Month: November 2018

Civil Services Aptitude Test (csat) A Fresh Way To Recruit Candidates

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Since a very long time speculations of changes in system of recruitment of candidates in Indian Civil Services Examination have existed. Recently, UPSC recommended the government to replace the existing system of Civil Services (Preliminary Examination) with Civil Services Aptitude Test or CSAT. This has led to a lot of speculations and anxiety among the aspirants of Civil Services Examination.

Recently, in an Interview with frontline magazine, Mr V. P. Gupta of RAUs IAS Study Circle talked about the possible reasons for the introduction of CSAT, probable syllabus and the impact on aspirants.

In his interview he spoke about the changes that the new system will come up with. He said that the new Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) will be two objective type question series mandatory for all candidates.
This examination would be conducted to check the candidates on their decision making skills and aptitude for civil services.

When asked about the content and syllabus, Mr Gupta made it clear that UPSC has constituted a committee under Prof. S.K. Khanna, former Vice chairman, University Grants Commission. On his observations UPSC will announce the content guidelines for CSAT level. He also made it clear that the transition to CSAT is not done in a day. He told that CSAT was advocated in 2001 by Dr Y. K. Alagh in his Civil Services Review Committee Report. It was Dr Alagh who promoted the idea of testing every candidate on a common ground rather than on optional subjects.

Taking about the recommendations of Dr Alagh, Mr Gupta enumerated the ideas like Basic awareness of the country and the world, Analytical skills and problem solving techniques and elementary arithmetic. He said it was Dr Alagh who talked about these things first and now the commission is making a note of it and is trying to draft the syllabus on these parameters.

Mr Gupta in his interview made it clear that whatever changes are made will restrict to the first level of examination. The aspect of main examination and interview will be dealt with old and traditional guidelines. He stressed of the fact that a lot of commissions and committee have stressed on the fact on aptitudes of the candidates rather than the knowledge of the subject and one area of specialization. He also highlighted that this process of CSAT is more fair and transparent and will enable the system to recruit better candidates.

Talking about the effect of CSAT on civil services aspirants, Mr Gupta tried to show the brighter side of CSAT to students. He said that no student should be apprehensive about the system; he also told that CSAT is not a regular admission test like CAT or MAT but this is a recruitment test that will enable a student to join the most elite ranks in Indian democracy. He was also happy with the fact that the new system will bestow the system a fresh and new look with humane and transparent touch.

Civil Litigation Laws in NJ – An Overview

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Civil litigation laws in NJ are complex and you need to hire a competent law firm to present your case in the court. Read on to know how civil litigation cases are initiated in NJ, the parties that might be involved in such litigation, and types of cases that can be filed.

Civil litigation can involve these parties:

Plaintiff – person who sues Defendant – person who is sued Guardian – person representing the interests of another (such as a minor) Intervenor – a third party who requests to participate in a lawsuit Third party plaintiff – party suing a non-party to the original suit on a third party complaint Third party defendant – party being sued in a third party complaint Crossclaimant – defendant suing another defendant on a crossclaim Counterclaimant – defendant suing a plaintiff on a counterclaim John or Jane Doe – fictitious defendant designation used when the real identity of the defendant is not known ABC Corporation – fictitious defendant designation used when the real identity of a corporate defendant is unknown

The first step in a lawsuit is that a complaint must be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. The complaint contains information that lets the court know what the cause of actions are, that the court has jurisdiction, identifies the parties in the case, and describes what relief is being sought by the plaintiff.

Once the complaint is filed, it must be served on all defendants. In New Jersey, a defendant has 35 days to file a response. Generally, the response comes in the form of an answer. In the answer, the defendant responds to each allegation in the complaint. The defendant may also file a counterclaim against the plaintiff if there are separate claims back against the initial party. If there are other parties that may be at fault, any defendant can file cross-claims or name a third-party defendant.

If you have been served with a complaint, it is important not to ignore it and seek legal counsel immediately. A lawyer can best advise you of the appropriate response.

Examples of various types of civil cases that can be filed include consumer fraud, contract claims, insurance and insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, products liability, matters regarding real property, landlord/tenant disputes, toxic tort, and workers compensation actions. In New Jersey, trusts and estates can also be a party to or the subject of a lawsuit. If you find yourself in a legal situation involving an estate or trust, you should contact a law firm that is well versed in New Jersey trust law, estate law, general civil litigation, and fiduciary litigation.

The writer is associated with Backes & Backes LLC, an NJ based law firm practicing in the areas of wills, estate administration, probate litigation and general civil litigation.

Civil engineering may resist downturn Engineering sector news from Workcircle

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According to industry analysts Glenigan, the flow of new construction projects remains extremely weak with nearly all construction sectors impacted by the ongoing fallout from the credit crunch. The monthly Glenigan Index gives a forward indicator of UK construction activity by tracking the flow of construction projects that start on site each month.

