16th Finance Commission on Exit Clauses
Core Update Relevance GS II — Polity & Governance GS III — Economy Why is it in News? Fiscal Concern Background — Finance Commission Constitutional Role Key Observations of the 16th FC Rise in Subsidy Burden Exit Clause Logic Economic Significance Fiscal Sustainability Welfare Efficiency Governance Dimension Populism vs Responsibility Way Forward Reform Directions
Mountain Gorilla
Current Event Relevance GS III — Environment GS II — Governance Why is it in News? Policy & Conservation Relevance Mountain Gorillas Species Basics Ecology & Behaviour Threats Conservation Significance
DAY-NRLM at Crossroads (2026–31 Cycle)
Current Context Relevance GS II — Social Justice GS III — Economy Background — DAY-NRLM What is DAY-NRLM? Institutional Architecture Scale & Achievements Mobilisation & Financial Inclusion Women’s Economic Gains Political & Social Empowerment Core Concerns Weakening Autonomy of CLFs Idle Funds & Accountability Credit Constraints Financial & Institutional Gaps Uniform Loan Products Limited […]
IIT Council & Adaptive JEE
Immediate Context Relevance GS II — Governance & Education GS III — Science & Tech Background — Competitive Exams in India Linear Examination Model Need for Reform What is Adaptive Testing? Concept & Mechanism Assessment Logic Advantages of Adaptive Testing Pedagogical Gains Efficiency & Fairness Legal & Constitutional Concerns Equality Debate Algorithmic Transparency Operational Challenges […]
Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?
Why in News ? Immediate Context Relevance GS II — Polity & Social Justice GS III — Environment Background — Tribal Land & Forest Rights Constitutional Foundation Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 Core Issues Behind Protests Land Title Concerns High Rejection Rates Digitisation & Record Gaps Livelihood & Development Demands Irrigation & Agriculture Employment & […]
16th Finance Commission & Urban Grants
Fiscal Federal Context Relevance GS II — Polity & Governance GS III — Economy Background — Finance Commission & Urbanisation Role of Finance Commission Urbanisation Context Key Recommendations — 16th FC Quantum of Allocation Share in Local Body Grants Urbanisation Premium Grant Grant Design & Structure Basic vs Tied Grants State-wise Trends Distribution Patterns Economic […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 February 2026
Q1. With reference to the Finance Commission in India, consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? A. Only oneB. Only twoC. All threeD. None Correct Answer: (C) All three Explanation: Q2. Assertion–Reason Type Assertion (A): The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 was enacted to recognise pre-existing rights of forest-dwelling […]
Current Affairs 03 February 2026
Content 16th Finance Commission & Urban Grants Fiscal Federal Context Relevance GS II — Polity & Governance GS III — Economy Background — Finance Commission & Urbanisation Role of Finance Commission Urbanisation Context Key Recommendations — 16th FC Quantum of Allocation Share in Local Body Grants Urbanisation Premium Grant Grant Design & Structure Basic vs […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 February 2026
Content Wetlands as a national public good Why in News — World Wetlands Day 2026 ? Global & Indian Context Relevance GS I — Geography & Society GS III — Environment & Disaster Management Practice Question Basics — Understanding Wetlands Definition & Types Ecological Functions Traditional Knowledge & Community Linkages Indigenous Systems Cultural–Economic Value Policy […]
UPSC Exam Pattern 2026, Prelims, Mains, Interview
UPSC Exam Pattern 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases UPSC exam pattern and marking scheme in the official notification PDF. Candidates should review the UPSC exam pattern for all stages to avoid any surprises on the exam day. The UPSC selection process 2026 is divided into three phases: prelims, mains, and an interview. […]