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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘SOIL TYPES IN INDIA’

Every consecutive year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Soils’ or the ‘Soil Formation’.

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have good knowledge about pphysical geography and features of the different locations.

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Mentor Comment :
"UPSC Mains have always focused on Regional Geopolitics (2019), Bilateral Ties (2022) and Neighbourhood Policy (2013).
Political shifts in the Asian continent can be characterized by several distinct phases, reflecting the diverse historical, social, and economic contexts of various countries. Recent years have seen significant protests and movements demanding political change (e.g., Hong Kong protests, Myanmar coup), reflecting a desire for democratic governance and human rights.
This content can be used for presenting ‘Bilateral ties’ between India-Srilanka and ‘Asian Geopolitics’."

🎯PYQ Relevance:
Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India's role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (UPSC CSE 2022)

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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘DANCE FORMS IN INDIA’ – Classical and Folk

The questions asked by UPSC Prelims around this topics are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have good idea about the Indian Culture and consistent current affairs coverage.

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Mentor Comment :
"UPSC Mains have always been focused on Minority Section of the Society –esp. Women and children. Some recent micro themes have been asked like - Mental Healthcare challenges faced by Women in India (Mains 2023).
In major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai, HIV seroprevalence rates among ‘female sex workers’ have been reported between 50% to 90%.
This alarming statistic places these women at a significantly higher risk (30 times more likely to contract HIV) compared to other women of reproductive age. Secondly, the mental health of sex workers is severely compromised due to the stigma associated with their profession."

🎯PYQ Relevance:
Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019)

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Mentor Comment :
"Federal issues, state-centre conflicts, or the Northeast ethnic issues have always been the focal point for UPSC Mains and Prelims.

Today's editorial focuses on present ethnic crises and government failure in the Manipur state. It majorly talks about the implications that we can face after the application of the President's Rule.

We can use this content for topics like - Governance failure, Federal challenges, and Ethno-religious issues in India."

🎯PYQ Relevance:
Q) Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category? (UPSC CSE 2022)

📄To Read Full Article click here: https://www.civilsdaily.com/manipur-as-a-case-for-imposing-article-356/

🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES IN INDIA’

Every year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Sanctuaries’ or the ‘Species in News’.

In India, the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of protected areas. Wildlife sanctuaries are protected areas that preserve wildlife and their habitats

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have consistent coverage of Current Affairs and good idea about Geographical Locations. In the year 2024, there are some new additions to the list of Wildlife Sanctuaries in India.

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Starting now, UPSC 2026 should ideally be prepared in 5 phases, with proper micro-management of each phase. What’s even better is if aspirants know the toolkit before starting their preparation. Mukund Sir, IRS, has a plan for you.

Launching NexLev – Advanced level PYQ analysis. This tool will be a game changer in how aspirants approach their UPSC preparation with respect to PYQs! Watch to know more. :)
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Mentor Comment :
"UPSC Mains have continuously focused on some micro themes in the Judiciary like - Judicial Governance (2023-24), major decisions taken by Apex Court, and the issues/challenges associated with Indian Judiciary (in 2021).
World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index ranks India at 69th out of 139 countries, reflecting public concerns about corruption and delays within the judiciary. Today’s Editorial talks about the challenges and some of the recent initiatives taken by the Judiciary."

🎯PYQ Relevance:
Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. (UPSC CSE 2020)

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UPSC 2026 is 18 months away, and you need a plan to start with now. There is no need to rush and feel overwhelmed. The preparation itself can be divided into 5 phases:

Nov 2024 – Feb 2025: What should aspirants focus on during these initial months?
March 2025 – June 2025: How to balance preparation as the exam approaches mid-year?
July 2025 – Sept 2025: Strategies for maintaining momentum and intensive revision.
Oct 2025 – Jan 2026: Preparing for the final stretch—key priorities and approaches.
Feb 2026 – April 2026: Last-minute preparation, mock tests, and fine-tuning.
Aspirants need to divide the preparation into micro months and carefully insert subjects here.

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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘TIGER RESERVES IN INDIA’

Every year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Reserves’ or the ‘Species in News’.

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have consistent coverage of Current Affairs and good idea about Geographical Locations.

In the year 2024, there are some new additions to the list of Tiger Reserves in India, secondly this is the year for Tiger Census too.

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Mentor Comment :
"India's public health system must focus on preventing and managing non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, which heavily impact the poor and elderly.
Healthy Longevity presents a framework for effective, cost-efficient interventions to extend life.The World Bank estimates that investing in this approach could save 150 million lives in low- and middle-income countries.
Today's editorial emphasizes the urgent need for India’s health sector to addressNCD-related challenges and adopt a focused approach to reform."

🎯PYQ Relevance:
Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them? (UPSC CSE 2022)

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Mentor Comment :
"The India-China border conflict is a complex and longstanding issue primarily centered around the 3,488-kilometer (2,167-mile) Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayan region. Tensions have escalated significantly in recent years, particularly in June 2020.
Both countries have recently reached a significant bilateral agreement regarding patrolling along their disputed border, specifically the LAC, in the context of the tensions that arose from the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
Today’s editorial explores the pressing issues related to LAC between India and China's recent agreement."

