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11th December
11 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 11 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
10th December
Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 1-7 Dec 2017
#1. [op-ed snap] Stand up against torture Importance level: HIGH Prelims worthy: Convention Against Torture (CAT). UPSC has been asking 1-2 conventions every year in prelims and mains. Example they asked a question on ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’ in 2016 Mains worthy: How lack of ratification of this convention is undermining India’s prestige… Continue reading Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 1-7 Dec 2017
10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | 16th Weekly Test with Official Answer
Q.1)  The Chabahar Port which has been inaugurated recently could bring India and its partners a new spring. In this regard, discuss the strategic, economic and political significance of Chabahar port. Also discuss in what context will India gain from this project? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-india-iran/#post-93837 Introduction Chabahar port is located in the Gulf of Oman has been… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | 16th Weekly Test with Official Answer
9th December
9 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 9 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
8th December
8 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 8 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
7th December
7 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 7 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
6th December
6 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 6 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
CD Magazine Mega Combo: Nov '17 to May '18 now available
Subscription Start Date: December 2017 First Bundle: Mega Combo – November 2017 Last Bundle: Mega Combo – May 2018 Around 14,000+ students subscribed to our previous combo and benefitted from our news analysis. Encouraged by your love and trust, this time we are offering more magazines with a targeted focus on Prelims and Mains. If… Continue reading CD Magazine Mega Combo: Nov '17 to May '18 now available
5th December
5 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 5 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
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4th December
Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 23-30 Nov 2017
High Priority (P1) news items from 23 November – 30 November Cabinet approves India’s membership for EBRD Importance level: HIGH Prelims worthy: EBRD, International economic institutions Mains worthy: Membership of India at various international forums/institutions Short summary: News discusses approval by Union Cabinet for India’s membership to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).… Continue reading Weekly Gyaan with Dr. V | Priority 1 news items from 23-30 Nov 2017
Psychology Optional 2018 Preparation
I am starting Psychology optional preparation for CSE 2018. It will include Daily topic targets(at least 4-5 hours study time) and weekly tests.The target is to complete the syllabus by 30th January.Join if you are done with NCERTs. Welcome.
4 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Dear student, One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types: Elimination Tikdams:Â Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question… Continue reading 4 Dec 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]
Polity Titbits: Panchayati Raj- Local governance
Local self government: various committees Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Ashok Mehta GVK rao Singhvi Mandate To examine working of Community development programme and national extension services To study Panchayati Raj Administrative arrangement for rural development and poverty alleviation Revitalisation of panchayati raj Suggestion 3 tier Panchayati Raj linked through indirect election 2 tier – Zila… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Panchayati Raj- Local governance
Polity Titbits: Constitutional, Statutory and quasi judicial bodies
Constitutional bodies Appointment Tenure Removal Process of removal Eligibility for reappointment w/i govt Attorney general (Advocate general) President (governor) Pleasure of President (governor) President (governor) No reason need to be mentioned Yes Election Commission (SEC) President (governor) 6 years/ 65 President CEC and SEC by special majority Other ECs on recommendation of CEC Yes Finance… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Constitutional, Statutory and quasi judicial bodies
Polity Titbits: Constitution- Special provisions
Special Provisions Emergency provisions National emergency (art 352) State Emergency/ President’s rule  (Art 356) Financial emergency Grounds War, External aggression, armed rebellion <threat or actual> Failure of constitutional machinery of state or can’t comply with the directions of centre Threat to financial credit Who declares President after written cabinet recommendation President President Parliamentary… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Constitution- Special provisions
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of Judiciary
Judiciary Appointments Titbits Parliament decide the number of judges of supreme court while president decide the numbers in high courts Both supreme court and high court judges are appointed as well as removed by president Salaries of high court judges is charged on CFS while pension is charged on CFI Appointment by collegium system (CJI… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of Judiciary
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of executive
Executive Titbits President, VP both elected indirectly by proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and voting is by secret ballot Electoral college of president contains elected MPs and elected MLAs (including that of UTs of Delhi and Puducherry) while that of VP includes all MPs (nominated MPs and nominated MLAs not included in… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of executive
Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of legislature
Legislature Parliament – Loksabha (house of people) + RajyaSabha (Council of states) + President LokSabha RajyaSabha Other names Lower house, house of people Upper house, council of states Total strength (state+UT+nominated) 530+13+2 29 elected from states + 4 from UTs + 12 Nominated by president Maximum strength (state+UT+nominated) 530+20+2 238 +12 Mode of election Direct… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Functions/powers of legislature
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