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28th November
28 Nov 2016 | GS3 | What is poverty line? Describe how the concept of poverty line has become more sophisticated, beginning from Dadabhai Naoroji’s initial idea.
GS3 (Indian Economy) What is poverty line? Describe how the concept of poverty line has become more sophisticated, beginning from Dadabhai Naoroji’s initial idea. Civilsdaily – Poverty Estimation Link 1, Link 2
28 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?
GS2 (Polity and Governance) Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted?… Continue reading 28 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?
28 Nov 2016 | GS1 | What do you understand by the term ‘Drain of Wealth’? How was wealth drained under the British, and did the process stop after independence?
GS1 (Indian Society) What do you understand by the term ‘Drain of Wealth’? How was wealth drained under the British, and did the process stop after independence?
28 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider following statements with respect to ‘flash floods’. 1. A flash flood… Continue reading 28 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Sir/Madam , i am following ONLY civilsdaily notes for GS 1,2,3 .
If i should refer to other material or not for Gs papers please advise and mention the sources. And i am referring to civilsdaily newscards only for current affairs ,and i am not referring any news paper(hindu or indian express). please suggest .
27th November
[Solved] Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 5
1. Which of the following statements about Western Ghats are correct? 1. Western Ghats in Karnataka are broader than those in Maharashtra 2. Western Ghats in Kerala are more continuous than those in Karnataka 3. Western Ghats in Karnataka have gentler slope than those in Kerala 4. Western Ghats in Maharashtra have gentler slope than… Continue reading [Solved] Sunday Edition Prelims Questions Part 5
27 Nov 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Modernisation and Westernisation are not the same. Instructions:Â Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.
26th November
26 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that. Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics… Continue reading 26 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
26 Nov 2016 | GS4 | What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?
GS4 (Ethics) What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?
26 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?
GS3 (Environment) Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?
26 Nov 2016 | GS2 | How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?
GS2 (Polity) How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?
26 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Was Jawaharlal Nehru justified in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy?
GS1 (India after Independence) Was Jawaharlal Nehru justified in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy?
26 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements in regard to ‘Payment Banks’. 1. Payment Banks… Continue reading 26 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
25th November
25 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
Everyday we read news, but do we do more than read it? The best way to learn from news is to find the issues and facts which we don’t know and research them. Starting today we will try to list some topics to help you do that. Let’s call this the new avatar of #Back2Basics… Continue reading 25 Nov 2016 | Back2Basics: Daily Static and CA Revision using News
CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
Dear students,  Are you ready for the CA Test on the 28th? What do you need to do to solve CA questions? Stay up to date with daily news – YES. In fact, we recommend that you read from our FREE android app daily to get the top 10-15 news items relevant for UPSC – Click… Continue reading CD Test Series Students – Get ready for the Current Affairs Test on 28th
25 Nov 2016 | GS4 | Rapidly growing globalisation has raised many ethical concerns. Discuss with examples.
GS4 (Ethics) Rapidly growing globalisation has raised many ethical concerns. Discuss with examples.
25 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Has the role of the private sector in India increased since the 1992 reforms? How has the role of the public sector changed in the post-reform period?
GS3 (Indian Economy) Has the role of the private sector in India increased since the 1992 reforms? How has the role of the public sector changed in the post-reform period?
25 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the benefits of democracy?
GS2 (Polity and Governance) Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the… Continue reading 25 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the benefits of democracy?
25 Nov 2016 | GS1 | Globalisation has brought about a class divide in Indian society, in addition to the existing caste divide and has made India more divided. Do you agree with this statement?
GS1 (Indian Society) Globalisation has brought about a class divide in Indian society, in addition to the existing caste divide and has made India more divided. Do you agree with this statement?
25 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Dear students, When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This is going to help you retain & remember better. NOTE: Prelims Daily compilation for October 2016 has been released for FREE – Click2Download Q.1) Consider the following statements about ‘National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research… Continue reading 25 Nov 2016 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
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