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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘Cash Crops’ or ‘Tea Production’

Every year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Cash crops’ or the ‘Exports/Imports of Cash crops’.

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have consistent coverage of Current Affairs and good idea about Agronomy.

In 2022, UPSC Prelims have asked question on ‘Tea Producing states’ that were in the news.

Likewise, in November 2024, the regional group of ‘Asia Tea Alliance has collectively declared its stance against genetically modified tea production.

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Exciting news! Our UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge has officially started on our Facebook page! 📚💪

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Mentor Comment :
"Kerala filed an original suit under Article 131 of the Constitution, which allows the Supreme Court to resolve disputes between state and central governments.

The state claims that the Net Borrowing Ceiling (NBC), set at 3% of its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for FY2023-24, arbitrarily restricts its ability to borrow funds.

Today’s editorial discusses the implications of the NBC's, particularly focusing on Kerala's situation."

🎯PYQ Relevance:
Q) What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and to strengthen federalism. (UPSC CSE 2024)

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📅 Op-Ed Summary: 09 Nov 2024
📰 The Hindu Op-ed: Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations

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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘Classical Music’

Every year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Classical Music’ or the ‘Music instruments’.

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have consistent coverage of Current Affairs and good idea about our Music Culture.

In 2021, UPSC Prelims have asked question on ‘Musical Instrument’ or ‘Regional/Tribal Music’ of particular community that were in the news.

Likewise, in October 2024, Thanjavur Veena, which is the first musical instrument to get GI tag was in the news.

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📅 Op-Ed Summary: 08 Nov 2024
📰 The Hindu Op-ed: India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty

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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘Solar/Space Missions’

Every year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Space Technology’ or the ‘Solar Missions’.

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate’ if you have consistent coverage of Current Affairs.

In 2022, UPSC Prelims have asked question on ‘Solar Flares’ and their observations made by the scientist
community that were in the news.

On the same lines, for more better research, in November 2024, India is set to launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) PROBA-3 Mission from the Sriharikota spaceport.

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🚨UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Daily Challenge
✅ Microtheme: ‘Marine Species in News’

Every consecutive year you can expect atleast 1 question by UPSC Prelims around the ‘Species in news’.

These questions are ‘Easy to Moderate‘ if you have consistent coverage of Current Affairs.

In 2019, UPSC Prelims have asked question on ‘Marine Species’ and their behavioral features. Further, in 2024 we also have a question on PM Matsya Sampada Yojana.

Likewise, in November 2024, the Department of Fisheries has notified the creation of a Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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📅 Op-Ed Summary: 07 Nov 2024
📰 The Hindu Op-ed: A West Asia under Donald Trump

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Happy Diwali Dear Students

Diwali has been a festival of tremendous significance.
The most prominent story revolves around Lord Rama, the hero of Ramayan finally returned to his country and throne after 14 years in exile and victory over his foe Ravana.
Lord Krishna slew the mighty Narakasura(credited to have been the ruler of the North East), liberating 16,000 women he had enslaved.
For the Jains, it's a day when Vardhaman Mahavir attained moksha.
Sikhs consider Diwali a commemoration of the release of Guru Hargobind, the sixth of 10 spiritual leaders, who was imprisoned by the Mughal Empire.
Akbar and Jahangir ensured the Mughals celebrated Diwali in their courts, while visitors to Vijayanagar in the south too noticed the “innumerable number of lamps of oil which were kept burning day and night" on this festive occasion.
Ahir cattle herders would create a mound to stand in for the sacred hill of Govardhan that features in Krishna’s childhood tales (Krishna himself was a cattle herder)
Gammallas in Telugu country were snake distillers for whom Diwali was a day to venerate serpent gods
Bhil tribes in Khandesh saw Diwali as a three-day affair, featuring buffalo sacrifices and a generous amount of alcohol.

May this festival usher in a new dawn of health, happiness and prosperity.

UPSC CSE Reserve List 2023 - Proud Moment!

We are thrilled to announce that several of our students have secured their place in the UPSC CSE Reserve List! 🎉 Their dedication and hard work have paid off. Here’s a glimpse of their conversations with our mentors.

Congratulations to all! Keep striving, success is within reach.

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🌟Achievement Unlocked 🌟

We are proud to announce that one of our Civilsdaily IAS, UAP 2024 program student, Mohit Mohapatra, has successfully cleared the Orissa PCS exam with outstanding results. This accomplishment stands as a testament to the power of focused preparation, strategic mentorship, and unwavering dedication.

At Civilsdaily, we continue to empower aspirants with comprehensive guidance and proven strategies to help them excel in their respective exams.
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Hey everyone! 🌟 The UPSC CSE Reserve List 2023 is finally out!

If you’ve been waiting for this, here’s the PDF attached to check the results yourself.

Big congratulations to everyone who made it – you’ve earned this moment! 🎉 For those who didn’t see their names this time, just remember, this journey is tough, but it’s not over. Keep pushing forward; I’ve got so much respect for your resilience.

Feel free to share this link with others waiting for their results. Let’s keep cheering each other on! 💪✨

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