Context India lost its fastest-growing major economy tag in the fourth quarter of 2016-17, with GDP growth coming in at 6.1% compared with China’s 6.9%. Data Data from the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday showed GDP grew 7.1% in the financial year 2016-17, slower than the 8% registered in 2015-16. The GDP numbers were based… Continue reading India is no longer the fastest-growing Economy
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Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Why is it in news? The issue over the reliability of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has been in news ever since the results of assembly elections of five states came out in March. Some of the political parties raised doubts over EVMs regarding their technical sophistication. The Election Commission invited political parties to prove… Continue reading Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Caste based violence in India
What is the Issue? The anti-Dalit violence in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh started with the dominant Thakur community. They prevented the Dalits in Shabbirpur village from installing a statue of B.R Ambedkar at the Saint Ravidas temple on the occasion of Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, though they had got the necessary permission from the authorities. The… Continue reading Caste based violence in India
ForumIAS Open Test 2017 Final Results & Ranklists – See your Ranks
Dear Friends, The Results of the Open Test are out. First , the clarification *******Mission Indradhanush******* We are aware of the difference between Mission Indradhanush and simply Indradhanush scheme. Mission Indradhanush is for immunisation and Indradhanush scheme is for Banking However, you are required to select the most suitable options. Candidates are expected to figure… Continue reading ForumIAS Open Test 2017 Final Results & Ranklists – See your Ranks
Navy Intends to Buy Advanced Subs
Navy Intends to Buy Advanced Subs Sequence of Events In 2005, in a major defense deal India decided to acquire six highly advanced French Scorpene submarines worth $3 billion (about Rs 13,000 crore). On 6th April 2015, the first indigenously built Scorpene submarine was launched. In the same year i.e. 2015 Indian Navy planned to… Continue reading Navy Intends to Buy Advanced Subs
Art & Culture – Download Complete Study Material + Additional Sources Recommendation
Art & Culture is a prominent topic of UPSC Syllabus. Its weightage has significantly increased in the last few years. There are several prominent sources to prepare for Art & Culture. The primary sources are as below CCRT Website ( Basic ) NIOS Study Material ( More Elaborate ) NCERT Class XI Fine Arts Book… Continue reading Art & Culture – Download Complete Study Material + Additional Sources Recommendation
Write ForumIAS Open Mock Test for Prelims 2017 on June 9th too
Dear Friends, A lot of you have emailed us asking us to keep the window of writing the Test till 9th. Accordingly, we have kept one last slot of writing the Test at below date and Venue Date : June 9 Time : 9:30-11:30AM Venue : ForumIAS Offline, 3rd Floor, Shop No 6, Near Syndicate… Continue reading Write ForumIAS Open Mock Test for Prelims 2017 on June 9th too
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 6
1. Do you think that Aadhar has been effective in ending corruption? Discuss critically. (GS 2) Yes: It will help to reduce corruption since this will digitalize the whole process, so enables the Government. to transfer money related to social benefit schemes directly to beneficiary’s account. Thus, bypassing the middle men. This will solve the problem of ghost… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 6
UPSC IAS Mains Guidance Program 2017
MGP/MGP+ Alternate Schedule ( Shcedule B ) – Click here to download Brochure. First Test Starts 4th March UPDATE on April 18 : Admissions to MGP 2017 – Batch C is now OPEN. Click here to download Brochure & Test Plan Payment Link for MGP+ 2017 – Schedule C – CLICK ME Payment Link for… Continue reading UPSC IAS Mains Guidance Program 2017
What are Spectrum Usage Charges?
A spectrum usage charge (SUC) is payable by the licensees providing mobile access services, as a percentage of their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). SUC is payable as per the spectrum slabs/ rates notified by the Government from time to time.
