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Topic: UPSC exam

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. 

UPSC candidates want exam postponed, govt says ‘too early’ to decide

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tweeted that 'no one has a clue' when the civil service exam will be held due to lockdown while several aspirants are petitioning the government to postpone it.

UPSC allows application withdrawal, but it is unlikely to deter ‘casual’ IAS, IPS aspirants

The UPSC has allowed civil service aspirants to withdraw their applications between 12 and 18 March if they do not wish to appear for the exam to be held in May.

Modi govt slashes by half free UPSC coaching budget for minorities

Overall budget for minority affairs ministry up but allocation for ‘Free Coaching & Allied schemes for Minorities’ also slashed from Rs 75 cr to Rs 50 cr.

To understand disability, Mussoorie academy’s civil servant trainees blindfolded themselves

I conducted a disability issues session for the civil servants of the 94th Foundation Class of 2019 at the training in Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration.

UPSC question on secularism triggers debate on commission’s objectivity

Many have hailed the question as evidence of changing times in India, while others say it is subjective and leading, and an ‘ominous sign’.

A year on, why Haj Houses have failed to start free UPSC coaching for IAS aspirants

After a record 51 Muslim candidates cleared IAS exam in 2018, Haj committee had announced to start free UPSC coaching for Muslim aspirants across India.

On Camera

A 15-point agenda for Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to counter Trump’s H1B visa move

I write this open letter to Chandrababu Naidu as Indian emigration and return becomes a hot issue. Many H-1B workers in the US are from Andhra Pradesh: Jaithirth Rao

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.