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23rd June
16 Polity questions from the most imp topics
In the blogs, I have analysed Polity section of last 7 years. Questions with solutions and right approach has been posted in the blogs. Here are the 16 questions to evaluate whether you have just read the analysis or have also revised these most imp. topics Solve these questions with open mind. Most of the… Continue reading 16 Polity questions from the most imp topics
[Solved] Open discussion for Prelims Mocks #6
Update: The solutions for this mock are now available in a downloadable pdf. We have tried to make them as detailed as possible. Download What’s this? Discussion blog page for those who just attempted prelims mock #6. Discussion is open for any question which you had a doubt about, brainstorming on ways to arrive at a… Continue reading [Solved] Open discussion for Prelims Mocks #6
22nd June
Censor Board
Does Censor Board in India also certify ad films, serials and theatre plays? Thanks in advance.
IAS Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 9
1. Most imp. Articles of Constitution Art 2 – admission or establishment of new states <earlier not states, Sikkim for instance> Art 3 – formation or changes in the  existing states <Telangana for instance> Art 51 A – 11 fundamental duties Art 72 – Pardoning power of president Art 108 – Definition of money bill… Continue reading IAS Prelims tit-bits- Polity part 9
Approaching CD mocks in a different way
UW has been conducting prelims mini mocks for a while now. Users have been posting their answers (some their thought process also) and every Sunday UW comes out with solutions and explanation. User response has been great and we hope, you learned a lot not only about the topics and your weak areas but the… Continue reading Approaching CD mocks in a different way
UPSC Prelims Polity Trend Analysis: Part 2
IAS Prelims 2014 Q1. Consider the following statements: The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Polity Trend Analysis: Part 2
21st June
Feedback on prelims titbits
We started prelims titbit with the objective of providing you most important pointers related to prelims. We also discussed confusing issues. To make the learning more engaging questions were asked in the form of discuss. But after initial excitement, user response fizzled out. So tell us if you appreciate prelims titbits. What more would you… Continue reading Feedback on prelims titbits
20th June
UPSC Prelims Polity Trend Analysis: Part 1
In an earlier blog post (How to approach prelims 2016) I discussed the importance of solving test papers, making educated guesses, analysis of mistakes etc. I also emphasized on solving past year question papers and analyzing the trend. In this series, I shall discuss questions and explanations of last 7 years (2015 to 2009) prelims… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Polity Trend Analysis: Part 1
[Solved] Open discussion for Prelims Mocks #5
Update: The solutions for this mock are now available in a downloadable pdf. We have tried to make them as detailed as possible and included the complete articles wherever possible so you can draw more information from them. Download What’s this? Discussion blog page for those who just attempted prelims mock #5. Discussion is open for… Continue reading [Solved] Open discussion for Prelims Mocks #5
19th June
Make the best out of your Prelim mock attempts: Here are the solutions
Explanations for Mock 1 to 4 are now available for you to download.
18th June
Reagrding new Prelims Site
Hey, I signed up for the new site but I’m not getting my activation mail. I tried with 2 ids just to be sure it wasn’t an issue with my mail. Can someone look into this? Thanks 🙂
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17th June
Please help
How do i get the stories of Individual Subjects like #polity, #Environment, #Economics etc without getting the links of subtopics. ex – https://www.civilsdaily.com/category/polity/ ( this is for polity) But, I do not know how many other subjects links are available. In the Stories, we can only see all the subtopics.
Funding Mechanism for Climate Control Worldwide & in India
We are continuing our discussion from the previous post on UNFCC to Paris Via Kyoto In the meantime many a funds were launched – 1. Green Climate Fund – HQ at Incheon, S. Korea It was 1st talked about in Copenhagen summit and Formally established in Cancun, 2010 Target is to raise 100b$ fund every year… Continue reading Funding Mechanism for Climate Control Worldwide & in India
16th June
UNFCC to Paris Via Kyoto
Adaptation and Mitigation, Kyoto Protocol, Annexes to Kyoto, Carbon Trading, Joint Implementation, Clean Development Maximum, National Action Plan On climate Change, Climate Funds
Government Schemes for the development of North East India
2 schemes, one aided by 10% union minister's share and other aided by World Bank
[Solved] IAS Prelims 2016 Mocks #4
Update: The solutions for this mock are now available in a downloadable pdf. We have tried to make them as detailed as possible and included references and user comments wherever possible. Download link.  Note: For readers armed with their android phones, you shall not be able to comment on this quiz from the App ecosystem, so… Continue reading [Solved] IAS Prelims 2016 Mocks #4
15th June
15 Questions from Prelims tit-bits
Read the questions and options carefully. Read the options even if you don’t know much about the question. Solve the questions wilt open mind. All the questions are from previous year papers $1. If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because(2011)… Continue reading 15 Questions from Prelims tit-bits
IAS Prelims tit-bits – Geogrpahy part 2
1. Soils of India As per ICAR, 8 types of soils 1. Alluvial Soil – Flood plains, Very fertile, 2 types, Khadar <new alluvium, very fertile> and Bhangar <older, more kankery> <Hindi word khad is fertilizer so obviously khadar more fertile> 2. Black cotton soil – also called Regur as they swell when wet and… Continue reading IAS Prelims tit-bits – Geogrpahy part 2
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