How should you answer difficult questions in the UPSC Interview for Civil Services Exam (CSE)? Learn clues from this mock interview transcript. The Personality Test (Interview) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the last stage in the Civil Services Examination (CSE). … [Read more...] about How should you answer controversial questions in the UPSC Interview?
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Renjina Mary Varghese – All India Rank 49, Civil Service Exam (UPSC Success Story)
Some candidates are perfect-fit for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) requirements. They feel quite comfortable with the exam process. Renjina Mary Varghese was such a candidate. Renjina connected with ClearIAS at first in 2016, when she had some queries regarding an all-India UPSC Prelims … [Read more...] about Renjina Mary Varghese – All India Rank 49, Civil Service Exam (UPSC Success Story)
Government Budgeting in India – The Process and Constitutional Requirements
What is the process of government budgeting in India? What are the constitutional requirements regarding the annual financial statement? Read further to know more. How knowledgeable are you regarding the government budgeting process of India? In this post, we explain the basics of Indian … [Read more...] about Government Budgeting in India – The Process and Constitutional Requirements
FRBM Act – Guidelines, Targets, and Escape Clause
The FRBM Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 2003 to reduce Fiscal Deficit. Every time when the Union Budget of India is presented, the term FRBM is seen in the news. You may see headlines like ‘FRBM targets are missed’ or ‘FRBM targets are met’. What exactly is FRBM? What is the … [Read more...] about FRBM Act – Guidelines, Targets, and Escape Clause
Budget 2020 – Explainer in layman’s terms
Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance, presented the Indian Budget 2020 on February 1, 2020. In this article, we shall help you not only understand the key points of the Union Budget 2020 but also understand the key concepts like Fiscal Deficit, Primary Deficit etc. Budget 2020 provides the … [Read more...] about Budget 2020 – Explainer in layman’s terms
ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series 2020 – Enroll Now and Get Access to All Uploaded Exams
If you are preparing for IAS/IPS 2020, it's time to join ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series 2020 and start taking model exams. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be conducting the Civil Services Examination (Preliminary) on May 31, 2020. To succeed in the tough competition, … [Read more...] about ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series 2020 – Enroll Now and Get Access to All Uploaded Exams
Economic Survey 2019-2020 Summary: 10 Key points which you should not miss!
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2019-2020 in both houses of Parliament. The Economic Survey (ES) is the flagship annual document of the Ministry of Finance which gives a detailed account of the various sectors of the economy. The survey not only provides … [Read more...] about Economic Survey 2019-2020 Summary: 10 Key points which you should not miss!
7 Qualities that will be judged during the UPSC Interview (CSE)
What are the qualities that will be judged during the UPSC Interview (CSE)? Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Personality Test (interview) for candidates who qualified for the Civil Services Main Exam (written) - every year - usually in the months of February, March, and … [Read more...] about 7 Qualities that will be judged during the UPSC Interview (CSE)
UPSC 2020: Apply for the Civil Services Exam from February 12, 2020
UPSC 2020: The application process for the IAS/IPS exam has started. Apply before the last date! To get selected for services like IAS or IPS, you need to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Exam. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from candidates for the Civil … [Read more...] about UPSC 2020: Apply for the Civil Services Exam from February 12, 2020
Indian Polity by Laxmikanth – Book Review (6th Edition)
The 6th edition of Indian Polity by Laxmikanth is thoroughly revised, enlarged, and updated. No wonder the 'bible' of Indian Polity received an overwhelming response from the readers! The ‘Indian Polity’ book authored by M. Laxmikanth and published by McGraw Hill Education India has always had a … [Read more...] about Indian Polity by Laxmikanth – Book Review (6th Edition)
