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Ethanol Production India

*Syllabus: Biofuel* *Source: TH* **Context:** Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways said that India will achieve its target of 20% ethanol blending of petrol in the next two months, at least a y...

Falling Indian Rupees

*Syllabus: Economics* *Source: IT* **Context:** The Indian rupee is falling continuously against the US dollar, hitting a record low due to US President new tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and ...

Gender Budget : Union Budget 2025-26

**Context:** The Gender Budget allocation in the Union Budget 2025-26 increased to ₹4.49 lakh crore, marking a 37.25% rise from ₹3.27 lakh crore in 2024-25. **What is Gender Budget?** • **Gender Budge...

Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton

*Source: IE* **Context:** Union Finance Minister announced a five-year mission to boost the productivity and sustainability of Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton farming in India during the Union Budget 2...

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 February 2025

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 February 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles **InstaLinks : ** Insta Links he...

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 4 February 2025

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to...

Import restrictions today aim less at protectionism and more at preventing tariff circumvention. Assess implications for India’s external trade management.

> **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of r...

Import restrictions today aim less at protectionism and more at preventing tariff circumvention. Assess implications for India’s external trade management.

> **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of r...

UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 18 Nov 2025

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 18 Nov 2025

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

Discuss the role of Industrial Parks sanctioned under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) in promoting economic growth and attracting investment.

> **Topic: **Economy: Infrastructure **Topic: **Economy: Infrastructure **Q5. Discuss the role of Industrial Parks sanctioned under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) in pr...

Discuss the role of Industrial Parks sanctioned under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) in promoting economic growth and attracting investment.

> **Topic: **Economy: Infrastructure **Topic: **Economy: Infrastructure **Q5. Discuss the role of Industrial Parks sanctioned under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) in pr...

To responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for India’s agricultural sector, it is crucial to balance rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and address environmental and food safety concerns. Analyse.

> **Topic: **Agriculture: Technology missions; Science and Technology **Topic: **Agriculture: Technology missions; Science and Technology **Q6. To responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for...

To responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for India’s agricultural sector, it is crucial to balance rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and address environmental and food safety concerns. Analyse.

> **Topic: **Agriculture: Technology missions; Science and Technology **Topic: **Agriculture: Technology missions; Science and Technology **Q6. To responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for...

India’s first-ever major LPG import deal with the US

UPSC Sansad TV: Perspective- Economic Survey 2023-24

#### **Introduction** A day ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the **Economic Survey 2023-24** in Parliament. Spread over 522 pages and divided in...

UPSC Sansad TV: Perspective- Economic Survey 2023-24

#### **Introduction** A day ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the **Economic Survey 2023-24** in Parliament. Spread over 522 pages and divided in...

[Synopsis] Day 14 – July 16, 2024 – 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Human Geography

### **75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Human Geography** **Human Geography** **Q1. Examine the factors influencing the location of footloose industries and analyze the concentrated positioning of th...

[Synopsis] Day 14 – July 16, 2024 – 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Human Geography

### **75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Human Geography** **Human Geography** **Q1. Examine the factors influencing the location of footloose industries and analyze the concentrated positioning of th...

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS – Budget 2024 — long on intent, short on details

**Source:** The Hindu Continuation of article: Union Budget 2024-25 — no signs of learning • **Prelims:** Indian Economy(GDP, GVA, fiscal policy, budget, FRBM, gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), ec...