Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt
Why in News? MHA Guidelines Relevance GS II — Polity GS I — Culture Practice Question Historical & Cultural Background Origin of Vande Mataram Constituent Assembly Position Constitutional & Legal Status National Anthem National Song Key Provisions in Guidelines Order of Playing Standing Protocol Ceremonial Occasions Band & Choir Use Schools Governance & Policy […]
Have States gained from the 16th FC?- Explained
Why in News? 16th Finance Commission Report (2026–31) Relevance GS II — Polity GS III — Economy Practice Question Constitutional Basis Finance Commission — Article 280 Tax Devolution — Article 270 What Taxes are Shared? Included in Divisible Pool Excluded Taxes Evolution of Vertical Devolution Pre-14th FC 14th FC Shift Why 41% in 15th FC? […]
India gets first ‘musical path
Why in News? India’s First Musical Road (2026) Relevance GS III — Science & Tech / Infrastructure Practice Question Basics What is a Musical Road? Rumble Strips — Purpose Technology & Design Engineering Principle Hungarian Technology Base Governance & Policy Relevance Behavioural Public Policy Urban Mobility Innovation Road Safety Significance Speed Management Driver Engagement Challenges […]
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt shed light on ancient trade links
Why in News? 2024–25 Discovery in Egypt Relevance GS I — History & Culture Practice Question Historical Context Tamil Brahmi Script Indo–Roman Trade Background Key Findings Nature of Inscriptions Repeated Name — Cikai Korran Corroborative Parallels Trade & Cultural Implications Beyond Port Trade Diaspora Footprints Wider Historical Significance Early Globalisation Evidence Reframing Tamil History Challenges […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 February 2026
Q1. Assertion (A): Tamil Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypt indicate physical presence of Indians in Roman Egypt.Reason (R): Tamil Brahmi was exclusively used for royal edicts and religious texts. A. Both A and R are correct, and R explains AB. Both A and R are correct, but R does not explain AC. A is […]
Current Affairs 12 February 2026
Content Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt shed light on ancient trade links Source : The Hindu Why in News? 2024–25 Discovery in Egypt Relevance GS I — History & Culture Practice Question Historical Context Tamil Brahmi Script Indo–Roman Trade Background Key Findings Nature of Inscriptions Repeated Name — Cikai Korran Corroborative Parallels Trade & […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 February 2026
Content The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life Source :The Hindu Why in News? CPI Base Revision (2012 → 2024) Relevance GS III (Economy) Practice Question Basics Inflation — Meaning Consumer Price Index (CPI) CPI vs WPI CPI Base Year Concept Base Year Role Need for Revision Features of CPI 2024 […]
PIB Summaries 12 February 2026
Content CATCH LIMITS FOR FISHING Why in News ? Relevance GS III (Environment & Economy) Practice Question Basics Legal–Institutional Framework ICAR–CMFRI Role Minimum Legal Size (MLS) Policy Tools for Sustainable Fishing Gear & Effort Controls Spatial Zoning Seasonal Closures Data & Facts Stock Health Species Focus—Silver Pomfret Welfare During Bans Blue Economy Linkages Livelihood–Conservation Balance […]
Static Quiz 12 February 2026 (Art & Culture)
Q1.With reference to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, consider the following pairs of site and state: How many pairs given above are correctly matched?A. Only oneB. Only twoC. All threeD. None Q1. (B)Explanation: Q2.UNESCO recognises some properties as serial sites where multiple geographically separate components together express Outstanding Universal Value. Which of the following […]
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis Over Years, Subject-Wise Weightage, Difficulty Level
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: The UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the toughest examinations in the country. Lakhs of applicants apply and appear for the IAS exam every year. But only a few of them succeed in the exam. If you are planning to appear in this test, you should first understand […]