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The growing reliance on free welfare promises in Indian politics has sparked a debate over whether such measures constitute genuine social support or fiscally irresponsible… Read More »Freebies And The Indian Welfare Debate
Centralisation of Power And The Need To Reset Indian Federalism Context A high-level committee on Union–State relations appointed by the Tamil Nadu government has examined… Read More »Daily Newspaper Notes: February 21, 2026
Discovery of Healthy Coral Reef Patch in Lakshadweep Amid Global Bleaching Context Scientists have discovered a thriving and continuous coral reef near Kalpeni Island in… Read More »Daily Newspaper Notes: February 20, 2026
Diversity-Oriented Judicial Appointments and Regional Benches of the Supreme Court Newspaper Notes Context: A private member Bill seeks constitutional amendments to promote social diversity in… Read More »Daily Newspaper Notes: February 19, 2026
The Sixteenth Finance Commission has outlined a comprehensive framework for centre–state fiscal relations, resource distribution, and structural reforms for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31. Constitutional… Read More »Sixteenth Finance Commission And India’s Fiscal Federal Framework
Q1. Despite constitutional recognition, urban local governments in India continue to function with limited political authority. Examine how the present executive structure of municipal governance… Read More »Daily Mains Answer Writing –28 January 2026
Q1. Assertion (A): Nature-based Solutions represent a shift from conservation as an ecological goal to conservation as a systemic risk-management strategy. Reason (R): NbS frameworks… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: January 24, 2026
Q1. With reference to the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, consider the following statements: 1. The pillar with the highest weightage reflects factors largely outside the… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: January 16, 2026
Q1. Nuclear fusion differs fundamentally from nuclear fission because nuclear fusion: (a) releases energy by splitting heavy nuclei into lighter fragments (b) occurs naturally only… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: January 13, 2026
Q1. With reference to India’s greenhouse gas emissions trajectory, consider the following statements: 1. India achieved its Paris commitment on emissions intensity reduction well before the… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: January 8, 2026