News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya on the grounds of Teen Murti House in New Delhi. While doing so he declared that the new museum would help youth value the expansion of constitutional government in India since Independence. History of National Museums Large art museums emerged in Europe in the eighteenth… Continue reading Art museums and the craft of democracy
Fishing for workable solutions in the Palk Bay
News: Recently, India’s Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka’s Northern Province fishermen died in “mid-sea clashes” in the Palk Bay region. In another event, 140 impounded boats of India fishermen were auctioned despite a bilateral understanding on the matter. What are the issues in the India-Sri Lanka Fishermen dispute? (A) Sri Lankan Fishermen Concern A section… Continue reading Fishing for workable solutions in the Palk Bay
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #65 : TCA Anant Board, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 12th April, Forenoon Session Board: TCA Anant Optional: Geography Background: NIT Warangal, ECE Employee: Ex Software, Currently in SEBI Hobbies: Playing and Watching Cricket Your experience in interview- it was very cordial, mostly analytical based questions were asked. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Read my DAF briefly… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #65 : TCA Anant Board, Geography Optional, Sports Hobby
Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is MCLR?3 What is the background of MCLR?4 Why was MCLR introduced?5 Why has MCLR been hiked?6 What impact does an increase in MCLR have?7 What lies ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction State Bank of India has raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) for the first time… Continue reading Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #64 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 11th April, Afternoon Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Rajasthan Background: BITS Pilani Work ex: 2yrs in Samsung To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What are supercomputers What is national supercomputing mission Is China at war with itself What is economic problems that China is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #64 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #63 : TCA Anant Board, Economics Optional,
Date of Interview: 12th April, Afternoon ( Last one – of whole lot of 23) Board: TCA Anant Optional: Economics Background: NIT Jamshedpur (EEE) Employee: worked in Business Consulting firm (17 months) Hobbies: Watching Mahabharat, Listening to old songs Experience in interview – Overall good, questions mostly on my DAF (hobbies mostly) and Economics Utility… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #63 : TCA Anant Board, Economics Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #62 : TCA Anant Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional, Sports Hobby
Date of Interview: 13.04.2022(Forenoon) Board: TCA Anant Optional: PSIR Background: MNIT Jaipur Home State: Rajasthan Employee: Software Engineer, Work exp: Teaching social science, EPFO since 2017 Hobbies: Playing Badminton Utility of Mocks- My interview was completely based on DAF, no outside question and this mocks were quite helpful, although questions asked were not same. To… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #62 : TCA Anant Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional, Sports Hobby
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 20th, 2022
Good Morning 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… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 20th, 2022
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #61 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Chemistry Optional, IFS
Date of Interview: 13/04/22 Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Optional: Chemistry Background: B.Tech Mechanical Service: IFS To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Define a drought? Land degradation reasons? Solutions? Any international commitment? Heard of 2 proton gas? India has a rich strategic culture. Explain? Member 1 Would you donate in a temple… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #61 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Chemistry Optional, IFS
[Answered] Allowing MPs to take initiative is one of the features of parliamentary democracies. Discuss the issues faced by MPs in India in initiating reforms on their own and suggest some measures for their empowerment.
Introduction: Contextual introduction Body: Write about the issues faced by MPs in initiating reforms on their own and suggest some measures for their empowerment. Conclusion: way forward India has managed to maintain and strengthen its democratic traditions. However, the Indian Parliament, which is expected to reflect and give shape to the aspirations of a billion… Continue reading [Answered] Allowing MPs to take initiative is one of the features of parliamentary democracies. Discuss the issues faced by MPs in India in initiating reforms on their own and suggest some measures for their empowerment.
