Why in News? President Ram Nath Kovind, promulgated the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Order, 2019, in concurrence with the Government of State of Jammu & Kashmir, with immediate effect. The order supersedes the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 and states that all the provisions of the Constitution of India shall … Continue reading Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A →

Afghanistan Independence (1919): There was “the Great Game” between USSR and British for supremacy over Afghanistan but in 1919 Afghanistan got independence. Then after Afghanistan was made buffer zone in Britain and USSR conflict in 1919. In 1953 Muhammad Daud, cousin of King Mohammed Zahir Shah (king since 1933), becomes Prime Minister. Daud begins to … Continue reading Afghanistan Since 1919 →

UPSC: CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION PATTERN & SYLLABUS An eligible aspirant can attempt the civil services exams six times. The Civil Services Examination is conducted in 3 stages. The entire process takes almost a year: Stage I - Preliminary Examination (usually conducted in May/June, results by August). Stage II - Main Examination (usually conducted around November, … Continue reading IAS Exam Pattern and Syllabus →