IAS in Controversy

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IAS Officer Angrily Asks Schoolgirl ‘Want Condom Too?’ Over Her Query On Sanitary Pads

A female IAS officer has been attracting controversy for verbally attacking a schoolgirl who had a query on the prices of sanitary pads. In a program run by Bihar government,  schoolgirl asked an IAS officer if the government can provide sanitary pads at lower price. Annoyed IAS Officer replied, “you will eventually hope that the government will give you condoms for family planning?”.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 08:43 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: IAS, Patna, sanitary pads, Condom, Bihar

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Ashok Gehlot

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Rajasthan Govt Transfers 10 IAS Officers Under Administration Reshuffle

In Rajasthan, ten IAS officials were transferred under the administrative reshuffle. On August 27 night, the Congress-led Rajasthan Government decided to transfer the officials and issued an order in this regard. Some of the IAS who were transferred are Ajitabh Sharma, Avichal Chaturvedi, Sudhir Kumar Sharma, Rohit Gupta, Kumari Renu Jaipal, Pushpa Satyani, Pukhraj Sen, Mukul Sharma, Dr Amit Yadav and Atul Prakash.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 11:53 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: IAS, Administration reshuffle, Rajasthan Government, Congress

IAS Parameswaran Iyer

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Parameswaran Iyer Takes Over As NITI Aayog CEO

Parameswaran Iyer took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, on July 11.  Known for spearheading the implementation of the flagship USD 20 billion Swachh Bharat Mission, Iyer is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 1981-batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. He has worked with both the public and private sectors, and prior was a secretary in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation during 2016-20.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 07:13 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Niti Aayog, CEO, parameswaran iyer, PM Narendra Modi, IAS

Mukesh Kumar Meena

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IAS Mukesh Kumar Meena Appointed As CEO Of Andhra Pradesh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Mukesh Kumar Meena as the next Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh. The appointment of Kumar Meena was notified to the AP Chief Secretary Sameer Sharma through an official notification. The 1998 IAS will take CEO charges as… read-more

Sat, 14 May 2022 - 02:46 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: IAS, Mukesh Kumar Meena, Andhra Pradesh CEO, ECI

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Madhav Godbole

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Former Union Home Secretary Madhav Godbole Passes Away

Madhav Godbole (85) the former Union Home Secretary passed away due to cardiac failure at his residence in Pune, Maharashtra on April 25.  Highlighting his political career, Godbole was an IAS officer and served as the Union Home Secretary, of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Urban Development Departments. Furthermore, he took voluntary retirement from Home Secretary post in 1993. He is survived by his wife Sujata, son Rahul, daughter Meera… read-more

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 - 02:33 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Madhav Godbole, IAS, passes away, Pune, Union Home Secretary

UPSC

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SC Grants 1 More Chance To UPSC Aspirants Who Missed Attempt Due To COVID-19

Supreme Court bench led by Justice AM Khanwilkar disposed a plea filed by three UPSC aspirants who missed their attempt due to COVID-19 pandemic. The court directed the authorities to reconsider the representation of the UPSC aspirants who got deprived of the attempt, due to COVID-19. The petitioners in their plaint, requested the court to grant them compensatory attempt, to clear the exam.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 06:30 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: UPSC, Supreme Court, IAS, IPS, Covid-19

Courtesy: ANI

UPSC Result 2020; Pooja Kadam cleared CSE With 15% Eyesight

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UPSC Inspiration Story: Pooja Kadam Clears CSE With 15% Eyesight

UPSC 2020 result was announced on September 25. Shubham Kumar got All India-1st rank. Pooja Kadam from Maharashtra Latur district secured 577th rank in UPSC Civil Services Exam. The 30-year-old secured this rank in her second attempt, with just 15% eyesight. She has graduated from Fergusson College in Pune and completed her post-graduation in Political Science from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi. 

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 - 07:43 PM / by Muskan Arora

Tags: UPSC exam, UPSC RESULT, CSE, UPSC Result 2020, IAS

Courtesy: India.com

Civil service exam topper Shubham Kumar

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Bihar's Shubham Kumar Secured 1st Rank In Civil Services Exam

Bihar's 24-year-old Shubham Kumar secured the first position in the Civil services exam in his third attempt on September 25. Kumar, a graduate of IIT Bombay, said, ''My father used to motivate me a lot helped in maintaining a positive attitude.'' ''I'd like to work for underprivileged people, '' Kumar added. Besides, Madhya Pradesh's 24-year-old Jagrati Awasthi secured the second position and credited her brother for inspiration.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 - 09:27 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: CIVIL SERVICES EXAM, IAS, Bhopal, UPSC Topper, Bihar

Courtesy: Zee News

Silver medal winner Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj

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Tokyo Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj Becomes First IAS To Win Silver

Indian Para badminton, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, has become the first-ever IAS officer to win silver in men's singles SL4 class final at the Tokyo Paralympics on September 5. Yathiraj lost his final against France's Lucas Mazur following a 62-minute summit clash after defeating Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in the semifinal. Yathiraj is posted as a DM of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) and has a disability due to an impairment in the ankle.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 - 11:25 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Badminton, Silver Medal, Para athelete, IAS

Courtesy: The Times of India

Actor Sonu Sood with his initiative

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Sonu Sood Invites IAS Aspirants For Free Coaching Scholarships

Actor Sonu Sood announced his new initiative "SAMBHAVAM", on June 11. Under this program, Sood promises to provide free coaching scholarship opportunities to those who wish to join the civil services. The actor tweeted, “Karni hai IAS ki tayyari, Hum lenge aapki zimmedari” (If you wish to prepare for IAS, we will take your responsibility). Anyone can submit their application by June 30.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 - 08:49 PM / by Sahil Quadir

Tags: Sonu Sood, IAS, Twitter, Scholarship

Courtesy: Mint