[UPSC Interview Transcript #128]: Sujata Mehta Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional

Contributed by ForumIAS community member Optional: PSIR Board: Sujata mam Background: Engineering Home State: Maharashtra Chairman Introduce yourself Did you always wanted to do engineering? Why civil services Does development means urbanization?? Is Maharashtra developed? What is Dowry? What are your thoughts about it? How will You remove it? Member 1 How will you solve… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #128]: Sujata Mehta Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional

Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?

Synopsis: The enactment of the Places of worship act, 1991 is an act of colourable legislation. Further, it is against the liberty of belief, faith, and worship to all. Contents1 Background2 What is Colourable Legislation?3 Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is said to be unconstitutional?4 What is the way forward? Background Sections 3… Continue reading Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?

Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India

Synopsis: The US administration needs to make a choice between appointing career diplomats or big contributors for appointing the new ambassadors. In India as well, there is a practice of appointing diverse people as ambassadors. Contents1 Background: 2 Why are wealthy contributors made ambassadors?3 Why shouldn’t they be appointed?4 Appointments of ambassadors in India5 Positive role… Continue reading Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India

Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions

Synopsis: The private educational institutions are failing to deliver optimum results. Thus, the role of the state in providing accessibility in educational institutions can’t be ignored. Contents1 Background:’2 Rationale behind privatisation:3 Concerns with Privatisation:4 Way Forward: Background:’ The two renowned faculties of Ashoka university (Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian) have recently resigned. Allegedly, the… Continue reading Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions

Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries

Synopsis: Developed countries are using the call for net zero emissions or carbon neutrality by 2050, to evade the historical responsibility. Further, they are using such targets to transfer their burdens to developing countries. Background Many countries are supporting the idea of becoming Carbon neutral (net-zero emissions) by 2050. However, the idea of developing Carbon… Continue reading Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries

Land Record Modernisation

Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRM) was started in 2008, to computerized land property registration process and digitalization of all land records in India. For access to formal loans and government relief programs, land records are important. However, the poor availability of clear and updated land titles remains a problem. The objective of land… Continue reading Land Record Modernisation

[UPSC Interview Transcript #127]: BB Vyas Board, Engineering, IPS Service

Contributed by ForumIAS community member Board: BB Vyas Background: Engineering Service: IPS Chairman Difference between major and minor minerals Any change govt brought regarding these Vizag bimstec event ? Why bimstec is needed Will asean fade away Coal sector – changes made by India Can we say so in road shows abroad (allowing private sector… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #127]: BB Vyas Board, Engineering, IPS Service

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 3rd, 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 – April 3rd, 2021

Cut in rate on small saving schemes withdrawn by Finance Minister

Synopsis – The Union government rolls back interest cut on small saving schemes interest rates, blaming the decision on an oversight. Introduction – The finance ministry has reversed its decision to cut interest rates on small savings accounts, citing an error. Reversing a rate cut of up to 110 basis points (1.1 percentage points) announced… Continue reading Cut in rate on small saving schemes withdrawn by Finance Minister

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