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What helped Anand to validate All India Rank under 100!
Understanding the expectations
Planning and strategizing
Learning
Analyzing
Execution
How to pluck loopholes
And many other untold secrets that a topper felt
So, whether you’re a Working Junta or a full-time college fresher, preparing for IAS 2023/24 & made up your mind, this session will help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and gear your preparation in the right direction. Besides, he can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personalstrategy.
CivilsDaily provides the most personalized, student-centric, and evidence-based, hand-holding mentorship
1. The first step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors get on a 30-40 minute call with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, and current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.
2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time, live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.
3. The third and the most personalized tier is the 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2023 journey.
The Union Labour Ministry is organizing a program aimed at sharing information and good experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security.
What is the Gig Economy?
In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees.
A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely change positions and instead focus on a lifetime career. e.g Employee models of Uber, Ola, Swiggy etc
In this economy, tech-enabled platforms connect the consumer to the gig worker to hire services on a short-term basis.
Gig workers include self-employed, freelancers, independent contributors and part-time workers.
Where does gig culture exist in Indian Economy?
Sectors such as media, real estate, legal, hospitality, technology-help, management, medicine, allied and education are already operating in gig culture.
The gig economy can benefit workers, businesses, and consumers by making work more adaptable to the needs of the moment and demand for flexible lifestyles.
Key Drivers for Gig Economy
Unconventional work approach by millennials: Hectic lifestyles of employees in private sectors have created a negative perception of full-time employment among millennials.
Emergence of a start-up culture: The start-up ecosystem in India has been developing rapidly. For start-ups, hiring full-time employees leads to high fixed costs and therefore, contractual freelancers are hired for non-core activities.
MNCs are hiring contractual employees: MNCs are adopting flexi-hiring options, especially for niche projects, to reduce operational expenses after the pandemic.
Rise in freelancing platforms: Rise in freelancing platforms has also aided in the development of the gig economy.
Business Models: Gig employees work on various compensation models such as fixed-fee (decided during contract initiation), time & effort, actual unit of work delivered and quality of outcome.
Impact of Covid-19: Many laid-off employees are focusing on developing skills to avail freelance job opportunities and become a part of this burgeoning economy.
Why is Gig Economy preferred by workers?
Profit through multiple work: One can work on freelancing as well as work full-time somewhere else.
Women empowerment: It is very beneficial for womenwho work on this concept when they cannot continue their work or take a break from career due to marriage or child birth.
Leisure and dependency: Retired peoplecan stay active after retirement as this will keep them engaged away from loneliness and depression and can earn as well on their own.
Flexibility and diversity to the workers: It offers flexibility when workers can work according to their convenience and schedule rather than routine like in full-time jobs.
Work from home: The travel costs and energy to travel to the workplace is reduced.
Why is Gig Economy preferred by Employers?
Efficiency, efficacy and productivity of workers in the gig economy are much more than that of a stable full-time job.
More rconomical for employers-when employment givers can’t afford to hire full-time workers, they hire people for specific projects and pay them.
Start-up companies and entrepreneurs – who do not have big financial space – can grow only if they can leverage the services of contract employees or freelancers.
In a gig economy, businesses save resources in terms of benefits, office space and training.
Competition and efficiency among workers is improved.
Challenges faced in Gig economy
No perks and benefits: There are no labour welfare emoluments like pension, gratuity, etc. for the workers.
Job insecurity: Gig workers may face unfair termination. They may also attain minimum wages and less paid leave.
No legal protection: Workers do not have the bargaining power to negotiate a fair deal with their employers.
Unionization of workers will be difficult.
Confidentiality of documents etc. of the workplace is not guaranteed
Urban nature: The gig economy is not accessible for people in many rural areas where internet connectivity and electricity is unavailable.
Way Forward
The gig economy has been on the rise and is expected to beat the pre-pandemic estimates due the expected influx of gig workers transitioning from full-time employment.
While the government has taken the initial steps to ensure social security of gig workers, the ‘Code on Social Security’ needs to be fine-tuned.
As part of the sixth package of sanctions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union member states reached an agreement to ban 90% of Russian crude oil imports by the end of the year.
