The General Studies Paper 1 of the UPSC Mains is planned to be conducted in the first half of 8th January 2022. In total, Civil Services (Main) Examination consists of nine papers and the exam is conducted for a period of 5…
India-Bhutan Relation Diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan were established in 1968 with the establishment of a special office of India in Thimphu. The basic framework of India Bhutan bilateral relations is the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in…
India – China Relations China and India are both ancient civilisations and major developing countries. As the only two major developing countries and important representatives of emerging economies, China-India relations assume global and strategic significance. India-China Relation – Background In…
India-Bangladesh Relation India shares the longest international border with Bangladesh. The length of the India-Bangladesh Border is 4,096.7 Kms. There also exists a maritime boundary between the two nations. Bangladesh also became a gateway into India’s North-Eastern states. Two Major…
India and Its Neighbourhood India and Pakistan – Major Issues between India and Pakistan Jammu and Kashmir The Indian Independence Act, 1947 created the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Princely states had choice to be part of…
India’s Foreign Policy – Determinants India’s foreign policy is shaped by five broad factors viz. geography; Ideology; National Interests Historical Factors, National events, Global Events, Culture. Indian Foreign Policy Evolution Foreign policy of any country, unlike domestic policy, is usually…
Best Books for UPSC IAS Prelims & Mains Civil Service is one of the most difficult competitive examinations in India. Therefore, you will need to dedicate yourself to studying to achieve your goals. Preparing for the Civil Service Examination is…
Civil Service examination [CSE] is the most difficult competitive examination in India. CSE examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission [UPSC] every year for recruitment to higher civil services posts like Indian Administrative Service [IAS], Indian Foreign Service…
Justice Verma Committee (JVC) recommendation: Punishment for Rape: The panel has not recommended the death penalty for rapists. It suggests that the punishment for rape should be rigorous imprisonment or RI for seven years to life. It recommends that punishment for…
People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration is a political alliance between the multiple mainstream regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir aimed at safeguarding and restoring special status along with Article 35A of the erstwhile state…