How well is the Indian Economy doing in the last 3-4 years? Economic Survey - the flagship annual document of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India - points out that we should worry about the Twin Balance Sheet Problem, now widely known as TBS problem. First of all, what is a balance … [Read more...] about The Twin Balance Sheet Problem (TBS): How can Indian Economy Avoid a Crisis?
How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims (and even get an IFS call!) – by Parveen Kaswan IFS
UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Prelims is not only a screening test to select eligible candidates for various Civil Services like IAS, IPS, IRS etc. but it is also a common exam to screen candidates for Indian Forest Services (IFS) main exam. But to get an IFS call, candidates need to score … [Read more...] about How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims (and even get an IFS call!) – by Parveen Kaswan IFS
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs): Can they be tampered with?
In 2017, after the election results in 5 states of Punjab, Manipur, UP, Goa, and Uttarakhand are announced there have been allegations of tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). This has put a question mark on the fairness of elections in our democracy. Let us discuss EVMs in detail and see … [Read more...] about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs): Can they be tampered with?
Goods and Services Tax (GST): Everything You Need to Know Including Issues Unresolved
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of goods and services throughout India. GST would replace respective taxes levied by the central and state governments. What is GST? It is a destination-based taxation system. It has … [Read more...] about Goods and Services Tax (GST): Everything You Need to Know Including Issues Unresolved
Why are the IAS/IPS Vacancies Decreasing when India faces a shortage of IAS, IPS officers?
The number of vacancies for services like IAS, IPS, IFS etc as per UPSC Civil Services notification is showing a decreasing trend for last 4 years. This comes at a time when the number of aspirants appearing for UPSC Civil Services exam is growing exponentially since the last 8 years. Last year saw … [Read more...] about Why are the IAS/IPS Vacancies Decreasing when India faces a shortage of IAS, IPS officers?
The Number of Candidates who Apply for IAS Exam – How Fast is the UPSC CSE Competition Increasing?
The number of candidates who apply for IAS Exam is increasing fast. There are many reasons - increase in salary, prestige, publicity, job security and so on. But how many candidates can get into any of the 24 civil services in a year? The total number of vacancies are only approximately 1000 The … [Read more...] about The Number of Candidates who Apply for IAS Exam – How Fast is the UPSC CSE Competition Increasing?
Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and the Red Line Campaign
You might have heard about Superbugs which are resistant to all medicines. This is known as Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). Studies by WHO has found that in many developing countries including India, the careless use of antibiotics is very prevalent. In this post, we shall discuss the dangers … [Read more...] about Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and the Red Line Campaign
Automation: Will it kill more jobs in the coming years?
Enterprises currently spend over $1.5 billion to incorporate automation into their projects. Robotic automation is growing at a whopping rate of 60%. Fears that automation will kill more jobs continues to grow. Now, the world is dealing not only with robots that do physical labor but with … [Read more...] about Automation: Will it kill more jobs in the coming years?
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): The Importance in Indian Economy
What are MSMEs? What is the new definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Entreprises? For a country to grow, the government should actively promote business enterprises. Among business enterprises, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) deserve special attention. Though MSMEs are small … [Read more...] about Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): The Importance in Indian Economy
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Everything you need to know
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot word these days. In this post, we cover artificial intelligence in detail - its meaning, scope, risks, ethics etc. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? To make it simple - Artificial Intelligence is intelligence exhibited by machines. It is a branch of … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence (AI): Everything you need to know
