SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”

What is the news? The Supreme Court held that independent persons should be appointed State Election Commissioners, not the Bureaucrats holding government office. What was the case? The Supreme Court gave this judgment in a case related to Goa. There the law secretary was given the charge of State Election Commissioner. What are the key… Continue reading SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”

First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually

What is the news? The first-ever leadership Quad summit held virtually. About the First Quad Summit: Participation: Indian Prime Minister, US President, Australian PM, and Japanese PM participated virtually in the first Quad summit. What were the key takeaways from the Summit?  Free and Open Indo-Pacific: The leaders have called for a free and open… Continue reading First “Quad Summit” Held Virtually

[UPSC Interview Transcript #65]: Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Reading Classics, Diary Writing, Chess Hobbies

Board: Smita Nagraj Optional: Public Admin Home State: Rajasthan Hobbies: Reading Classics, Diary Writing, Chess Chairperson What is the last classic you have read? (said three books i recently read ), did not look convinced Have you read Shakespeare , Jane Eyre, Charles Dickens ( i said yes i have read Charles DIckens ) Tell… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #65]: Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Reading Classics, Diary Writing, Chess Hobbies

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – March 13th, 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 13th, 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #64]: Manoj Soni Board, Maharashtra Home State, Bodybuilding, Cycling Hobbies

Board: Dr. Manoj Soni Optional: Maths Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Bodybuilding, Cycling Chairman What inspired you to follow bodybuilding? Tell me about Anna Hazare Then questions on has bureaucracy failed in Maharashtra ? should we promote more people like Anna Hazare to do work? or bureaucracy should be reformed ?-Followed discussion on it Member 1… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #64]: Manoj Soni Board, Maharashtra Home State, Bodybuilding, Cycling Hobbies

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 12 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 2349] 10 PM Daily IAS Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Exam

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 12, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub Source: Indian Express Gs3: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Synopsis: India’s recent achievements have positioned it as an alternative global manufacturing hub to China at… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 12, 2021

Spectrum Auctions in India – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The department of telecommunication (DoT) successfully conducted the spectrum auctions in March 2021. The government generated over Rs 77,000 crore from the auction as compared to Rs 45,000 crore expected However, the government has skipped the sale of the much-coveted 5G airwaves in this round. Auctions for that would be done in the future.… Continue reading Spectrum Auctions in India – Explained, Pointwise

Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education

Synopsis: There are systemic issues in higher education. They need to be addressed to strengthen our education system. Background According to the recently released QS World University Rankings, India has 12 universities and institutions in the top-100 in particular subjects. Though it is a better achievement compared to the previous years. Still, there is room… Continue reading Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education

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