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 […]
UPSC CSE 2026 Notification: New Restrictions on Eligibility for Serving Officers
UPSC CSE 2026 Notification has introduced critical updates regarding eligibility criteria, specifically targeting candidates already serving in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). These new rules clarify who can apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 and the conditions for reappearing. This guide simplifies these restrictions […]