Oil embargo on Russia
The proposal is to completely phase out Russian crude and refined products from EU territory.
It includes a complete import ban on all Russian oil, seaborne and pipeline crude and refined.
This however needed the agreement of all the 27 EU member states in order to be implemented.
What was the rationale behind such a move?
The Russian economy is heavily dependent on energy exports, with the EU paying billions of dollars every month to Russia.
The EU wants to block this massive revenue inflow.
This is akin to Europeans bankrolling Russia’s war.
Why such a move now?
The EU has been attempting, ever since the Ukraine invasion, to build consensus on ways to hurt Russia economically.
The most obvious route was to stop buying Russian energy, which isn’t easy given European households’ dependence on Russian oil and gas.
What are the terms of the ‘compromise deal’ that has been agreed upon?
EU leaders have agreed to ban all seaborne imports of Russian crude, which account for two-thirds of EU’s oil imports from Russia.
Germany and Poland are pledging to phase out even their pipeline imports from Russia by the end of the year.
The embargo would eliminate 90% of Russian oil imports.
Special concessions to Hungary
The remaining 10% that’s been allowed represents a free pass for Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Bulgaria to continue imports via the Druzhba pipeline, the world’s largest oil pipeline network.
Hungary has obtained a guarantee that it could even import seaborne Russian oil in case of a disruption to their pipeline supplies.
This was deemed a legitimate concession since the pipelines do pass through the war zone in Ukraine.
Why was exemption given for pipeline imports?
The exemption for pipeline imports was made on the logic that landlocked countries (Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia).
They are heavily dependent on Russian pipeline oil and do not have a ready option to switch to alternative sources in the absence of ports.
How will the sanctions affect Russia?
Analysts calculate that a two-thirds cut in Europe’s imports might cause Russia an annual loss in revenue of $10 billion.
Given Russia’s limited storage infrastructure, the cutback in demand would force Russia to find other markets.
Since that won’t be easy, Russia might have to cut production by 20-30%.
So far, Asian importers, especially India, have absorbed some of the excess inventory at discounted prices.
Impact on the ongoing war
It remains unclear if the embargo would have any impact on Russian military operations in Ukraine.
How will the sanctions affect Europe?
It is likely to further fuel inflation in Europe, where many countries are already facing a cost-of-living crisis.
European lifestyles have tended to take cheap Russian energy for granted, and if inflation peaks further, the EU runs the risk of losing public support for harsh sanctions.
What about the import of Russian gas?
Compared to Russian oil, Europe’s dependence on Russian gas is much greater, and this embargo leaves the import of Russian gas — which accounts of 40% of Europe’s natural gas imports — untouched.
In other words, Europe will continue to pay Russia for gas imports.
But since crude is more expensive than natural gas, the oil ban is expected to hurt Russian revenues.
Indian response to these developments
India ramped up purchases of Russian crude at discounted prices in the months following the Russian invasion, and this policy is expected to continue.
The announcement of the EU ban caused an immediate surge in oil prices, and as Europe seeks alternate sources – from West Asia, Africa and elsewhere — for its oil needs, prices are expected to stay high.
In this context, with Russia reportedly offering discounts of $30-35 per barrel, India has found it convenient to make the most of the cheap Russian crude on offer.
A national helpline for women deserted in Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages and the need for a dedicated fund to provide assistance to them are among the recommendations made at a consultation organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW).
What are the issues faced by NRI wives?
Abandon after marriage
Inconclusive divorces filed abroad
Child custody disputes
Classification of Overseas Indians
Overseas Indians, officially known as Non-resident Indians (NRIs) or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), are people of Indian birth, descent or origin who live outside the Republic of India:
(A) Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
Strictly asserting non-resident refers only to the tax status of a person who, as per section 6 of the Income-tax Act of 1961, has not resided in India for a specified period for the purposes of the Act.
The rates of income tax are different for persons who are “resident in India” and for NRIs.
(B) Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) means a foreign citizen (except a national of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Iran, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and/or Nepal), who:
at any time held an Indian passport OR
either of their parents/grandparents/great-grandparents were born and permanently resident in India as defined in GoI Act, 1935 and other territories that became part of India thereafter provided neither was at any time a citizen of any of the aforesaid countries OR
is a spouse of a citizen of India or a PIO.
