UPSC 2025: Why You Need a Disruptive Strategy to Beat the Competition The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam (CSE) is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. Every year, lakhs of aspirants set out to conquer this Everest […]
Beyond Rote Learning: How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills for UPSC The UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) is more than just a test of knowledge. It’s a rigorous evaluation of your analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and, most importantly, your ability to think critically. While rote […]
New climate draft seeks tripling of renewable energy capacity Context The latest draft of the Global Stocktake, one of the key papers being debated at the United Nations climate meeting in Dubai, has connected tripling renewable energy capacity to a “phase-out,” or time-bound end to […]
Lalduhoma sworn in as Mizoram Chief Minister Context Lalduhoma, the leader of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), was sworn in as Mizoram’s Chief Minister on Friday. In addition to Mr. Lalduhoma, 11 others were sworn in as State Ministers at a ceremony conducted at […]
RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5%, raises GDP growth forecast Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided on Friday to keep key interest rates unchanged, raise its GDP growth projection for 2023-24 to 7% from 6.5%, and maintain its […]
Indian Ambassador granted consular access to 8 death row prisoners in Qatar Context The Indian Ambassador to Qatar was granted consular access to the eight Indian death row inmates being held in Doha on Sunday (December 3), according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). […]
How to Ace Prelims 2024: Insights from Mr Girish Kalagond, IRTS Officer Clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination is a challenging but rewarding path. A valuable opportunity awaits candidates preparing for Prelims 2024 or even later in the shape of a guidance session […]
Centre-approved board praising Tagore put up at Santiniketan Context Visva-Bharati University has finally replaced the contentious plaques marking Santiniketan’s UNESCO World Heritage status with a board approved by the Centre. What does the World Heritage site signify? Definition: World Heritage sites are areas or objects […]
Garba dance of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO list Context Gujarat’s traditional dance form ‘Garba’ was on Wednesday included in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Origins and Importance: Garba is thought to have begun […]
India reminds Myanmar to return to ‘federal democracy’ Context As fighting between armed opposition groups and the Myanmar military escalates in the Chin, Shan, and Sagaing provinces, India admonished Myanmar on Wednesday to return to the road of federal democracy. What is the background of […]