-The sustained fall in new projects in the pre-construction pipeline does not bode well for the industry in 2009-, a recent report said. -With the UK’s economic outlook in continued decline and consumer and business confidence at record lows, we do not expect any significant improvement in the Glenigan Index during the first six months of 2009.-

In contrast, civil engineering is expected to be stronger after several renewable energy projects started at the end of 2008. A host of major infrastructure projects like Crossrail should ensure a solid workflow for some time yet. But, as Glenigan also points out, a large fall in the value of underlying planning approvals may suggest a looming change of fortunes.

Engineering sector news from Workcircle

Organizational Setup Of A Civil Construction Company

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This article looks at some of the departments and organizational structure of a civil construction company. It talks about the people behind the scenes and their roles and responsibilities.

All around us we see infrastructure such as buildings, roads, highways, parks etc. It is the job of a civil construction company, to develop this infrastructure that we love so dearly and is a part of our every day lives. In this article we will look more into the organizational setup of a construction company. We will take a brief overview of the people behind the scenesand what their roles are.

At the top of the construction company there mostly is a chairman. His job is to offer overall guidance to the company in terms of strategy, head the annual general meetings of the company and look at key decisions for positioning of the company.

After the chairman comes the managing director. The managing director plays a more active role in the daily processes of the company. Top managers of different departments usually report directly to the managing director and keep him updated on the performance of their respective departments. The managing director has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and is responsible for the profit, loss and overall growth of the company.

After the managing director comes the top-level management of the company. In larger companies there may also be a vice president or president as a link in between to the managing director. In such cases the top-level management reports to the president and then the president to the managing director. The top-level managers usually head individual departments. Some of these departments are sales, accounts, projects, purchase, hr etc.

The sales department would usually have a sales head at the top with sales managers and business development managers under him, reporting directly to him. The sales teams job is to develop new business for the verticals of the company and to maintain relationships with their customers.

In construction this may involve interaction with top builders for work, advertising activities, gathering new project information from industry magazines and journals etc. The sales head ensures that the order book is maintained with sufficient new business. He also motivates and disciplines his team to achieve targets and perform better.

The accounting department as the word suggests maintains the proper accounts of the construction company engaged in construction engineering. They maintain books of account, ledgers, payments received and payments made etc. In construction accounting is a very important aspect. The number of transactions is large and very dynamic. Thus having a solid accounts team is essential.

Moreover taxation in construction is complex and varied. A good accounts team ensures that all taxes are being accounted for properly and deposited on time. They also maintain projected cash flow requirements and prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements of the company. The accounts department consists on accountants, chartered accountants, auditors etc.

As you can see we have barely covered 20% of the organization structure and there are already so many people involved. The sheer manpower required to complete infrastructure projects is huge. Large construction companies employ thousands of people across various departments just to manage their activities. Not all companies have the same organizational structures. They differ according to the companys own management style and distinct characteristics. We will take a deeper look into the other departments such as tendering, projects, purchase, human resources etc. of the construction companys structure in our next articles.

Civil Services – Indian Administrative Service

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IAS is a very lucrative job offered by the civil services. It tags along, high power and status which is hard to resist. Becoming an IAS officer means, you get the golden chance to manage the bureaucracy. You will get the power to make an efficient change in the society which would ensure betterment of your fellow citizens. However, since the post of an IAS officer is the buzzword of the youth it is very high in demand. This means that a very strict procedure is undertaken to recruit individuals for this post and the selection rate is very low.IAS exams are very hard to clear. They require a thorough study of the syllabus and lot of practice from model question papers. However, it is also vital to prepare the current affair questions very well. It is not impossible to clear the IAS exams; there have been many toppers who have proved themselves worthy of this title. The only key to reach the apex of success is to work hard. The syllabus is vast and covers a lot of topics; therefore it is very essential to start preparing months or an year before the exam. The earlier you start, the better it is for you. You should practice very hard. If you are well- versed with the syllabus but you lack proper practice, you will not be able to clear the exam. Also, practicing would improve your accuracy to answer the questions. There are numerous model question papers available in bookstores or the internet. These question papers give you a vivid picture of the kind of questions asked; most frequently asked questions, marking scheme, important subjects etc. Preparing for IAS exams is not a one day affair, it requires months of hard work and dedication. There have been many cases, where students have given the exams many times, but are not able to clear the exam. One of the reasons behind this, can be lack of general awareness level. If you are well aware with the current affairs, you will have an advantage over the others; this would help you score better in the exams.

You need to study well if you want to clear the IAS mains exam. A tough interview follows this exam, then again a tougher training session. Finally, the candidates who are able to clear these tough stages, are recruited and positioned in strategic positions all across India. The positioning is done based on their ranks in the merit- list prepared by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

If you are perparing for civil services then down load IAS syllabus and IAS question papers at jagrnajosh.com .

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