The Indian Civil Services are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious government career paths in the country. Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for a limited number of vacancies in two main civil service exams – the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the State Civil Services (also known as PCS).
Informative, moving, galvanising Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (#PSC) event here in Eastbourne last night. In a packed room of over 100 old and young, we heard Yara Hawari’s brilliant analysis from West Bank and Andrew Feinstein powerfully talk about apartheid and the pivotal, corrupting influence of the global arms trade on the world order and Western leaders.
As Yara said: “this is a moment of clarity”.
Wonderful to have this moment together, with your neighbours. #Gaza 1/6
#PSC#Gaza 2/6 It was particularly moving to hear Feinstein talk about his work with Nelson Mandela in the #ANC and all his magnanimous wisdom (I miss Mandela so much, and a world with Mandela in it). And to be reminded of Mandela’s words when he was released from prison in 1990:
“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians”
“Cognitive deficits following SARS-CoV-2 infection were detectable nearly two years post infection, and largest for individuals with longer symptom durations, ongoing symptoms, and/or more severe infection. However, no such deficits were detected in individuals who reported full recovery from COVID-19.”
There wasn't much to talk about because code freeze ahead of 5.38 is in effect, so there isn't much going on.
We talked further about the upcoming deprecations scheduled for 5.38.0 (smartmatch, tick-as-package-separator), and concluded that we remain committed to keeping them deprecated on the current schedule.
Next week's meeting will be in person in the French city of Lyon.
Benefits Of Joining PCS Over The UPSC
The Indian Civil Services are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious government career paths in the country. Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for a limited number of vacancies in two main civil service exams – the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the State Civil Services (also known as PCS).