The President of India is the nominal head of state of India. The Constitution of India vests the executive power of the Union formally in the President. In this article, let us know the Presidents who have been in office since the independence. The President exercises these powers through the … [Read more...] about Presidents of India and their Tenure
The Prime Ministers of India and their Tenure
When you study the political history of India after Independence, the role played by the Prime Ministers of India should be properly understood. In this post, we cover the list of Prime Ministers of India. The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the executive of the Government of India. The … [Read more...] about The Prime Ministers of India and their Tenure
Can I Clear IAS Exam Without Coaching Classes?
Is IAS coaching a must to clear the UPSC Exam? Can one clear the IAS Exam without coaching? read further to know more. Every year, when the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declare the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE), we see hundreds of advertisements from coaching classes, … [Read more...] about Can I Clear IAS Exam Without Coaching Classes?
Salary of an IAS Officer
What is the salary of an IAS officer? Candidates opt for Civil Services not always due to the attraction of salary or perks. Though the private sector may offer better packages, there are thousands of IAS aspirants who leave their cushy job to enter public service for a lesser salary. Having … [Read more...] about Salary of an IAS Officer
Schedules of the Indian Constitution
Which are the schedules of the Indian Constitution? Read further to know. Schedules are basically tables which contains additional details not mentioned in the articles. Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules. Four more schedules were added by different amendments, now making a … [Read more...] about Schedules of the Indian Constitution
Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution
Which are the must-know articles of the Indian Constitution? Read further to know. The original Indian Constitution, when adopted by Constituent Assembly in 1949, had 395 articles and 22 parts. Many other articles and three other parts were added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. … [Read more...] about Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution
Indian Constitution Parts vs Corresponding Articles
What are the parts of the Indian Constitution and the articles corresponding to it? Read further. Original Indian Constitution had 22 parts and 395 articles. Later 3 parts were added to it as amendments making the tally 25. An overview of Indian Constitution Parts and Articles is provided in … [Read more...] about Indian Constitution Parts vs Corresponding Articles
UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 2 Analysis
UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains (Paper 2) held on Oct 5, 2012, was really general in all senses. On the likes of paper 1, questions asked were not that tough. The key to a high score in a general paper is to make your paper stand out by including maximum relevant points in your … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 2 Analysis
UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 1 Analysis
UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains (Paper 1) held on Oct 5, 2012 had a mark of simplicity with it. Nearly 75-80% of the questions were taken from what was happening around (current affairs) and almost all questions gave candidates a sense of familiarity. But the sense of … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services 2012 General Studies Mains Paper 1 Analysis
General Studies – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
In the Civil Services exam, General Studies (GS) until 2012 had 2 papers, but the revised pattern proposed in 2013 has 4 GS papers, making it the determining factor. GS questions can be from conventional topics or current affairs topics. While there are a lot of books available in the market for … [Read more...] about General Studies – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
