World Rhino Day: 22 September
Context: World Rhino Day is observed on 22th September to spread awareness for all five species of rhino and work being done to save them. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Protected Areas, Species in news) Dimensions of the Article: About Indian rhinoceros Status of Rhinoceros in India Indian Rhino […]
Global Innovation Index 2021
Context: India has climbed two spots and has been ranked 46th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 rankings. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Issues related to Development, Important International Organizations and their reports) Dimensions of the Article: What is Global Innovation Index (GII)? About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) […]
UPSC Cut Off 2020 Released
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the cutoff marks for civil services prelims, mains and final results. UPSC had announced the civil services final results on September 24, 2021. A total of 761 candidates have been recommended for appointment to Indian Administrative Service; Indian Foreign Service; Indian Police Service; and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’. […]
How Discipline Can Help You Crack UPSC Civil Services Exam
Discipline is the process of training yourself so you can develop self-control and become more effective in your work. It is a quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way that involves obeying particular rules or standards in order to get the positive results we crave. Regulating ourselves in this way […]
UPSC prelims cut-off:b
Civil Services exam conducted by UPSC is a Nationwide competitive exam for recruitment to various civil services posts in the Government of India. It includes IAS, IPS, IFS, and other allied services. The UPSC preliminary exam 2021 which was scheduled to be held on June 27th,2021 was rescheduled and will be held on October 10th,2021 following the […]
How to Choose Optional Subject for UPSC
Choosing an optional subject can be one of the challenging tasks. It can be a crucial decision for any candidate who is aspiring to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Exam and selecting the right one can step up their chances of getting selected and also in getting their desired cadre. UPSC conducts the exam […]
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2nd April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Still no recognition of the third tier STILL NO RECOGNITION OF THE THIRD TIER Context: Unlike the previous Finance Commissions, the Fifteenth Finance Commission was in the background of the COVID-19 pandemic which reinforced the significance of local governments, gram sabha and other participatory institutions in containing the crisis and delivering social protection in […]
1st April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents A step that enhances cooperative federalism A STEP THAT ENHANCES COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM Context: Recently, both Houses of Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the amendments to the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Act. (GNCTD) The aim of the amendments were to clear ambiguities in the roles of various stakeholders (especially […]