Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had released the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for successful candidates of civil services preliminary examination, 2017 a few days ago. The DAF (CSM) will be available on the website of the commission until August 31, 2017 till 6 pm. Here is the link. Note: OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates will be required… Continue reading Reminder: Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2017
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Must Read News Articles – August 25
Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Government policies Privacy is a fundamental right, declares SC: (The Hindu) In a unanimous verdict, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday declared that privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty and an inherent part of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. How the numbers compute: (The Hindu,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 25
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 25
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. India will host the next steering committee meeting of the proposed Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline. Discuss the benefits of this project for India. Also, discuss the challenges before the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 25
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 24, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Source: OBC list to be sub-categorised: (The Hindu) Analysis: Union Cabinet approves Commission on sub-categorisation of OBCs Source: SC: liquor sale ban does not extend to municipal areas: (The Hindu) Analysis: Clearing the air, licensed liquor stores within municipal limits excluded from… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 24, 2017
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- August 24
Archives Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is Science & Technology. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. [WpProQuiz 40]
UPSC Ethics Case Studies Initiative
Dear Friends, We will start Ethics Case Studies initiative from next week. We will post 3-4 good quality Ethics Case studies every week so that you have decent number of Case Studies to practice from and have ample answer writing practice before CSM-2017.
ForumIAS General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 6
UPSC Mains General Studies Test Series (Target UPSC CSM-2017) Test-6 Topic : Government policies and Social issues Here is the 6th Mains Marathon General Studies Test. Topic for Today: Government policies and Social issues (Welfare schemes and mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for vulnerable sections of the population, Issues relating to development and management of… Continue reading ForumIAS General Studies Test Series for UPSC CSM-2017 : Test 6
UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 6
Archives Test 6 : Anthropology Optional Mains Marathon ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER 1 SYLLABUS – CHAPTERS 11 & 12 1. Write a short note on biological theories on demography. 2. Write a short notes on Kinanthropometry. 3. What is forensic anthropology? Explain various aspects of personal identification using this technique. 4. Explain the importance of Genetic Screening… Continue reading UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 6
Must Read News Articles – August 24
Archives GS-1 Globalisation Understanding work: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Global Commission on the Future of Work, established on Monday, has a critical role in addressing the decent jobs deficit that affects the lives of roughly three billion working people. Social issues Why India fails to deliver health and education: (Live Mint, Editorial) Weak electoral demand and weak… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 24
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 24
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. The Supreme Court Constitution Bench gave a historic 3:2 majority judgment and has set aside instant talaq as a “manifestly arbitrary” practice not protected by Article 25 (freedom of religion)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 24
