Synopsis: Privatisation of PSBs will not be a solution for India’s banking sector distresses. The Nationalisation of Banks proved to be fruitful at the time of need. But now, it requires reforms and not privatization. Introduction The Union government announced that they want to privatize the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the recent budget. The… Continue reading Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Synopsis: The government has approved the policy of lateral entry in civil services. However, it has some flaws over entry requirements, job assignments, number of personnel, and training. This calls for reforming the policy for lateral entrants. Background: The government has often complained about the problems associated with the permanent structure of bureaucracy. Recently, the… Continue reading Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
Synopsis: The world leaders are looking at the U.S-China Alaska meet as a starting point to restore normalcy between the two countries. Moreover, their relationship reached has its lowest level since the Nixon era. It is primarily due to rising assertiveness and mistrust between the countries. Background: Recently, the US held meetings with South Korea… Continue reading Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
[UPSC Interview Transcript #85]: Smita Nagraj Board, Public Administration Optional, Telecom Technologies Hobby
Interview date: 28 Feb afternoon Duration: 20-25 mins duration Board: Smita Nagraj Optional: Public administration Hobby: Telecom Technologies Employee: Business analyst in IT sectors telecom domain Chairman you’re working in your company since long, is it from starting or joined later? What have been your experience there? Why want to join here? Why is the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #85]: Smita Nagraj Board, Public Administration Optional, Telecom Technologies Hobby
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 20th, 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 20th, 2021
[UPSC Interview Transcript #84]: RN Choubey Board, Delhi Home State, Cricket, Diary Writing Hobbies
Interview Date: 28 Feb, Board: RN Choubey Home State: Delhi Chemistry Hons Hobbies: Cricket, Diary writing Chairperson What is trade deficit Current status Cryptocurrency Can I buy potato with bitcoins( no sir but u can buy products from international commerce sites which accept when asked where I can use?) Member 1 How will u motivate… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #84]: RN Choubey Board, Delhi Home State, Cricket, Diary Writing Hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 19 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 19, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Synopsis: The world leaders are looking at U.S-China Alaska meet as a starting point to restore… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 19, 2021
[Download] 9PM Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of March– Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of march, 2021 – second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
Electoral Bond and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Recently the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea to stay the fresh sale of Electoral Bonds. It is a significant decision considering the upcoming state assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam. Political parties rely on Electoral Bonds for the majority of their funding. Electoral bonds are surrounded by criticisms… Continue reading Electoral Bond and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
