When there is a conflict between Fundamental Rights(FR) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which should prevail? FR? or DPSP? The answer is not as simple as one would think. There are some important Supreme Court judgements regarding this. We shall see them in detail. When there … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles: What if there is a conflict?
5 reasons why you should take more UPSC Prelims mock tests
You should take a lot of UPSC Prelims Mock Tests. Here are the top 5 reasons. UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) is not like other competitive exams you take - be it SSC, PSC, CAT or anything of that sort. To clear UPSC Prelims, just knowledge is not enough. You need exam-skills. You need to be … [Read more...] about 5 reasons why you should take more UPSC Prelims mock tests
Brexit: How does it affect India and the World?
What is Brexit? How does Brexit affect UK, India, and the European Union? We have tried to include everything you need to know about the Brexit here after much research. We hope our readers would get clear answers to many questions like 'What is Brexit?', 'What is the European Union?', Why the … [Read more...] about Brexit: How does it affect India and the World?
How should you answer controversial questions in the UPSC Interview?
How should you answer difficult questions in the UPSC Interview for Civil Services Exam (CSE)? Learn clues from this mock interview transcript. The Personality Test (Interview) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the last stage in the Civil Services Examination (CSE). … [Read more...] about How should you answer controversial questions in the UPSC Interview?
Renjina Mary Varghese – All India Rank 49, Civil Service Exam (UPSC Success Story)
Some candidates are perfect-fit for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) requirements. They feel quite comfortable with the exam process. Renjina Mary Varghese was such a candidate. Renjina connected with ClearIAS at first in 2016, when she had some queries regarding an all-India UPSC Prelims … [Read more...] about Renjina Mary Varghese – All India Rank 49, Civil Service Exam (UPSC Success Story)
Government Budgeting in India – The Process and Constitutional Requirements
What is the process of government budgeting in India? What are the constitutional requirements regarding the annual financial statement? Read further to know more. How knowledgeable are you regarding the government budgeting process of India? In this post, we explain the basics of Indian … [Read more...] about Government Budgeting in India – The Process and Constitutional Requirements
FRBM Act – Guidelines, Targets, and Escape Clause
The FRBM Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 2003 to reduce Fiscal Deficit. Every time when the Union Budget of India is presented, the term FRBM is seen in the news. You may see headlines like ‘FRBM targets are missed’ or ‘FRBM targets are met’. What exactly is FRBM? What is the … [Read more...] about FRBM Act – Guidelines, Targets, and Escape Clause
Budget 2020 – Explainer in layman’s terms
Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance, presented the Indian Budget 2020 on February 1, 2020. In this article, we shall help you not only understand the key points of the Union Budget 2020 but also understand the key concepts like Fiscal Deficit, Primary Deficit etc. Budget 2020 provides the … [Read more...] about Budget 2020 – Explainer in layman’s terms
ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series 2020 – Enroll Now and Get Access to All Uploaded Exams
If you are preparing for IAS/IPS 2020, it's time to join ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series 2020 and start taking model exams. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be conducting the Civil Services Examination (Preliminary) on May 31, 2020. To succeed in the tough competition, … [Read more...] about ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series 2020 – Enroll Now and Get Access to All Uploaded Exams
Economic Survey 2019-2020 Summary: 10 Key points which you should not miss!
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2019-2020 in both houses of Parliament. The Economic Survey (ES) is the flagship annual document of the Ministry of Finance which gives a detailed account of the various sectors of the economy. The survey not only provides … [Read more...] about Economic Survey 2019-2020 Summary: 10 Key points which you should not miss!
