Rabindranath Tagore was a man of prodigious literary and artistic accomplishments and played a leading role in the Indian cultural and national movements. Read to know more about his vibrant life. Rabindranath Tagore was an iconic figure in the Indian cultural renaissance. He was a polymath poet, … [Read more...] about Rabindranath Tagore: Biography
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Mullaperiyar Dam: History, Issues, and Controversies
The Mullaperiyar dam has been the bone of contention between Tamil Nadu and Kerala for a long time. Read here to know about the history of the 126 years old dam. Why in news? The Supreme Court's direction recently to the supervisory committee for the Mullaperiyar dam on the issue of the … [Read more...] about Mullaperiyar Dam: History, Issues, and Controversies
50-Day Online Program to Boost UPSC CSE Prelims Marks
UPSC Civil Services Aspirants can now join the 50-Day Online Program by ClearIAS to boost their Preliminary Exam Marks. The name of the Program is ClearIAS Prelims Marks Booster (PMB). Read to know more. If not yet enrolled, it's time to join ClearIAS Prelims Marks Booster (PMB) Program … [Read more...] about 50-Day Online Program to Boost UPSC CSE Prelims Marks
IRMS: UPSC Starts Recruitment for new Group A Service
The government of India has added a new service under the list of Civil Services. The latest entry is Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS). This has greatly increased the number of vacancies in the Indian Civil Service. Read to know more. There is a piece of happy news for all Civil Service … [Read more...] about IRMS: UPSC Starts Recruitment for new Group A Service
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania: 4th Edition Now Available
The fourth edition of the best seller book 'Indian Art and Culture' by Nitin Singhania is now available. Read to know more. Nitin Singhania has come up with a new edition of his popular book 'Indian Art and Culture'. The book is published by McGraw Hill. This book is a highly useful resource … [Read more...] about Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania: 4th Edition Now Available
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been in news. Read here to know more about the background, geopolitical aspects, and the present situation of the conflict. Russia amassed a large number of troops near the Russia-Ukraine border sparking apprehensions on an impending war between the two countries … [Read more...] about Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Biography
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was independent India’s first education minister, and his birthday, 11 November, is celebrated as National Education Day. Read to know more about his life. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was an educationist, freedom fighter, politician, and journalist. In his more than … [Read more...] about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Biography
Flex fuel vehicles
What are flex-fuel vehicles? What are BS-6 norms? Why is the Indian government promoting flex-fuel vehicles? Know more here. Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways has asked automobile manufacturers to manufacture flex-fuel vehicles complying with BS-6 norms within six months. The … [Read more...] about Flex fuel vehicles
The Global Minimum Tax
The OECD has announced a global minimum tax rate (GMT). What is OECD? What is GMT? What are the provisions? Read here to know more. The Organization of Economic Corporation and Development (OECD) has announced that a global deal to ensure big companies pay a Global Minimum Tax (GMT) rate of 15% … [Read more...] about The Global Minimum Tax
UPSC Vacancy 2022: 40% Increase in Civil Service Posts
The number of vacancies notified by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to be filled by Civil Service Examination (CSE) 2022 increased 20 per cent when compared to last year. Read more about the UPSC vacancies. Do you know how many posts are filled by the UPSC Civil Services Examination … [Read more...] about UPSC Vacancy 2022: 40% Increase in Civil Service Posts
