Best IAS Books Recommended for UPSC Civil Service Exam
Best IAS Books Recommended for UPSC Civil Service Exam Best IAS Books Recommended for UPSC Civil Service Exam Best Books for UPSC: UPSC Books play an important role in your preparation. The right books for UPSC ensure balanced coverage of the syllabus along with practice and revision. Hence, candidates must ensure they choose only the […]
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
Why in News? Nature Communications Study Relevance GS III — Environment & Ecology Practice Question Basics What is Species Turnover? Why Turnover Matters ? Key Findings Overall Trend Dataset Scope Community Patterns Ecological Interpretation Not Climate-Driven Shrinking Species Pools Causes of Deceleration Anthropogenic Pressures Fisheries Impact Implications for Ecosystems Reduced Resilience Regime Shift Risk Conceptual […]
There are 765 dolphins of six species along Odisha’s coast, latest census reveals
Why in News? Record Dolphin Count Relevance GS III — Environment Practice Question Species Composition Species-wise Numbers Trend Over Time Irrawaddy Dolphin Focus Status & Protection Chilika Stronghold Distribution Beyond Chilika Conservation Framework Protected Areas Monitoring System Capacity Building Governance Significance Model for Marine Conservation Community Participation Challenges Habitat Stress Slow Breeding Stagnation in Chilika […]
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 […]