Tag: IAS
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Apps to help you learn the easy way
At different epochs, both students and parents have had their share of challenges regarding correct and effective ways to study to learn optimum and imbibe most effectively.
April 16, 2019 -
5 ed-tech start-ups you should know about
Here are five test preparation platforms where aspirants can get help such as clarifying any doubt, live interactive classes, and day-wise preparation plans for the upcoming competitive exams.
March 13, 2019 -
Dog-eat-dog bureaucracy
We have a bureaucracy where the honest feel dejected and most of the others are aligned to individual politicians and factions. The mass transfer of bureaucrats and police officers on every change of regime, is proof of this fact. If more proof is needed, the ugly confrontation between police officers of West Bengal and the CBI would convince readers of the veracity of this proposition.
February 15, 2019 -
From the IAS into political fire
What does an angry young Kashmiri IAS officer do after he quits a secure tenured job in the government in protest against “unabated killings’’ in his home state?
January 16, 2019 -
IAS topper Shah Faesal resigns: Union Minister Jitendra Singh says move lacks conviction; Omar Abdullah retorts
Omar Abdullah said, “Dr Sahib Shah Faesal’s father was killed by militants but I don’t expect you to bother to educate yourself before you speak. No one more than Faesal knows the pain & suffering militancy & violence have brought upon Kashmir & its people.”
January 10, 2019 -
World will notice Faesal’s cry of anguish, defiance: P Chidambaram
Attacking the Modi government, Faesal said, “I wish to remind the regime of the day that subversion of public institutions like RBI, CBI, and NIA has the potential to decimate the Constitutional edifice of this country and it needs to be stopped."
January 10, 2019 -
Lateral entry: UPSC should handle appointments, says search panel
The search panel has said it has 'no clue' on how to select bureaucrats
August 6, 2018 -
J-K govt initiates action against IAS topper Shah Faesal over ‘rapistan’ tweet
The state government has initiated disciplinary action against IAS topper Shah Faesal for his tweet about frequent rapes.
July 11, 2018 -
Arvind Kejriwal ends protest after LG Anil Baijal urges him to meet IAS officers
We have nothing against IAS officers, 99% of them are good people, we have worked with them to improve governance in Delhi, they were just a front for interference by central govt & LG, said Arvind Kejriwal.
June 19, 2018 -
Lateral recruitments in Defence ministry
The government last week issued an advertisement inviting talented and motivated citizens in specific fields to be directly recruited as Joint Secretaries in the government of India. They would be on initial contract for a period of three years, extendable to five. The fields chosen were financial services, economic affairs, agriculture, cooperation and farmers’ welfare, …
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June 19, 2018 -
Enter the JS… laterally
In view of the fact that 462 Joint Secretary-level officers are posted in various ministries at the Centre, the proposed lateral entry of ten industry experts at the Joint Secretary-level has generated a disproportionate amount of controversy. The Opposition has slammed the proposal as a move to undermine the Civil Service, while Government has defended …
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June 19, 2018 -
Arvind Saxena appointed new UPSC chief with effect from June 20
Saxena, a 1978-batch Indian Postal Service officer, will take over the charge from incumbent Vinay Mittal.
June 10, 2018 -
Rahul Gandhi congratulates IAS toppers Tina, Aamir on their wedding
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday congratulated 2015-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) toppers Tina Dabi and Athar Amir-ul-Shafi on their wedding. Rahul Gandhi in a tweet said, “Congratulations Tina Dabi & Athar Amir-ul-Shafi, IAS toppers, batch of 2015, on your wedding!”. While attaching a news story with his tweet, Rahul Gandhi said, “May your love …
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April 10, 2018 -
Gorakhpur DM among 37 IAS officers shuffled in UP
In an administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 37 IAS officers including the Gorakhpur district magistrate, a spokesperson said on Saturday. The decision taken by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath comes in the wake of BJP’s embarrassing in the bypolls in Gorakhpur and Phulpur. Among the Indian Administrative Service officers transferred, as many as …
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March 17, 2018 -
IAS aspirant kidnaps minor boy, arrested
A 27-year-old UPSC aspirant, who was reportedly inspired by some Bollywood films to kidnap a five-year-old boy and seek a ransom of Rs 20 lakh, was nabbed on Wednesday. Police claimed within nine hours it managed to trace the kidnapper and subsequently rescue the child. The accused, according to police, had to repay a loan …
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March 15, 2018 -
After 70 transfers, Haryana IAS officer Kasni to write book
Apart from witnessing nearly 70 transfers in his over 34 years of service, the senior Haryana IAS officer Pradeep Kasni who is popular for locking horns with state government over several issues, finally retired on Wednesday with a promise to come out with a book about the alleged difficulties faced government service. Talking to The …
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March 2, 2018 -
Attack on Delhi Chief Secretary is criminal conspiracy: IAS body
IAS Association Secretary Manisha Saxena on Tuesday said that Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash was “manhandled” and “mistreated” at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence here on Monday and termed it a “planned criminal conspiracy”. The Indian Administrative Service officers would work on Tuesday with a black band as a mark of protest, Saxena said Speaking to …
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February 20, 2018