News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered its verdict in the Union of India vs Mohit Minerals case, where it also made several observations on the GST Council recommendations Contents1 About GST Regime2 Confusions between advisory and binding nature of GST Council’s recommendations3 What are the Supreme Court’s observations in the Union of India… Continue reading A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
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Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
Contents1 News2 What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?3 What is the stand of India on IPEF?4 The Issue of data localisation between India and the US5 What are the issues surrounding IPEF? News Recently, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was launched by United States President with 12 other countries, including India, as a member. The aim was… Continue reading Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
Lessons from Russia for India
Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Strategic failures and success of Russia is providing lessons for the Indian military as well. What are the key lessons from Russian invasion for Indian miliary? First, it has revealed the level of effectiveness of Russian tanks. American-built Javelin or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System have resulted into destruction… Continue reading Lessons from Russia for India
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #218 : TCA Anant Board, Malayalam Literature Optional, Violin, badminton Hobbies
Date of Interview: 05 May AN Board: TCA Anant Optional: Malayalam Literature Home State: Kerala Background: CET Hobbies: Violin, badminton Your experience in interview-Felt average..board was cordial..Some qns were lengthy..found it difficult to address the exact demand of the qn Utility of mocks (if any)-Boosting confidence, Knowing our strengths and weakness To view all IAS… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #218 : TCA Anant Board, Malayalam Literature Optional, Violin, badminton Hobbies
Quad pledges $50 billion package with ‘tangible benefits’ to check China
What is the News? The second in-person and fourth meeting of Quad have happened recently. The leaders committed $50 billion for sustainable and demand-driven infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific and announced a Maritime Domain Awareness surveillance initiative to combat illegal fishing by the Chinese. Read more: Quad Leaders’ Summit – Explained, pointwise What are the key outcomes… Continue reading Quad pledges $50 billion package with ‘tangible benefits’ to check China
MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Swachh Survekshan 20233 What is Swachh Survekshan?4 What are the new additions to SS2023?5 What is the significance of Swachh Survekshan? What is the News? The government has launched the eighth edition of Swachh Survekshan -2023 (SS 2023) under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. About the Swachh Survekshan… Continue reading MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities
State of Inequality in India Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Key findings of the report?3 What is the significance of the report?4 What are the implications of rising inequality?5 What are the challenges in addressing inequality?6 What steps have been taken to reduce inequality?7 What more steps are required?8 Conclusion Introduction The ‘State of Inequality in India’… Continue reading State of Inequality in India Report – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #217 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Cooking, Cricket Hobbies
Date of Interview: 4th May 2022, Afternoon (1st one to go) Board: Smita Nagaraj Background: Computer Engineering Work: ICAS Present posting: Rural Development Hobbies: Cooking, Cricket Home State: Rajasthan To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman You took a deep breath while coming in? You work at Krishi Bhawan? There are delays… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #217 : Smita Nagaraj Board, Rajasthan Home State, Cooking, Cricket Hobbies
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of May 2022 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 3rd week
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #216 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Telangana Home State, Anthropology Optional
Date of Interview: 6th May, forenoon session, last to go. Board: M Sathiyavathy ma’am Background: MBBS Home State: Telangana Optional: Anthropology Hobbies: Vipassana meditation, watching documentaries on climate change, awareness campaigns on Reproductive and child health and child labour Duration: 25 -30 mins To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Utility of mocks… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #216 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Telangana Home State, Anthropology Optional
