of the following statements regarding the Gross fixed capital formation(GFCP) is incorrect? 1. It shows about how much of the new value added in the economy is invested rather than consumed. 2. The land sales… Continue reading 26 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
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