Archives for November 2017

‘Paryavaran Evam Paristhitiki’ (Environmental Studies) by Oxford University Press – Book Review

Aspirants who prepare for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services Exam in mediums other than English had often struggled due to lack of quality books on many subjects. But this challenge is now rightly addressed by Oxford University Press (OUP) through their new titles and translations in Indian … [Read more...] about ‘Paryavaran Evam Paristhitiki’ (Environmental Studies) by Oxford University Press – Book Review

UPSC CSE Age Limit and Optional Paper – Time for Change?

Filed Under: UPSC Exams, UPSC Prelims

Ever since Baswan Committee was constituted in 2015 to suggest reforms in UPSC Civil Service Exam pattern, there were many rumours about the reduction of the age-limit (32 years of General category candidates, at present) and the removal of the optional paper. But will there be any major change … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Age Limit and Optional Paper – Time for Change?

India @70 Modi @3.5 – Capturing India’s Transformation Under Narendra Modi – Book Review

Filed Under: UPSC Books Review

70 years had passed since India became independent. Also, it has been 3.5 years since the new government under Narendra Modi assumed charge at the Centre. Is India really in the middle of a transformation under the Modi government? Are we seeing history in the making without fully realising … [Read more...] about India @70 Modi @3.5 – Capturing India’s Transformation Under Narendra Modi – Book Review

73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017

Filed Under: Current Affairs Notes, Economics Notes

This post is a compilation of the names of 73 major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2017. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this post. Scheme … [Read more...] about 73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017

UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics)

Filed Under: UPSC Mains

Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 4 (GS 4) Question Paper (Ethics)