Aug 17, 2020 TLP Public Administration Optional

TLP [OPTIONAL]: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Paper 2- UPSC Mains Answer Writing [17th August, 2020] – Day 9

For Previous PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Topics State Government and Administration: Union-State administrative, legislative and financial relations; Role of the Finance Commission; Governor; Chief Minister; Council of Ministers; Chief Secretary; State Secretariat; Directorates.   To know more about this initiative - Click Here SCHEDULE -> CLICK HERE 1. Even though it appears to overlook state governments on the face of it, the tied grant is actually helping them. Justify.               10 marks (150 words) 2. The role of Chief Secretary seems to be very crucial during these times of CoVID-19 pandemic. Illustrate with the help of suitable examples.                                                                                                                   15 marks (250 words) 

Aug 17, 2020 MindMaps

MIND-MAPS: SUBORDINATE COURTS – General Studies 2

MIND-MAPS: SUBORDINATE COURTS – General Studies 2 For Previous Important Topics (Mind Maps) - ARCHIVES Hello Friends, Recently we have come up with a NEW INITIATIVE - BRAINSTORMING THROUGH MIND-MAPS! Mind-map is an incredible powerful thinking tool, an innate human language that will have immense benefit in your preparation. The main idea is to brainstorm different aspects of an issue - think in multi-dimensions; what we call 360 degrees of an issue. The whole of this exercise will unleash your creativity to push your brain cells to recall the data learnt and to make it more relevant for your preparation. It will help you to make your Revision and Retention a far better apart from giving you more Clarity in the topics/issue at hand and improve your Concentration. You can see the drastic impact mind-maps will have in a few weeks, provided you are regular with this exercise. So here we are with Today’s TOPIC! SUBORDINATE COURTS - General Studies 2 NOTE – Instructions to download Mind Maps/Images Right Click on the image and ‘Open image in new tab’ Remove/Delete the resolution part from the URL. Eg. “-1536x757” and Press Enter/Load Again Right Click and Save Image As/Download (You’ll get the maximum resolution) SUBORDINATE COURTS    YOUR PARTICIPATION? – VERY IMPORTANT Unlike what we were doing before, in this initiative we want students to learn and brainstorm through mind-maps (It is not necessary that you use a software/tool to design mind maps. You can prepare mindmaps using a pen and a sheet of paper). We will share the final printable mind map twice a week. We will also provide specific inputs on your mind maps to improve your skill of mind mapping.  To Know More about the initiative, Benefits and How to use a mind-map ->CLICK HERE Together we can, we will. The strength of the community is more powerful than individual effort. We have started it. You have to strengthen it” You can Start sharing Your Mind-maps (get feedback from IASbaba) & Topics of your interest in the comment section below!!   Thank You IASbaba

Aug 17, 2020 MindMaps

MIND-MAPS: ELECTION COMMISSION – General Studies 2

MIND-MAPS: ELECTION COMMISSION – General Studies 2 For Previous Important Topics (Mind Maps) - ARCHIVES Hello Friends, Recently we have come up with a NEW INITIATIVE - BRAINSTORMING THROUGH MIND-MAPS! Mind-map is an incredible powerful thinking tool, an innate human language that will have immense benefit in your preparation. The main idea is to brainstorm different aspects of an issue - think in multi-dimensions; what we call 360 degrees of an issue. The whole of this exercise will unleash your creativity to push your brain cells to recall the data learnt and to make it more relevant for your preparation. It will help you to make your Revision and Retention a far better apart from giving you more Clarity in the topics/issue at hand and improve your Concentration. You can see the drastic impact mind-maps will have in a few weeks, provided you are regular with this exercise. So here we are with Today’s TOPIC! ELECTION COMMISSION - General Studies 2 NOTE – Instructions to download Mind Maps/Images Right Click on the image and ‘Open image in new tab’ Remove/Delete the resolution part from the URL. Eg. “-1536x757” and Press Enter/Load Again Right Click and Save Image As/Download (You’ll get the maximum resolution) ELECTION COMMISSION    YOUR PARTICIPATION? – VERY IMPORTANT Unlike what we were doing before, in this initiative we want students to learn and brainstorm through mind-maps (It is not necessary that you use a software/tool to design mind maps. You can prepare mindmaps using a pen and a sheet of paper). We will share the final printable mind map twice a week. We will also provide specific inputs on your mind maps to improve your skill of mind mapping.  To Know More about the initiative, Benefits and How to use a mind-map ->CLICK HERE Together we can, we will. The strength of the community is more powerful than individual effort. We have started it. You have to strengthen it” You can Start sharing Your Mind-maps (get feedback from IASbaba) & Topics of your interest in the comment section below!!   Thank You IASbaba

Aug 17, 2020 Motivational Articles

[PODCAST] MOTIVATION: Why Study for UPSC Civil Services? - Joy and Imperatives of Learning by a Serving Civil Servant

Hello Friends, Here in this Podcast 2, a serving Civil Servant is sharing his wisdom on Why Study for UPSC Civil Services? Art of Learning - Enjoy the learning process! Study because it will make you a better individual - learn new things to become a balanced individual that will help you both professionally and personally. The best part of this Podcast is, you can listen on the go!  No more hassle of keeping your screen ON, while you listen to your Baba :) ILP PODCAST 2 -> CLICK HERE The same is also made available on YOUTUBE    [PODCAST 1] MOTIVATION: Why IAS? UPSC Civil Services- A Beautiful & Challenging journey by a Serving Civil Servant -> CLICK HERE To get Regular Updates from IASbaba, follow- 👉 TELEGRAM Channel - https://t.me/IASbabaOfficialAccount 👉 YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChvb... 👉 FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/iasbaba/ Also, SUBSCRIBE to the WEBSITE Below, so that you don’t miss out on important posts!   Thank You IASbaba  

