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The trend of Undermining the Role of Upper House

Synopsis: The ruling party who dominates the lower house is sometimes seen undermining the role of the Upper House. Such an approach dilutes the principle of bicameralism and undermines the spirit of the constitution. Background: The recent passage of the Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill in Karnataka’s legislative council has attracted criticism.… Continue reading The trend of Undermining the Role of Upper House

Impacts of School Closures and way forward

Synopsis: Policies to ensure education during COVID-led school closures has increased the disparities. Disparities need to be rectified by suitable policy measures to deliver universal education to all. Background Lockdown measures to contain COVID spread has forced the government to resort to school closures. The governments tried to address the situation by giving a push… Continue reading Impacts of School Closures and way forward

Clean energy is the key to COVID-19 recovery

Synopsis – United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) report shows that energy demand reductions mainly impacted fossil fuels. But Renewable energy development continued to grow throughout 2020. This shows that clean energy is key to the COVID-19 recovery, not fossil fuels. Introduction- UN-ESCAP released the Regional Trends Report, 2021.… Continue reading Clean energy is the key to COVID-19 recovery

[UPSC Interview Transcript #43] :Bhim Sen Bassi Board, Telangana Home State, Mechanical engineering

Contributed by ForumIAS community member Duration: 25 mins Board: Bhim Sen Bassi Background: Mechanical engineering Home State: Telangana Chairman Very welcoming and greeted in Telugu ‘’Mr. Reddy Kurchondi” Came directly to point-Why do you want to join cs Being a mechanical engineer tata Ashok Leyland pays you a lot of money why not that? are… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #43] :Bhim Sen Bassi Board, Telangana Home State, Mechanical engineering

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd Feb. 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #42] :P.K. Joshi Board, Maharashtra Home State, Geography Optional, Watching Football & match analysis Hobbies

Interview Date: 17 Feb 2020, afternoon session Duration: 4.05 – 4.35 Board: P.K. Joshi Background: BE mechanical Optional: Geography Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Watching Football and match analysis. Extracurricular: Event for Acid attack victims, drought relief work – Paani foundation Chairman Why did you choose mechanical engineering and then why the turn towards civil services?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #42] :P.K. Joshi Board, Maharashtra Home State, Geography Optional, Watching Football & match analysis Hobbies

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