English a compulsory paper for IAS aspirants
Among the changes introduced in the IAS examination by the Union Public Service Commission earlier this year, making English a compulsory paper.
The score in the English paper will now be taken into consideration while determining the rank in the competitive examination.
This is perceived as a major deterrent for aspirants from a rural background, for a majority of whom access to English medium education is difficult and hard to come by.
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