As of now the upper age limit for UPSC Civil Services Exam is 32 years for General Category. It is 35 for OBC, and 37 years for SC/ST. However, NITI Aayog has recommended that the UPSC upper age limit for the civil services should be brought down to 27 years for the general category in a phased … [Read more...] about UPSC Upper Age Limit – Will the Government Reduce it (based on NITI Aayog’s proposal)?
European Union (EU) – The Next Super Power?
Will the European Union become the next superpower? The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. European Union has launched a single European currency - the Euro. The capital of the European Union is Brussels, … [Read more...] about European Union (EU) – The Next Super Power?
33 Memory Techniques To Remember Anything – How To Be a Walking Encyclopedia?
Is poor memory a serious problem for you? In this post, we help you with highly useful memory techniques. Are you a person who forgets almost everything you learn within a few days afterwards? Is bad memory seriously hindering your progress? If yes, don't worry. This article is for you! By … [Read more...] about 33 Memory Techniques To Remember Anything – How To Be a Walking Encyclopedia?
Ease of Doing Business – ‘The Rank’ Explained
The Doing Business project by the World Bank provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 190 economies. India, recently, has been performing quite well of the Ease of Doing Business Rankings. India now ranks 77 among 190 economies (2019). What is Ease of Doing Business … [Read more...] about Ease of Doing Business – ‘The Rank’ Explained
UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success (PDF) – Now Available to Download (FREE)
ClearIAS has published a new ebook (PDF) "UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success". Aspirants who dream to start a career in IAS, IPS, or IFS can download this book (PDF) for FREE from ClearIAS Online Book Store. Download PDF (FREE) UPSC Civil Services Exam - The Beginner's … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Exam – The Beginner’s Guide to Success (PDF) – Now Available to Download (FREE)
Prelims OR Mains – Which Stage (Topics) Should You Prepare First for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
As a beginner, should you start with UPSC Civil Services Exam Prelims Topics first? Or is it a better strategy to begin with Mains related topics, and then move on to Prelims Topics? "UPSC Prelims OR Mains First?" - that's an important decision. Some aspirants prefer to start from Prelims … [Read more...] about Prelims OR Mains – Which Stage (Topics) Should You Prepare First for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – Biography, Facts, Life, and Contributions to Modern India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a prominent figure in the Indian Freedom Struggle, who later became India's first Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister. Sardar Patel's contribution in integrating 565 princely states into a newly independent … [Read more...] about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – Biography, Facts, Life, and Contributions to Modern India
Old NCERT vs New NCERT – Which Textbooks Should You Read For UPSC Exam Preparation?
Old NCERT vs. New NCERT debate: As a UPSC aspirant, should you read old NCERT books OR should you just focus on the new NCERTs? This is a confusing choice for many IAS aspirants. In this post, we shall brief you on the significance of NCERT books, a list of important NCERT books, a provision … [Read more...] about Old NCERT vs New NCERT – Which Textbooks Should You Read For UPSC Exam Preparation?
Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
Sabarimala Temple row is all about the conflict between tradition and women rights. As per traditions and customs, women between 10 and 50 years of age were not allowed to enter into Sabarimala Temple. But the situation changed when the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018, ruled that … [Read more...] about Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Online Mock Exams – GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) Model Tests Now Available
It's time to join ClearIAS UPSC Prelims 2019 Online Mock Exams. ClearIAS has released GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) Prelims Online Mock Exam packages to equip aspirants clear IAS exam with ease. We have also enabled re-take option of UPSC Civil Services Exam previous year question … [Read more...] about UPSC Prelims 2019 Online Mock Exams – GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) Model Tests Now Available
