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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Cabinet Committee on Security, Second Schedule of Indian Constitution and more (Week 108) | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz: Polity and Governance MCQs on Cabinet Committee on Security, Second Schedule of Indian Constitution and more (Week 108) | UPSC Current Affairs News

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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of daily subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Polity and Governance to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for April 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at [email protected]🚨 QUESTION 1 Which of the following are the functions of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CSS)? 1. to deal with all defence related issues Story continues below this ad 2. to deal with economic and political issues impinging on national security 3. to deal with parliamentary affairs 4. to deal with disinvestment of public sector units 5. to deal with issues relating to law and order, and internal security Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Explanation — The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), India’s highest decision-making body on national security, has …

UPSC CSE Final Results 2024 declared at upsc.gov.in; Shakti Dubey secures rank 1; check steps, merit list

UPSC CSE Final Results 2024 declared at upsc.gov.in; Shakti Dubey secures rank 1; check steps, merit list

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UPSC CSE Final Results 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 today, April 22. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their results on the official website — upsc.gov.in. Shakti Dubey has secured the first rank in UPSC CSE 2024 exams. Harshita Goyal and Dongre Archit Parag secured the second and third ranks. UPSC CSE Results 2024: Toppers list Here are the names of the top 10 rankholders of UPSC CSE 2024 exams:1. Shakti Dubey UPSC CSE Results 2024: How to check Candidates can check the UPSC CSE Results for 2024 through the following steps: Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in 2. Look for the latest updates under the “What’s New” section on the homepage. 3. Click on the link titled “UPSC CSE (IAS) Result 2024” — a PDF document will open. 4. Download the PDF and search for your roll number in the list. 5. Save the PDF for future reference. UPSC CSE 2024 Merit List The Union Public Service Commission …

CAG in the spotlight: What are the issues? | UPSC Current Affairs News

CAG in the spotlight: What are the issues? | UPSC Current Affairs News

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(The Indian Express has launched a new series of articles for UPSC aspirants written by seasoned writers and scholars on issues and concepts spanning History, Polity, International Relations, Art, Culture and Heritage, Environment, Geography, Science and Technology, and so on. Read and reflect with subject experts and boost your chance of cracking the much-coveted UPSC CSE. In the following article, Dileep P Chandran analyses the CAG in light of recent issues surrounding India’s apex audit body.) The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s response on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the current practice of appointing the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) – India’s apex audit body. The PIL argues that the existing executive-controlled process violates the Constitution and seeks an independent selection committee for appointing CAG.  Story continues below this ad This comes amid recent CAG reports, such as on the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy and on the Functioning of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), which have highlighted irregularities in public fund management and led to debates about …

How is Time Use Survey important for UPSC?

How is Time Use Survey important for UPSC?

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Here are the key highlights from the Time Use Survey. Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: UPSC has asked questions on the ‘care economy,’ the ‘monetized economy,’ and the role of women. In Prelims, questions have been asked about employment and key government surveys or reports. Since TUS is published by only a few countries in the world, it is important for UPSC aspirants to understand its objectives and major highlights.) Why in the news? The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the second All-India Time Use Survey for the period January-December 2024. It measures time dispositions by the population on different activities. The primary objective of the Survey is to measure the participation of men and women in paid and unpaid activities. The first All-India survey was conducted during January – December 2019. Only few countries around the world like Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, …

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week

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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers brings you essential current affairs of the past week, every Monday, to aid you in your Prelims and Mains preparation for UPSC, State PCS, and other competitive examinations. Events EAM S Jaishankar and his Oman counterpart Badr Albusaidi release a logo to mark 70 years of India-Oman diplomatic ties during the Indian Ocean conference, in Oman, Sunday. PTI — The 8th Indian Ocean Conference was organised by India Foundation in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman on February 16-17, 2025 in Muscat, Oman. Story continues below this ad — It was started by the India Foundation in 2016 in Singapore, with participation from 30 countries. The theme for this year of the Conference is Voyages to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership. — The objective of the conference is to bring critical states and principal maritime partners of the region together on a common platform to deliberate upon the prospects of regional cooperation for Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). — Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated …

UPSC 2025: Registration for CSE and IFS begins at upsconline.nic.in for 1129 vacancies; check 6-steps to apply here

