On the controversy over lateral entry into the civil services
Lateral Entry in Civil Services: A Perspective-Based Overview 1. What is Lateral Entry? Lateral entry refers to the recruitment of individuals from outside the traditional civil services structure—such as professionals from the private sector, public sector undertakings, academia, or international organizations—into senior government positions like Joint Secretary, Director, or Deputy Secretary. What is the Merit […]
17th June
Bonn Climate Change Conference begins: Everything you need to know
Bonn Climate Change Conference begins: Everything you need to know
Current Context The Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025 began on June 16 in Bonn, Germany, with participation from over 5,000 delegates. This annual mid-year meeting is held under the UNFCCC framework and focuses on technical discussions related to climate policy, finance, adaptation, and scientific review. It aims to prepare the groundwork for decisions to be […]
