Government of India has replaced the old planning commission started in 1950 with a new institution called NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015. It works under the chairmanship of Prime Minister. NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) will seek to provide a critical directional and … [Read more...] about NITI Aayog: The new ‘think-tank’ to replace Planning Commission
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 3 (GS3)
From Planning Commission To NITI Aayog: Evolution of Indian Planning
At the time of independence of India, there was a large proportion of impoverished people in the country. Poverty alleviation and improvement of life standards of people were the major considerations of the government. Indian economy needed a direction, which was crippled by foreign subjugation. … [Read more...] about From Planning Commission To NITI Aayog: Evolution of Indian Planning
UPSC Mains 2014 GS3 Paper: 125/250 marks from ClearIAS.com
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UPSC Mains 2014 GS3 Question Paper Analysis
General Studies Paper 3 – GS3 Question Paper deals with multiple topics like Indian economy, biodiversity/environment, science and technology, internal security and disaster management. Like GS2 paper, UPSC Mains 2014 GS3 Question Paper had TWENTY (20) questions printed both in HINDI and … [Read more...] about UPSC Mains 2014 GS3 Question Paper Analysis
Clear IAS Mains Full Length Free Mock Test Series – 3 (GS3)
After the successful 50-day answer writing practise for UPSC Civil Services mains under Clear IAS Mains High-Value Answer Writing Test Series, it's now time to start the full-length test series for UPSC mains. We deeply appreciate the interest and enthusiasm shown by our regular participants and … [Read more...] about Clear IAS Mains Full Length Free Mock Test Series – 3 (GS3)
National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP)
The National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP) was launched by the Government of India in August 2008, aimed to modernize the management of land records, minimize the scope of land/property disputes, enhance transparency in the land records maintenance system, and facilitate moving … [Read more...] about National Land Records Modernization Programme (NLRMP)
WTO, Trade Facilitation Agreement and Indian Stand
India and WTO are important topics for the Civil Services Exam, especially UPSC Mains. In 2013, there was a question for mains - "Food security bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the … [Read more...] about WTO, Trade Facilitation Agreement and Indian Stand
Sectors of the Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary
What are the sectors of the economy? Human activities which generate income are known as economic activities. Economic activities are broadly grouped into primary, secondary, tertiary activities. Higher services under tertiary activities are again classified into quaternary and quinary … [Read more...] about Sectors of the Economy: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary
Genetically Modified Crops and Regulations in India
Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. More than 10% of the world's croplands are planted with GM crops. In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant that does not occur … [Read more...] about Genetically Modified Crops and Regulations in India
Make In India Initiative
If we count the population employed, India is largely an agrarian country. Nearly 50 percent of Indian population depends on agriculture and allied activities for livelihood. But if contribution to GDP is taken as the parameter, India is predominantly a service economy, and the service sector has … [Read more...] about Make In India Initiative
