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Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Topic: IAS

Dreaded conduct rules haunt civil servants as Modi govt cracks down on ‘misdemeanours’

Senior officials say the rules for the conduct of civil servants are ambiguous, which then leads to 'misuse'. Govt insists there's no increase in such cases.

Good news for IAS aspirants — UPSC looks to fill 180 vacancies, incorporates EWS quota

Overall, the UPSC has announced it’s looking to fill 896 civil service vacancies, the first time since 2014 that the number has gone up.

From 2020, the same UPSC exam could get you into IAS as well as BSF

UPSC is working on a proposal to cut down the number of preliminary exams it conducts, with the civil services test for IAS likely to be expanded.

New UPSC proposal could spell good news for IAS aspirants

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

The 4 IAS officers in the thick of the Rafale deal controversy

Four of these officers are said to have flagged ‘irregularities’ in the Rafale deal. The fifth was part of negotiations & is now auditing the deal.

Why Indians don’t need school WhatsApp groups

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

IAS reforms a must, but not in the manner it’s being pushed

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Modi govt’s 360-degree evaluation of civil servants vulnerable to misuse: UP IAS body chief

The Uttar Pradesh IAS Association is seeking more transparency in the process of empanelment of IAS officers for central deputation.

48 ex-IAS officers urge Modi govt to fix NRC exercise, ‘ill-conceived’ Citizenship Bill

Expressing concern over the NRC exercise in Assam, the group says Citizenship Bill has exacerbated the situation.

Rishi Kumar Shukla: Philosophy post-grad who takes over as new CBI chief

Rishi Shukla is known for ensuring quick investigations into cases, and is the second officer from MP cadre to be appointed CBI chief after its founder-director D.P. Kohli.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?