UPSC has announced the results of Civil Services Mains 2015 written exam results. Roll numbers of around 2800 candidates are included in the list. Personality Test of these candidates is likely to commence from 08th March, 2016. Here are the highlights of the official announcement from UPSC on Civil … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Mains 2015 Written Exam Results Out!
Gravitational Waves: Einstein Was Right!
Einstein was right! Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves a century ago. Now, scientists confirmed the detection of gravitational waves. This is one of the biggest discoveries of modern science. What are Gravitational Waves? In simple terms, gravitational waves are ripples … [Read more...] about Gravitational Waves: Einstein Was Right!
Types of Majorities Used in the Indian Parliament – Absolute, Effective, Simple, and Special Majority
What is the difference between the absolute majority and effective majority? How is the simple majority different from the special majority required by article 368? Confusing questions! The majority required to pass a resolution, motion, or a bill varies depending upon the purpose. As this is … [Read more...] about Types of Majorities Used in the Indian Parliament – Absolute, Effective, Simple, and Special Majority
When Does a Bill Lapse in Indian Parliament?
We sometimes read news about lapsed bills with respect to the Indian Parliament as well as State Legislatures. But when does a bill lapse? Normally, bills lapse in connection with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha or the State Legislative Assembly. But there are multiple sub-cases regarding this. In … [Read more...] about When Does a Bill Lapse in Indian Parliament?
Adjournment, Prorogation, and Dissolution: Know the Difference
We often see the terms Adjournment, Prorogation, and Dissolution in news. How are these terms different? In this post, let us learn the differences between certain terms related to the sessions of Parliament. The terms we deal here include - summoning, adjournment, adjournment sine die, … [Read more...] about Adjournment, Prorogation, and Dissolution: Know the Difference
Baswan Committee Gathering Feedback from UPSC Aspirants
The expert committee headed by Sri B.S. Baswan is gathering feedback from UPSC aspirants on certain issues connected with Civil Services Examination. The Baswan Committee was constituted on August 2015 to look into issues pertaining the eligibility, syllabus, scheme and pattern of UPSC Civil … [Read more...] about Baswan Committee Gathering Feedback from UPSC Aspirants
IAS Interview: 25 Golden Tips for Success
IAS interview is a half-an-hour exercise which can change your life. A high score in a UPSC interview can sometimes create a difference of more than 100 marks with fellow candidates in just under 30 minutes. Being the last round, this would give one, an unassailable lead in India's toughest … [Read more...] about IAS Interview: 25 Golden Tips for Success
Crack Civil Services in First Attempt: Book Review
Divey Sethi cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2013. He was selected into the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Based on the experience of him and his friends, Divey prepared a handy guidebook - Crack Civil Services in First Attempt - to help other aspirants with Do's and Dont's. The book … [Read more...] about Crack Civil Services in First Attempt: Book Review
India’s New GDP Series 2011-12: Everything You Need To Know
India has shifted to a new GDP series. The organisation responsible for calculating national income - CSO (Central Statistical Organisation) - adopted a new series based on the year 2011-12 instead of the previous 2004-05. One might need to understand a few technical terms like GVA at basic … [Read more...] about India’s New GDP Series 2011-12: Everything You Need To Know
UPSC Mains 2015 GS4 Question Paper
Instructions: Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to. Note: The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. Section A 1 (a) What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the … [Read more...] about UPSC Mains 2015 GS4 Question Paper
