Attempts in UPSC Civil Services 2026 and Age Limit for UPSC CSAT 2026 The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious competitive exams in India, used to select candidates for various civil services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), among others. For aspirants preparing for the UPSC CSE in 2026, understanding the rules regarding attempts and age limits is crucial for effective planning and strategy. Attempts in UPSC Civil Services Exam The number of attempts allowed in the UPSC CSE is an important aspect of the examination process. This limit is defined by the UPSC guidelines, which vary based on the category of the candidate. General Category: - Candidates belonging to the **General category** are allowed a maximum of **6 attempts**. OBC (Other Backward Classes): - Candidates under the **OBC category** can avail a maximum of **9 attempts**. SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled T...
Dal-Nigeen Lake in Srinagar under the National Lake Conservation Plan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal for waiver of condition stipulated in Para 2.8 of the CCEA note for the project of "Conservation and Management Plan for Dal-Nigeen Lake in Srinagar", J&K under the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP).It may be mentioned that, while approving the project for Conservation and Management Plan for Dal-Nigeen Lake in Srinagar under NLCP, it was stipulated in Para 2.8 of the CCEA note that re-settlement and rehabilitation (R&R) of families living in the lake is essential for eco-regeneration of the Dal-Nigeen Lake. The total cost for R&R of the entire lake population of more than 10000 families is expected to cost around Rs. 486 crore. The entire cost of R&R will be borne by the Stale Government as committed by them, and this component is to be implemented concurrently with the main project.
However, during the visit of the Prime Minister to J&K on 28-29, October, 2009, additional central assistance of more than Rs. 350 crore was announced for the rehabilitation of Dal dwellers. Subsequently, Planning Commission conveyed its in principle approval of this proposal and decided that the R&R project at an estimated cost of Rs. 356 crore would be funded by the Central Government under Prime Minister’s Reconstruction Plan for J&K (State Sector). Accordingly approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) was sought to finance the R&R project by the Central Government instead of by the State Government.
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