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Topic: UPSC exam

SC rejects plea seeking extra chance for UPSC aspirants who exhausted last attempt in 2020

On 9 February, Centre had said that the candidates who gave their last attempt examination in October 2020 would get one more chance this year provided they are not age barred.

Caste surnames, religious symbols should not be revealed in civil services interview — Report

The report, commissioned by social justice ministry, also pitches for reservation for SC/STs in private sector to give 'job security on par with the advanced sections of the society'.

Most UPSC aspirants can’t afford private coaching, so states are stepping in to bridge gap

Delhi govt is organising interactions for students with serving officials, while UP has launched a scheme where IAS & IPS officers will coach aspirants.

Why UPSC is insisting on holding civil service exam on 4 October despite aspirants’ protests

Worried about rising Covid-19 numbers, aspirants have filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a postponement of the exam, but UPSC has cited JEE & NEET exam to stick to the date.

IAS my true passion, modelling a hobby, says former Miss India finalist who cracked UPSC exam

A DU graduate, Aishwarya Sheoran did not take any coaching classes to prepare for the exam. She says her priority now is to work on women empowerment, education and health.

‘No scam’ — this is why UPSC always recruits fewer candidates than posts notified

While UPSC shortlisted 829 candidates, the number of vacancies flagged by the government, which the UPSC notified, stood at 927.

17 J&K, Ladakh candidates crack 2019 UPSC civil services exam, 8 to join IAS, IPS & IFS

According to the ranking system at least two candidates from Jammu are expected to join the IAS, while seven are likely to join the IFS and IPS.

UPSC 2019 exam result out, Pradeep Singh, Jatin Kishore & Pratibha Verma emerge toppers

A total of 829 candidates have been recommended for Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service and Indian Police Service, among other civil services.

67% marks in board exams aren’t the end of the world. Just ask this Punjab IPS officer

Aditya from Rajasthan appeared for several competitive exams, only clearing the UPSC on his fourth attempt in 2017. He is now assistant SP in Sangrur.

IAS, IPS, IFS exam could be delayed, UPSC to take call after 3 May when lockdown is lifted

Union minister Jitendra Singh in a television interview sought to reassure civil services aspirants, and said the situation will be reviewed. 

On Camera

Ishaan Khatter is officially the Milind Soman of the 21st century

The actor has both a good physique and acting prowess. He impressed audiences with his performance in A Suitable Boy (2020), making love look giddy and poetic all at once.

Northeast set for economic take-off with Rs 1.12 lakh cr in investment commitments from Tata, Reliance

Driving this wave of interest is the upcoming Rising North-East Investors Summit in New Delhi, organised by the Ministry for Development of the North Eastern Region.

Op Sindoor: Inside story of what led Pakistan DGMO to make frantic calls for ‘ceasefire’

India used multiple types of aircraft, air to surface missiles & air defence systems to inflict damage to PAF. Almost all strikes were covered by high-res recon UAVs & satellites.

Pakistan has a 7-year terror itch. Here’s a two-minus-one-front idea to cure it

Pakistani establishments and their proxies are prone to severe, predictable 7-year-itch. Each step up the escalation ladder buys India about this many years of deterrence on average.