How Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit names ended up on walls of Egyptian tombs
Why in news ? New academic findings Relevance Practice question Basics and historical context What are these inscriptions Who deciphered them ? What the names show ? Trade and connectivity dimension Indian Ocean trade networks Cultural cosmopolitanism Social and cultural insights Travel motivations Identity expression Historiographical significance Rethinking isolationist views Limits of evidence
Pothole-related road fatalities jumped 53% in 5 years
Basics and static context What counts as pothole-related accidents ? Scale of the problem in India Relevance Practice question Why in news ? Sharp rise in fatalities Data and trends Accident and injury pattern State-wise concentration Governance and policy dimension Maintenance vs construction bias Accountability issues Economic and social implications Economic costs Social justice angle […]
Substantive motion in Parliament
Basics and concept What is a substantive motion ? Source in parliamentary practice Relevance Practice question Types and scope Common examples Who can move it ? Procedure Admissibility and listing Debate and voting Constitutional and governance relevance Link with collective responsibility Instrument of deliberative democracy Distinction from other motions Vs. no-confidence motion Vs. adjournment and […]
Dal Lake – environmental degradation and conservation challenges
Why in news ? Policy shift in conservation Relevance Practice question Basics and static context Location and physical features Ecological and economic significance Environmental pressures Sewage and pollution load Eutrophication and weed growth Catchment degradation Encroachment and population pressure Reduced inflows and circulation Invasive species and biodiversity loss
Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%
Why in news ? New base year and latest inflation Relevance Practice question Basics and static context What is CPI and why it matters ? Who compiles CPI ? What changed in the new CPI ? Updated consumption basket Wider data coverage Economic rationale for rebasing Reflecting structural change Policy credibility Limitations and cautions Comparability […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 February 2026
Q1. With reference to inflation measurement in India, consider the following statements: How many statements are correct? A) Only oneB) Only twoC) All threeD) None Answer: B) Only two Explanation: Q2. Which of the following are major causes of Dal Lake degradation? A) 1, 2 and 3 onlyB) 2 and 4 onlyC) 1 and 4 […]
Current Affairs 13 February 2026
Content Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75% Source :The Hindu Why in news ? New base year and latest inflation Relevance Practice question Basics and static context What is CPI and why it matters ? Who compiles CPI ? What changed in the new CPI ? Updated consumption basket Wider […]
How to improve marks in UPSC Answer Writing Practice
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Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 February 2026
Content: Farmers’ pulse Source : The Hindu Basics and context What are pulses? Nutritional and strategic importance Demand–supply realities Relevance GS III – Agriculture & Economy Practice Question Why in news ? Trade sensitivity and farmer concerns New self-sufficiency push Governance and policy architecture MSP and procurement gaps Policy dualism Economic, social and environmental […]
PIB Summaries 13 February 2026
Content DIGITIZATION OF COURTS (e-Courts Mission Mode Project) Basics & Context Meaning and Rationale Evolution of e-Courts Project Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance Practice Question Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Economic Dimension Social / Ethical Technology / Security Data & Evidence Challenges Way Forward PROJECTS UNDER […]