(C) Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
After multiple efforts by leaders across the Indian political spectrum, a pseudo-citizenship scheme was established, the “Overseas Citizenship of India”, commonly referred to as the OCI card.
The Constitution of India does not permit full dual citizenship.
The OCI card is effectively a long-term visa, with restrictions on voting rights and government jobs.
After making a grand Success-History on the internet, Civilsdaily now goes offline to add a new feather in its cap. Yes, this is the all-dimensional extension of CD. Whether it is online or offline, It’s a distinction without a difference.
Acknowledging the need to ensure removing difficulties, the OFFLINE students face, priority has been accorded to content, quality, and accuracy. With the focus on all-round development, Civilsdaily has made up its mind to launch the much-coveted ‘UPSC-CSE Foundation Program-2023 Offline Classroom Batch’ by the 3rd week of June 2022.
Come rain or shine, Civilsdaily’s dedicated offline mentor teachers group stands by all UPSC aspirants without a second thought.
….Still counting….The Hindu has solemnly acknowledged Civilsdaily’s high rated mentorship program.
EMI Facility Available@ No Extra Cost!
No Cost EMI Facility for Students enrolling in Civilsdaily’s Foundation Course 2023. This is ensure that financial burden has not remain a concern for your preparation.
Please note that there will be no processing fee involved and no hidden costs when you avail the EMI facility.
Civilsdaily’s Mentorship is clearly one brand which sets us apart from any other institute in this Domain.
Civilsdaily mentorship helps you in 6 key components of your preparation-
Direction– Civilsdaily’s mentors are highly qualified, with at least one year of mentorship experience and two UPSC CSE Interviews under their belts. They are well-versed in themany stages of preparation. These mentors will assist you in developing both a comprehensive and micro schedule. They’ll put together a weekly programme for you, complete with mentorship calls. This schedule will be created based on a thorough examination of the importance of subjects as well as the interconnection of topics to make it easier for students to grasp the material.
Discipline– The student will be held accountable to the mentor since he or she will be required to complete a weekly target set by the mentor.
Consistency– Students can retain consistency in their preparation by having their mentor monitor them constantly and giving them regular tests. Furthermore, rational scheduling aids pupils in adopting an integrated approach to preparation..
Value addition– Mentors also assist students with their questions and resources. Students become perplexed as to which resources to follow due to the abundance of content available on the market. Mentors can assist you in locating and referring to the most appropriate materials. This aids students in consolidating their resources and avoiding content overload. Mentors will also offer video assistance.Remember- the mantra to clear UPSC is MINIMUM RESOURCES, MAXIMUM REVISIONS.
Evaluation– The UAP/foundation curriculum also contains a prelims and mains testseries, as well as weekly 10 mains questions from Samachar Manthan (SM). Your mentor will go through each test with you and help you figure out your strengths and shortcomings. So, if you devote yourself to this programme, you will receive one-on-one assistance for more than 40 mains tests (including SM) and more than 30 prelims tests. Furthermore, each test will be examined twice by professional evaluators, with a mentor evaluating the results later.
Motivation– When you’re feeling down or don’t feel like studying, you can reach out to your mentor, have a conversation, get motivated, and restart your studies. Mentor-recommended relaxation techniques can assist you in learning more effectively.
Key Features about UPSC-CSE Foundation Program 2023 Offline Classroom Batch
Integrated Prelims, Mains and Essay Test Series along with Current Affairs and Personalized Mentorship.
UAP & Master Classes: Full coverage for GS prelims & mains.
Differentiators- Mentorship
Watch the lectures unlimited times
Combination of offline learning and in depth mentoring which gives students proper guidance throughout the preparation journey.
Pre cum mains offline foundation program contains every General Studies subject. Syllabus Wise each and every point will be covered in Prelims as well as in mains.
Post classes support of individual mentor
Notes and study materials: all necessary materials of static and current will be provided through hard copies.
