Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission

Synopsis – The Supreme Court in its recent judgment ruled that government officials cannot be appointed as State Election Commissioner (SEC). Introduction- 25 years have passed since local governance was introduced in India by the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments. However, there is very little and actual progress in this direction. There is inadequate devolution… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission

Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?

Synopsis:  Due to economic pressure, the center and states may increase taxation on fuel. Contents1 The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre and states2 Fiscal Independence of states further reduced after GST3 Why fuel tax will be increasing?4 Impacts of rising in fuel prices: The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre… Continue reading Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?

Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative

Synopsis: Government should avoid handing over India’s agriculture to agribusiness companies. Instead, it should take steps to make agriculture remunerative. Contents1 Development of Agriculture during the green revolution period2 What are the reasons for India’s deep agrarian crisis?3 Will the new farm laws address these problems?4 What needs to be done? Development of Agriculture during… Continue reading Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative

Highlights of the Quad Summit

Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)  Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit

[UPSC Interview Transcript #76]: Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Blogging,

Interview Date: 27 Feb 2020 Board: Sathiyavathy Ma’am Background: IIT-KGP Dual Degree Mech Engg. Optional: Mechanical Engineering Home State:  Uttar Pradesh Employee: ONGC Hobbies: Blogging, Evening Running Chairman Is it your pic? Readout aloud my DAF Learnings taken out of Germany, Japan, Hong Kong experiences (from DAF) Bullet train feasibility in India Difference of bullet… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #76]: Sathiyavathy Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Blogging,

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 17th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 17th, 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #75]: Manoj Soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, Philosophy Optional

Interview Date: 28th Feb, morning session Board: Manoj Soni Optional: Philosophy Background: Mechanical Engineering Home State: Jharkhand Already in service: CSE 2018 _135_IPS Chairman Hello Alok, so are you in training or leave? So, are you not satisfied with IPS? Career progression, dynamism, groundwork, scope, are bookish terms, tell me something that is real? And… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #75]: Manoj Soni Board, Jharkhand Home State, Philosophy Optional

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 16 2021

Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm  Current Affairs Quiz 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise Quiz Factly [WpProQuiz 2358] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 16, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today   Contents1 Highlights of the Quad Summit2 Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative3 Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission4 Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future? Highlights of the Quad Summit Source: Click Here Syllabus: GS… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 16, 2021

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