When India counts her friends in foreign relations, France occupies a special place. Both nations have a centuries-old history of trade relations. In this post, let's analyse the new developments in India-France relations. History of India-France Relations The French came as traders to India … [Read more...] about India-France Relations – New Developments
SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act – Recent Issues and Court Rulings
Dalits (SC) and Tribals (ST) are the most marginalized sections of Indian society. Many atrocities have been committed against them since time immemorial. The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act protects them against discrimination and atrocities. However, the SC/ST act can never be called a … [Read more...] about SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act – Recent Issues and Court Rulings
Crowdfunding – Benefits and Concerns
Through social media and various other platforms, you might have heard the word 'crowdfunding'. It is one of the emerging and innovative ideas which is boomed after the spread of the internet. In this article, we shall see what is 'crowdfunding', its benefits, concerns, and the way forward. What … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding – Benefits and Concerns
7 Initiatives by the Government to Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency involves the efficient utilization of energy resources. This is necessary for sustainable development. Energy efficiency increases productivity and significantly reduces Green House Gas emissions, solid waste production, and thermal pollution. Initiatives to Promote Energy … [Read more...] about 7 Initiatives by the Government to Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017 Written Exam Results Out!
UPSC has announced the results of Civil Services Mains 2017 written exam results. About 2560 candidates have passed UPSC CSE Mains 2017 and qualified for the Personality Test. 13,000 candidates had written Main exam 2017. Download the PDF of results here. Personality Test of these candidates is … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017 Written Exam Results Out!
‘Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital’ – Implications of US Embassy in Jerusalem
Recently, US President Donald Trump's pledge to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has caused controversy across the world. He also announced his plans to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. Let's analyse the implications of US Embassy in Jerusalem. What is the capital of … [Read more...] about ‘Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital’ – Implications of US Embassy in Jerusalem
How can you cover important topics from NCERT Texts faster?
UPSC experts who set questions for Civil Services Exam prelims and mains, give high priority to NCERT books. Though the expert panel refers various sources, many questions can be answered if aspirants study information available in NCERT texts from class 6-12 thoroughly. For example, consider the … [Read more...] about How can you cover important topics from NCERT Texts faster?
10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants This Year!
In this article, we discuss the new year resolution ideas for IAS/IPS aspirants. Certain resolutions can boost your productivity and change your life! This is particularly true for UPSC CSE aspirants. Here are 10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants which can work wonders in the new year! 10 … [Read more...] about 10 Resolutions for IAS/IPS Aspirants This Year!
ClearIAS App Crosses 5,00,000 Downloads on Google Play Store!
ClearIAS, the self-study app for IAS exam preparation, has crossed 5,00,000 downloads on Google Play Store. Probably, ClearIAS is the most downloaded app, dedicated to the field of UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. Thank you all for the love and support! Please accept our sincere thanks and … [Read more...] about ClearIAS App Crosses 5,00,000 Downloads on Google Play Store!
India-Switzerland Relations: Everything You Need To Know
India and Switzerland have had good relations since ages and both have common interests in various fields. In this article, we discuss in detail the major aspects of India-Switzerland relations. During the cold war era, India’s policy of Non-alignment and Switzerland’s traditional policy of … [Read more...] about India-Switzerland Relations: Everything You Need To Know
