UPSC BOOKS If you are preparing for UPSC Prelims books, and want to know which UPSC books you need to read, below is the list of books that you will need to clear Prelims. Note: The most important part of the UPSC books exam is its syllabus and there is a need to take an… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Booklist
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Must Read News Articles – June 12
GS 1 Geophysical phenomena Met Dept. sees ‘good week’ ahead for monsoon: The southwest monsoon is making a steady advance into Maharashtra and West Bengal and the Meteorological Department has predicted a “good week” ahead. GS 2 India and neighbors ‘Neighbourhood First’ in Nepal: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to help Prime Minister Deuba clear… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 12
Essay Test – June 10, 2017
Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism. 2. Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.
What is Antibiotic Resistance?
What is an antibiotic? An antibiotic is a substance used to kill bacteria. Say for instance, our guts are full of bacteria. Some are good, and some are bad. Once someone takes an antibiotic, it clears the gut of most bacteria, including the good kind. But some resistant bacteria remain and develop resistance to the… Continue reading What is Antibiotic Resistance?
What is Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
The s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is the product of two numbers: the Headcount H or percentage of people who are poor and the average intensity of deprivation A – which reflects the proportion of dimensions in which households are, on average deprived. The criterion for someone to be declared as deprived as per MPI… Continue reading What is Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
Art & Culture – Download Complete Study Material + Additional Sources Recommendation
Art & Culture is a prominent topic of UPSC Syllabus. Its weightage has significantly increased in the last few years. There are several prominent sources to prepare for Art & Culture. The primary sources are as below CCRT Website ( Basic ) NIOS Study Material ( More Elaborate ) NCERT Class XI Fine Arts Book… Continue reading Art & Culture – Download Complete Study Material + Additional Sources Recommendation
Must Read News Articles – June 10
GS 1 Social issues Just why are farmers rioting?: (Indian Express, Editorial) The article explains the phenomena of farmer riots amidst growing prosperity. GS 2 International groupings and agreements India, Pakistan admitted to SCO as full members: (The Hindu) India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Swiss support India’s NSG bid: (The Hindu) Switzerland, the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 10
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: WHO recently made the biggest revision of the antibiotic section in the 40 year history of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same.… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
Must Read News Articles – June 9
GS 1 Social issues Ambedkar’s armies: (Indian Express, Editorial) Saharanpur’s Bhim Army is part of the tradition of organisations for the self-defence and cultural assertion of the Dalit community. GS 2 International groupings and agreements Clouded coherence: (The Hindu, Editorial) Given India’s recent foreign policy fluidity, the sustainability of its SCO membership is in doubt.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 9
