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Chapter 3: UPSC Civil Services Exam syllabus and pattern – Self Learn
What is the UPSC exam pattern? The UPSC exam pattern is unique in itself which make Civil Services exam ‘the mother of all exams’. Civil Services exam is conducted only once in a year. It is a three-stage exam and it is mandatory to clear all the three stages to secure a place in the […]
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Chapter 2: UPSC Civil Services Exam and its nitty gritties – Selflearn
What are Civil Services and UPSC exam eligibility criteria? An Understanding about UPSC exam eligibility and Civil Services are core to the preparation of Civil Services exam. Civil Services: Civil Services are permanent professional branches of State’s administration other than the Military, the Judiciary and the elected representatives (Legislative). In simple words, Civil Servants are […]
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Chapter 1 : Tips for Civil Service Exam Preparation | Demystification of Age Old Myths About Civil Services Exam – Self Learn
Myth 1: Civil Service Exam can be cleared only if you start your preparation from school. Well, most of us don’t form a clear career paths late until the final semester of our degree (some of us even later ). This doesn’t mean that you are out of the race for UPSC exam or you […]
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Right to Information [ RTI Act ] 2005 -Historical Background
Right to information Act or the RTI Act is an act passed by the government of India in 2005. The RTI Act, granted to all the citizens of the country the right to information. Right to information is a quintessential part of the right to think, right to make choice, right to express and […]
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Role of Civil Society in Democracy
What is a civil society? J.S.Mill and Alexis De Tocqueville, political liberal thinkers of 19th century, conceived civil society as a domain of social associations, which would check the excesses of the State. They were concerned about the growing power of the State and held the view that ‘without active social associations, even democracies could […]
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Gist of NITI AAYOG – Draft 3 year ACTION AGENDA- Chapter on Governance
“Transparent and efficient governance is critical to the success of every policy and programme of the government.” Topic of relevance include: Role of the Government Civil services reform Electoral reforms Corruption Federalism NGOs 1. ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT Government to continue closure of sick CPSES & strategic disinvestment of viable PSEs, and expand investment […]
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Paid News : A threat to democracy
The term “paid news” was recently in news with Election Commission’s order disqualifying Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra for three years for suppressing expenditure incurred in the publication of paid news. What are paid news? The Election Commission has accepted the definition given by Press Council of India. PCI has defined paid news as, “any […]
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Explained
The insolvency and Bankruptcy Code which makes it easier to wind up operations of a company has been in the news for some time. Let’s have a look at what it is. What do you mean by insolvency and bankruptcy? Insolvency is the inability to pay the debts owned and Bankruptcy is a legal status […]
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India – Bangladesh Relations – Infographics 2017
INDIA BANGLADESH RELATIONS 2017 INFOGRAPHICS The most significant element of the India Bangladesh relations is the fact that India was the first country to recognize Bangladesh as a separate and independent state and established diplomatic relations with the country immediately after its independence in December 1971. India and Bangladesh share 4096.7 km. of border, which […]
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India Nepal Relations – Infographics 2017
India – Nepal Relations MoU on Motor Vehicle Agreement and flag off of Kathmandu-Delhi bus service ‘Pashupatinath Express’. This agreement would facilitate seamless and hassle-free movement of people of both countries, further enhancing people to people contact and also promoting tourism. It is modelled on a similar SAARC agreement. The Line of Credit of USD […]