Aug 17, 2020 Daily Prelims CA Quiz

UPSC Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 59]

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative. This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE! We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE Important Note: Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) After completing the 5 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. To take the Test - Click Here

Aug 17, 2020 Daily Static Quiz

UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - ENVIRONMENT [Day 59]

For Previous Static Quiz (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE DAILY STATIC QUIZ will cover all the topics of Static/Core subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology. This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE! We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE Important Note After completing the 10 questions, click on 'View Questions' to check your score, time taken and solutions. Don't forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today's test :) To take the Test - Click Here

Aug 17, 2020 TLP Mains 2020

IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 2 - ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing - General Studies Paper 2 Questions[17th August,2020] - Day 59

For Previous TLP (ARCHIVES) - CLICK HERE Hello Friends, Welcome to IASbaba’s TLP (Phase 2- ENGLISH & हिंदी): UPSC Mains Answer Writing - General Studies 2 Questions[17th August, 2020] - Day 59 This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE! We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail. Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative. We are giving 3 Mains Questions on Daily basis (unlike our regular TLP which has 5 questions) so that every student can actively participate and keep your preparation focused. Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!” To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE   Note: Click on Each Question (Link), it will open in a new tab and then Answer respective questions! 1. What are your views on the recent military standoff between India and China? What is the geo-strategic background of the standoff? Examine.  भारत और चीन के बीच हालिया सैन्य गतिरोध पर आपके विचार क्या हैं? गतिरोध की भू-रणनीतिक पृष्ठभूमि क्या है? जाँच करें। 2. What diplomatic measures were taken in the recent past by India to isolate Pakistan at various global forums? Have these measures been effective? Critically examine.  हाल ही में भारत द्वारा पाकिस्तान को विभिन्न वैश्विक मंचों पर अलग-थलग करने के लिए कौन से राजनयिक उपाय किए गए थे? क्या ये उपाय प्रभावी रहे हैं? समालोचनात्मक जांच करें। 3. The internal affairs have had a substantial bearing on India’s relations with the neighbours. Elucidate.   आंतरिक मामलों का भारत के पड़ोसियों के साथ संबंधों पर काफी असर पड़ा है। स्पष्ट करें। P.S: The review from IASbaba will happen from the time the question is posted till 10 pm everyday. We would also encourage peer reviews. So friends get actively involved and start reviewing each others answers. This will keep the entire community motivated. All the Best :)

Aug 17, 2020 TLP Public Administration Optional

[VIDEO]Discussion Week 2: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 2020 - IASbaba's TLP OPTIONAL Answer Writing Program (Free Initiative) by Adesh Sir

Hi Everyone, Just recently we have launched OPTIONAL TLP for the PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OPTIONAL subject on the lines of our flagship TLP Initiative (FREE) of General Studies We have received many appreciation mails on this initiative and guidance by Adesh Sir. Thank you for that. Please find below the features of this program and answer discussion of week 1. This is a FREE initiative! It’s going to be a one month program starting from 5th August, 2020 (Wednesday) to 5th September 2020. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM: 2 Questions will be posted every day starting from Monday to Friday. (The questions would strictly be as per UPSC standards). Answers posted will be Reviewed on the same day by our faculty who has his specialization in Public Administration. Detailed Synopsis will be provided at the end of the day (around 8 Pm). Answer-Writing Discussion (Video) will be posted on every Saturday. In which the concerned faculty takes up the select few questions which need proper analysis and discusses them in a lucid way. Here, we bring you the 1st Video Discussion of Week 2 by Adesh Sir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2REESoR6lY0&t=53s To Know More about this initiative/Faculty/Schedule -> CLICK HERE Make the best use of the initiative and we would love to have your feedback. Thank You IASbaba

Aug 16, 2020 Motivational Articles

[VIDEO] MOTIVATION: Let's Create History Together!

Dear Friends, We welcome you all to IASbaba’s BIG FAMILY :) IASbaba was born with a Vision of enabling an aspirant located at the remotest corner of the country, in not only fulfilling his/her dream of clearing the toughest UPSC/Civil Services Exam, but also in securing Rank 1. Our flagship programs Integrated Learning Program (ILP) and Think Learn Perform (TLP) stands testimony to our vision. It’s been 5 Years since we started our journey. What we are today is ONLY because of you all! We have been blessed with your love and kind support. There will be a lot of ups and downs in the UPSC journey, but what we can assure you is we will be there with you throughout your journey and help you reach your destination. Here is a small video, to pep up your mood and get a glimpse of unique pedagogy and state of art infrastructure of IASbaba. Come.. Let's give our 100% everyday and create History Together …!! https://youtu.be/Y5mNY47ykT8   100+ Ranks UPSC CSE 2019 Topper’s from IASbaba – 5 in Top 20 Ranks makes it even more Special! -> CLICK HERE To get Regular Updates from IASbaba, follow- 👉 TELEGRAM Channel - https://t.me/IASbabaOfficialAccount 👉 YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChvb... 👉 FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/iasbaba/ Also, SUBSCRIBE to the WEBSITE Below, so that you don’t miss out on important posts! Thank You IASbaba

Aug 16, 2020 Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent and Creativity

Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity: PAINTINGS by PRAGNA NIVEDITA UPEN

Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is Paintings by PRAGNA NIVEDITA UPEN  Well done, Keep it up !! Painting by PRAGNA NIVEDITA UPEN !     Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with.  It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess.   We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) ? You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published