A look at the programs in Our Foundation course
PRELIMS TS
40 PRELIMS MOCK TESTS (36 PAPER 1, 4 CSAT)
DEDICATED MONTHLY CA TEST
ALL INDIA RANKINGS
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
MONTHLY CA MAGAZINES (NEWS, OP-ED, PIB, GOVT.REPORTS)
SAMACHAR MANTHAN
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS (VIDEO + NOTES)
MAINS LEVEL Q&A EVALUATION TO COMPLIMENT THE LECTURES
CHECKED COPY DISCUSSION ON PHONE/ IN-PERSON
MAINS TS
12 SECTIONAL + 12 FLTS
MODEL ANSWER SOLUTIONS
CHECKED COPY DISCUSSION ON PHONE/ IN-PERSON
ESSAY TS
14 TESTS (28 ESSAYS) ON 8 BROAD UPSC TRENDS SINCE 2010
Sajal Singh: Sajal sir is known to make Economics and IR as easy as a cakewalk. He scored one of the highest marks in GS in the 2017 UPSC exam. Under his guidance, more than 80 percent of Students qualified for UPSC interview 2020 in Smash mains Program.
Sudhanshu Mishra: Prior to benchmarking himself as Polity teacher at Civilsdaily, Sudhanshu Sir has served in the Defense Ministry for 10 years. He has a keen interest in regional and global geopolitics which do not only substantially reflect in his lectures but also had come in handy in several stages of his UPSC & PSCs exams.
He is also an MBA candidate Co’23 from IIM Kozhikode.
Sukanya Rana: Our Civilsdaily Mains Program Head Mrs. Sukanya Rana has been mentoring students across multiple stages from prelims to mains to interview. She is part of Smash Mains as Ethics Mentor ans helped Civilsdaily topper to achieve their dream. Interview in 2016.
Graduate from Miranda house in Geography and done MA from JNU in Geography. She is also a qualified Net JRF in Geography.
Other Senior Bureaucrats and toppers will also be joining for various lectures and guest session.
Shri V.P. Singh Sir, IRPS
Virendra Pratap Singh did is B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur in 2003. He joined the services with immense experience in the Private Sector working across domains in high profile companies like Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, and Tata Motors. He has consistently scored very high marks in interviews. His 2009 score of 213/300 was among the toppers.
Himanshu Arora
Himanshu sir has a wide experience in the field of both academics and policy-making. He has earlier taught Economics at both under-graduate and Post-Graduate level in Delhi University. Currently, he is working at the Prime Minister economic advisory council. He also writes columns regularly in prestigious newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express and Millenium post.
SD Singh
Dr. S D Singh sir, Retd IFoS, 1988 Batch, Uttarakhand Cadre. He is currently employed with MoEF as a senior consultant. He has 33 years of experience in forestry, environment, wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
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Finally, Teachers Open The Doors, But You Must Enter By Yourself. Now, both the ways lie before you. If you like learning in a traditional classroom way, we are waiting for you at Rajendra Nagar. And if you prefer learning by staying at your home, we appear on the internet anytime you fit. All the best.
No more is it about isolating yourself and just doing current affairs, static, attending random classes, or reading a plethora of books. It’s time to bury the old ways for IAS preparation, for good.
“I didn’t escape from giving attempts though I used to lack confidence, family constraints, and commitments. I joined CD’s 1-1 mentorship courses and tried attending each & every session of “Mission 2021” daily. And today I can’t but say that I regained enough confidence to sit for and secured my name in the top rankers list in UPSC 2021.”- Our beloved student said.
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Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2023/24 and working simultaneously, we can help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
First-time prep? If you are in the last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2023 full time, we can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personalstrategy.
You just have to take 5 minutes out and fill out this form: Samanvaya For IAS 2023
1. The first step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors get on a 30-40 minute call with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, and current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.
2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time, live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.
3. The third and the most personalized tier is the 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2023 journey.
No Exhibition. It was Exertion: Why you need ‘Handholding mentors’!
We’ve had a discussion with around 2700 IAS aspirants (beginners and veterans) last month and all of them had doubts related to either sources and books or answer writing and even essays and interviews.
Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS-2023 exam and the most important being understandingthe expectations of UPSC and according to that planning and strategizing; other being Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap.
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