Nitin Sangwan felt that he should try to get into Indian Administrative Service (IAS) when he was in the Infosys bench. That was his second job then. He worked as Tehsildar in Haryana (1 year), DANICS (9 Months) and in Indian Revenue Service (IRS) before he cleared IAS exam in 2015. This was his … [Read more...] about Nitin Sangwan (CSE 2015 Rank 28) UPSC Topper’s Interview: From Infosys Bench to Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
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Poonam Dalal: The Inspirational Story of a Woman Police Officer
We all love to find excuses. Age, gender, marital status, financial background, lack of facilities, work-pressure - these are only some of the excuses one can make. But not Poonam Dalal. Her story is a story of hard work and willpower. It is a story which portrays up to what level ordinary Indian … [Read more...] about Poonam Dalal: The Inspirational Story of a Woman Police Officer
Is China buying the world? Review of Global Banking Scenario
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s largest economy (in PPP terms). It possesses the world's largest foreign exchange reserves and has more than 30 companies in the FT 500 list of the world's largest companies. 'The Chinese Rise' and 'The Chinese Century' are phrases commonly used … [Read more...] about Is China buying the world? Review of Global Banking Scenario
India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV): Everything you need to know
India successfully tested the launched of indigenously made Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), capable of launching satellites into orbit around earth and then re-enter the atmosphere, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. RLV is dubbed as India’s own space shuttle. (The 'Space Shuttle' was a partially … [Read more...] about India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV): Everything you need to know
Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
What are the Ramsar sites in India? How can you memorize the names of Indian wetlands?Read further to know more. A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water. Marshes, ponds, the edge of a lake/ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood — all of … [Read more...] about Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
Official Answer Key of Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015 Published
UPSC has published the official answer key of Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015, which was conducted on August 23rd, 2015. UPSC usually publishes preliminary exam answer key for the 'IAS exam' only after the exam cycle is over - ie. after Prelims, Mains and Interview. Download the official UPSC … [Read more...] about Official Answer Key of Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015 Published
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
List of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India - arranged state-wise. Have you heard of Aranmula Kannadi which is a unique handicraft from Kerala OR Kanchipuram Sarees of Tamil Nadu OR Madhubani Paintings of Bihar? All these are unique products from a particular location. Such products now … [Read more...] about Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
Anti-Defection Law: Is it time for reconsideration?
In this post, we discuss the Anti-Defection Law which is part of Indian Constitution since 1985. The law sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party (Eg: If elected MPs of Congress shift their allegiance to BJP or vice versa). We … [Read more...] about Anti-Defection Law: Is it time for reconsideration?
Marksheet of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2015 Published: A Quick Analysis
UPSC published the marksheet of all candidates who took Civil Services Preliminary and Main exam 2015. ClearIAS in this post has included a brief analysis of the trends in UPSC marks for different papers in last few years too. Candidates who took CSE 2015 Prelims/Mains/Interview can post their marks … [Read more...] about Marksheet of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2015 Published: A Quick Analysis
UPSC declares cutoff marks for Civil Services Exam 2015
UPSC declared the cutoff marks for Civil Services Exam 2015 as well as Indian Forestry Services Exam 2015. UPSC uses the term minimum qualifying standard (marks) instead of cut-off score. In the Civil Services Examination, 2015 the minimum qualifying standards (marks)/marks secured by the last … [Read more...] about UPSC declares cutoff marks for Civil Services Exam 2015
