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Articles from August 2026
Notes, editorials and exam explainers written by the Riyasat IAS mentor team — syllabus-mapped reading for UPSC Civil Services aspirants.
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India’s Growth Model
Introduction India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, driven by strong domestic demand, a resilient services sector, and sustained public…
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Transfer payments and National accounting
Introduction Transfer Payments are an important component of public finance and social welfare policies. They refer to payments made by the government or other…
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Fiscal Policy and Public Finance in India
Fiscal Policy and Public Finance are two fundamental pillars of economic governance. They determine how the government mobilises financial resources, allocates public expenditure, manages…
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Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy is one of the most important instruments available to the Government for managing the economy. It refers to the government’s strategy of…
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Chief Minister
About National Court of Appeal: A National Court of Appeal (NCA) is a proposed intermediate appellate court between the High Courts and the Supreme…
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The Governor
Introduction The Constitution designates the Governor as the constitutional head of a State and an important link between the Union and the State governments.…
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Cabinet Secretariat
About The Cabinet Secretariat is the highest coordinating body of the Union Government. It assists the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet in policy…
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Public Interest Litigation
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a judicial mechanism through which any public-spirited individual or organization can approach the courts to protect the rights of…
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Virtual Courts
About Virtual Courts are technology-enabled courts that allow judicial proceedings to be conducted online through video conferencing and digital platforms without requiring the physical…
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