Public sentiment around India-UK educational partnerships is mixed, showcasing optimism for academic collaboration but skepticism about underlying political motives and historical context. While many value the educational opportunities, concerns about the geopolitical implications and colonial history persist.

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I don't know what new regulations your talking about. 

But India is a nightmare to work with for outsourcing. I'll never do it again. The quality is awful. Very slap dash.

tcpukl

It's a golden era for India, not so sure for the UK. India gets to export its surplus citizens and reap in the remittances. Brits get suppressed wages and their jobs lost to outsourcing.

Wide-Cash1336

Honestly don't really have any strong feelings about any trade deal with any country.

As for relations with India, I'm personally wary of us getting too close because Modi seems like a pretty bad guy. Then again, would hardly be the first time we've allied with unsavoury leaders, so it is what it is I guess.

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I don’t particularly like it, India is part of BRICS, so I wonder what the implications would be if global tensions get worse.  Also the massive outsourcing of British jobs to India due to cheap labour.

There are loads of other cultural differences and other issues in India.

TheColonelKiwi

Golden era is pretty meaningless as a term. I remember our 'golden era' with China which lasted a few years and then relations soured.


Overall trade increasing is good however I'd be against migration increasing more than it already has. Just have to see when its properly implemented.

ImpressiveGift9921

Well it’s about three times the population of the EU so there is that.

Depends on the outcome of this Test series

downreef

Happy to have good relations with India but would stop short of calling it a golden era at this stage, it's like anything, governments of all stripes like a good headline so they'll try to sell the benefits of any deal they've negotiated.

That being said if I've a choice between deepening ties with India or deepening ties with China I'd rather go with India any day of the week.

ChallengeSecret8561

I can't think there would be much in the way of British exports that would interest individuals.


More about the government buying weapons and torture devices, that's what Modi is interested in.

PatTheCatMcDonald

hellosakamoto

Relations are probably at least somewhat improved since the Raj at least.

txakori

Not sure these deals are going to benefit many people. If people were coming here to open new factories and employ thousands of people, that would feel like a bloody good deal to me. 

my-comp-tips

UK/canada is so deep in shit because of jihadis and khalis that they have no choice but to shake hands with us.

johndon1986

Muh se mungfali nhi toot rhi , gaand se akhrot todega.....

Dry-Seat-4189

Common rakhlo dono traf se batting karlega over bache to

EscpveloCT26

Baap bete ki ladai pota shant nhi karata hai.....

Spirited_Pen1877

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Vasuki-Bhai

That's exactly how the kids are treated when they try to propose a solution to their parents' problems

Lost-Vermicelli-4840

evilhead000

That minister is brand ambassdor for Malnutrition.

TedRoosevelt21

USA : dollar diplomacy.
India : Buddhist diplomacy.
China: panda diplomacy.
Bangladesh : Ganja diplomacy .

Guilty_Brilliant6254

From Trump offering mediation to this, indeed, much water has flown under the IWT !

lord_dekisugi

Am i the only one who hates bangladesh more than pakistan. And i don't even know why.

Bangladesh jada bada deemak hai pakistan ke comparatively... Pakistan ke paas kam se kam guda hai samne se dusmani lene ka ye bangladeshi mc chakke ke aulad asli dimak hai.

xrajdev

Shooting_star5

bakedasparagus1

by the way kachra was good at his game. what are you trying to imply OP?

CrankRift

India’s stand on Kashmir has always been clear – it's a bilateral issue with no scope for third-party mediation. While Bangladesh’s gesture may be diplomatic in intent, such suggestions often reflect a lack of understanding of India's consistent foreign policy stance.

Silver-Donut-4188

He’s making it hard to legalize marijuana.

Gajab haal hai.  ..  yhi din dekhna reh gaya tha. . .for Bangladesh’s own sake, I hope its a fake news 🤞

Comfortable-Quote-84

Matador5511

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Mission-Bandicoot676

Oh is it so? Last I heard one of your esteemed former general had been advising Bangladesh to attack and occupy North Eastern States of India. But I guess Bangladesh has memory issues..

dokschiddt

ab ghodo ki race m gadhe bhi daudenge!!??

Haunting_Initial1233

laymeinthelouvre

I am a upsc aspirant(25F). I'm a working professional. currently I couldn't be consistent due to my work. I have previously given 1attempt which I couldn't clear. Need to start my preparation fresh. I'm thinking that if there is a study partner it would be helpful in being consistent and discuss common topics and current affairs. If you are okay, I would like to be your study partner.

swetha_lakshmi

Hey I am preparing for SSC currently. Would love to partner up if you are down for it.

AdPrevious4844

hello, 25m beginner with postgrad, here. Interested!

