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UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 9

1. A LED lamp produces 300 lumens of light per watt, which makes it about 20 times as efficient as an incandescent lamp and four times as efficient...

September 30, 2016

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 6

1. Aedes aegypti mosquito is considered to be the main vector for transmitting Zika virus disease.  Which of the following is/are other disease(s) spread by the same mosquito?...

September 27, 2016

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 3

1. Consider the following Jurisdictions and Powers: Writ Jurisdiction Original Jurisdiction Appellate Jurisdiction Power of judicial review Advisory Jurisdiction   Which of the above is/are enjoyed by High...

September 24, 2016

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 2

1. The traditional art of weaving jamdani has been declared by UNESCO as a Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With this reference, consider the following statements: 1. Jamdani...

August 29, 2016

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 1

1. "Operation Five Minutes" is related to which of the following Ministries in Government of India?  [A] Ministry of Commerce & Industry[B] Ministry of Railways[C] Ministry of Health...

August 29, 2016

Syllabus : General Studies (Mains) for Civil Services Examinations

The written examination will consist of the following papers: Paper A – Modern Indian language 300 Marks – Qualifying nature – Marks not counted – Passing mandatory- (i)...

May 24, 2009

UPSC IAS Mains Examination Geography Syllabus

Principles of Geography Physical Geography Geomorphology: Factors controlling landform development; endogenetic and exogenetic forces; Origin and evolution of the earth’s crust; Fundamentals of geomagnetism; Physical conditions of the...

May 22, 2009