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Gist of The Hindu: January 2017

Gist of The Hindu: January 2017

Cool the world

Although it took seven years to come to fruition, the Kigali agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol and substantially limit the emission of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that contribute to global warming represents major progress. The important role played by this group of chemicals, used in refrigeration and air conditioning, is evident from the scientific estimate that without a mitigation plan, HFCs could warm the world by an additional half a degree Celsius by the end of the century. As with other such global compacts on environmental matters, India pressed for a more lenient deadline at the Rwanda negotiations. Ultimately, it agreed to start freezing HFC use in 2028, four years later than its peer club countries China, Brazil and those in Africa, and achieving maximum reduction by 2047, two years after they do. In welcome contrast, however, India has ordered the manufacturers of HFC 23 - a by-product of another chemical used in refrigerant gas manufacture and with a staggeringly high contribution to global warming - to now capture and dispose of it at their own cost. The decision is of particular significance, considering the expansion of refrigeration and air conditioning in India with a rise in incomes, leading to higher levels of HFC release into the atmosphere.

One of the questions before India in its implementation of Montreal Protocol commitments is the need to align its goals for 'Make in India' with green technologies in order to remain competitive in global markets. Inducting alternatives to HFCs, such as hydrocarbons, ammonia and carbon dioxide, in the relevant industries should happen sooner than anticipated and possibly become even attractive as the cost of technologies falls. The changeover is actually an opportunity to achieve a leapfrog effect. The imperative, in any case, should be environmental. It is worth recalling that the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer adopted in 1985 (operationalised later by the Montreal Protocol) followed a phase when major producers of chlorofluorocarbons, the earlier generation of refrigerants, tried to discredit the link between the chemicals and the developing problem of the ozone hole. Persistent and credible science, however, swayed public and political opinion in favour of a phase-out of CFCs. As with the Paris Agreement on climate change, which is strengthened by the Kigali amendments, developing countries will legitimately expect rich countries to aid them as they seek to acquire green technologies for industrial use. Given the impact of global warming, countries and people who have historically never been part of the problem should not have to argue their case for liberal assistance.

BRICS Declaration: Civil Services Mentor Magazine: January - 2017

BRICS Declaration

BRICS brings together five major emerging economies, comprising 43% of the world population, having 30% of the world GDP and 17% share in the world trade. The acronym BRIC was first used in 2001 by Goldman Sachs in their Global Economics Paper, "The World Needs Better Economic BRICs" on the basis of econometric analyses projecting that the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China would individually and collectively occupy far greater economic space and would be amongst the world's largest economies in the next 50 years or so. As a formal grouping, BRIC started after the meeting of the Leaders of Russia, India and China in St. Petersburg on the margins of G8 Outreach Summit in 2006. The grouping was formalized during the 1st meeting of BRIC Foreign Ministers on the margins of UNGA in New York in 2006. The 1st BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 16 June 2009. It was agreed to expand BRIC into BRICS with the inclusion of South Africa at the BRIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in New York in September 2010. Accordingly, South Africa attended the 3rd BRICS Summit in Sanya, China on 14 April 2011. Six BRICS Summits have been held so far; the first in Sanya, China in 2011, the second in New Delhi, India in 2012, and the third in Durban, South Africa in 2013, the fourth in Fortaleza, Brazil, the fifth in Ufa, Russia and recently the sixth in Goa, India.

Demonetisation: Civil Services Mentor Magazine: January - 2017

Demonetisation

In a move which surprised whole country Prime Minister on 8th Nov announced that old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will not be valid from the midnight of 8th Nov 2016. With this move 86% of money has been taken out of circulation. There comes a time in the history of a country's development when a need is felt for a strong and decisive step. For years, this country has felt that corruption, black money and terrorism are festering sores, holding us back in the race towards development. To some people this is one of three most courageous steps taken by any government since independence. They believe that abolition of privy purses and nationalisation of banks are the only two other steps which can be considered as difficult as demonetisation. Making 15.44 lakes crore of currency invalid which constitutes 86% of the currency was a very difficult and risky step.

There is no official estimation of the amount of black money stashed away abroad. Various non-governmental organisations and economists in the past have indicated certain estimations of illicit financial flows out of the country. Such estimations appear to be based upon different sets of facts, assumptions, presumptions, etc. leading to widely varying inferences, which lacked unanimity and reliability. The incidence of fake Indian currency notes in higher denomination has increased in recent years. For ordinary persons, the fake notes look similar to genuine notes, even though no security feature has been copied. The fake notes are used for antinational and illegal activities. High denomination notes have been misused by terrorists and for hoarding black money. India remains a cash based economy hence the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes continues to be a menace. In order to contain the rising incidence of fake notes and black money, the scheme to withdraw has been introduced.