Left-Animal3527

27M here working in Govt sector, preparing for 2027 dedicated attempt, took last attempt in 2022 failed. 
I have 5 h daily 2 h gs lecture, 1 h newspaper and pyq, rest newspaper in office, 1 h self study and 1 h revision (present routine) 😊 feel free to dm if u can catch up or will not make me feel i am falling behind

Forsaken_Garbage4653

Ngl it would be better if you study by yourself i nthe first attempt

Hitman_2k22

22(M)I want to take my second attempt in 2026 
I need a study partner

Consistent_Piano4908

21M I am in my final year of  bachelor's in zoology and I am preparing for upsc with the help of unacademy

Asparagus_28

Hello I'm also going to start my preparation, it would be amazing to have a like minded partner, dm me so we can start the grind and help each other out

Creative_Key4531

Daily Current Affairs Briefing – 1 June 2025

National Current Affairs

Ayush Suraksha Portal (31 May 2025): Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched the “Ayush Suraksha Portal” to allow citizens to report misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for traditional medicine productsdailypioneer.comdailypioneer.com. This digital platform (web and mobile app) centralizes pharmacovigilance data and was developed in response to a July 2024 Supreme Court order mandating a dashboard to track AYUSH drug claimsdailypioneer.com. The portal strengthens consumer protection in health (relevant to GS‑III: Health &amp; Biotechnology, and GS‑II: Judiciary/Governance) by improving regulatory oversight of Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy sectors.

Goa Declares 100% Functional Literacy (30 May 2025): Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on the state’s 39th Statehood Day that Goa has achieved 100% functional literacy under the ULLAS‑Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (National Literacy Programme)affairscloud.com. With a survey-based literacy rate of 99.7%, Goa becomes only the second Indian state (after Mizoram) to surpass the 95% threshold set by the schemeaffairscloud.com. This milestone aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 goal of full literacy by 2030 and highlights the success of volunteer-driven adult education (relevant to GS‑I/II: Social Justice &amp; Welfare Schemes, Education).

Jan Aushadhi Kendra Youth Programme (31 May 2025): The Ministry of Youth Affairs &amp; Sports launched a 15-day “Seva Se Seekhen” campaign starting 1 June 2025, deploying youth volunteers to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMBJK) outletspib.gov.inpib.gov.in. Under the “Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme,” trained youth will assist in operating these generic medicine stores and create awareness of affordable healthcare. This initiative links youth engagement with public health outreach (GS‑II: Government Schemes, Health).

Women’s Empowerment and Ahilyabai Holkar Anniversary (31 May 2025): Prime Minister Modi attended a grand “Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan” in Bhopal to mark Devi Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversarypib.gov.in. He released a commemorative ₹300 coin and stamp in her honour and presented the first National Devi Ahilyabai Award to a tribal folk artistpib.gov.inpib.gov.in. In his address he invoked the mantra “Nagrik Devo Bhava” (“Citizen is god”), noting that 10 crore women are now in self-help groups and highlighting women’s contributions in science and governancepib.gov.in. These events underscore the government’s focus on women-led development (relevant to GS‑II: Polity &amp; Governance, Women’s Welfare) and cultural heritage.

Infrastructure Projects – Indore Metro (31 May 2025): On the same occasion, the PM virtually inaugurated the Indore Metro (Madhya Pradesh’s first operational metro rail) and new airport services from Datia and Satnapib.gov.in. These infrastructure projects aim to enhance urban mobility and regional connectivity, creating jobs and supporting economic growth in MP (relevant to GS‑II: Urbanisation and Infrastructure).

Economy

GDP Growth (FY 2024–25): India’s economy expanded by 6.5% in FY2024-25, according to official estimates, making it the fastest-growing major economyreuters.com. Growth accelerated to 7.4% in Q4 (Jan–Mar 2025)reuters.com, driven by robust construction and manufacturing activity. The Reserve Bank of India projects 6.5% GDP growth and 4% CPI inflation for 2025–26indianexpress.com. Strong domestic demand (upturn in rural consumption and public investment) underpins this expansion, although global uncertainties pose risks (GS‑III: Indian Economy, Macroeconomics).

Trade and Currency Reserves: India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $26.42 billion in April 2025reuters.com, as oil imports jumped and exports (notably to the U.S.) saw only modest gainsreuters.comreuters.com. Separately, India’s foreign exchange reserves rebounded by $7.0 billion to $692.7 billion (week ending May 23, 2025)financialexpress.com, driven by capital inflows and rising asset values. These external-sector indicators (trade balance, forex buffers) are crucial for fiscal and monetary policy considerations (GS‑III: BoP, External Sector Management).

