IAS NOVA Editorial Team

Joined: February 27, 2019
Articles: 645

ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH

BIO – related Terminologies– Prelims Special

UPSC has been asking words with prefix Bio- in recent years almost every year. The terms are from standard textbooks and the ones in news. Following questions are from last 5 years prelims exam and clearly show the trend. Previous…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 14, 2019

ART & CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS-(PVTG)- Important for Prelims

Note-Almost every year in prelims,there is a question related to PVTGs,and therefore this article has been framed to meet the demands of prelims . Have a look at the trend- Examples of PYQs- Prelims 2018 Question- Consider the following statements…

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March 13, 2019

IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECH

RAFALE, MIG-21, F-16 ,Tejas,Sukhoi-EVERYTHING ABOUT FIGHTER JETS- Probable Question

DASSAULT RAFALE – The Dassault Rafale ( literally meaning “gust of wind”and “burst of fire” in a more military sense) is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. – Equipped with a…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 13, 2019

GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH

Unconventional Sources of Energy – Prelims Favourite

Almost every year there is a question related to unconventional sources of energy such as Shale gas (2013 prelims), Coalbed Methane, Biogas , Geothermal energy, Fracking Process (all have already Been asked in past 5 years) . General sources of…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 12, 2019

ECONOMY, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS- PRELIMS SPECIAL

Almost every year there are 1 to 2 questions related to Geographical Indications,so students need to do this topic properly. Examples- Prelims 2018 Q- India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 12, 2019

PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH, STRATEGY ARTICLES

BIOLOGY NCERT 12TH – MOST IMPORTANT CHAPTERS

Our analysis of the recent question papers shows that Biology Class 12th NCERT is of utmost importance for answering questions related to Environment and Bio-technology. Many questions have come directly from these chapters in previous years such as questions on-…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 10, 2019

PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- PROBABLE CONVENTIONAL TOPICS FOR PRELIMS 2019

This list has been made after analysing the trend in past 6 years – 1.CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research 2.Space Missions of the World- Indian Space missions in particular 3.Satellites launched by ISRO in recent past 4.PSLV,GSLV,Cryogenics 5.Indian…

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March 8, 2019

ECONOMY, IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !

MOST FAVOURED NATION(MFN)- Probable Topic for Prelims 2019

Recently UPSC has been asking terms related to economic international bodies ,and MFN being in news recently because of India’s withdrawal of MFN status to Pakistan, it gains special significance. All you need to know about MFN for answering questions…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 8, 2019

INDIAN HISTORY, STRATEGY ARTICLES

Non-Cooperation And Khailafat Movement- Revision Capsule for UPSC Prelims

Background Economy of India post world war had been alarming Rowlatt act,Martial law in Punjab and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Hunter Commission on Punjab atrocities was an eyewash Montague Chlemsford Reforms failed to satisfy demand of self-government. Ground was prepared for…

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March 3, 2019

INDIAN HISTORY, STRATEGY ARTICLES

Quit India Movement-Revision Capsule for UPSC Prelims

Quit India Movement-Revision Capsule- 🡆 conceived at CWC meeting at Wardha -July 14,1942 Reasons for struggle- 1.Failure of Cripps mission 2.Public discontent against wartime hardships 3.Feeling on imminent British collapse 4.Preparation of masses for Japanese invasion…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
March 3, 2019

ART & CULTURE, INDIAN HISTORY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

PHILOSOPHY IN ANCIENT INDIA-NCERT REVISION CAPSULE

6 SCHOOLS OF PHILOSOPHY AND MATERIALIST PHILOSOPHY IN ANCIENT INDIA:- 1.SAMKHYA 2.YOGA 3.NYAYA PHILOSOPHY 4.VAISHESHIKA 5.MIMASA 6.VEDANTA 7.MATERIALIST VIEW IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

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March 3, 2019

ART & CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY, IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !

Tribal Festivals ( both Current and Conventional separately listed- UPSC PrelimsExam)

First ,lets cover the tribal festivals from recent current affairs. Hornbill Festival Ngada festival Sekrenyi Festivals of Vaiphei Tribes Myoko festival Sulia Festival Moatsu festival Tuluni festival Aoling festival All the tribal festivals mentioned above are explained in the following…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 28, 2019

IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !

How to Use IASNOVA.COM?

“A Vision without a Strategy remains an Illusion”. IASNOVA is the first of its kind website which focuses only on the MOST PROBABLE topics and relevant content for clearing UPSC preliminary examination .These topics have been selected on the basis of previous years trends .We…

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February 27, 2019

ART & CULTURE, INDIAN HISTORY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

NCERT Revision Capsule- Central Asian Contacts and Their Results

The Indo-Greeks 1.The first to cross the Hindukush were the Bactrian Greeks. ( Mnemonics-the order of entry into India- Greeks – Shakas – Parthians – Kushans ) 2. Causes for invasion– weakening of Seleucid empire,pressure from Scythian tribes(they were themselves…

