Important international institutions,agencies

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Important international institutions,agencies and fora-their structure and mandate is part of upsc mains syllabus GS2 called international relations.So this is to give an overview of this topic area.This will be useful in preliminary examination too. Important international institutions,agencies United Nations Organization (UN) Headquarters – New York, US Secretary general– Antonio Guterres Founded on – 1945 United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)  Headquarters – Paris, France Head – Irina Bokova Founded on – 16 November, 1945 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  Headquarters – New York, US Head – Anthony Lake Founded on – December, 1946 United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland Head – MukhisaKituyi Founded on – 1964 World Trade Organization (WTO) Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland Head – Roberto Azevedo Founded on – 1 January, 1995 World Health Organization (WHO)  Headquarters – Geneva,…
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Importance of AUGUST in INDIAN HISTORY

Importance of AUGUST in INDIAN HISTORY

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August has special importance in indian history.While celebrating 75 anniversary of Quit india movement,the importance of August also comes into light. EIC delegation (1608 Aug ) When the East India Company first visited the Mughal court in the early 17th century, it was as supplicants attempting to negotiate favorable trading relations with Akbar’s successor, Emperor Jehangir. The company had initially planned to try and force their way into the lucrative spice markets of south-east Asia, but found this trade was already dominated by the Dutch. After EIC merchants were massacred at Amboyna (in present day Indonesia) in 1623, the company increasingly turned their attention to India. Initially, the company struggled in the spice trade because of the competition from the already well-established Dutch East India Company. The company opened a factory in Bantam on the first voyage,…
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The EAST INDIA COMPANY:Traders to Imperial rulers

The EAST INDIA COMPANY:Traders to Imperial rulers

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The progress of East india company from the role of a trader to imperial ruler is sorted in time line for better analysis. How a trading corporation became an imperial ruler? When the East India Company first visited the Mughal court in the early 17th century, it was as supplicants attempting to negotiate favorable trading relations with Akbar’s successor, Emperor Jehangir. The company had initially planned to try and force their way into the lucrative spice markets of south-east Asia, but found this trade was already dominated by the Dutch. After EIC merchants were massacred at Amboyna (in present day Indonesia) in 1623, the company increasingly turned their attention to India. 1660 British East India Company chartered by the Crown. A private company devoted to profitable trade. 1757 Robert Clive,…
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IAS-BECOME AN IAS OFFICER[START FOR IAS EXAM TODAY]

IAS-BECOME AN IAS OFFICER[START FOR IAS EXAM TODAY]

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What is Indian Administrative Service (IAS)? IAS is Indian Administrative Service also called Civil Services Examination and is one of the toughest competitive exams in India conducted by Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) for the recruitment of officers for the All India Administrative civil service including IAS,IPS,IFS,IRS and much more. How to become an IAS officer? Start preparing for IAS TODAY itself as we call IASTODAY. The UPSC CSE consists of 3 stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.Its never too late. First of all go through the updated syllabus for prelims here. Even though the competition is high, Its not an impossible task.Many of our users had already made their dream came true.Also we have an impeccable track record of paving right track for upsc including prelims test series from which 143+…
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Common mistakes in UPSC MAINS ANSWER WRITING- Why answer review is important?

Common mistakes in UPSC MAINS ANSWER WRITING- Why answer review is important?

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Why writing daily and getting answers reviewed is important? This is frequently asked question to us by aspirants. I had read all standard texts & references. I'm confident about my knowledge & there are ample test series who gives model answers with out answer review, then why should i join with iastoday for answer review? Just read this fully & decide yourself. WHY ANSWER WRITING IS IMPORTANT? If you cleared prelims ,then you know facts and concepts well. You might can explain answer when you see a question . Everyone (around 13,000) who cleared prelims know answers & over 10,000 fails to clear mains. The question is , CAN YOU DRAFT ANSWER PROPERLY TO GET AN EDGE OVER OTHERS? It needs writing practice & answer review to realize your standard…
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DAILY CAPSULE- July 29 [Make perfect daily Hindu notes]

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Make hindu notes & static syllabus area from current affairs by self learning. Cover full current affairs from the bible of civil service aspirants ie,HINDU Newspaper.We give direct notes from HINDU;Which replaces hindu reading. We give important news & what next to do? You collect those add on notes & make notes perfect. Fight against terror, BRICS told National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called BRICS grouping to exercise international leadership in countering terrorism, in tune with the growing role of the emerging economies in setting the global agenda. During his opening remarks on Friday at the seventh BRICS meeting of National Security Advisers, Mr. Doval, without referring to any country, urged the BRICS countries “to show leadership in countering terrorism.” He also advocated that the five emerging economies should…
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