The health sector in India faces numerous problems. With the new national health policy, the government aims to achieve better and more inclusive health standards for all. But can the National Health Policy 2017 make a change? This article is an analysis of the problems of the health sector, … [Read more...] about Indian Health Sector Problems: Can the National Health Policy 2017 Make a Change?
India 2017 YEARBOOK by McGraw Hill Education – Book Review
Now, there is one more entry into the league of reference "Yearbooks" - India 2017 YEARBOOK written by Rajiv Mehrishi IAS and published by McGraw Hill Education India. Mr. Arun Jaitley, honourable Finance Minister of India, in the foreword of the book, hopes that 'India 2017 YEARBOOK' written by Mr. … [Read more...] about India 2017 YEARBOOK by McGraw Hill Education – Book Review
Good scores in UPSC Exams can now get you Private Sector Jobs too!
Government and UPSC have come up with a piece of great news! In a first, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to share online, the scores of candidates taking competitive exams. This is part of the government's proposal to boost hiring by the private sector. India will not lose … [Read more...] about Good scores in UPSC Exams can now get you Private Sector Jobs too!
Indian Federalism – 15 Issues that Challenge the Federal Structure of India
Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Indian Federalism is different from the type of Federalism practiced in countries like the United States of America. In this post, we analyze in detail 15 issues/challenges of … [Read more...] about Indian Federalism – 15 Issues that Challenge the Federal Structure of India
Economic Survey 2016-17 – Book Review: Why should every aspirant revise the ES multiple times?
Economic Survey (ES) is the flagship annual document of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Economic Survey 2016-17 is a must-buy book for all UPSC Civil Service aspirants who needs to be updated with the current trends in the Indian Economy. It's equally useful for Prelims, Mains, and … [Read more...] about Economic Survey 2016-17 – Book Review: Why should every aspirant revise the ES multiple times?
India Year Book 2017 – Book Review: 7 Reasons why aspirants should refer India 2017
'India Year Book 2017' - India 2017 (English) or Bharat 2017 (Hindi) - is a reference book published annually by the Publication Division of the Indian Government. Popularly known as the 'India Year Book', this reference book is an authoritative compilation of the complete information about the … [Read more...] about India Year Book 2017 – Book Review: 7 Reasons why aspirants should refer India 2017
One Belt One Road (OBOR) by China: The Belt and Road Initiative
The "One Belt, One Road" (OBOR) initiative, also known as the "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI), is a large-scale infrastructure and economic development project initiated by the People's Republic of China. Read here to learn more about the initiative, developments, and India's stand on the … [Read more...] about One Belt One Road (OBOR) by China: The Belt and Road Initiative
‘Ancient and Medieval India’ by Poonam Dalal Dahiya – Book Review
McGraw Hill Education India has published a new book on Ancient and Medieval Indian History. The book is authored by Poonam Dalal Dahiya IRS and it titled 'Ancient and Medieval India'. In 16 chapters and 616 pages, Poonam Dalal covers the complete syllabus of ancient and medieval history for UPSC … [Read more...] about ‘Ancient and Medieval India’ by Poonam Dalal Dahiya – Book Review
Police Reforms in India – Against the backdrop of T P Senkumar Case
The way Police forces work in India needs a lot of reforms. Police need more autonomy, professionalism, fixed tenure and so on. This article is on Police reforms in India - the history, the reforms so far, the Supreme Court directives, recent cases like T P Senkumar Case etc. Police Reforms: Why in … [Read more...] about Police Reforms in India – Against the backdrop of T P Senkumar Case
Inter-State River Water Disputes in India: Is it time for a new mechanism rather than tribunals?
The Inter-State River Water Disputes are one of the most contiguous issues in the Indian federalism today. In extreme cases, it may hamper the relationship between the different states. The recent cases of the Cauvery Water Dispute and the Satluj Yamuna Link Canal case are … [Read more...] about Inter-State River Water Disputes in India: Is it time for a new mechanism rather than tribunals?