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[Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 15 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

Dear students, Here’s a link to the Prelims Daily Quiz Analysis Video. Watch this after you have attempted that day’s Prelims Daily questions [on this link] The full playlist is available here [click2watch] We need your comments, likes, and shares on these videos. The aim of this series is to help you revise news via… Continue reading [Video Analysis + Top 10 Ranks] 15 July 2019 | Prelims Daily with Rakesh Sir

[Burning Issue] Triple Talaq

Triple Talaq Summary: The Supreme Court is all set to begin hearing arguments in Shayara Bano v. Union of India, which has popularly come to be known as the “triple talaq case”. This case, in which the constitutional validity of certain practices of Muslim personal law such as triple talaq, polygamy, and nikah halala has… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Triple Talaq

Samachar Manthan is a kickass course and a sure shot path to clearing all stages of the exam.

Hear from our students – Praises on Lecture 2 which was made public Here is the lecture – Praises on Lecture 1 The Samachar Manthan is a holistic program covering all the facets of the prelims and mains. Don’t wait! Get enrolled! Joining Links:  Samachar Manthan Yearly with Answer Writing Module 2019-20(June 2019 to May… Continue reading Samachar Manthan is a kickass course and a sure shot path to clearing all stages of the exam.

Urban centres are being crippled by the man made disasters. Discuss. What policy changes can be implemented to make Indian Cities overcome these structural constraints.

Mentors Comment: Mention some of the recent disasters like Chennai or Kerala floods which got aggravated due to encroachments or fires in various urban centers which were due to the unplanned urbanization in you intro. Then give the reasons behind these increasing events. What are the implications. Mention the way forward Take help from these… Continue reading Urban centres are being crippled by the man made disasters. Discuss. What policy changes can be implemented to make Indian Cities overcome these structural constraints.

Suppose you are called as the Chief Guest in an educational institution to address a gathering of youth on the issue of ‘cultural transition in India’. You confine your lecture mainly around one of the most apparent pointers of cultural transition taking place in the country, i.e. changing man-woman relationship with the latter being more open, forthcoming and assimilating. But the transition is marred by many sour and ugly events leading to sexual exploitation, honour killings and subjugation and defiance by male dominated office environment. After the lecture there is a question answer session. Answer the following questions that students and teachers posed in front of you: (a) Are women outrageous in their liberty with regard to dressing up, breaking the silence and asking their share in decision making? (b) What should be the “limits of openness” for women in a culturally transitioning India in an era of globalisation? (c) Is the institution of family responsible for the aberrant behavior of their male children regarding man-woman relationship? (d) What will you do as a Civil Servant to change the attitude of society with respect to women?

Answer: (a) Are women outrageous in their liberty with regard to dressing up, breaking silence and asking their share in decision making? • No. It is their natural and human right to choose, question and examine and also to decide. • Nevertheless the problem is in attitude of both. Men do not want to lose… Continue reading Suppose you are called as the Chief Guest in an educational institution to address a gathering of youth on the issue of ‘cultural transition in India’. You confine your lecture mainly around one of the most apparent pointers of cultural transition taking place in the country, i.e. changing man-woman relationship with the latter being more open, forthcoming and assimilating. But the transition is marred by many sour and ugly events leading to sexual exploitation, honour killings and subjugation and defiance by male dominated office environment. After the lecture there is a question answer session. Answer the following questions that students and teachers posed in front of you: (a) Are women outrageous in their liberty with regard to dressing up, breaking the silence and asking their share in decision making? (b) What should be the “limits of openness” for women in a culturally transitioning India in an era of globalisation? (c) Is the institution of family responsible for the aberrant behavior of their male children regarding man-woman relationship? (d) What will you do as a Civil Servant to change the attitude of society with respect to women?

The emergence of new financial institutions like NDB and AIIB have created a greater need for governance and policy reforms in western dominated financial institutions. Comment.

Mentors Comment In the intro, give a brief background of Bretton Woods system as well as the advent of new financial system in the eastern part of the World. In the 1st part of the answer discuss the issues with these old institutions like IMF, WB etc. Briefly discuss some of the new financial institutions… Continue reading The emergence of new financial institutions like NDB and AIIB have created a greater need for governance and policy reforms in western dominated financial institutions. Comment.

