116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”

What is the News? India and Pakistan will hold the 116th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) in New Delhi. They will discuss water sharing issues and address each other’s concerns with the Indus Water Treaty. About Permanent Indus Commission(PIC): The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan. It… Continue reading 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”

PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Catch the Rain Campaign:3 Key activities under the Catch the Rain Campaign:4 About World Water Day: What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign on World Water Day. About Catch the Rain Campaign: Catch the Rain is a Jan Andolan… Continue reading PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign

[UPSC Interview Transcript #95]: Sujata Mehta Board, Bihar Home State, Poetry Writing, Meditation Hobbies

Date of Interview: 2nd March 2020; Afternoon Session, 1st to Go Board: Sujata Mehta Background: Bhagalpur, Bihar, NIT Rourkela, Ceramic Engineering(2016), Vedanta 2years experience, Home State: Bihar Hobbies: Poetry Writing, Meditation Awards: NCC, Street Play award 1st Attempt Chairman Is this your photo (showing it) Tell me about your education background. What was your job… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #95]: Sujata Mehta Board, Bihar Home State, Poetry Writing, Meditation Hobbies

[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 3rd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  March 2021 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of March 2021 (Third Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 3rd week

[UPSC Interview Transcript #94]: BS. Bassi Board, Political Science Optional,

Date of Interview: 21/02 Board: Bassi Sir Optional: PSIR IFS (2nd preference, hence the questions) Background: Grad in Journalism, Masters in Pol.Science, Mphil.in Diplomacy & Disarmament Chairperson 1. After Graduation you thought Journalism is not important and UPSC wasn’t your central concern. 2. What is the state of polarity/balance of power in the world now… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #94]: BS. Bassi Board, Political Science Optional,

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 23rd, 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 23rd, 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #93]: Air Marshal Bhonsle Board, Law Optional

Date of Interview: 28/02/2020 Board: Air Marshal Bhosle sir Optional: law Chairman Have you read the book 10 judgments that changed India? Can you guess the cases mentioned in it? What is the biggest criticism of keshavnanda Bharti’s judgment? A question on judges’ accountability-is it justified in an elected democracy? Member 1 Relationship between law… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #93]: Air Marshal Bhonsle Board, Law Optional

Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge

Synopsis: Mizoram and the Indian government are taking a different stand on the current issue of refugees from Myanmar. Introduction: After the coup in Myanmar, at least, 1,000 people from the adjoining Chin state of Myanmar crossed the border and are currently at Mizoram. Since the Chins are ethnically related to the Mizos, the Mizoram… Continue reading Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge

Pew Research study on Poverty in India

Synopsis: A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. Further, the report also points out some serious flaws in the government policy during pandemic times. Contents1 Introduction2 Intensity of the Pew Research study on Poverty:3 Is the Pew research study reliable?4 Highlights of the report: Introduction A recent Pew research study report… Continue reading Pew Research study on Poverty in India

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