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Death Penalty Abolition Debate

The death penalty is eminently fallible, yet irrevocably final. It operates in a system that is highly fragile and open to manipulation and mistakes. The exercise of mercy powers under Article 72/161 has also failed in acting as the final bulwark against miscarriage of justice arising from arbitrary, unfair or wrongful exercise of death penalty. Let's map a story on what is going on in India.

The Bahubali of a Devaluation!

Dear Reader, The Chinese Yuan was devalued so suddenly, it was almost filmy in its implementation. Here’s my filmy take… Continue reading

Banking Sector Reforms

Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.

A smart city is one that uses information and communication technologies to enhance citizen engagement. It is a neo-vision which seeks to improve the delivery of services in urban areas. The following story maps out the steps being taken by India to explore this concept in practice.

Targeting Mains

Prelims is over and I am sure many of you who are reading this will clear that stage. Don’t be… Continue reading

[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 section apart from, probably, History. Here's what we propose for UPSC Mains.

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 will hike… Continue reading

Special Category Status and States

What is ‘Special Category’ status? What benefits do states having ‘Special Category’ status enjoy? Who accords the category status to… Continue reading

Prelims Over – What Next?

Read the syllabus, again. Have a well chalked-out plan and execute it. We can and we will hold your hand to success. The Mains strategy should be out by tomorrow. Let's get cracking!

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 who was appearing… Continue reading

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 becomes more… Continue reading

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 there are… Continue reading

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 of the… Continue reading

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 games… Ring-a… Continue reading

Italian Marines Case

In Feb 2012, two Italian Marines on board an oil tanker had opened fire on a fishing boat and killed… Continue reading

UPSC CSE Prelims 2015 – Economics Solutions

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for (a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates… Continue reading

Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.

Payment Banks are the new stripped-down type of banks, which are expected to reach customers mainly through their mobile phones rather… Continue reading

Terms and Conditions

Website Usage By accessing or using this Site in any way, including using any Services, downloading Materials, or registering on the… Continue reading

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 it helps… Continue reading

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