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Every year about 180 IAS officers are recruited into the civil service by the Government. Almost every aspirant professes a... View Article
Urban Planning
As per Global Liveability Index rankings released in 2019, by Economic Intelligence Unit, two major cities of India Delhi and... View Article
Judicial Overreach – UPSC Indian Polity Notes
Judicial overreach is a term commonly used when the judiciary seems to have overstepped its mandate. As IAS aspirants, it... View Article
Comprehensive News Analysis – 07 July 2016
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Satyam Scam
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Comprehensive News Analysis – 06 July 2016
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Bhakti Movement: Notes for IAS Exam
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Money Bill in India – Indian Polity Notes for UPSC
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Micro Finance – Micro Finance in India (UPSC Notes)
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Nano Mission – UPSC Nanotechnology Notes for Science & Technology
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Seed Dormancy
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Comprehensive News Analysis – 05 July 2016
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