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February 22, 2019

INDIAN HISTORY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

SCIENCE AND CIVILIZATION- NCERT ANCIENT INDIA- Revision Capsule

This is one of the most important chapters for UPSC Prelims exam. Important points to remember – Philosphical Systems 1.Elements of materialist philosophy are found in the Samkhya System of Kapila- He believed that soul can attain liberation only through…

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February 22, 2019

IASNOVA PRO- 2019 PRELIMS-A SUCCESS STORY !, SCIENCE & TECH

ITER & INDIA – Prelims Probable

Why it’s a Probable for Prelims 2019? October,2019-Gandhinagar For the first time in India, nuclear scientists, researchers and physicists from over 40 countries came together under one roof to explore new avenues in energy generation through nuclear fusion technology. Noted…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 19, 2019

ART & CULTURE, PRELIMS ARTICLES

Mudras of the Great Buddha

MUDRAS Mudras are a non-verbal mode of communication and self-expression, consisting of hand gestures and finger postures. They are symbolic sign based finger patterns taking the place, but retaining the efficacy of the spoken word, and are used to evoke in…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 13, 2019

ENVIRONMENT, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

NATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA-UNESCO LIST

1.Great Himalayan National Park 2.Kaziranga National Park 3.Keoladeo Ghana National Park 4.Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 5.Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks 6.Sundarbans National Park 7.Western Ghats 8.Keoladeo Ghana National Park

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February 12, 2019

ART & CULTURE, INDIAN HISTORY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA-UNESCO List

1.Agra Fort 2.Ajanta Caves 3.Nalanda Mahavihara 4.Buddhist Monuments of Sanchi 5.Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park 6.Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus 7.Churches and Convents of Goa 8.Elephanta Caves 9.Ellora Caves 10.Fatehpur Sikri 11.Great Living Chola Temples 12.Group of Monuments at Hampi 13.Group of…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 11, 2019

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

Multilateral Export Control Regimes -Prelims Special

A Multilateral Export Control Regime is an international body that states use to organize their national export control systems. There are currently four such regimes: 1.The Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies…

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February 10, 2019

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

List of Reports released by International and National Organisations – UPSC Prelims Exam

In the past few years, UPSC prelims exam had questions based on reports published by international organisations .We have compiled all such reports which is a must remember list to easily score 1-2 questions right with least effort. Previous Years…

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February 9, 2019

ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

LIST OF STATE BIRDS AND ENDANGERED BIRDS IN INDIA

IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 9, 2019

ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

List of Endangered and State Animals of India

IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 9, 2019

ART & CULTURE, INDIAN HISTORY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

BUDDHISM- Revision Capsule for UPSC Prelims Exam

Buddha’s life -born 563 BC at Lumbinivana,Nepal – Sakya Kshatriya Clan -father- Suddhodhana-king of republic Kapilvastu -mother-Mahamaya- princess of Kollia republic -Step-mother and aunt- Mahaprajapati Gautami -wife- Yashodhara-priness of Shakya dynasty-son Rahul –4 sights-turning point-1.old man,2.diseased person,3.dead body and 4.…

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February 8, 2019

PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH

Diseases/Famines in News- one question almost every year in UPSC Prelims

Every year one question is based on diseases/famines,either conventional or the ones in news. One can easily get one to two questions right by focussing on this topic.Its less time consuming and has great rate of returns in prelims exam.…

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February 8, 2019

ART & CULTURE, INDIAN HISTORY, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

Jainism – Revision Capsule

Causes for the Rise of Jainism and Buddhism -complexities and ritualism -expensive religious practices -dominance of Brahmins -rigid caste system -resentment of Kshatriyas and Vaishyas -efforts of holy men and intellectuals Jainism -24 Tirthankaras -1st tirthankara- Rishabhadeva/Adinatha -23rd Tirthankara- Parshwanath…

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February 8, 2019

GEOGRAPHY, PRELIMS ARTICLES

Most Important Regions for Map-based Prelims Questions

Map marking from current conflict ridden areas,generally middle east areas have been asked in recent years such as Golan heights few years back,countries having borders with Mediterranean sea region and the sea separating Turkey and Greece asked in 2014. Also…

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
February 7, 2019

PRELIMS ARTICLES, SCIENCE & TECH

DYK? UPSC Prelims is fond of Wireless Communication Technologies.Check the PYQ’s list.

Almost every year one to two questions are based on wireless communication technologies. Check the previous years questions to decipher the trend- 2018 Prelims Q- In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used ? 1. Mobile phone…

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February 7, 2019

ART & CULTURE, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

Classical Languages of India-All you need to Know

Criteria for Declaring Classical Language – 4 criterias- High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years; A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers; The literary tradition be…

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February 7, 2019

ART & CULTURE, PRELIMS ARTICLES

Importance of NCERT ARTS and CRAFTS Book for Prelims Exam

In 2015 there was an interesting question that in which state tree root bridges are found. The question was an easy guess but not many know from where the question was asked. The question was asked from NCERT ARTS and…

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February 6, 2019

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IAS NOVA Editorial Team
January 20, 2019

ART & CULTURE, PRELIMS ARTICLES, STRATEGY ARTICLES

UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List from India -Important Topic for UPSC Prelims.

What is Intangible Cultural Heritage? As Per UNESCO- Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social…

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