How to learn Modern Indian History in less than 30 days for the UPSC Exam? Indian History is a vast topic that can be broadly divided into three - (1) Ancient India (2) Medieval India (3) Modern India. Each of these three sub-topics is also extensive in nature and generally require years of … [Read more...] about How to Study Modern Indian History for UPSC?
Interest Coverage Ratio – Explained with Example
What is the importance of the term “Interest Coverage Ratio” of a firm? Banks and Companies are two highly interlinked entities. The loans given by banks is often necessary for the growth of companies. However, giving loans is a high-risk activity as far as banks are concerned. Financial … [Read more...] about Interest Coverage Ratio – Explained with Example
No Extra Chance for UPSC Aspirants Who Exhausted Last Attempt in 2020, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition seeking an extra chance in UPSC Civil Service Exams for the candidates who had exhausted their last attempt in October 2020. The Supreme Court, in its verdict, said that it cannot legislate and hence refused to enter into the policy decisions of the … [Read more...] about No Extra Chance for UPSC Aspirants Who Exhausted Last Attempt in 2020, says Supreme Court
Expansionary vs Contractionary Monetary Policy
Understand the difference between Expansionary and Contractionary Monetary Policy. Monetary policy refers to the actions undertaken by a nation's central bank to control the money supply. Control of money supply helps to manage inflation or deflation. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) … [Read more...] about Expansionary vs Contractionary Monetary Policy
UPSC Announces Reserve List of Civil Services Examination 2019
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the names of the candidates selected from the Reserve List of Civil Services Examination 2019. It has been the standard practice since decades that UPSC announce the list of successful candidates in UPSC Civil Services Examination in two lists - … [Read more...] about UPSC Announces Reserve List of Civil Services Examination 2019
Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Mainly there are two types of Covid tests - viral tests and antibody tests. To diagnose and confirm Covid-19 infection, symptomatic and asymptomatic patients may undergo Covid Tests. In this article, we discuss the different types of Covid Tests. Covid Testing: What are the different types of … [Read more...] about Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Foreign Trade of India: Concepts of International Trade
Everything you need to know about the Foreign Trade of India. Foreign Trade (International Trade) is all about Exports and Imports. What is the total value of India's exports and imports? Which is higher - exports or imports? What are the main export items? What are the main import items? … [Read more...] about Foreign Trade of India: Concepts of International Trade
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India: Definition and Statistics
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is considered as a significant source of non-debt financial resource for economic development. A non-resident entity can invest in India except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited. A person resident outside India may hold a foreign investment in any … [Read more...] about Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India: Definition and Statistics
Monetary Aggregates: Understand the Monetary Statistics M0, M1, M2, M3 etc
To understand the money supply in the economy RBI uses monetary aggregates like M0, M1, M2, M3 etc. The money supply is the total value of money available in an economy at a point of time. In India, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), measures the money supply and publishes it on a weekly or … [Read more...] about Monetary Aggregates: Understand the Monetary Statistics M0, M1, M2, M3 etc
Cotton Cultivation in India: Important Things You Should Know
Everything you need to know about Cotton cultivation in India. Cotton is one of the main raw materials for the cotton textile industry. Cotton grows well in drier parts in India. Cotton Cultivation in India https://youtu.be/4shG6_aq-Uo Note: Subscribe to the ClearIAS YouTube Channel to … [Read more...] about Cotton Cultivation in India: Important Things You Should Know
