Ethics Case Study : ClearIAS.com is starting a series of Case studies on Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (Civil Services Mains Paper 5). There will be opinion based as well as situation based questions. A few hints on the areas to be touched while answering the case study are provided. Readers can … [Read more...] about Ethics Case Study : Juvenile Justice Act and Heinous Crimes
DAF (Detailed Application Form) for UPSC CSE Mains – Do’s and Don’ts
Filling DAF (Detailed Application Form) for UPSC Civil Service Mains exam is a task that should be done with great care. Around 15000 candidates who qualify in Civil Services Prelims need to apply separately for Civil Services Mains. According to UPSC, any serious mistake in the DAF may result in … [Read more...] about DAF (Detailed Application Form) for UPSC CSE Mains – Do’s and Don’ts
Sample Question Paper for Ethics (Paper 5) – UPSC Mains
Sample Question Paper for Ethics (UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Paper 5) : UPSC has released sample questions for ethics paper - the newly introduced topic - for Civil Services Mains Exam. In Mains - ethics related questions come in Paper 5 (General Studies Paper 4). Candidates may please note that … [Read more...] about Sample Question Paper for Ethics (Paper 5) – UPSC Mains
Investment Models
Before going deep into Investment Models, let's analyse another basic aspect : What is investment? Investment has slightly different meanings in economics and finance, but a combined definition can be as "Investment is the process of putting money in assets for increasing production or financial … [Read more...] about Investment Models
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Results 2013 Declared
Prelims Results 2013: The wait is finally over. UPSC has declared the results of Civil Services Preliminary exam today, on Aug 2 2013. A separate rank list for Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Mains exam is also declared by UPSC based on the common UPSC Preliminary exam. Roll numbers of selected … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Service Prelims Results 2013 Declared
Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate
Which are the security forces of India dealing with internal and external threats? What is the mandate of different security forces and their agencies? Read further to know more. Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate a topic in UPSC Civil Services Mains GS Paper 3. Splitting up … [Read more...] about Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate
Land Revenue Systems in British India: Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari
What were the differences among the major land revenue systems in British India ie Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari? For UPSC, Land Revenue Systems in British India is always a hot topic for Prelims and Mains. As per the new syllabus 'land reforms in India' is specifically mentioned for GS … [Read more...] about Land Revenue Systems in British India: Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari
Land reforms in India – History and Status
What is the background and history of land reforms in India? What is the regional variation in the implementation of land reforms? Read further to know more. Land reforms in India usually refer to redistribution of land from the rich to the poor. Land reforms are often connected with the … [Read more...] about Land reforms in India – History and Status
Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act
What are the salient features of the representation of peoples act 1950 and 1951? What do they deal with? Read further to know. Article 324 to 329 of Part XV of the Constitution deals with the electoral system in our country. Constitution allows Parliament to make provisions in all matters … [Read more...] about Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act
Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation
What are the books needed for UPSC Civil Service Main Examination? What are the important books for other exams? Read further to know more. The below-mentioned books are based on the feedback from many aspirants/toppers who found them useful for the exam. We keep updating this page when new … [Read more...] about Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation
