News: The Supreme Court has given a ruling on a commercial dispute, the Union of India versus Mohit Minerals, over the levy of the integrated goods and services tax (GST) on ocean freight charges paid by importers. It has triggered a nationwide debate. About the Judgment The judgment is virtually a recitation from the Article 279A (4)… Continue reading Storm in a GST cup
For India, economic entropy presents both an opportunity and big challenge
Context: Entropy, or the disorder in a system, is a concept not usually used to understand economic trends, but it best describes the disorder and randomness at work today. What are some negative economic trends since the start of 2022? Energy costs rising, the trade balance turns more negative, the fiscal balance deteriorating, portfolio capital… Continue reading For India, economic entropy presents both an opportunity and big challenge
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |May-28-2022
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
Explained: The cultural roots and significance of PM Modi’s gifts for his Quad colleagues
News: As the India Prime Minister travelled to Tokyo to attend the Quad Summit, he carried with him gifts for leaders of the US, Australia and Japan showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage and art forms. A look at those gifts and their cultural roots. Sanjhi art panel for US President Joe Biden The intricate sanjhi… Continue reading Explained: The cultural roots and significance of PM Modi’s gifts for his Quad colleagues
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28th, 2022
Dear Friends,We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 28th, 2022
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #237 : TCA Anant Board, Statistics Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Theatre, Urdu Poetry, OTT Hobbies
Date of Interview: 5th April 2022 Board: TCA Anant Hobbies: Theatre, Urdu Poetry, OTT Home State: Uttar Pradesh Optional: Statistics Background: Graduate in Statistics from DU, PG in Statistics from IITB Ex Associate Consultant KPMG To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Members You have been into corporate why do you wish to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #237 : TCA Anant Board, Statistics Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Theatre, Urdu Poetry, OTT Hobbies
The Supreme Court’s Judgment on Pardoning Powers of the Governor – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the background of the issue?3 What was the case before the Supreme Court?4 What did the Supreme Court rule?5 What is the significance of the Judgment?6 Conclusion Introduction The Suprme Court recently ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, one of the seven convicts in the Rajiv… Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Judgment on Pardoning Powers of the Governor – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #236 : Manoj Soni Board, PSIR Optional, reading, Travelling Hobby
Date of Interview: 10.5.22 Board: Manoj Soni Optional: PSIR Hobbies: books on India, travelling to rural areas. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman You were waiting outside for 5 hours. What were you doing ? (I said i talked to people and tried to learn from their experience and learnings )… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #236 : Manoj Soni Board, PSIR Optional, reading, Travelling Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #235 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Law Optional, Reading hobby
Date of Interview: 10 MAY Board: SMITHA NAGARAJ Optional: LAW Profession: (if any)- LAWYER IN SUPREME COURT and DELHI HC Hobbies: Reading Constitutional Law Judgements To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Inquired about Law Firm Job in Corporate, Investment and Securities Law and reason why I left handsomely paid jobs. Practicing… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #235 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Law Optional, Reading hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #234 : Manoj Soni Board, Mathematics Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 10/05/2022 Board: Manoj Soni Optional: Mathematics Background: Electrical engineering Home State: Uttar Pradesh To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Tell any 3 countries where you would like to stay What is special about India? (Based on the above answer) Tell about the geography of India, UP, north to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #234 : Manoj Soni Board, Mathematics Optional, Uttar Pradesh Home State
