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“>”CAG reports bridge the gap between governmental claims and ground realities.” — K. K. SrivastavaFor close to four decades, K. K. Srivastava has been associated with one of India’s most important constitutional institutions—the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Over a 37-year career, he has held senior audit and administrative positions across several states, including Puducherry, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Kerala, before moving to the CAG headquarters as Additional Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General.His professional journey has provided him with a rare vantage point on the functioning of public institutions, government expenditure, financial…

5 min readNew DelhiJun 21, 2026 04:21 AM IST THE National Testing Agency conducted a nation-wide mock drill on Saturday to assess preparedness at centres and said it is all set to conduct a smooth and secure NEET-UG retest for 22.79 lakh candidates on Sunday. The NTA had on May 12 announced the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam held on May 3 after allegations of a paper leak surfaced in Rajasthan. The matter is now being probed by the CBI. “We have added personnel to reduce the waiting time for biometric authentication, so that the process is quick,” National Testing…

Key Takeaways Understanding networking devices and protocols is key for SSC CGL Tier 2, particularly for Computer Awareness questions. Networks include LAN, WAN, MAN, and PAN, varying by area and size. Key networking devices are Hub, Switch, Router, Modem, Access Point, Repeater, and Firewall, each serving distinct functions. Common networking protocols like TCP, IP, HTTP, and SMTP define data transmission rules essential for exam preparation. This blog provides essential knowledge on devices and protocols to help you succeed in SSC CGL Tier 2. Understanding networking devices and protocols is important for SSC CGL Tier 2, especially for questions in Computer…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF-I) portal. Successful UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims candidates must submit it soon. The deadline is June 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This step confirms your eligibility for the upcoming Mains. You must ensure all details and service preferences are accurate. This marks the formal selection process start.Candidates must upload scanned copies of their original documents for verification. This includes age proof and educational qualifications. Category-specific certificates for reservation status are vital. These documents must be issued before the prescribed cutoff date. Any mismatch here can lead…

AS THE National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to reconduct NEET 2026 on Sunday, over a month after the cancellation of the May 12 exam following allegations of paper leaks, the conduct of competitive exams in the country has become an issue of public debate.Be it the protests of the Cockroach Janata Party or the student outreach campaign launched by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi from Kota — the hub of coaching institutes — the exam conducting agency has been facing criticisms from different sections.The Indian Express takes a look at the conduct of major competitive exams since 2018 – the…

Key Takeaways The Computer Awareness section in SSC CGL Tier 2 includes questions on the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office applications. Key topics for Windows OS include file management, Control Panel, Taskbar, and keyboard shortcuts. MS Word focuses on document creation, text formatting, and mail merge, while MS Excel emphasizes data management, formulas, and chart creation. MS PowerPoint covers slide creation, formatting, themes, and animations, essential for presentations. Understanding these applications and their features is crucial for scoring well in the Computer Awareness section of SSC CGL Tier 2. For SSC CGL Tier 2, one of the sections in…

The Union Public Service Commission has officially opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF) window for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2026, marking the beginning of the next stage of India’s most prestigious recruitment examination. Candidates who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 can now complete the DAF process through the official UPSC portal.According to the commission’s notification, eligible candidates must submit the Detailed Application Form on or before June 28, 2026. Submission of the DAF is mandatory, and only those candidates who complete the process within the prescribed timeline will be permitted to appear in the…

2 min readPatnaJun 20, 2026 10:30 PM IST The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Saturday announced the results of its 70th Combined Competitive Examination, selecting a record 2,027 candidates — the highest number in any of its state services examinations since Independence. The merit list was topped by Shraddha Pandey from Uttar Pradesh. Pandey was among four women in the top 10, along with sixth-ranked Rashmi Kiran, ninth-ranked Upashana Sharma and 10th-ranked Priya. Shashank Pandey and Aksh Vijoy secured the second and third ranks, respectively. Women accounted for 45 of the top 100 ranks. BPSC secretary Satya Prakash Sharma told…

Key Takeaways Time and Work is essential for SSC Exams focusing on task completion rates and teamwork efficiency. The article provides 20 solved questions and offers a downloadable PDF for SSC-level practice, enhancing preparation. Understanding Time and Work helps tackle real-life problems and common exam questions, including direct, combined, and inverse problems. Key concepts include efficiency, LCM, and the formulas for calculating work, time, and wages. The article includes effective shortcuts and techniques to solve Time and Work questions quickly. Time and Work is one of the most common and important topics in the Quantitative Aptitude section for SSC Exams.…

Today marks the final chance for Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) students to apply. The deadline for the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) eighth semester papers concludes tonight. Applicants must submit their online forms through the e-Students portal by 11:59 pm. This window is critical for those seeking marks improvement in their final semester exams.Many students feel anxious about marks decreasing during this university review process. However, rechecking offers a vital path to correct potential assessment errors in final scores. Candidates need their registration number and specific paper codes to start the online request. It is wise to cross-check…