How to become UP SI? The pattern of examination of UP SI is similar to that of SSC-CGL. The only change here is that instead of English, Hindi is asked. There are four sections (all sections have 40 questions): 1. Hindi 2. Quantitative Aptitude 3. General Awareness 4. Reasoning There is no negative marking and… Continue reading How to become UP SI?

What will be the impact of sub-categorisation of the OBC list?   A committee has been proposed by the Centre to examine the sub-categorisation of the OBC. Currently, the Central OBC list enjoys reservation of 27% in central jobs & educational institutions. – presently there is no sub-categorisation in the Central OBC list – however, in… Continue reading What will be the impact of sub-categorisation of the OBC list? 

How to demolish institutions/states : lessons from the past.  Words are very potent when it comes to diplomacy. That’s why, it is suggested to use “mild words” in the arena of diplomacy if one country wants to keep on in good terms with other countries. However, usage of defamatory & derogatory words is also common… Continue reading How to demolish institutions/states : lessons from the past.

What is bitcoin £should one invest in it? Bitcoin is a digital alternative currency. It is one of the crypto-currencies among thousands.  Features :  – no one owns or controls the bitcoin. It is peer-to-peer currency. The ledger is decentralised & is available in parts to various peers. Hence, it provides enhanced security to your… Continue reading What is bitcoin & should one invest in it? 

Benefits of using FASTag in your vehicle?  FASTag is a device that uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to make toll payments. The toll payment is made from the prepaid account (that is, you have to recharge it before you avail the services unlike postpaid account where you pay after you have used the services) linked… Continue reading Benefits of using FASTag in your vehicle? 

Why cooperation is difficult in society? Consider a game of Game Theory of “Stag Hunt” whereby a group of hungry people can hunt a stag but if anyone goes to hunt a rabbit, the task fails.  The situation is that seeing a rabbit & hunting it (which can only feed a single person & requires… Continue reading Why cooperation is difficult in society? 

How to succeed in UPSC even if you have never studied in the past?  Behavioural Economics has a solution. Even if you have not been so good in studies so far, you can still crack UPSC CSE: Remember : “People are inconsistent over time”.  So, no matter if you had been a studious person in… Continue reading How to succeed in UPSC even if you have never studied in the past? 

A cool alternative to regular coaching for civil services.  Regular coaching for General Studies for civil services currently costs around 1.5 lakh (which is a astronomically high rate). A cool alternative is to: 1. Prepare all the NCERTS for History, Geography & Polity (preferably 9 to 12th) 2. For optional prepare NIOS/IGNOU material & then… Continue reading A cool alternative to regular coaching for civil services. 

How can State ban your book? Under Section 95 of the CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code), the State can forfeit copies of any book/newspaper/document that : – is seditious {124-A of IPC (Indian Penal Code)}  – may lead to communal disharmony or class disharmony (section 153 A or B of the IPC)  – is obscene (section… Continue reading How can State ban your book? 

How to write an effective essay in UPSC examination? While writing an essay you have to take care of few things like:  ~ it should be in flow i.e. go from one idea to another which are interlinked. It shouldn’t be abrupt. Change the paragraph each time you change the ideas or add a new… Continue reading How to write an effective essay in UPSC examination?