(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Internal Security Context Indian Railways is set to shelve key railway projects in Meghalaya due to strong local opposition over concerns of migration and demographic changes. Analysis of the news: Status of Rail Connectivity in Meghalaya Meghalaya currently has…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s heavy reliance on foreign shipping increases trade costs and supply chain risks. Strengthening the domestic fleet through Bharat Container Line (BCL) aims to enhance India’s maritime security and economic resilience. Urgency for India to Strengthen Its Shipping…
Q1) Highlighting the factors contributing to high fiscal deficit in India, discuss the potential consequences of such deficit and suggest measures to ensure fiscal consolidation. (15 marks, 250 words) Fiscal deficit represents the disparity between a government’s revenue and expenditure. When expenditures surpass revenues, the government must either borrow funds or liquidate assets to cover the…
1. The need for universal and equitable health coverage (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context India has made significant advancements in TB detection, treatment, and prevention. Further strengthening equitable and decentralized TB care is crucial for achieving universal health coverage and TB…
1. Time to float more Indian ships (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s heavy reliance on foreign shipping increases trade costs and supply chain risks. Strengthening the domestic fleet through Bharat Container Line (BCL) aims to enhance India’s maritime security and economic resilience….
(1) It shall be the duty of the Union Commission to present annually to the President a report as to the work done by the Commission and on receipt of such report the President shall cause a copy thereof together with a memorandum explaining, as respects the cases, if any, where the advice of the…
The expenses of the Union or a State Public Service Commission, including any salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of the members or staff of the Commission, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or, as the case may be, the Consolidated Fund of the State. For Further reference: Read…
An Act made by Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of a State may provide for the exercise of additional functions by the Union Public Service Commission or the State Public Service Commission as respects the services of the Union or the State and also as respects the services of any local…
Original Text of Article 320 of Indian Constitution (1) It shall be the duty of the Union and the State Public Service Commissions to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and the services of the State respectively. (2) It shall also be the duty of the Union Public Service Commission, if…
On ceasing to hold office— (a) the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission shall be ineligible for further employment either under the Government of India or under the Government of a State; (b) the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission shall be eligible for appointment as the Chairman or any other member of…
