Inflation is defined as a situation where there is sustained, unchecked increase in the general price level and a fall in the purchasing power of money. Thus, inflation is a condition of price rise. The reason for price rise can be classified under two main heads : (1) Increase in demand (2) Reduced … [Read more...] about Inflation : Definition, WPI, CPI, Measurement and Causes
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Urban Heat Islands
Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are significantly warmer urban areas than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities. Urban Heat Island is a major problem associated with rapid urbanisation. The temperature increase is attributed to deforestation and the construction materials adopted for city … [Read more...] about Urban Heat Islands
Public Service Values : Important Terms
Let's have a quick look at the public service values. Of-course many values like Impartiality, Transparency, Courage of conviction, Probity, Accountability, Empathy towards weaker sections etc. are expected from a public servant, but let's focus more on a few which UPSC had asked in Mains … [Read more...] about Public Service Values : Important Terms
Crisis of Conscience : Ethical Decision Making
Crisis of Conscience and Voice of Conscience are two terms related with Ethical Decision Making. We are discussing this topic as UPSC Mains 2013 had a direct question related to this under GS4 (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) Paper. Qn : [A] What do you understand by the term ‘voice of … [Read more...] about Crisis of Conscience : Ethical Decision Making
FRP Composite Material And Its Applications
Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) (also known as fibre-reinforced polymer) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. Composites are established as an alternative material system to traditional materials such as steel, wood, aluminium and concrete. Bakelite was the first … [Read more...] about FRP Composite Material And Its Applications
Tax Expenditure and Budgetary Policies
Tax Expenditure corresponds to relaxations given when tax burden becomes difficult for the sustainability of a particular sector. Tax exemptions or incentives are given in the form of lower rates of tax relative to normal rates. Tax expenditures are revenue losses attributable to tax provisions that … [Read more...] about Tax Expenditure and Budgetary Policies
Pink Revolution in Food Processing Industry
Pink Revolution is a term used to denote the technological revolutions in the meat and poultry processing sector. India has already seen the ‘green’ and ‘white’ revolutions in its food industry - related to agriculture and milk respectively, now thrust is upon the meat and poultry sector. India is a … [Read more...] about Pink Revolution in Food Processing Industry
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2013 Expected Cut-offs and Experience
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2013 is over and ClearIAS.com has already shared the question papers for Essay, GS1, GS2, G3 and GS4 papers and has done detailed analysis for GS1, GS2, GS3 and GS4. This post is for those candidates who want to share their exam experience for the benefit of future … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Mains 2013 Expected Cut-offs and Experience
IAS Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 4 (GS4) Analysis
IAS Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 4 (GS4) analysis is based on the UPSC Mains 2013 GS4 question paper, which is already shared in this website. Popularly known as Ethics paper, GS4 paper didn't trouble candidates much. There were questions which got repeated from the sample paper published by … [Read more...] about IAS Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 4 (GS4) Analysis
IAS Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 3 (GS3) Analysis
IAS Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 3 (GS3) analysis is based on the UPSC Mains 2013 GS3 question paper, which is already shared in this website. As expected, GS3 Question paper gave maximum weightage for Economy (120 marks out of 250). Science and Tech as well as Internal Security bagged together … [Read more...] about IAS Mains 2013 General Studies Paper 3 (GS3) Analysis
