News: Recently, a group of retired civil servants’ known as the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG) sent an ‘open letter’ to the Prime Minister. They appealed for an end to the politics of hate and violence against minorities, particularly Muslims. However, the allegations were rejected by another group of civil servants known as the Concerned Citizens (CC).… Continue reading Actions that corrode the steel frame of India
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West Bengal’s jute industry barely hanging by a thread
News: Recently, the West Bengal’s jute industry is facing a severe crisis. Several mills (like Reliance Jute Mill, the Gondolpara Jute Mill etc.) have announced the temporary suspension of operations this year. Status of jute industry in the West Bengal According to the Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA), there are about 93 jute mills in… Continue reading West Bengal’s jute industry barely hanging by a thread
Marital rape is rape: Why modern India still won’t accept this
News: In a recent two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court gave a split ruling on marital rape. It ensured a future hearing of the matter with a larger bench. Why marital rape has not been criminalized yet? First, the concepts of rape and marriage have been seen as mutually exclusive, i.e. they could not… Continue reading Marital rape is rape: Why modern India still won’t accept this
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #169 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional,
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Home State: Maharashtra Optional: PSIR Hobby: Anapansati meditation Proffession: Bamboo cultivation Duration: 35 min. Entered the room… Second shift( 2nd last to go) Chairperson setting on round table, respective 4 members were setting at 4 corners with safe distance. (2 male +2 lady members) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #169 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional,
High Inflation: Impact and the Policy Response – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent trends in inflation?3 What are the reasons behind high inflation?4 What are the impacts of high inflation?5 How does an increase in interest rates reduce inflation?6 What are the challenges associated with RBI’s interest rate hike?7 What should be done?8 Conclusion Introduction India’s retail inflation… Continue reading High Inflation: Impact and the Policy Response – Explained, pointwise
UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs- Paintings, festivals and dance forms in India – Part 2
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered Art, architecture, and Culture in the news of the Paintings, festivals and dance sections. This post covers the current affairs of September, October 2021 and April 2022 months. Contents1 Art and Culture… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs- Paintings, festivals and dance forms in India – Part 2
UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs – Architecture in India – Part 2
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered Art, architecture, and Culture in the news of the Architecture section. This post covers the current affairs of September, October 2021 and April 2022 months. Contents1 Art and Culture in news… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs – Architecture in India – Part 2
[Answered] Do you think that a single rate of GST is much more desirable compared to multiple tax rates? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write arguments in favour of single rate GST and also write some associated issues. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption. It is paid by consumers, but it is remitted to the government by… Continue reading [Answered] Do you think that a single rate of GST is much more desirable compared to multiple tax rates? Give reasons in support of your answer.
[Answered] What are the factors producing record heat waves in India? What measures can be adopted by India to become resilient to climate change?
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some reasons behind heat waves in India. Also write some measures to make India climate resilient. Conclusion: Give a way forward. A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western parts of India. Heat… Continue reading [Answered] What are the factors producing record heat waves in India? What measures can be adopted by India to become resilient to climate change?
Important international organizations, groupings, and initiatives | Current Affairs Compilation for Prelims 2022 | Part 2
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered all of the Current affairs linked to Important international organizations, groupings, and initiatives of September, October 2021, and April 2022 months. To Read Other Current Affairs Compilations for UPSC Prelims 2022– Click here… Continue reading Important international organizations, groupings, and initiatives | Current Affairs Compilation for Prelims 2022 | Part 2