Prelims Result – Names of qualified candidates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released roll number wise names of candidates who have cleared the UPSC preliminary examination 2019. This year 11,845 candidates have cleared UPSC civil services prelims examination. Candidates can check the roll number wise name of qualified candidates in the civil services prelims 2019 examination here, or at the bottom… Continue reading Prelims Result – Names of qualified candidates

Mains Essential Program – Answer Booklet Cover Page Updated

Dear Students, UPSC happens to be very dynamic and immensely competitive. There was a time when simply completing the paper would guarantee you a rank. Today, the case is very different. If your answers are not innovative and are not standing out, then your chances decrease drastically. This change has inspired a change in the… Continue reading Mains Essential Program – Answer Booklet Cover Page Updated

*IMPORTANT -2 days left to join Batch 2 for Foundation Courses, Prelims Test Series and Samachar Manthan

Starts July 20th. First Test on July 27th.  Master Timetable for Batch 2.  The philosophy behind the Time Table and Study Plan was published for the last batch – https://www.civilsdaily.com/foundation-2020-study-plan-released/ Download Brochure: Foundation 2020 from Civilsdaily Civilsdaily has seen appreciation from Rank 1- Durishetty Anudeep, Rank 2 Anu Kumari. Visit this link – https://www.civilsdaily.com/topper-sessions-and-testimonials/ Toppers… Continue reading *IMPORTANT -2 days left to join Batch 2 for Foundation Courses, Prelims Test Series and Samachar Manthan

Last day to Join Economic Survey and Budget 2019 | Advanced Program: First Lecture on 15th July

Course Starts on 15th July Economic Survey and Budget 2019 | Advanced Program- Rs. 2000 + taxes Click2Join This course is designed to go beyond the text and take you through the nuances of the Economic Survey and Budget. Importance of Economic Survey and Budget Economic Survey and Budget are the 2 most important documents… Continue reading Last day to Join Economic Survey and Budget 2019 | Advanced Program: First Lecture on 15th July

USA-Iran’s rising conflits have implications for stability in Middle East as well as India. Suggest steps that can be taken by India to secure its interests.

Mentor’s Comment Give an idea about the ongoing conflict between the USA and Iran. List down impact on the Middle East and India’s interest Write down the suggestion that will serve India’s Interest and also balance relations with both of them.   The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran deal, was… Continue reading USA-Iran’s rising conflits have implications for stability in Middle East as well as India. Suggest steps that can be taken by India to secure its interests.

What is Anti-Defection Law? There is a dire need to reform the law. Critically analyse.

Mentor’s Comment Give an introduction to the law. List some incidents related to ineffective working and also of success. give positives of law give shortcoming Suggest reforms that are required. Conclude Answer: The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution is popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act. Original constitution had no such provisions and it was introduced… Continue reading What is Anti-Defection Law? There is a dire need to reform the law. Critically analyse.

You are a senior civil servant. One of your officer friend is hard working, completes her work on time but always demoralizes her subordinates by blaming them for one or the other thing. She keeps everyone on toes. Often she shouts in her office and want to just follow the blue book while working. She also insults junior officers if one fails to get the things done. Her only mantra to work is to “get the things done -whatever it takes.” Due to this bossy attitude your friend is not liked by the subordinates and because of her uneven relation with her team members; she fails to portray a good office culture. Most of the colleagues know about this case but no one wants to discuss it because of your proximity with that lady officer. However one day one close friend happens to be your colleague briefed about the problem subordinate officers are facing. Answer the following questions based on the above case. Bring merits and demerits related to each course of action and discuss the best option: (a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. (b) Give responsibility to your friend who briefed you about this case. (c) Transfer the lady officer as this case may bring sorry figure for you also in future. (d) Request the lady officer not to do so as this may hamper their personal relations also. (e) Is there any better option available to correct the things other than what mentioned above?

(a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. • Directly listening them will instill confidence in the system that their views are properly heard. • However, directly talking to the subordinates and bypassing the hierarchy system will set wrong precedence. • Thus before taking any action or consoling for any… Continue reading You are a senior civil servant. One of your officer friend is hard working, completes her work on time but always demoralizes her subordinates by blaming them for one or the other thing. She keeps everyone on toes. Often she shouts in her office and want to just follow the blue book while working. She also insults junior officers if one fails to get the things done. Her only mantra to work is to “get the things done -whatever it takes.” Due to this bossy attitude your friend is not liked by the subordinates and because of her uneven relation with her team members; she fails to portray a good office culture. Most of the colleagues know about this case but no one wants to discuss it because of your proximity with that lady officer. However one day one close friend happens to be your colleague briefed about the problem subordinate officers are facing. Answer the following questions based on the above case. Bring merits and demerits related to each course of action and discuss the best option: (a) Directly talk to subordinate and assure about correcting the things in future. (b) Give responsibility to your friend who briefed you about this case. (c) Transfer the lady officer as this case may bring sorry figure for you also in future. (d) Request the lady officer not to do so as this may hamper their personal relations also. (e) Is there any better option available to correct the things other than what mentioned above?

Teesta River has become an important factor in India – Bangladesh relations. What are the hindrances in successful implementation of river water sharing agreement and what are its possible implications on India-Bangladesh relations? What could be the possible solutions?

Mentors Comment: In the intro, discuss the Teesta River and recent challenges in Indo-Bangladesh relations when it comes to the sharing of water of this river. After intro briefly give the background of the issue and later discuss the challenges and the reasons behind those challenges when it comes to Teesta river. What is the… Continue reading Teesta River has become an important factor in India – Bangladesh relations. What are the hindrances in successful implementation of river water sharing agreement and what are its possible implications on India-Bangladesh relations? What could be the possible solutions?

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