Context The Election Commission has allowed 14 Rajya Sabha and 41 Lok Sabha members to vote in the Assemblies for the presidential election, while five MLAs will vote in Parliament on 17th Among the Rajya Sabha members 12 are from the Trinamool Congress Why do we need the President? Article 52 states that there shall… Continue reading The Presidential election 2017
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[Video] Motivation: ‘My Bharat Darshan Experience’ by Manisha H Prakash
Manisha H Prakash, Indian Information Service Motivational Video: ‘My Bharat Darshan Experience’ Hi guys! I am Manisha H Prakash, Indian Information Service Officer of the 2015 batch (2014 exam). This is a video of my Bharat Darshan Experience, definitely the highlight of one’s life as a Civil Services Officer Trainee. If there is one thing… Continue reading [Video] Motivation: ‘My Bharat Darshan Experience’ by Manisha H Prakash
Government is working on a simpler Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for SMEs
Context: The framework for a simpler insolvency and bankruptcy code is expected to be drawn up by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) by the end of this month Introduction: After dealing firmly with large corporate loan defaulters, the government has started drawing up a simpler version of the insolvency and bankruptcy code… Continue reading Government is working on a simpler Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for SMEs
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 17
Welcome to Prelims Marathon 2018. Start attempting the Daily Quiz. This free program is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. Today’s Quiz topic is History. Follow this Initiative consistently to ensure a good score in CSP-2018. Subscribe Here to get updated when the Quiz is posted. Discuss the questions in the comment section below. Share your… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon- July 17
[Strategy] Geography Optional Paper-II (Marks 152) Strategy & Answer Writing Tips: UPSC IAS Topper Soumyadip Bhattacharya, AIR-147
UPSC IAS Topper Geography Optional Strategy Soumyadip Bhattacharya, AIR-147 Geography Optional Paper-II (Marks 152) I want to thank ForumIAS members for appreciating my previous write-up . Recently, I have been requested by some Forum members to write another article regarding my strategies for Geography Paper-II (Marks 152). Truly speaking, I had not followed any particular… Continue reading [Strategy] Geography Optional Paper-II (Marks 152) Strategy & Answer Writing Tips: UPSC IAS Topper Soumyadip Bhattacharya, AIR-147
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Anthropology Optional Questions – Test 1
Friends, We are releasing the Mains Marathon Optional Test/Question Bank for Anthropology Optional for answer writing practice. Download the Anthropology Test-1 Here Anthropology Optional Study Plan would be uploaded soon. All Mains Marathon Optional Questions will be updated in this page.
Must Read News Articles – July 17
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies SC for conclusive proof in graft case: (The Hindu) Mere possession or recovery of currency notes from a public official is not enough to substantiate that he took a bribe, there has to be conclusive proof that he did make a demand for illegal gratification in order… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 17
Uncertainty persists for exporters after implementation of GST
Context: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the apex body for the country’s exporters, pointed out that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime would impact the liquidity of the exporters and in turn hurt export competitiveness. Introduction: Exporters used to get ab-initio exemptions from duties before implementation of GST. Now, they have to… Continue reading Uncertainty persists for exporters after implementation of GST
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Do you think that India – Myanmar relationship is important for maintaining stability and peace in Northeast India? Discuss the challenges in India-Myanmar relations. (GS 2) The… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17
Food Wastage in India
Context: Food wastage is fast assuming serious dimensions; it needs to be fully understood, so that an effective strategy can be drawn up. Introduction: Even though the world produces enough food to feed twice the world’s present population, food wastage is ironically behind the billions of people who are malnourished. According to the Food and… Continue reading Food Wastage in India
