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ROLE OF ETHICS AND INTEGRITY IN THE UPSC EXAMINATION

Self doubt during UPSC preparation

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in UPSC Preparation

Building a Personalized Study Plan for UPSC

DISCIPLINE AND TIME MANAGEMENT IN UPSC PREPARATION

IAS vs IPS: Differences in Salary, Roles, Ranks, and Career Paths in India’s Civil Services

This article discusses the differences and similarities between these two All India Services. Read on to learn more about the ranks, roles and IAS vs IPS salary. 

Police Ranks in India with Insignia

Police ranks in India follow a hierarchy, with the Director-General of Police (DGP) at the top recruited from UPSC, followed by the State Police Service recruitment from State Public Service Commision, upper subordinate and the constabulary at the bottom.

UPSC POST LIST: SALARY, PERKS AND ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The UPSC conducts exams for prestigious government posts like the IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS, IAAS, IRTS, and ITS, offering competitive salaries, extensive perks including accommodation, official vehicles, and medical benefits, along with significant roles and responsibilities. IAS officers handle administrative affairs, while IFS officers represent India internationally. IPS officers enforce law and order, IRS officers manage tax collection, IAAS officers ensure financial accountability, IRTS officers oversee railway traffic, and ITS officers promote international trade, each contributing to governance and development at various levels of the Indian government and society.

How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

In 2024, UPSC notified approximately 1056 vacancies under the all India civil services cadre. Add to that, executive rank vacancies in state government administrative services. The total number of officer-grade job opportunities can easily reach a few thousands. 

TYPES OF FINANCING IN ECONOMICS

In economics, financing refers to the ways individuals, businesses, and governments obtain funds for their activities. Various methods exist, from traditional debt and equity financing to modern approaches like crowdfunding and venture capital. Understanding these concepts is essential for UPSC exam preparation.

COMPUTING CONCEPTS IN NEWS (PART I)

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that allows us to securely connect to the internet through an encrypted tunnel. It helps protect our online privacy and data by hiding your IP address and encrypting our internet connection, which makes it more difficult for others to track our online activities or intercept our data. VPNs are commonly used for accessing region-restricted websites or services, bypassing censorship, securing public Wi-Fi connections, and maintaining anonymity online.

DISEASES AND ITS TYPES

Diseases are abnormal conditions that affect the body's normal functioning. They can be caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, as well as by non-infectious factors such as genetic mutations, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors.