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26th October
26 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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 helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) ExoMars (Exobiology on Mars) project is joint endeavour by which of the following space agencies? 1.European Space Agency 2.Russian space agency(Roscosmos) 3.NASA 4.ISRO Select… Continue reading 26 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
25th October
Environment and Biodiversity
Syllabus: "Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment"
Please find all relevant articles here.
25 Oct 2016 | GS4 | Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?
GS4 (Ethics) Over the years there have been many instances of moral policing in India. What is its impact on society? How would you deal with the issue?
25 Oct 2016 | GS3 | Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use in the recent unrest in the Kashmir valley.
GS3 (Internal security) Public safety Act kills the soul of democracy. Critically discuss in the light of its frequent use in the recent unrest in the Kashmir valley.
25 Oct 2016 | GS2 | UGC has failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and has fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment on this statement in the light of recent recommendation of TSR Subramaniam committee on UGC.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) UGC has failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and has fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment on this statement in the light of recent recommendation of TSR Subramaniam committee  on UGC.
25 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Discuss the significance of the Komagatu Maru incident in India’s freedom struggle? (Importance: Canada’s formal apology on this incident)
GS1 (Indian History) Discuss the significance of the Komagatu Maru incident in India’s freedom struggle? (Importance: Canada’s formal apology on this incident)
25 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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 helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Bitcoins’. 1.Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically, based on mathematical proof. 2.It’s the… Continue reading 25 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
24th October
[Official] History Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
History Optional People. Can we start something to benefit each other and evolve a strategy? Maps and world history are the areas that can be focused upon or we can decide the daily dose.
Answers of 24 oct
1-c 2-a 3-c 4-a 5-d
[video & infograph] A Comprehensive History on Goods and Services Tax
Goods and Services Tax: One Country-One Tax-One Market
Black money and the issues around it
Understanding what constitutes black money and the recent steps taken by the Government to curb its generation.
24 Oct 2016 | GS4 | What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide suggestions to improve their effectiveness.
GS4 (Ethics) What are codes of conduct? Have they been successful in preventing misuse of office by public servants? Provide suggestions to improve their effectiveness.
24 Oct 2016 | GS3 | How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance of Rajasthan’s recently passed Titling Law.
GS3 (Indian Economy) How has the No titling law affected the land acquisition process in India? Also discuss the significance of Rajasthan’s recently passed Titling Law.
24 Oct 2016 | GS2 | A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss.
GS2 (Polity and Governance) A referendum transforms a representative democracy into a participative democracy. Critically discuss.
24 Oct 2016 | GS1 | Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)
GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) Describe the key features of the Ramanuja’s Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness philosophy. Also discuss the relevance of Ramanuja’s Teachings in the contemporary world. (Event: 1000th Birthday of Saint Ramanuja)
24 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
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 helps the whole community to know more and learn more! Q.1) Recently, ‘Gabion boxes technology’ was in the news, is related to a) It is used to design electric car by NASA b) It protect… Continue reading 24 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits
23rd October
[Official] Political Science Optional | IAS Mains | Daily Initiative
This is the official thread for Political Science optional preparation. It is a self moderated thread maintained by the aspirants.
23 Oct 2016 | Target Mains: Weekly Essay Challenge
Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation. (Previous Year UPSC Topic) Instructions:Â Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words. Download FREE Target Mains compilation – Click here to know how
22nd October
List of all FREE/ PAID initiatives at Civilsdaily for your IAS Preparation
A sitemap of sorts of using Civilsdaily web and app for your IAS Prep
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