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Batch 4: CD Prime Test Series for Prelims 2019

We are now accepting admissions for Batch 4 Join Batch 4 of Test series here: Click2Join Click2View the detailed schedule of test series with complete booklist to be followed. Get a 10% discount for early joiners. We will be extending the discount on this batch till 7th October (the date for the first test of this… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Flat Income Tax Rate in India

Why in News? Recently, the central government had formed a task force to draft a new Direct Tax law which seeks to replace the existing Income Tax Act, 1961. The Task Force will submit its report to the government on how to fix the more-than-50-year-old Income Tax Act, 1961. What is the flat tax rate? It… Continue reading

19 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not Important news… Continue reading

18 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following international Protocol/Treaty deals with phasing out of Ozone depleting substances? a) Kyoto Protocol b) Montreal Protocol c) Geneva Protocol d) Kigali Agreement Inspired by: [pib] India first country in the world to develop Cooling Action Plan https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-first-country-in-the-world-to-develop-cooling-action-plan/ Q.2) Recently the India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) was released by- a)… Continue reading

Learn Marker Technique for Better Memory

This video is made by Piyush Sadangi under the CD Launchpad initiative Use Headphones for better voice quality It discusses a unique methodology named Marker Technique to remember things in a better way. Let us know the review in the comments

[Burning Issue] Environmental Performance Index 2018

Why in News? India ranks 177 among 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index 2018. A drop in the rank from the last index demands a relook at the country’s environmental policy. About Environmental Performance Index? It is a biennial report published by Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. It… Continue reading

18 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

17 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) In context to the HIV estimation in India, consider the following statements: The first round of HIV estimation in India was done in 1998. NACO undertakes HIV estimations biennially in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Draft Space Activity Bill 2017

Why in News? Recently, India’s draft space activity bill, 2017 was unveiled It aims at promoting and regulating the space activities in India The legislation is expected to encourage both public and private players to participate in India’s space programme. Why is there a need for a space law? Currently, space activities are regulated by… Continue reading

15 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar and Red Sindhi are indigenous breeds of which of the following animals? a) Camel b) Buffalo c) Cattle d) Goat Inspired by: [pib] Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-dairy-processing-infrastructure-development-fund-didf/ Q.2) National Scholarships Portal is one-stop solution through which various services starting from student application, application receipt, processing,… Continue reading

17 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

[Burning Issue] DBT in the Power Sector

Why in News Recently, the Union and State governments agreed to implement the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme in the power sector for better targeting of electricity subsidies. Key features Under the scheme, electricity will be provided to consumers at market rates and those eligible get the subsidy amount directly in their bank accounts. The… Continue reading

[Anudeep D] 10 Days to Mains: Don’t Be Intimidated. Be Inspired

UPSC 2017 Topper Anudeep Durishetty has some words of wisdom for all those writing Mains 2018 The centre court at Wimbledon is a remarkable place. Throughout Wimbledon’s history, on the day of the finals, this hallowed arena has been witness to something extraordinary. Many young, promising players who were expected to win the title simply… Continue reading

14 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the ‘Exporting Corruption Report’ 2018 was released by- a) IMF b) Transparency International c) UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) d) Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Inspired by: India among nations with ‘no or little enforcement’ against foreign bribery: Report https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-among-nations-with-no-or-little-enforcement-against-foreign-bribery-report/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Distributed… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Criminal Defamation

Why in News Supreme Court of India in Subramanian Swamy case upheld the validity of the criminal defamation law. The court pronounced its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code providing for criminal defamation. What is Defamation? Defamation refers to the act… Continue reading

13 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved continuation of the Capacity Development Scheme (CDS) for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. Which of the following statements about the CDS is/are correct? The CDS is a Central Sector Scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The overall objective of the scheme is to… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Competition between India and China in Africa

Background Africa is a continent with various opportunities such as natural resources, demography and socio-economic development which attracts global attraction and competition. According to IMF, 11 of the world’s fastest-growing economies are in Africa, with many of the nations recording high growth rates. Various countries including India and China have been investing in Africa to… Continue reading

12 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Izmir International Trade Show was recently held in which of the following countries? a) Mongolia b) Turkmenistan c) Kazakhstan d) Turkey Inspired by: [pib] India focus country in Izmir International Trade Show https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-focus-country-in-izmir-international-trade-show/ Q.2) Recently NITI Aayog set up a Model International Center for Transformative Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI) towards developing and deploying AI-led application-based… Continue reading

13 September 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News

[Burning Issue] Coastal Economic Zone

Why in news? Recently, the government approved the establishment of India’s first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ) at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Maharashtra. The CEZ will be located in the north Konkan region spread across Nasik, Thane, Mumbai, Pune, and Raigarh. It will be part of 14 mega CEZ under the National Perspective Plan… Continue reading

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