India-China have had longstanding border disputes, and the two countries have engaged in several military and diplomatic standoffs over the years. Read further to know the details of the border issues and related agreements. The recent standoff between India and China at the Doklam plateau which … [Read more...] about India-China Border Disputes – What is the Doklam Issue?
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Index of Industrial Production (IIP) – All About The New IIP Series (2011-12)
No country can be great without a robust manufacturing base. In India, Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is the index which measures the growth in the industrial sector. In this post, we explain the concept of IIP, the changes in the new IIP series (2011-12), limitations, and the future. What is … [Read more...] about Index of Industrial Production (IIP) – All About The New IIP Series (2011-12)
Clouds-What are the Different Types of Clouds?
Can you distinguish the different types of clouds you see in the sky? When we prepare notes of ClearIAS - we always keep one important thing in mind. Our study materials should help our readers learn faster! (See Major Ocean Currents: How to learn faster?) Now, after a break, we have come … [Read more...] about Clouds-What are the Different Types of Clouds?
Gorkhaland Issue – Everything You Need to Know
The crisis in Gorkhaland (West-Bengal) has been brewing for many decades and the stems from language - Nepali speaking people vs Bengali speaking people. Here, in this article, we are discussing in detail about the Gorkhaland Movement, its background, causes, the current situation, etc. What is the … [Read more...] about Gorkhaland Issue – Everything You Need to Know
Avneet Punia (CSE 2016 Rank 356) UPSC Topper’s Interview: 23-Year Old Clears IAS Exam in his First Attempt!
Thank you so much ClearIAS for all your support and guidance throughout the journey. Now, while waiting for the final results, let me express my wholehearted gratitude to you as ClearIAS was the first UPSC preparation app I downloaded on my phone and I needed no other online help after that. Thank … [Read more...] about Avneet Punia (CSE 2016 Rank 356) UPSC Topper’s Interview: 23-Year Old Clears IAS Exam in his First Attempt!
Hariram Shankar (CSE 2016 Rank 145) UPSC Topper’s Interview: From NIT, SBI PO, IAAS, and now IPS!
Hariram Shankar, 26, is a young man with a lot of confidence and energy. Knowing him for many years, what makes his special, in our opinion, is his unique analysis and opinion about various things around him. And that includes what works well in UPSC Civil Services Exam and what may not. Hariram … [Read more...] about Hariram Shankar (CSE 2016 Rank 145) UPSC Topper’s Interview: From NIT, SBI PO, IAAS, and now IPS!
Rahul Sharma (CSE 2016 Rank 76) UPSC Topper’s Interview: Couldn’t Clear Prelims in the first 2 attempts; IAS in his Third!
What would you do if you fail to clear the first stage of the UPSC Civil Services Exam, ie Prelims - the first two times? Will you feel disheartened? Not Rahul Sharma. He cleared Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages in his 3rd chance and finally landed up in the coveted IAS (Indian Administrative … [Read more...] about Rahul Sharma (CSE 2016 Rank 76) UPSC Topper’s Interview: Couldn’t Clear Prelims in the first 2 attempts; IAS in his Third!
Huawei Honor Collaborates With ClearIAS: You Can Win Prizes
Good news for ClearIAS readers and students! Huawei Honor Smart Phones Brand is collaborating with ClearIAS.com for various Research and Development activities. Huawei is one of the largest telecom infrastructure makers of the world and Honor is Huawei's smartphone brand. Honor is offering various … [Read more...] about Huawei Honor Collaborates With ClearIAS: You Can Win Prizes
‘Hope in a Challenged Democracy’ by Ashwani Kumar – Book Review
Democracy is undoubtedly the best political system available which expresses the will of the people. But it's not a flawless philosophy. Democracy calls into activity the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women. That's its virtue and vice - at the same time. 'Hope in a Challenged … [Read more...] about ‘Hope in a Challenged Democracy’ by Ashwani Kumar – Book Review
UPSC CSE 2016 Prelims Answer Key Released: ClearIAS Key Matches with it 100%
UPSC has released Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2016 Answer Key 11 months after the exam. Preliminary Exam 2016 was conducted on August 7, 2016. ClearIAS Team is proud to say that our 2016 Prelims Answer Key released soon after the exam has matched in full with the UPSC key - with no … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE 2016 Prelims Answer Key Released: ClearIAS Key Matches with it 100%
