The National Security Act (NSA) in existence for more than four decades has been questioned for its draconian effects and its potential misuse. Read further to know more. Recently some state governments have invoked the National Security Act to detain citizens for questionable offenses. In … [Read more...] about National Security Act (NSA)
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15th Finance Commission: Recommendations
Know the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission (FC) is constituted by the President of India every fifth year under Article 280 of the Constitution. The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) was constituted in November 2017 to give recommendations for vertical … [Read more...] about 15th Finance Commission: Recommendations
Genome India Project (GIP)
You might have heard of the Human Genome Project (HGP). But do you know what is Genome India Project (GIP)? Genome India Project (GIP) is recently in news. GIP which aims to map the genetic diversity may be a boon for personalised medicine. However, it should not be misused for politically … [Read more...] about Genome India Project (GIP)
Update on the Current Affairs Webinar By Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi (CAG of India)
Due to the global Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown prevailing in India, the current affairs webinar by Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi, CAG of India is postponed. However, Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi has shared some important insights as recorded-videos. We have an important update to UPSC … [Read more...] about Update on the Current Affairs Webinar By Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi (CAG of India)
How will ClearIAS help you learn and succeed in the IAS Exam?
When I started ClearIAS.com in 2012, the concept of online learning itself was new. Websites in the domain of education and test prep were just picking up. Apps were almost unheard of. In those days, for anyone who aspired to be an IAS, IPS or IFS officer, classroom learning (or coaching) was … [Read more...] about How will ClearIAS help you learn and succeed in the IAS Exam?
Covid-19 Helpline Numbers (India): National and State-Level
The Covid-19 helpline numbers on the national level in India are +91-11-23978046 and 1075. It is important for symptomatic coronavirus patients or those with a travel history not to mingle with others or stand in the queue in a normal hospital. If you need any assistance with respect to Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Helpline Numbers (India): National and State-Level
Coronavirus Lockdown in India: What you should know and do?
Coronavirus Lockdown in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a complete lockdown across the country from midnight March 24, 2020, for the next 21 days. In Prime Minister's address to the nation, Narendra Modi has announced that the entire country will go in complete lockdown from … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Lockdown in India: What you should know and do?
Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition
Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition: What are the differences? Read further to know more. Supreme Court of India has recently passed many important judgments that transformed India. Connected with judgments, four terms are often seen in the news - … [Read more...] about Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition
Will UPSC Prelims 2020 be postponed due to the Coronavirus threat?
Will UPSC Prelims 2020 be postponed as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 threat? UPSC has postponed the Civil Services Examination 2019-20 interviews until further orders. This prompted many aspirants to speculate that UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, scheduled to be conducted on May 31, 2020, will … [Read more...] about Will UPSC Prelims 2020 be postponed due to the Coronavirus threat?
Coronavirus: UPSC CSE Interview 2019-20 Deferred
UPSC Civil Services Interview 2019 postponed as a precautionary measure against the Novel Corona Virus threat. Union Public Service Commission has postponed Personality Tests of all candidates scheduled from 23rd March 2020 to 3rd April 2020 till further orders. The new dates for the Personality … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: UPSC CSE Interview 2019-20 Deferred
