1.CAPF: This is the closest exam you can get to CSE. There is hardly any extra prep required. However, the age limit is 25 and it requires a fitness test as well. Eligibility criteria: A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a University recognized by UGC. Pattern: 2. IB ACIO: IB ACIO 2022 recruitment exam is one of the most widely popular exams in India. It is an online based test, conducted to recruit Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II executive to work for Intelligence Bureau agency, which is mainly responsible to monitor internal security and domestic intelligence in In ..read more

A new study projects that climate change will significantly impact El Niño-La Niña weather patterns approximately by 2030. Findings of the study: Study published in Nature journal – It has projected that climate change will impact El Niño-La Niña weather patterns approximately by 2030, a decade before what was earlier predicted. WMO prediction – In 2022, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) predicted the first “Triple dip” La Niña of the century. This is only the third time since 1950 that a triple dip La Nina has been observed. What is El Niño? El Niño is a loose translation of ..read more

What is the Assam Meghalaya Border Dispute Agreement? About the dispute: Assam and Meghalaya have a longstanding dispute in 12 stretches of their 884-km shared border. Major Point of Contention: A major point of contention between Assam and Meghalaya is the district of Langpih in West Garo Hills bordering the Kamrup district of Assam. Langpih was part of the Kamrup district during the British colonial period but post-Independence, it became part of the Garo Hills and Meghalaya. Assam considers it to be part of the Mikir Hills in Assam. Meghalaya has questioned Blocks I and II of the Mikir Hi ..read more

The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Centre on a plea to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages and alliances between members of LGBTIQ+ community under the Special Marriage Act. The petition raised the absence of a legal framework which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry any person of their choice. As of 2022, marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in more than 30 countries. The most recent country legalizing it is Mexico. Relevant Cases:  NALSA v. Union of India: Here, Supreme Court categorically held that Indian Cons ..read more

Context: The 6.5-meter-tall Indian National Emblem was just displayed by the Prime Minister of India atop the new Parliament building that is still under construction. History of National Emblem :- The third century BC serves as the historical foundation for the National Emblem. Ashoka, the third Mauryan Emperor, was a great conqueror who founded India’s first real empire. Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after witnessing the endless bloodshed his quests wrought over the country. Thereafter, instead of conquests and wars, he made non-violence, spiritualism, compassion and peaceful co-ex ..read more

The most confusing part of the UPSC journey is how to decode the syllabus. What to read and what not to read is the most important confusing part of the journey. Every year, UPSC conducts the most sought exam of them, the Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam), to choose applicants for various services and positions within the Indian government. It is a two-stage exam that includes: Preliminary examination, Mains examination. Once a candidate clears the mains examination, they get a call for interview. Upon clearing all the three stages, a candidate is allotted the service of their preference. What ..read more

What is NCBC? On August 14, 1993, the National Commission for Backward Classes of India was constituted as a constitutional authority under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NCBC was previously a statutory organization under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The creation of NCBC as a statutory body was addressed by the Supreme Court of India in the Mandal Commission‘s final decision. The National Commission for Backward Classes has constitutional standing thanks to the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act of 2018. (NCBC). It has the power to look into welfare claims a ..read more

What is a Cadre? A cadre is a state or a group of states where an officer of an All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFoS) is posted. An IAS or IPS officer is posted in a particular cadre and works there until he opts for Central Government deputation. A cadre is allocated to a candidate by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Allocation of cadre depends on the candidate’s rank, cadre-preference, and vacancies.     A brief history of cadre policy Below is the transformation of cadre policies in table [table id=1 /]   New Cadre Policy, 2017 There are a ..read more

Why Should You Join IAS As A Service For the past year, the job title of Indian Administrative Service has perplexed those who are planning to start it but are unsure about where to start. I’ll explain why you should dream of becoming an IAS officer in this section. When it comes to job options, IAS is consistently ranked as one of the tops. The main aspects and arguments for choosing IAS as your ideal career are listed below. 1. We all want to be in a position where the entire country looks up to us. A job as an IAS officer provides unrivaled authority, power, and respect. This is why the pos ..read more

What is The Anti Defection Law The anti defection clause in the Indian Constitution‘s 10th Schedule is intended to deter political defections motivated by the temptation of office, pecuniary incentives, or other similar motives. Parliament established the anti-defection law in 1985, and it was reinforced in 2002. Its goal was to keep governments stable by deterring MPs from switching parties. After the federal elections of 1967, it was a reaction to the toppling of many state administrations by party-hopping MLAs. What constitutes defection? There are three types of scenarios covered by the st ..read more