Making the First Step Towards IAS
“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another” –Helen Keller
The Aim of Civil Services
Civil services is not merely a job or profession, but it’s a platform to make contribution towards making a healthy and prosperous society. Every aspirant should understand the goal of civil services. This ultimate goal of civil service is: to serve the society and the people. So, we should develop a service-oriented attitude, even before entering the Services.
Pre-requisite of Civil Services Examination
News for February 7, 2016
Important News from The Hindu:
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India has a pivotal maritime role: Pranab
[Important for: Polity, Defence & Security]
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Article retracted after ‘overlapping text’ from Wikipedia found
[Important for: Ethics, Plagiarism]
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Government imposes minimum import price on 173 steel items
[Important for: Business, Economy]
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Rajasthan government gives boost to start-ups
[Important for: Business, Economy, Start-up]
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India assures Sri Lanka of support for reconciliation
[Important for: IP, IR]
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Don’t politicise TPP, China tells U.S.
[Important for: IP, IR]
News for February 5, 2016
Important News from The Hindu:
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Accept Lodha report, fall in line: SC to BCCI
[Important for: Polity, Sports]
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100 acres handed over in Mysuru village for Film City project
[Important for: Infrastructure]
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Jupiter doesn t shield Earth from comet impacts: Study
[Important for: Science & Technology, Cosmology]
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‘Greenland ice sheet releasing large amount of phosphorus’
[Important for: Environment, Global Warming]
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62,000 lanterns light up Beijing for Spring Festival
[Important for: Chinese New year]
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‘Report on insolvency and bankruptcy code expected by the first week of March’
[Important for: Business, Economy]
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Compulsory licensing in manufacturing may slow investments: EU
[Important for: Business, Economy]
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‘Policy to scrap old vehicles to be sent to Cabinet by month end’
[Important for: Business, Economy]
News for January 31, 2016
Important News from The Hindu:
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Open to framing law on euthanasia, says Centre
[Important for: Polity, Ethics & Value]
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Gujarat may dilute anti-terror Bill
[Important for: Polity, Ethics]
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Marshall Islands to sue India, Pak. over nukes
[Important for: IP, IR, Politics]
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U.S. warship sails near disputed isle
[Important for: IP, IR, Politics]
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‘Not paying bribes in India is a competitive disadvantage’
[Important for: Business, Economy]
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India has potential to grow faster at 8-9 per cent, says Arun Jaitley
[Important for: Business, Economy]
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Art in the bazaar
[Important for: Essay]
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What Gandhi means to me
[Important for: Ethics & Value, Essay]
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The Grand Old Man of cricket
[Important for: Sports]
News for December 18, 2015
Important News from The Hindu:
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‘Govt. committed to strengthening panchayati raj institutions’
[Important for: Polity, Panchayati raj]
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‘Help promote education in India’
[Important for: Polity, Education, CSR]
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UN resolution to curb Islamic State revenue flows
[Important for: IP, IR, Terrorism]
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RBI links lending rates to loan tenor
[Important for: Economy]
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Govt. to car makers: must balance growth with sustainability
[Important for: Economy, Business, Pollution]
News for December 17, 2015
Important News from The Hindu:
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ISRO launches 6 Singapore satellites
[Important for: Science & Technology]
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China’s Xi calls for cooperation on Net regulation
[Important for: IP, IR, IT]
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Fear unites GOP in final debate
[Important for: IP, IR]
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NHAI to raise up to Rs.1,000 cr via bonds
[Important for: Economy]
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Don’t cover up banks’ wrong acts, SC tells RBI
[Important for: Economy, Business]
News for December 16, 2015
Important News from The Hindu:
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WTO chief calls for a Paris-style deal in Nairobi
[Important for: IP, IR]
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India Business Card for SAARC trade
[Important for: IP, IR, Economy]
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‘Paris deal politically ambitious but scientifically catastrophic’
[Important for: IP, IR, Climate change]
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Transactions above Rs. 2 lakh need PAN from January 1 to curb black money
[Important for: Economy, Money laundering]
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Investment bankers must aid startup listing: SEBI
[Important for: Economy, Business]
News for December 15, 2015
Important News from The Hindu:
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‘Inequality pulls back India’
[Important for: Economy]
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‘Ganga cleaning drive cosmetic’
[Important for: Polity, Environment & Ecology]
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Textiles Ministry plans direct benefit transfer to cotton farmers
[Important for: Business, Economy]
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As economy slows, China urges G20 to focus on domestic reforms
[Important for: IP, IR, Economy]
News for December 14, 2015
Important News from The Hindu:
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ISRO gears up for PSLV C-29 launch
[Important for: Science & Tech, ISRO]
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Now, Ayurveda roped in to make milk safe
[Important for: Culture & Ethics, Ayurveda]
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IB opposes PMO move to lift entry curbs on ‘blacklisted’ Sikhs
[Important for: Polity]
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Surveillance, an anti-pollution weapon
[Important for: IT, Pollution]
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U.S. civil society groups back India’s stand at WTO
[Important for: IP, IR, WTO]
News for December 13, 2015
Important News from The Hindu:
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Climate change actions must respect rights, equity: Paris pact
[Important for: IP, IR, Climate Change]
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Cannon ball recovery may throw fresh light on history of St. Angelo Fort
[Important for: Archaeology, History]
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M&M questions Green Tribunal’s ban on diesel vehicles
[Important for: Business, Polity, NGT]
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SBI’s new debit cards to have EMV chip, pin security
[Important for: Economy, IT]