Source: The post is based on an article “No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies” published in Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Issues associated with ranking of India in V-Dem Report. News: Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) releases Democracy… Continue reading No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies
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Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war
Source– The post is based on the article “Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: India and Ukraine crisis News- Recently, UNGA adopted a resolution, calling for an end to the war. The resolution was favoured by 141 members and opposed by… Continue reading Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war
South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs
Source– The post is based on the article “South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional groupings Relevance: Development issues related to South Asia News- Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events have undermined the developmental gains in South Asia since 2020. What… Continue reading South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs
SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation
Source– The post is based on the article “SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation” published in The Indian Express on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Money and capital markets News- Recently, Hindenburg Research published a report levelling several allegations against the Adani… Continue reading SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation
States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Source– The post is based on the article “States have a large role in ensuring capital formation” published in the mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Capital expenditure News- The Central government is continuing with its focus on capital expenditure. Capital expenditure by states has also drawn the attention of policymakers.… Continue reading States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover
Source: The post is based on the article “Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover” published in Mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with liquor policy News: Delhi Minister has been recently arrested over liquor policy. The article discusses the different types of liquor policies adopted by most state… Continue reading Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover
Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
Source: The post is based on an article “Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered” published in Business Standard on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Concerns associated with developmental project on the Great Nicobar Island. News: The government has recently given the clearance for the development of a project on the Great… Continue reading Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #127 : Manoj Soni Board, Sociology Optional, sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 21/02/23 Board: Manoj Soni all male members( soni sir replaced Nagaraj ma’am today only , Mujse personally milna tha sir ko 4 years baad) Optional: Sociology Service: ICAS Hobbies: Basketball @Nationals, Long distance running, Calisthenics, Child Rights projects under KSCF and CRY, Interview medium-Hindi( mains in English , but panel was using… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #127 : Manoj Soni Board, Sociology Optional, sports Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #126 : M Sathiyavathy Board, HINDI LITERATURE Optional, RAJASTHAN Home State
Board: M Sathiyavathy Background: BSC Optional: HINDI LITERATURE Home State: RAJASTHAN work experience: Education department, BLO Hobby: mentoring, yoga and meditation, and poetry To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Tell me what is your life story when you decided to join civil services what is your work experience how are you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #126 : M Sathiyavathy Board, HINDI LITERATURE Optional, RAJASTHAN Home State
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #125 : M Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional, Football, Fitness.
Board: M Sathiyavathy Optional: PSIR Duration: 20-25 minutes Background: Civil engineering from an IIT Hobbies: Football, Non-Fiction, Fitness. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman *Skipped her favourite question cause I graduated in 2022 only.* Why didn’t you work as a civil engineer? Did you not apply for the placements? Do core… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #125 : M Sathiyavathy Board, PSIR Optional, Football, Fitness.
