Date of Interview: 24th March 2023 (Afternoon) Board: Preeti Sudan Ma’am Home State: Tirupati / Nellore (AP) Optional: PSIR College: St. Stephen’s (Political science, Economics), JNU (IR) Service Preference: IFS (nothing asked explicitly) Hobbies: Social Service volunteering DAF Key Words: NET-JRF To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Take your seat.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #238 : Preeti Sudan Board, PSIR Optional, Andhra Pradesh Home State
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Prelims Marathon – Buddhism and Jainism and their contributions to Indian culture – April 12th – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For Prelims marathon archive – click here
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #237 : Preeti Sudan Board, Sociology Optional, yoga, Meditation Hobby
Date of Interview: 21/03/2023, Forenoon (1st one to go) Board: Preeti Sudan mam Optional: Sociology Hobby: watching inspirational movies, yoga, and Om meditation Mostly my PT on my daf and its related current news Enters the room, chairman mam asks me to sit and make me more comfortable by asking to remove mask and told… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #237 : Preeti Sudan Board, Sociology Optional, yoga, Meditation Hobby
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 11th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I April 11th, 2023
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #236 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, Commerce & Accountancy Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 24th March, Morning, Last to go Board: Smt. M. Sathiyavathy Mam Optional: Commerce & Accountancy Professional qualification: CA & CFA Work Experience: Audit and Taxation at a CA Firm Home state: Madhya Pradesh (nothing asked) Daf Keywords: Played hockey at states level, Volunteer for organ donation awareness, Leadership positions (Treasurer at Student… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #236 : M. Sathiyavathy Board, Commerce & Accountancy Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State
AAP now national party; NCP, Trinamool lose tag: How is a ‘national party’ in India defined
Source: The post is based on the article “AAP now national party; NCP, Trinamool lose tag: How is a ‘national party’ in India defined” published in The Indian Express on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: About national and state parties News: The Election Commission has recognised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a… Continue reading AAP now national party; NCP, Trinamool lose tag: How is a ‘national party’ in India defined
As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat
Source: The post is based on the article “As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns associated with import payments to Russia News: Russia is currently facing problems with India in resolving payment problems… Continue reading As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat
Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?
Source- The post is based on the article “Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity Relevance– Issues related to democracy News– The article explains the study ‘Affluence and Influence in a Social Democracy’ published in American Political Science Review (2023).… Continue reading Do the wealthy influence policy-making more across all forms of democracy?
A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties
Source- The post is based on the article “A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News– The next six months are going to be crucial for India-U.S. ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to… Continue reading A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties
Right lessons – on NCERT Syllabus Revision
Source- The post is based on the article “Right lessons” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Issues related to syllabus and curriculum News– Recently, controversy has been created by revision in NCERT textbooks. Read more – NCERT Textbook Revision Why do textbooks… Continue reading Right lessons – on NCERT Syllabus Revision
