UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
PBSHABD Platform
Prelims Question Q. With reference to the PBSHABD Platform, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and…
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UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
OBC Creamy Layer Policy
· OBC Reservation: Under Article 16(4), the State can provide reservation in public employment for backward classes that are not…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
Cross-Border Payment Alternatives to SWIFT
GS-II – International Relations Why in News? Major Alternatives to SWIFT India–Russia Payment Mechanism Why Alternatives Are Emerging? Key Limitation UPSC Mains Question Q.…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
UNSC Veto Reform
GS-II – International Relations | United Nations | UNSC Reforms | Global Governance Why in News? French-Mexican Initiative P5 and Veto Liechtenstein Initiative ACT…
Daily Editorial Analysis
Policing the line between publicity and justice
GS-II – Governance, Polity and Social Justice | Police Reforms | Criminal Justice | Fundamental Rights Why in News? Current Law and Practice Constitutional…
Daily Editorial Analysis
The murky world of political party finance
GS-II – Governance, Polity and Social Justice | Electoral Reforms | Political Parties | Funding of Elections Why in News? Political Parties and Constitutional…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Two-Headed Turtle in the USA
Prelims Practice Questions Q1. Consider the following statements about diamondback terrapins: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Answer: (a) 1 and 2…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs)
Prelims Practice Questions Q1. With reference to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs), consider the following statements:…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
Law Governing Compensation for Road Accidents and Way to Calculate
GS-II – Polity and Governance | Judiciary | GS-III – Road Safety | Social Justice Why in News? Legal Framework How Compensation Is Calculated…
Daily Editorial Analysis
QCO: Quality Standards and Manufacturing Competitiveness
GS-III – Indian Economy | Manufacturing | Industrial Policy | MSME Manufacturing Sector in India Why in News? The Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order,…
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