The United Nations declared the year 2023 as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India, which wants to position itself as a global hub for millet. Millets have historically been part of the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Read here to know more about it. As the global … [Read more...] about International Year of Millets
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UPSC Interview 2022: ClearIAS provides expert guidance
UPSC Interview is the final round in the Civil Services Examination. Read to know more about expert guidance offered by ClearIAS for UPSC Interview 2022. The Personality Test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a face-to-face interview with a board of 5 members. Total … [Read more...] about UPSC Interview 2022: ClearIAS provides expert guidance
Big Data
What do you understand by big data? What are its applications? What are the challenges associated with it? In today's world, data is a valuable resource. Governments and other organizations are creating, processing, and storing a vast amount of data as they make the shift to a virtual … [Read more...] about Big Data
Centre-State Relations
How has authority in India been divided between the Center and the States? How Center control the Power of States? How is harmony between the Centre and State ensured? Read further to know more about Centre-State Relations in India. The Indian Constitution's federal system divides all … [Read more...] about Centre-State Relations
Refugee Crisis in India
In the past, India's attitude toward refugees had remained accommodating. But now the refugee crisis in India is an issue of concern. What is the refugee situation in India? What are the causes of India's refugee crisis? What are the ideas for addressing the refugee issues? Read further to know more … [Read more...] about Refugee Crisis in India
Doomsday Clock
What is the Doomsday Clock? It has been counting down the minutes and seconds for 76 years, but on 24th January 2023, it was set to 90 seconds to midnight, which is the closest it has ever been to the actual time. The point of destruction is symbolized by midnight in mythology. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Doomsday Clock
India-Egypt Relations
India-Egypt relations have enjoyed a history of close contact from ancient times as they are two of the world’s oldest civilizations. The bilateral relations have gone through major developments in all eras. The current Egyptian President has been invited as a guest of honor for India’s 74th … [Read more...] about India-Egypt Relations
Treaty of Versailles
What is Treaty of Versailles? What are the Terms and Impact of the Treaty of Versailles? What are the Consequences of the Treaty of Versailles? Read further to know more. The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One. The … [Read more...] about Treaty of Versailles
Tolerance and Compassion Towards Weaker Sections
Civil servants with compassion have always left a mark on the services and lives of people. The virtue of tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections in a country like ours is a must-have for all Civil servants. Though India has uplifted 250 million from poverty, the level of … [Read more...] about Tolerance and Compassion Towards Weaker Sections
Jagannath Temple: History and Architecture
The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, or Lord Vishnu in Puri, Odisha. There has been a debate going around the entry of foreigners into the temple for decades which keeps surfacing in the news now and then. Read here to know more about the history of Puri … [Read more...] about Jagannath Temple: History and Architecture
