Monday, 30 January, 2023
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Topic: UPSC

IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS should have specific civil service entrance exams. At least discuss it

+TFP Sanjeev Chopra -
Would it not make sense if the Prelims and compulsory Mains were common to all, but service-specific papers introduced for IAS, IPS, IFS and Revenue Services?

Prepp.in launches foundation course for UPSC CSE aspirants

Shivani Tiwari -
The Prepp GS-CSAT Pre cum Main Foundation course is a uniquely designed course for the comprehensive coverage of both Pre and Mains of Civil Services Examination.

Interactive sessions, experts as mentors: Your guide to Bengaluru’s top IAS coaching platforms

PR Spot -
A list of the best IAS coaching institutes in the city, where one can start and improve his/her preparation to get success in the UPSC civil services exam.

Why was number of women cadets for NDA fixed at 19 in 2022, same as 2021, SC asks Centre

Bhadra Sinha -
UPSC notification issued December 2021 says first phase of NDA exam for 2022 scheduled in April. Notification declares 19 women candidates will be chosen out of 400 successful ones.

How did Pakistan’s “IAS” deal with lateral entry? Lessons for Modi’s India

Shraddha Rishi -
Zulfikar Bhutto's lateral entry system demoralised the civil service and was finally discarded under the subsequent regime of General Zia-ul-Haq.

Loopholes have failed the new 360° assessment to empanel IAS officers. It needs reforms

K.B.S Sidhu -
The govt needs to encourage officers with experience to bring their perspective to the table. So far, only 'non-preferred cadres' have been chosen.

After going viral with radio silence on TV, this IAS officer has found his voice on YouTube

Jyoti Yadav -
During the Hathras episode, a video went viral of a journalist accusing IAS officer Prem Prakash Meena of misbehaviour. Now, he is seeking image change with Youtube tutorials.

Your UPSC interview score also depends on your category. See this correlation

Arvind Kumar -
The award of lower marks to the EWS candidates gives us a counter-intuitive argument.

Failing UPSC Mains sends you back to square one. Replace Prelims with a new exam system

Priyank Mishra -
We can make the UPSC less costly and time-consuming. Enter the Civil Services Foundation Exam.

Retd IAS officers aren’t bound by any code of conduct. There should be no room for them in CMO

K.B.S Sidhu -
Gujarat under Narendra Modi started it, India now must end the CMO culture of letting retired IAS officers in.
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

Sahil Mohan Gupta -
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

Manoj Rammohan -
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

Snehesh Alex Philip -
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

Shekhar Gupta -
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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