News: The Supreme Court has ordered to release A.G. Perarivalan, one of the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. This has brought into limelight the Governor’s powers of pardon or remission under Article 161 of the Constitution of India. Contents1 Supreme Court’s Observation2 What is the criticism against the office of the Governor?3… Continue reading Who wields the power to pardon?
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Gyanvapi and the principle of non-retrogression
News: Recently, the Gyanvapi-Vishwanath dispute has come up in Varanasi and the Shahi Idgah mosque has come up in Mathura in which the petitions are seeking the removal of the mosque and exclusive ownership of the property. Contents1 What are the relevant legal statutes?2 Impact of the Babri Masji Judgment3 What are the issues with… Continue reading Gyanvapi and the principle of non-retrogression
Sighting the finishing line in measles-rubella elimination
News: The COVID-19 pandemic stole two years from the MR Elimination programme. The MR elimination target has been re-set to 2023. Contents1 About measles-rubella (MR) Program2 Why is MR Elimination important?3 How was the program implemented?4 What are the issues in the implementation of the MR Elimination program?5 Way Forward About measles-rubella (MR) Program It… Continue reading Sighting the finishing line in measles-rubella elimination
The Supreme Court’s Judgment on GST – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the GST3 What was the case before the Supreme Court?4 What is the SC’s Judgment on GST?5 What is the significance of the Judgment on GST?6 What has been response of the Union and State Governments on the verdict?7 Will SC’s Judgment on GST disrupt the GST regime?8… Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Judgment on GST – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #230 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Uttarakhand Home State
Date of Interview: 10th May Board: M Sathiyavathy Hobby: standup Optional: Geography Home state: Uttarakhand To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Standup comedian recently arrested Why arrested Is Indian society becoming intolerant in recent times Twitter- how will govt. Control absolute free speech Social media regulations Member 1 Allahabad, importance (… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #230 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Geography Optional, Uttarakhand Home State
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 3rd week of the Month of May. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 3rd week
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #229 : Smita Nagraj Board, PSIR Optional, Chess Hobby
Date of Interview: 9 May Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Optional: PSIR Background: B.tech (Industrial) Work Ex: Part time at Agro based Startup, Internship at Food Park Hobbies: Chess Time: 40 min approx, last one to go To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Utility of Mock – I believe it helps a lot.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #229 : Smita Nagraj Board, PSIR Optional, Chess Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #228 : Manoj Soni Board, History Optional, Rajasthan Home State,
Date of Interview: 6th May, forenoon, first to go. Board: Manoj Soni Optional: History Home State: Rajasthan Profession: (if any) – Lok Sabha Hobbies: Cooking, Watching Movies Your experience in interview- Very cordial board. (more than 35 mins) Utility of mocks (if any)- 6 Mocks. Getting acquainted with the environment and also some questions were… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #228 : Manoj Soni Board, History Optional, Rajasthan Home State,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #227 : Manoj Soni Board, Sociology Optional, Playing Cricket, Singing, Reading Hobbies
Board: Manoj Soni Background: B.sc(h)Physics Optional: Sociology Hobbies: Playing Cricket, Singing, Reading To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Its interesting that a student of Physics also likes to sing.Are you an amateur singer or trained in hindustani classical? Since you like to sing and read,are you aware of Romanticism(i said i… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #227 : Manoj Soni Board, Sociology Optional, Playing Cricket, Singing, Reading Hobbies
Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision -Ancient history – May-27-2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
