UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
State Name Change
Prelims Practice Question – English Q. With reference to alteration of the name of a State, consider the following statements: Which of the statements…
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UPSC Mains Current Affairs
Glacier Slowdown in Zanskar Region of Ladakh
GS-I: Geography | GS-III: Environment & Climate Change Context Study Findings Factors Affecting Glacier Flow Limitations of the Study Impact on Indus Basin Global…
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India’s rising dependence on U.S. LPG
GS-III: Economy | Energy Security | Infrastructure Context Risk of Overdependence Proximity Pricing For more UPSC Related Current Affairs- Click here Macroeconomic Risks India’s…
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Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026
GS-II: Polity & Governance | Judiciary | Tribunals Context Positive Provisions Concerns Regarding Institutional Autonomy Complaint Mechanism Core Concern Conclusion The Tribunal Reforms Bill,…
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Mecca Mutual Defence Agreement
GS-II: International Relations | West Asia | India and the Gulf Context The Pact Through India’s Eyes Implications for Iran Implications for Israel Implications…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
27 Places in Arunachal Pradesh Given Standard Names on Official Indian Map
Prelims Question – English Q. With reference to the recent standardisation of geographical names in Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements: Which of the…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia
Prelims Question – English Q. With reference to the recent earthquake in Colombia, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are…
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Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve: Forest Conservation vs Forest Rights
GS-III: Environment & Ecology | GS-II: Tribal Issues | Forest Rights Act, 2006 | Protected Areas | Judiciary Context Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve Central Empowered…
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Why does handloom remain a key part of India’s economy
GS-I: Indian Culture | GS-III: Indian Economy | Handloom Sector | Rural Employment | Women Empowerment Context A Legacy Beyond Craft Threat of Disappearing…
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UPI and the cost of policy reversal
GS-III: Indian Economy | Digital Payments | Financial Inclusion | Taxation Context The Policy Reversal Who Really Bears the Cost? Cost to Financial Inclusion…
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