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7th August
Analysing the IAS Prelims 2016 | Current affairs heavy | Q1-10
Hello, This is a very quick analysis of the Paper 1 – IAS Prelims 2016 which just went by. A Civilsdaily user tipped us about the heavily current affairs inclined IAS Prelims this year and we couldn’t stop digging into the Civilsdaily archives. We haven’t heard from most of you guys but we hope that… Continue reading Analysing the IAS Prelims 2016 | Current affairs heavy | Q1-10
6th August
Agam Jain: Securing AIR 133 in UPSC 2015 despite all odds. Arise, Awake!
He lived in a village near Aligarh and that’s where it all started.
Last Day Before Prelims
And just like that D day is finally upon us. Most of you would be wondering what gyaan can I give you a day before the exam. And frankly there is nothing much to say. Just a few general things I wanted all of you to know. As time is of utmost essence I will… Continue reading Last Day Before Prelims
5th August
UPSC Prelims : Science and Technology Analysis part 3
1. To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on Thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does Thorium hold over uranium? 1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium 2. On the basis of per unit mass of… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Science and Technology Analysis part 3
UPSC Prelims : Science and Technology Analysis part 2
Pre 2014 1. Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? Crystallization of sodium chloride Melting of ice Souring of milk Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 and 2 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3 None 1 is crystallisation, so only physical form is changing not chemical Same… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Science and Technology Analysis part 2
UPSC Prelims : Science and Technology Analysis part 1
Science and technology portion constitutes an important part of CSE prelims. Weightage of science and technology 2015 – 9 2014 – 5 2013 -13 2012 – 9 2011 – 18 But the syllabus is vast and standard thing of reading NCERT books does not apply here as it’s very difficult for non science background… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Science and Technology Analysis part 1
CAPF 2016 General Science Solutions and Analysis
This is solution of CAPF science portion, You need not worry about difficult physics questions as they won’t be asked in civil services examination. Just focus on how to solve with limited knowldge 1. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Gravitational waves were predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916 on the basis of… Continue reading CAPF 2016 General Science Solutions and Analysis
4th August
Understand News in depth – Revisit the stories!
Have you explored our stories off late? Over the last month, along with making the FLTs for the IAS 2016 aspirants (prelims.civilsdaily.com), we have been meticulously upgrading all our stories from NEWSCARDS -> CD Explains -> Selected Questions. If you haven’t yet explored the feature (look at the animated image), we would request you to… Continue reading Understand News in depth – Revisit the stories!
2nd August
TS for 2017
I want to join TS for 2017,which one should I join and when ? plz help
Sir plz prvd some banking topics in pdf
UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 5
2011 UPSC Prelims Questions and Solutions Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways : Soil formation Prevention of soil erosion Recycling of waste Pollination of crops Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a.) 1, 2 and 3 only (b.) 2, 3 and 4 only (c.) 1 and 4… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 5
UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 4
Pre 2012 Consider the following kinds of organisms : Bacteria Fungi Flowering plants Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as biopesticides? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 All of then can be depending on the properties of… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 4
UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 3
Pre 2013 It was one of those papers where 40% questions were not doable. 40% logic and common sense Consider the following pairs: Nokrek Bio-sphere Reserve : Garo Hills Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? 1 only 2 and 3 only… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 3
UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 2
Pre 2014 Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis? Potential energy is released to form free energy Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out Simple. Photosynthesis is the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 2
1st August
UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 1
Prelims 2015 1. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis part 1
31st July
How to Make Yourself Study When You Just Don’t Want To
There’s a chapter you have left on the backburner – probably it’s one on the endangered flora and fauna and you had promised yourself to cover it as soon as you could. And there’s an optional subject that you needed to quickly revise on lest you forget the basics – after all IAS prelims… Continue reading How to Make Yourself Study When You Just Don’t Want To
30th July
UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis
This is a very short post on how to approach environment and ecology section Environment and ecology + biological sciences form very important part of prelims paper. On average 22 questions are asked from this section (some overlap with geography) Year wise number of Questions 2015 – 14 2014 – 31 2013 – 22 2012… Continue reading UPSC Prelims : Environment and Ecology Analysis
29th July
UPSC Prelims Geography Trend Analysis: Part 5
Pre 2011 1. The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to (a.) Uplift of folded Himalayan series (b.) Syntaxial bending of… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Geography Trend Analysis: Part 5
CSAT Paper II
Hello everyone, How many question we need to get correctly in CSAT paper? It’s just qualifying paper right? This paper mark will not be counted for Merit to the Mains examination?? And also any info on that paper is highly appreciated? Thank you team……… 🙂
28th July
Big disappointment from CD FLTs 2016
Hi Team, I am a frequent visitor and an avid follower of CD. I have seen the site grow and always satisfied by the content. Truly respect the efforts put in and the analytical perspectives provided. I joined the FLTs in great hope but I am disappointed and dissatisfied by this endeavour of CD. I… Continue reading Big disappointment from CD FLTs 2016
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