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
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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?