The Indian economy stands badly shattered because of the huge amount of tainted money has been kept by the rich people in India. It has lead to a parallel Economy in the country, whose taxes are not giving in govts hands and this parallel Economy has the capacity to damage the formal Economy. This also leads to increase in inequality in the country, As a poor who do not have this income will go on becoming poorer while the rich go on becoming richer. Black money has serious consequences for probity and honesty in the government also. Black money is used for the bribing the officers to get the benefits for themselves. This takes away the benefits which should be given to the poor and the correct beneficiary.

(Download) UPSC IAS Mains Indian Languages Sindhi (Arabic) (Compulsory) Exam Paper - 2016

(Download) UPSC IAS Mains Indian Languages Sindhi (Arabic) (Compulsory) Exam Paper - 2016

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Year: 2016

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(IAS PLANNER) INDIAN POLICE SERVICE (IPS)

INDIAN POLICE SERVICE (IPS)

The Indian Police Service simply known as Indian Police or IPS, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India. The IPS is not a law enforcement agency; rather it is a civil service in which officers are selected on the basis of professional merit as proven by competitive examinations, and to which all police officers are professionally identified. Indian Police officers are employed by the police departments of respective states of India. During the probation period an IPS has to undergo two year of the job training in the office of a Superintendent of Police of a district in the State you have been allocated .On completing your two year probation, you will be confirmed as a three star Assistant Superintendent of Police (A.S.P.). As Superintendent of Police, Senior Superintendent of Police of a District and as Deputy Inspector General of a Range you will be exclusively responsible for the prevention and detection of crime. In cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, the law and order duties are the exclusive responsibility of the police force. In these cities the ASP, SP, and the DIG are called Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACPO), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Commissioner of Police (CP). The Director General of Police (DG) is the head of the entire Police force of a state.

(IAS PLANNER) INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (IAS)

INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (IAS)

IAS is topmost service in the civil services exam. Among 100 vacancies only those who secure their position under could make into the IAS service. IAS officers holds several key positions in the government. During the normal course of an IAS career, they are posted at the Sub-Division, and District, and serve in the State Secretariat or as Head of Departments. They might be posted in the Centre.

The work definition of an IAS officer would encompass framing, modifying, interpreting and Implementation of policy matters in the Government of India (i.e. in the ministries). Implementation entails disbursement of funds, which calls for personal supervision. In each Ministry you will supervise the allotment and utilization of funds by the field officers in your Ministry.

(UPSC IAS PLANNER) All India Services

All India Services

All India Services:

The recruitment to these services is made through the UPSC on the basis of the annual civil service exam, a competitive exam. Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) is considered as All India Services while others services recruited through this civil services exam is known as Central Services. The officers of the All India Services are recruited and trained by the federal Union Government ("the Centre") and serve in the various State Government ("the States") as well as Centre (which is why the IRSis a "central service" instead of an All India Service as they work only in the Central Government). Officers are organized into cadres, derived from the states they are allotted to work in for as long as they continue to be a member of the respective Service. Twenty-four states have their own cadre, but there are also three joint cadres: Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Union Territories.

UPSC Main: General Studies - Strategy & Suggested Reading

Strategy & Suggested Reading

IAS Main Examination- NEW SYLLABUS

The written examination will consist of the following papers:

Paper I 

  • Section 1: Essay "200 Marks"
  • Section 2: English Comprehension & English Precis (of Matriculation/ Xth Standard level) 100 Marks (Qualifying Paper)

Paper II

  • General Studies–I "250Marks"
    (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper III

  • General Studies –II "250 Marks"
    (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper IV

  • General Studies –III "250 Marks"
    (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper V

  • General Studies –IV "250Marks"
    (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Paper- VI

  • Optional Subject – Paper 1 "250Marks"

Paper VII

  • Optional Subject – Paper 2 "250 Marks"

Sub Total (Written test) 1800 Marks

Personality Test 275 Marks

Grand Total 2025 Marks

Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects given in Notification:

Suggested Reading Books for IAS Mains:

PAPER - II

IAS Mains General Studies Study Kit

Printed Study Material for IAS Pre General Studies (Paper-1)

(UPSC IAS PLANNER) All India Services: What is UPSC?