Other Indicators: Wholesale inflation eased (WPI fell to 0.9% in April 2025) and manufacturing PMI slipped, reflecting mixed demand. Policymakers cite resilient growth but remain watchful on inflation and global headwinds. The RBI’s annual report notes that India’s strong banking sector and reforms will sustain its high growth trajectoryindianexpress.com (GS‑III: Fiscal Policy, Banking).

Polity

Judiciary and Governance: The Ayush Suraksha Portal directly stems from a Supreme Court order (July 2024) directing the Union government to monitor AYUSH drug claims and advertisements in real timedailypioneer.com. This exemplifies judicial intervention in consumer protection and public health regulation (GS‑II: Parliament, Judiciary). The portal’s launch shows how court rulings translate into executive action.

Government Schemes &amp; Campaigns: New initiatives highlight citizen-centric governance. The Jan Aushadhi volunteer scheme is an example of engaging youth in public welfare (GS‑II: Government Programmes, Youth Empowerment)pib.gov.in. At the Ahilyabai Holkar event, PM Modi’s emphasis on “Nagrik Devo Bhava” and empowering self-help groupspib.gov.in reflects the administration’s focus on inclusive development. The release of a commemorative stamp/coin and the National Devi Ahilyabai Award for tribal artspib.gov.in demonstrate cultural patronage by the state (GS‑II: Cultural Heritage, Social Justice).

Policy and Planning: The Goa literacy achievement and new youth programs illustrate implementation of national education and skill initiatives (e.g. NEP 2020, Skill India) at the state and grassroots levels (GS‑II: Education Policy). Overall, these events connect to UPSC syllabus themes like social justice, women’s empowerment, science-policy linkage, and the role of institutions in governance.

Sources: Recent official releases, RBI and RBI reports, and media reports dailypioneer.comscience.nasa.govindia.mongabay.comreuters.compib.gov.in provide the factual basis. Further details can be read in the cited references.

BanarasiThug

sherinyshine

Mention the firms you have worked for by name

I don’t think high school and A levels really need to be included if you have wrote you got a LLB and first class

Are you working at two places starting June 2025?

Add some depth to your strongest experience and maybe write a professional summary to state what you’re currently doing and what you are looking for as well as your work permit situation

Inside_Effective_576

What did the Best Personality award involve?

Be prepared to be asked disproportionately often about kabaddi by those of us who affectionately remember when it was televised here for a short time in the late 90s. 

Your CV is fine. I’m not sure you explain anywhere what MUN is. If it’s Model United Nations I don’t think you should pluralise it as MUNs. But spell it out when it first occurs. I agree with the other feedback. Good luck.

earthgold

You're CV is so good I actually cannot stand you.

Healthy_Sprinkles273

Education:
- You don’t need to put the bullet point underneath the upcoming LLM to explain what the course entails - it’s self explanatory 
- Re: LLB Don’t need to put modules unless the role you’re applying to is niche and needs that module. When applying to VC/TC’s you’ll have to provide modules and its breakdown anyways so you can save some space there too
- Perhaps take out extra curricular and put down any noteworthy awards received during uni there instead. Extracurricular can go to the achievement section at the end which should be changed to Interests and Achievements
- For sixth form and gcse equivalent I’m assuming you did the indian equivalent? Put down your actual qualification name don’t try to pass it off as a gcse/a-level but next to your overall grade you can put (Equivalent to A-level A*A*A*AA)

Legal Experience:
- Your experience is good but think it would be worth perhaps quantifying or zeroing in on any achievements or value you added rather than only  describing role/responsibilities 
- Are you at present working three different jobs? All of them are [Month, Year] - Present
- Could you perhaps quantify successes/show the value you personally added into these roles? 

Other work experience:
- Put the legal intern role in the legal experience one. Yes it’s an internship but it’s legal experience first and foremost. Put the names as well be like Legal Intern at [Law firm]; [Law firm]; [Law firm] etc etc 
- Also why is it only year to year and not month, year to month, year - stay consistent


Volunteering experience:
- same as above re: year - year and quantifying success/adding value 

Achievement
- Title change perhaps to Achievements and interest
- Take out personality award  
- Add uni extra curricular here

Legitimate_Pickle942

You need to put your actual name and contact details at the top of the CV

Final_Storage_9398

You need to name specific employment - companies and stuff. If this is chat GPT make sure you change the headings.

RestaurantCute2342



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SS: The UK’s world-leading higher education sector is expanding in India, with the University of Lancaster and the University of Surrey opening new campuses. This expansion will boost the UK economy by £50 million and strengthen ties with India, a rapidly growing economy. The move also enhances the UK’s global influence and soft power, while providing Indian students with access to UK-quality education.

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The strengthening of ties between India and the UK features a focus on educational partnerships, with UK universities set to establish campuses in India, enhancing opportunities.

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