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Admission Open – Information about all our programs

We have been receiving queries regarding the new batches for our programs by those students who missed the chance of joining at the time of launch/before the first test. We are now accepting admissions to new batches of all of our programs Old Students of our Paid programs get a 20% discount Prime TS students… Continue reading

27th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

Students are advised to post answers in the comment section of this post below. Kindly ensure that answer to each question is posted as a separate comment with the purchase ID provided by us. Reviews will be provided in a week. (In the order of submission- First come first serve basis) *In case your answer… Continue reading

“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand with illustrations from the modern context. (10 Marks)

The GST anti-profiteering provisions are a double-edged sword and should be used judiciously and exceptionally, rather than as a rule. Comment. (12½ Marks)

Source: https://www.livemint.com/Money/WnexrVFYD13jGdEZ46VS4N/Anti-profiteering-under-GST-A-leap-of-faith-for-consumers-a.html

The NOTA option on the EVM has been introduced by the Election Commission of India to exercise the peoples’ right not to vote while maintaining their right to secrecy. However, the use of it has proved to be inefficient in a democracy like India. Examine with justification. (15 Marks)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-implementing-nota-in-the-right-spirit/

It is commented by experts that The UGC failed to maintain the standards of higher education in India because its entire function was geared towards the disbursal of grants rather than regulation. Will replacing UGC with Higher Education Commission of India act as panacea for higher education? Critically examine (15 marks)

Mentors Comment: The government has expressed its intention to bring in the Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which will replace UGC with HECI. It will bring substantial and much required reform in the higher education regulation of India. The issue is quite important for the mains this… Continue reading

25th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following sites is not included in the Diamond Triangle of Buddhism in Odisha? a) Niyamgiri b) Udaygiri c) Ratnagiri d) Lalitgiri Inspired by: Buddhist site museum at Lalitgiri Odisha https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/buddhist-site-museum-at-lalitgiri-odisha/ Q.2) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?… Continue reading

[RSTV-Big Picture]- Battling Air Pollution

Delhi is once again grappling crisis of air pollution.The spike in the pollution has once again dipped capital’s air quality. Though it showed marginal improvement on 26 December morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) measuring 383, the problem doesn’t quite seem to get resolved with no long term solution in sight.And it’s not just… Continue reading

UAP – The no bullshit clearcut course to help you clear UPSC

Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to keep up with. Here’s where we come in. Our 1-year Ultimate Assessment Program(UAP) not only gives you a 270-day study plan to stick to, but it also provides you with ample opportunities to test yourself regularly. 270-day plan – Click here to view the complete plan 270-day plan –… Continue reading

[Exclusive Invite] Telegram Group for those who cleared Prelims

Folks, If you have been following Civilsdaily, you would know our Interview Group works wonders. Click here to assess the quality of discussions that are happening – Interview Program – 5 reasons to join the exclusive telegram group Prelims have become complicated and they cannot be taken for granted. Our learnings tell us that quality… Continue reading

26th December 2018 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

What do you understand by dissent and why is it important for a democracy. With examples explain why dissent needs more focus in India? (150 W / 10 M)

Model Answer: Dissent refers to the act of disagreeing with someone / over something leading to a debate. In an ideal scenario, the ultimate goal is to help understand each other’s position even if a consensus is not reached. Dissent is about “showing new perspectives”. Dissent is one of the foundations of democracy. The idea… Continue reading

Farm Loan Waiver is a poll biat and it doesn’t seem easing farmers’ immediate distress. Do you think KALIA scheme of Odisha Government is more influential in this regard? Examine with justification. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-from-plate-to-plough-if-you-want-to-help-farmers/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odishas-kalia-to-attack-poverty/ Model Answer: Introduction: Agriculture Sector is considered as ‘Prime-Mover’ of the economy and is also categorized as ‘Priority-Sector’ for financing various activities. Farm Loan Waiver scheme is among the many steps that have been taken to address the issues of farmers. Main Body: Farm-loan waivers do little to resolve the agriculture… Continue reading

Updating of the National Register of Citizens in Assam and the Citizenship Amendment Bill could lead to a redrawing of the demographic map of South Asia and give new life to the discredited two-nation theory. Critically Discuss (250 W/ 15 M)

Mentors Comment: Updation of NRC and the consequent fate of those who do not find a mention in the hallowed list raises very important ethical and diplomatic questions and dilemmas for our democracy, government and region. These opinion all deal with the moral, practical and diplomatic challenges before us going forward and hence the issue… Continue reading

Maintaining the ecological flow or ‘aviral dhara’ in rivers is increasingly being recognised as critical for environmental as well as socio-political reasons. In this context, should India adopt something similar to the Water Framework Directive (WFD), 2000? Discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

Mentor’s Comment: This question highlights the environmental and socio-political significance of aviral dhara. It also asks your opinion about adopting the WFD, 2000. The first sentence usually provides the hint as to what the intro should contain. Thus, begin with ‘aviral dhara’ (but do not repeat the words of the question statement). You can also… Continue reading

[Updated] Science and Technology Study Material

Dear Students, We have updated our Science & Technology Study Material. We have put in a lot of effort to collect videos and diagrams that explain fundamentals in a very lucid manner. Go ahead and give it a shot. You will never go back to your old boring books again. Science & Technology Click… Continue reading

24th December 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: India is a signatory to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide . Article V of the Convention obligates all contracting parties to enact within their respective constitutions the necessary legislation to give effect to the provisions of the Convention. India has not ratified the… Continue reading

[RSTV-Big Picture]-Infrastructure and North-East

16 years after the commencement of work,the Bogibeel bridge over the river Brahmaputra was finally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.With a length of 4.94km long this is now the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India and comes as a big breather for the people of northeast. With this bridge becoming operational distance from… Continue reading

[Selection Test] Launching 1 year Ultimate Assessment Program – 270-day plan to help you crack UPSC.

Key Takeaways Submissions open till 30th December. Copies to be emailed to testcopies@civilsdaily.com. Follow the submission guidelines mentioned. Results Announced soon after. Click here for the 270-day plan – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NY75aeTIUB6-rNPIlwLR6MzMewebNrXR Dear Students, If you have asked any experienced aspirant, he/she will tell you that reading more and more has very little incremental value. The sources are… Continue reading

Conference of Parties and Paris Agreement – Comprehensive Notes

Get more such notes in our Samachar Manthan Program. With the Paris Climate Deal set to come into effect in 2020, nearly 200 countries gathered at Katowice in Poland to adopt a set of rules to limit global warming. INTRODUCTION- The global fight against climate change reached another milestone when negotiators from 196 countries finalized… Continue reading

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