What is UPSC?

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Indianisation of the superior Civil Services became one of the major demands of the political movement compelling the British Indian Government to consider setting up of a Public Service Commission for recruitment to its services in the territory. The first Public Service Commission was set up on October 1st, 1926. The Constituent Assembly, after independence, with the promulgation of the new Constitution for independent India on 26th January, 1950, this Public Service Commission was accorded a constitutional status as an autonomous entity and given the title - Union Public Service Commission.

Constitutional Provisions: the UPSC is an constitutional body in the sense that it is directly created by the Constitution of India. It has been established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. Usually, the Commission constitutes 9 to 11 members including the Chairman.

(UPSC IAS PLANNER) All India Services: Nature of Exam

NATURE OF THE EXAM

Before taking any exam aspirants should understand the very nature of exam, it will give them a clear understanding about the exam process, it exam structure and the other aspects of the exam, in all at the first stance we should understand the exam and set our target and strategy accordingly. It is common trend that UPSC issues notification in the first week of December, (for the next exam year) in The Employment News but we have seen last year and this year also that it has published the notification in FEB. For the clear understanding and the whole exam one should studied complete notification carefully. The notification can also be downloaded from UPSC official website www.upsc.gov.in

Every aspirants has its dream to become an IAS officer, it is one of the coveted service in the country, yes there are private sector which are offering high perks and benefits but still Civil Service has its own charm. Over the number of aspirants are very high and accordingly the vacancies are very low, in any year of notification the vacancies is only about 800-1000. So here to understand the nature of the exam is significant. Aspirants before get into the preparation should be very sure about the pre-requisites and the very requirements of the examination. As the nature of the exam suggests that whole full time preparation is required. The exam has its competitiveness that comes with hard work. Aspirants needs to start there preparation at least one year before for the first attempt, as the whole exam process takes one year thus two year of completely rigorous and devoted preparation are very much required for the exam.

Every competitive exam has its own nature, understanding the nature of the exam is half way towards the success. Our preparation should be focused on what exactly examination expects from the aspirants rather what aspirants expects from the exam. The nature of exam suggests that your preparation should be relative instead of absolute. Aspirants are required to be better than the other aspirants. So before preparation I would suggest the aspirants to have clear idea and understanding of the exam and contemplate thoroughly. First of look yourself at evaluate that are you fit for the job or not, if yes then go ahead. Read as much as you can for the understanding of the exam, there are several articles, blogs are available. Make a realistic assessment of the effort that is required for the exam and put yourself accordingly. Rational self assessment always helps. Remember do not set you target which is based on your past laurels and achievements as this exam is not testing intelligence as defined in the conventional sense. The exam is looking for broad-based individuals with opinions. It is important to know the exam, what is the nature of exam. For instance it is an All India Exam; it has three tier, prelims, mains and Interview. What is the exam process is also required to know before opting to get into the preparation.

(Eligibility Criteria) HPPSC: H.P. Administrative Combined Competitive Exam

(Eligibility Criteria) HPPSC: H.P. Administrative Combined Competitive Exam

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality:

(News) Indian Skill Development Service (ISDS) will be part of IES Exam 2017

Indian Skill Development Service (ISDS) will be part of IES Exam 2017

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has issued the notification of setting up of Indian Skill Development Services (ISDS). This service has been created for the Training Directorate of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

The purpose of instituting a formal service in Group ‘A’ category was initiated almost two years back when the Ministry was formed and the union cabinet approved its creation on October 7, 2015. With notification of this service the skill ecosystem is expected to get strengthened and modernised in line with the current scientific and industrial development in the country.

ISDS will be a Group ‘A’ service where induction will take place through Indian Engineering Service Examination conducted by UPSC. It is an attempt to attract young and talented administrators for Skill Development. The knowledge acquired by the engineers recruited will give new impetus to the initiative of the government to the skill development and also efficient and effective implementation of the schemes. In years to come the ministry will be able to create a workforce of trained skill administrators who will enable us to achieve the goal of increased skilled youths. Administered training is paramount to face big challenge of skilling Indians. Under the leadership of Prime Minister skill development has taken a priority with a hope that Skill India mission will supply huge human resource not only in India but also Internationally. This is a step forward to meet the target of skilling 500 million people by 2022.

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