29th August
Key Points on NJAC that you need to remember
Everything from composition – roles & responsibilities – appointments that surround the NJAC.
A beginner’s guide to approaching Ethics – Part 1
To make a choice or to exercise freedom one does not need any specialisation in any discipline. YOU…
[Optionals Strategy] How to prepare for Civil Engineering – Paper 2
Firstly sincerest apologies for posting detailed strategy for Civil Engineering so late. I am no authority on Civil…
28th August
The Bahubali of a Devaluation!
Dear Reader, The Chinese Yuan was devalued so suddenly, it was almost filmy in its implementation. Here’s my…
27th August
Targeting Mains
Prelims is over and I am sure many of you who are reading this will clear that stage….
[UPSC Mains 101] Don’t Just Read News – Understand the Theme
Look around the papers and see how beautifully UPSC integrates the current affairs in the paper under every…
Will the US raise interest rates in September?
No. Based on the volatility we’ve been witnessing in the global markets, it seems unlikely that the Fed…
26th August
Prelims Over – What Next?
Read the syllabus, again. Have a well chalked-out plan and execute it. We can and we will hold…
The Art of Reading Newspaper & How Civilsdaily Got it Right
We started thinking about Civilsdaily sometime in early January. We were talking to a friend of ours…
Tips to Make Your Study Sessions Effective
If you are preparing for competitive exams, it is important to know what to study. But sometimes it…
25th August
Making the “Most” out of Indian “Post” Office Payment Banks
Today morning, the RBI gave in-principle approvals for payment bank licenses to 11 out of 41 applicants. While…
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – S&T and Misc.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)? 1. NIF is an autonomous body…
Nursery Rhymes, SDRs and Devaluation of the Yuan
As I came in from my walk yesterday, I saw some little girls playing their usual, chirrupy…
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – Economics Solutions
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for (a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper…
24th August
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – History Solutions
solutions to UPSC prelims
Examination Framework and Action Strategy – Prelims Stage
It is my pleasure to share whatever little I have and opine that the purpose is served if…
Post Prelims – Do’s & Don’ts
Over the years I have witnessed many changes in IAS examination in terms of pattern, trend & nature…
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – Polity Solutions
Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy: The Principles spell out the socio-economic…
23rd August
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – Geography Solutions
In the South Atlantic and South Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is…
UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – E&B Solutions
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on…
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