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22nd January
Civilsdigest | Online copy released | 50 INR
Hello, You can now download the edition #1 (an interactive pdf e-mag) from the link here. Click on this payment link – https://www.instamojo.com/civilsdaily/civilsdigest-ed-1-feb-2016/ Once you put in your details on the instamojo link, you will get an online download link over your email. The e-copy is substantial in size (because of rich designs) and we… Continue reading Civilsdigest | Online copy released | 50 INR
GS3 Farmer Issues
Crucially evaluate the recently launched PMFSY as a mechanism to bring down farmers indebtedness.
Ethics or the Lack of Them
Lack of ethical and moral education has been cited as one of the reasons for growing incidences of juvenile delinquency. Do you agree? Suggest some innovative ways to bring down juvenile delinquency.
21st January
Case Study
As a district collector you are overseeing the post-flood relief operations in your district. While going through the progress made you realise that relief operations have been particularly sporadic and ineffectual in a particular village of the district. On further investigations you come to know that the district is mostly inhabited by people considered historically… Continue reading Case Study
Attitudes and Biases
Do attitudes engender stereotypes and biases or vice-versa? Explain with real life examples.
Quality of CD is diluted!!
As focus seems to be shifted to cover all possible articles, no. of article has increased resulting into many articles which are not much relevent..
20th January
Social isolation of Dalits inside campuses is a real problem
Picking this topic for discussion – The latest suicide by a dalit student http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/social-isolation-of-dalits-inside-campuses-is-a-real-problem-116012000234_1.html “Rohith was steadily isolated by campus authorities and his appeals — many of them anguished and sometimes cloaked in irony — went largely unheard.” The question it raises is that how can we sensitise general public about this issue lest it… Continue reading Social isolation of Dalits inside campuses is a real problem
2014 CSE Reserve list out: Was anyone expecting a result?
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU PRESS NOTE CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION, 2014 The results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2014 were declared vide Press Note dated 04.07.2015 recommending 1236 candidates in order of merit for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and Central Services Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ against 1364 vacancies. 2. The… Continue reading 2014 CSE Reserve list out: Was anyone expecting a result?
Ethical Dilemma
Narrate an incident from the life of your model that shall help you to tide over ethical dilemma you may face in your career as a civil servant.
GS 4 Analysis not given on CD
I could see GS paper analysis but that didn’t talk about GS 4..Whats ur take on GS4..Was it tougher than last year or easier.
19th January
MCQs : Few Random Ones
1. Which of the following are the pollutant that enter the atmosphere due to large scale burning of the biomass? 1. Formaldehyde 2. Potassium 3. Benzene 4. Carbon Monoxide Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below: (a) 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only… Continue reading MCQs : Few Random Ones
MCQs from previous B2Bs
1. Which of the following states were formerly Union Territories? 1. Himachal Pradesh 2. Goa 3. Arunachal Pradesh Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Consider the following statements: At the time of independence… Continue reading MCQs from previous B2Bs
Officers IAS Academy | IAS Prelims Test Series | Part 2
Officers IAS Academy | Prelims 2016 Test Series | Mock questions given here
MCQs on B2B : Water in the Air
1. What is the correct order of the following types of clouds in the order of increasing height? (a) Stratocumulus- Altocumulus- Cirrocumulus (b) Altocumulus- Stratocumulus- Cirrocumulus (c) Stratocumulus- Cirrocumulus- Altocumulus (d) Altocumulus- Cirrocumulus- Stratocumulus 2. The rainfall on Western Ghats is mostly (a) Convectional (b) Orographic (c) Frontal (d) Convectional or Orographic 3. Consider the… Continue reading MCQs on B2B : Water in the Air
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Geography | Water in the Atmosphere
Look at key concepts on the role of Water in the Atmosphere. Discussion condensation, precipitation and finally rainfall.
18th January
Primary and Secondary sanction's imposed by U.S on Iran?
What are the primary and secondary sanction’s imposed by U.S on Iran? Even though U.S lifted secondary sanction’s but not primary. So, folks please enlighten me on what are the primary sanction’s?
answer please
dec 22 for smallest day of year Every cycle is of 92 days 21 March -21 june 21 june -21 September 21 September -22 December Then why it is 90 or 89 days for 22 dec-21 March
17th January
Selection of best talks/ lectures given by Civil Servants (India)
I loved this one by Srivatsa Krishna, IAS. Gives a good perspective on what the job entails and what some of the biggies have done before! Lifts up my mood whenever I am low.
Failed UPSC candidates can get to know their full scores
I read the news in offline HT paper.. Kiss ke pass online link hai… or the UPSC link for that?
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