The G20 (Group of 20) is an international forum which includes 19 of the world's largest economies and the European Union. G20 is a forum for economic, financial, and political cooperation. It addresses the major global challenges and seeks to generate public policies that resolve them. Also … [Read more...] about G20 – What is the significance of the ‘Group of 20’?
Introduction to the Constitution of India by D. D. Basu – Book Review
Introduction to the Constitution of India by D. D. Basu is undoubtedly one of the most pioneering works on the Indian Polity and Constitution. The author, Durga Das Basu, an eminent jurist, is a man of unique and manifold achievements. The Publisher, LexisNexis, has recently come up with the 23rd … [Read more...] about Introduction to the Constitution of India by D. D. Basu – Book Review
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule October 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
The latest ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule (for the month of October 2018) is released. The Monthly MCQs eBooks (PDFs) can be downloaded for FREE from the ClearIAS Store – for a limited period. What is peculiar about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules? ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) are … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule October 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
GovernEye – How Can This Democracy App Help Your UPSC Preparation?
Have you ever come across a new mobile app called GovernEye? GovernEye can be called a Democracy App. This app connects ordinary citizens with politicians, journalists, and social activists - to have meaningful discussions. It facilitates the sharing of ideas, issues, and updates related to … [Read more...] about GovernEye – How Can This Democracy App Help Your UPSC Preparation?
Modern Slavery – Why Contemporary Slavery in India Should Be an Urgent Concern?
Yes, even after slavery is abolished, many people live the life of slaves - modern slaves. According to a Walk Free Foundation report in 2016, there were 46 million people enslaved worldwide in 2016. There were 18.3 million people in India living in the forms of modern slavery (about 39% of … [Read more...] about Modern Slavery – Why Contemporary Slavery in India Should Be an Urgent Concern?
American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Have you ever wondered what is the significance of the American Revolution? The main significance is that the war ended the "Divine Right of Kingship". America overturned Monarchy (rule by kings) and it became a Republic (head of the state is not hereditary). And finally, America became the … [Read more...] about American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Criminal Justice System of India – Is it time to implement the Malimath Committee Report?
In India only about 16 out of 100 people booked for criminal offences are finally convicted. Low rate of conviction points to the inefficiency of the Criminal Justice System of India - which includes the police, prosecutors, and the judiciary. This results in a big problem of people losing faith … [Read more...] about Criminal Justice System of India – Is it time to implement the Malimath Committee Report?
Colonization of Africa: How did the Scramble for Africa lead to Decolonization?
The colonization of Africa was a process that unfolded primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, culminating in the near-total domination of the continent by European powers. This period, often referred to as the "Scramble for Africa," was driven by a combination of political, economic, … [Read more...] about Colonization of Africa: How did the Scramble for Africa lead to Decolonization?
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule September 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
The latest ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule (for the month of September 2018) is released. The Monthly MCQs eBooks (PDFs) can be downloaded for FREE from the ClearIAS Store – for a limited period. What is peculiar about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules? ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule September 2018 – Monthly MCQs eBook (PDF) Now Available to Download (for FREE)
Sathish B Krishnan (UPSC CSE 2017 Rank 125) Toppers’ Interview – “Clearing UPSC is a Milestone, But Life is Bigger than UPSC; Never Forget That!”
"Be like water", says, Sathish B Krishnan Rank 125 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017. Sathish believes that aspirants should not confine himself/herself to any particular style/method alone. He also warns against sacrificing aspirants' happiness and pleasures completely for a single goal like … [Read more...] about Sathish B Krishnan (UPSC CSE 2017 Rank 125) Toppers’ Interview – “Clearing UPSC is a Milestone, But Life is Bigger than UPSC; Never Forget That!”