UPSC 2025: Registration for CSE and IFS begins at upsconline.nic.in for 1129 vacancies; check 6-steps to apply here

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UPSC 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday published the notification for the Civil Services Exam (CSE) and Indian Forest Service Exam (IFS) for the year 2025. Interested candidates can access the notice at the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. UPSC 2025: 1129 vacancies The Commission is inviting applications for a total of 1129 vacancies. Among the total, 979 are for CSE while the remaining 150 are for IFS. The registration window opened on January 22 and the online application portal closes on February 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Aspiring candidates can register for these by visiting upsconline.nic.in website. How to apply for UPSC CSE Exam 2025 ? Candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps to apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025: Step 1: Visit the official website – upsconline.nic.in and then click on ‘Examination’ section Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link. Step 3: Enter all required details, including name, date of birth, and contact information for One one-time registration. Step 4: Fill the application form – provide …

Knowledge nugget of the day: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

Knowledge nugget of the day: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

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The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website has been launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 15th. Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: Government schemes and new initiatives form an important part of the UPSC syllabus. The government is highly invested in improving security in border areas. Promoting tourism in border areas and battlefields is part of this initiative. Therefore, it is important to understand the objectives of these schemes and initiatives.) On the occasion of the 77th Army Day (15th January), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” which is a dedicated website for visitors, including information on the 77 sites, their stories, and how to get there. Key Takeaways: 1. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will be a one-stop destination for the visitors to make all necessary arrangements for their travel planning, including how to apply for permits for some of these places, officials add. 2. The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will feature …

Knowledge nugget of the day: Ghost particles

Knowledge nugget of the day: Ghost particles

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Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: In 2013, UPSC asked a question about the Higgs boson particle. A question on ‘IceCube,’ a particle detector located at the South Pole, was already asked in 2015. Therefore, it is important to understand neutrinos and why they are called ghost particles.) Scientists have deployed telescopes under the Mediterranean Sea to detect the high-energy neutrinos also known as ghost particles. The two telescopes are part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT. While one of the telescopes will study high-energy neutrinos from space, the other will examine neutrinos from the atmosphere. These telescopes are much like the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which can detect high-energy neutrinos from deep space but is under the frozen ice in the Antarctic rather than being in the water Key Takeaways: 1. Neutrinos are tiny particles, very similar to electrons, but without any electric charge. They are miniscule subatomic particles that hardly interact with anything. …

Knowledge nugget of the day: Jetson Orin Nano Super

Knowledge nugget of the day: Jetson Orin Nano Super

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Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: AI and supercomputers are becoming essential tools for addressing complex computing challenges and integrating new-age solutions. Governments around the world are exploring options to leverage AI and supercomputers. The Indian government has also launched the National Supercomputing Mission, making it crucial to know about new innovations and collaborations in the field of AI and supercomputers.) Why in the news? Nvidia unveiled the Jetson Orin Nano Super Generative AI supercomputer on December 17. It brings a lot more computing power in a tiny form factor. Owing to its enhanced performance, the supercomputer can help developers fuel innovation. Today, Nvidia is the biggest chipmaker in the world, with a market cap of over $3 trillion, second only to Apple. Key Takeaways: 1. Nvidia has defined its latest offering as a ‘“compact, yet powerful computer” that redefines generative AI for small edge devices. When it comes to performances, the Justin Orin Nano Super …

UPSC ISS, IES 2024 final marks released | Here’s how to check scores, previous year cut-off

UPSC ISS, IES 2024 final marks released | Here’s how to check scores, previous year cut-off

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), on Monday, released the final marks for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examinations 2024. Candidates who have appeared for these exams can track their final marks online at upsc.gov.in How to check UPSC ISS, IES 2024 final marks Here are the steps to check the final marks for 2024: Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in. Click on ‘Marks of Recommended Candidates: Indian Economic Service, Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2024’ on the homepage. Select the link, whichever is applicable for checking either ISS or IES marks. A PDF file will open with the final marks. Candidates are advised to view, and take the print out of the mark sheet for future reference. The UPSC IES and ISS exams took place from June 21 to June 23, 2024, with the written results announced in August 2024. Candidates who qualified were subsequently invited for interviews and personality tests, which were conducted in December 2024. UPSC ISS, IES 2024 toppers ISS Topper: Sinchan Snigdha Adhikary IES Topper: Anurag …