Appointment of Members:
The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India.
Term of Office:
Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or
till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Reappointment:
Any person who has once held the office as a member of a Public
Service Commission is ineligible for reappointment to that office.
Resignation:
A member of the Union Public Service Commission may resign from
his/her office by submitting the written resignation to the President of India.
Removal/Suspension of Members:
The Chairman or any other member of UPSC shall only be removed from his/her office by order of the President of India.
The President can suspend the Chairman or any other member from his/her
office in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court.
The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India.
Term of Office:
Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or
till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Reappointment:
Any person who has once held the office as a member of a Public
Service Commission is ineligible for reappointment to that office.
Resignation:
A member of the Union Public Service Commission may resign from
his/her office by submitting the written resignation to the President of India.
Removal/Suspension of Members:
The Chairman or any other member of UPSC shall only be removed from his/her office by order of the President of India.
The President can suspend the Chairman or any other member from his/her
office in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court.
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Major Global Navigation Systems and Their Countries
1. GPS (Global Positioning System) - United States
2. GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) - Russia
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3. Galileo - European Union
4. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) - China
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5. NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) - India
6. QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System) - Japan
1. GPS (Global Positioning System) - United States
2. GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) - Russia
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3. Galileo - European Union
4. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) - China
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5. NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) - India
6. QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System) - Japan
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Major Congress Sessions and Their Presidents
1. 1885 - First Session (Bombay)
- President: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
2. 1906 - Calcutta Session
- President: Dadabhai Naoroji
3. 1916 - Lucknow Session
- President: Ambica Charan Mazumdar
4. 1919 - Amritsar Session
- President: Motilal Nehru
5. 1920 - Nagpur Session
- President: C. Vijayaraghavachariar
6. 1924 - Belgaum Session
- President: Mahatma Gandhi
7. 1929 - Lahore Session
- President: Jawaharlal Nehru
8. 1931 - Karachi Session
- President: Vallabhbhai Patel
9. 1936 - Lucknow Session
- President: Jawaharlal Nehru
10. 1938 - Haripura Session
- President: Subhas Chandra Bose
11. 1939 - Tripuri Session
- President: Subhas Chandra Bose
12. 1942 - Bombay Session (Quit India Movement)
- President: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
13. 1946 - Meerut Session
- President: Acharya J.B. Kripalni
1. 1885 - First Session (Bombay)
- President: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
2. 1906 - Calcutta Session
- President: Dadabhai Naoroji
3. 1916 - Lucknow Session
- President: Ambica Charan Mazumdar
4. 1919 - Amritsar Session
- President: Motilal Nehru
5. 1920 - Nagpur Session
- President: C. Vijayaraghavachariar
6. 1924 - Belgaum Session
- President: Mahatma Gandhi
7. 1929 - Lahore Session
- President: Jawaharlal Nehru
8. 1931 - Karachi Session
- President: Vallabhbhai Patel
9. 1936 - Lucknow Session
- President: Jawaharlal Nehru
10. 1938 - Haripura Session
- President: Subhas Chandra Bose
11. 1939 - Tripuri Session
- President: Subhas Chandra Bose
12. 1942 - Bombay Session (Quit India Movement)
- President: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
13. 1946 - Meerut Session
- President: Acharya J.B. Kripalni
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Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 31 July 2024
1) Mrs Preeti Sudan, Member UPSC, has been appointed as Chairperson, Union Public Service Commission.
➨ Preeti Sudan is a retired Indian bureaucrat who served as Health Secretary of India from October 2017 to July 2020.
▪️Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) :-
Formed - 1 October 1926
Headquarters - New Delhi
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2) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)'s US$ 34 million (Rs. 284.19 crore) project to develop an 'Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing & Storage Facility' on a PPP model.
3) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav launched today Ideas4LiFE for inviting ideas related to products and services, which induce behavioral changes related to environment-friendly lifestyles.
4) A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states that include combating urban flooding and checking glacial lake outburst floods.
5) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive financial support plan of Rs 11,500 crore to enhance flood control measures and irrigation projects across several states.
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6) The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors, while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.
7) Prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman’ for 2023-24 was presented to the PSUs in Visakhapatnam for their outstanding performance in implementing the official language.
➨ The award was presented by The Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC).
8) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in union budget 2024 proposed to enhance mudra loans to Rs 20 lakh, from Rs 10 lakh earlier.
➨ Mudra or Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency, is a channel for government credit scheme meant for entrepreneurs under which loans are given.
9) The government has extended the duration of Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 by two months up to Sept 30, with enhancement of outlay to ₹778 crore.
➨ Earlier, the scheme was launched by Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) through a gazette notification.
10) A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states that include combating urban flooding and checking glacial lake outburst floods.
11) The government has de-linked placements from the short-term skills training imparted under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 of the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship, with effect from 2022-23.
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12) National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian delegation at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation BIMSTEC Security Chiefs in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
13) Suhail Ajaz Khan, the Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has also been appointed as ambassador to Yemen.
14) Cmde D.K. Murali has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
15) Sanjay Kapoor, the former chief of the All India Chess Federation (AICF), has been unanimously elected as the president of the FIDE India Zone for a four-year term.
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1) Mrs Preeti Sudan, Member UPSC, has been appointed as Chairperson, Union Public Service Commission.
➨ Preeti Sudan is a retired Indian bureaucrat who served as Health Secretary of India from October 2017 to July 2020.
▪️Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) :-
Formed - 1 October 1926
Headquarters - New Delhi
@tgpscnotes
2) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)'s US$ 34 million (Rs. 284.19 crore) project to develop an 'Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing & Storage Facility' on a PPP model.
3) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav launched today Ideas4LiFE for inviting ideas related to products and services, which induce behavioral changes related to environment-friendly lifestyles.
4) A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states that include combating urban flooding and checking glacial lake outburst floods.
5) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive financial support plan of Rs 11,500 crore to enhance flood control measures and irrigation projects across several states.
@tgpscnotes
6) The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors, while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.
7) Prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman’ for 2023-24 was presented to the PSUs in Visakhapatnam for their outstanding performance in implementing the official language.
➨ The award was presented by The Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC).
8) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in union budget 2024 proposed to enhance mudra loans to Rs 20 lakh, from Rs 10 lakh earlier.
➨ Mudra or Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency, is a channel for government credit scheme meant for entrepreneurs under which loans are given.
9) The government has extended the duration of Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 by two months up to Sept 30, with enhancement of outlay to ₹778 crore.
➨ Earlier, the scheme was launched by Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) through a gazette notification.
10) A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved several disaster mitigation and capacity building projects for various states that include combating urban flooding and checking glacial lake outburst floods.
11) The government has de-linked placements from the short-term skills training imparted under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 of the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship, with effect from 2022-23.
@tgpscnotes
12) National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian delegation at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation BIMSTEC Security Chiefs in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
13) Suhail Ajaz Khan, the Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has also been appointed as ambassador to Yemen.
14) Cmde D.K. Murali has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
15) Sanjay Kapoor, the former chief of the All India Chess Federation (AICF), has been unanimously elected as the president of the FIDE India Zone for a four-year term.
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Notable Autobiographies by Important Indian Personalities
1. The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi: Gandhi's journey of truth and non-violence, pivotal in India's independence movement.
2. Wings of Fire by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: From a humble background to becoming India's "Missile Man" and President.
3. An Autobiography by Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru's experiences and role in India's struggle for independence.
4. My Country My Life by L.K. Advani: The political journey of L.K. Advani, a key figure in the BJP.
5. My Truth by Indira Gandhi: Insights into the personal and political life of India's first female Prime Minister.
6. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda: Yogananda's spiritual journey and teachings of Kriya Yoga.
7. The Race of My Life by Milkha Singh: The inspiring story of the "Flying Sikh," from partition struggles to athletic glory.
8. Playing It My Way by Sachin Tendulkar: The cricket legend's career and personal journey.
9. Why I Am An Atheist by Bhagat Singh: Singh's transformation to atheism during his time in jail.
10. Waiting for a Visa by B.R. Ambedkar: An account of caste-based discrimination faced by Ambedkar, used as a textbook at Columbia University.
1. The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi: Gandhi's journey of truth and non-violence, pivotal in India's independence movement.
2. Wings of Fire by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: From a humble background to becoming India's "Missile Man" and President.
3. An Autobiography by Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru's experiences and role in India's struggle for independence.
4. My Country My Life by L.K. Advani: The political journey of L.K. Advani, a key figure in the BJP.
5. My Truth by Indira Gandhi: Insights into the personal and political life of India's first female Prime Minister.
6. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda: Yogananda's spiritual journey and teachings of Kriya Yoga.
7. The Race of My Life by Milkha Singh: The inspiring story of the "Flying Sikh," from partition struggles to athletic glory.
8. Playing It My Way by Sachin Tendulkar: The cricket legend's career and personal journey.
9. Why I Am An Atheist by Bhagat Singh: Singh's transformation to atheism during his time in jail.
10. Waiting for a Visa by B.R. Ambedkar: An account of caste-based discrimination faced by Ambedkar, used as a textbook at Columbia University.
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01 August 2024 Current Affairs
➼ Every year on 31st July 'World Ranger Day' is celebrated all over the world.
➼ Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in New Delhi on 31 July on a three-day state visit to India.
➼ President ' Draupadi Murmu' will preside over the two-day conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 2 and 3.
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➼ In the Paris Olympics, shooters ' Manu Bhaker' and ' Sarabjot Singh' have won the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol mixed team event.
➼ Sri Lanka will host the 83rd edition of the prestigious 'Madras-Colombo Regatta' on August 3 .
➼ Iran's newly elected President ' Masoud Pezeshkian' has formally taken oath in the Parliament.
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➼ Central Water Commission has won the GEEF Global Water tech Award under the 'Water Department of the Year' category at the Global Water Tech Summit – 2024.
➼ National e-Governance Division has partnered with ' IIM-Bengaluru' for Digital Government Senior Leaders Programme.
➼ Recently a wind turbine has been installed in the Periyar Tiger Reserve to generate electricity.
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➼ Every year on 31st July 'World Ranger Day' is celebrated all over the world.
➼ Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in New Delhi on 31 July on a three-day state visit to India.
➼ President ' Draupadi Murmu' will preside over the two-day conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 2 and 3.
@tgpscnotes
➼ In the Paris Olympics, shooters ' Manu Bhaker' and ' Sarabjot Singh' have won the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol mixed team event.
➼ Sri Lanka will host the 83rd edition of the prestigious 'Madras-Colombo Regatta' on August 3 .
➼ Iran's newly elected President ' Masoud Pezeshkian' has formally taken oath in the Parliament.
@tgpscnotes
➼ Central Water Commission has won the GEEF Global Water tech Award under the 'Water Department of the Year' category at the Global Water Tech Summit – 2024.
➼ National e-Governance Division has partnered with ' IIM-Bengaluru' for Digital Government Senior Leaders Programme.
➼ Recently a wind turbine has been installed in the Periyar Tiger Reserve to generate electricity.
Join @tgpscnotes
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