​ Vikas Bijarniya, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), took GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) in 2016, and scored All India Rank (AIR) 8. He devoted one full year preparing for GATE, and the Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam. He scored AIR 96 in IES, and is currently in his […]

President’s Ordinance clears way for Jallikattu The President of India and the Governor of Tamil Nadu gave their nod to an ordinance allowing the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. This marks the end of a five-day protest by students and youth across the state. Jallikattu will now take place after a gap of […]

Election Commission announces dates for assembly election in 5 states The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the dates for the assembly elections in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa.  Elections in Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab will consist of a single phase. Goa (40 Seats) and Punjab (117 Seats) will […]

David Syiemlieh takes over as the new UPSC Chairman President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Prof David R Syiemlieh as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as per Article 316 of Constitution. He will take over from Alka Sirohi and shall remain the head of the organisation till his retirement on January […]

An Individual changes a job from one organisation to another, and usually transfers the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) balance to the new employer. What happens to the funds in the Employees’ Pension Scheme continues to remain a mystery for many, but not for an Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). […]

The State Public Service Commissions (SPSC) in India conduct civil service exams every year which offer avenues to the middle-level administration in state governments. These exams are conducted separately by each state government. The structure of exams is mostly similar across states with three stages – prelims, mains, and interview. Differences, if any, are in […]

Hello readers, Here are today’s important headlines with key details for UPSC, SSC, IBPS and other competitive examinations. Cabinet approves International Solar Alliance (ISA): Signing of the Framework Agreement The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the proposal of Ministry of New & Renewable […]

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination, 2016 on the official website . A total of 894 candidates have been recommended for appointment, based on the scores of candidates in the computer-based examination (Part I) followed by the personality test (Part II). The personality tests were […]

Life of an Assistant Commandant in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Avalanches, high-velocity storms, blizzards, and landslides, besides the hazards of high altitude and extreme cold, where the temperature dips up to -30°C, best describes the workplace in which the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) operates. This force was so secret, that its existence was not disclosed for over 20 years after […]

Hello readers, Here are today’s important headlines with key details for UPSC, SSC, IBPS and other competitive examinations. IAF Personnel can’t sport beard on religious grounds, directs Supreme Court  The Supreme Court on December 15, 2016, ruled that the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel cannot sport a beard on religious grounds. The judgment was pronounced […]