What is the percentage of marks you need, to clear the Civil service exam? Unlike the popular perception, you don’t need very high marks to clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam (popularly known as the IAS exam). The IAS exam is surprisingly low-scoring! Rank 1 just scored 55.36% marks! UPSC … [Read more...] about You May Clear IAS Exam (and be a Topper) with Just 55 Percent Marks! Will You Believe?
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Fundamental Rights Available Only to Citizens of India
There are Rights. There are Fundamental Rights. There are Fundamental Rights available only to the 'citizens of India'. Know them. The Fundamental Rights (FR) are named so because they are guaranteed and protected by the Indian Constitution (Article 12 to 35). These rights are 'fundamental' … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights Available Only to Citizens of India
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 – Government’s Clarification on CAA
The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) passed by the Indian Parliament has resulted in nationwide protests as many felt the new provisions added by the Central Government are discriminatory. The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is intended to help illegal migrants who came to India before … [Read more...] about Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 – Government’s Clarification on CAA
‘Indian Society: Themes and Social Issues’ by Nadeem Hasnain – Book Review
The 'Indian Society' book authored by Nadeem Hasnain and published by McGraw Hill Education India is a great aid in the preparation of multiple papers for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The author, Nadeem Hasnain, is a well-known sociologist and anthropologist. He is a familiar name for … [Read more...] about ‘Indian Society: Themes and Social Issues’ by Nadeem Hasnain – Book Review
Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 – Why is it controversial?
What is Citizenship Amendment Bill or CAB? Why is it controversial? Read further to know more. The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is a bill introduced by the Central Government in the Parliament of India in 2019 to primarily amend the Citizenship Act of 1955. Purpose of the Citizenship … [Read more...] about Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 – Why is it controversial?
Current Affairs Hot Topics Discussion: All Episodes of the Chat Show with Salman Khurshid and Gaurav Gupta Now Available!
Are you interested in watching Current Affairs Hot Topics Discussions? Subscribe to ClearIAS Channel. We have uploaded all episodes of the Chat Show with Salman Khurshid and Gaurav Gupta on the ClearIAS YouTube Channel. We have covered many highly current affairs important topics like: … [Read more...] about Current Affairs Hot Topics Discussion: All Episodes of the Chat Show with Salman Khurshid and Gaurav Gupta Now Available!
Encounter Killings – Can the ‘Extra-Judicial Killings’ be Justified?
'Encounter Killings' is the term used to describe extrajudicial killings by the police or the armed forces when they encounter alleged criminals or suspected gangsters. Is encounter killings an offense? Can encounter killings be justified? Encounter Killings in News Headlines The four … [Read more...] about Encounter Killings – Can the ‘Extra-Judicial Killings’ be Justified?
Trade Unions – The History of Labour Unions in India
What are trade unions or labor unions? What are the new reforms introduced in the labor domain? In a globalized world, it is equally important to protect the interests of workers along with that of industrialists. At a time when the Government of India is trying to bring many labor reforms, it … [Read more...] about Trade Unions – The History of Labour Unions in India
Education in India – A Detailed Analysis
What is the current status of education in India? What steps are needed to take the Indian Education system to the next level? This article is a detailed analysis of the Education System of India. The post covers various aspects of the problems faced by the Indian Education sector, the … [Read more...] about Education in India – A Detailed Analysis
National Population Register (NPR) – How is it different from the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
Do you know the difference between the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Recently, there have been at least 4 confusing words in the news connected with citizenship and identity. They are (1) National Population Register (NPR) (2) the National … [Read more...] about National Population Register (NPR) – How is it different from the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
