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Urban Planning in India

*Syllabus: Urbanisation* *Source: IE* **Context:** There is urgent need to rethink India’s urban planning framework, which remains restricted to land-use regulation, arguing that cities must be transf...

The 8th Central Pay Commission

*Source: TH* **Context: **The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) headed by **Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai** (Retd.). **About ****The 8th ...

The 8th Central Pay Commission

*Source: TH* **Context: **The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) headed by **Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai** (Retd.). **About ****The 8th ...

Critically analyze the effectiveness of India’s measures to combat Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF), and proliferation financing, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.

> **Topic: **Internal Security: Money Laundering **Topic: **Internal Security: Money Laundering **Q5. Critically analyze the effectiveness of India’s measures to combat Money Laundering (ML), Terroris...

UPSC Sansad TV: Perspective- India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record High

### **Introduction** As per data released by the Reserve Bank of India, India’s foreign currency assets (FCA), which form the biggest component of the forex reserves, rose by 3.773 billion dollars to ...

UPSC EDITORIAL ANALYSIS : Big Reforms Push

### **Source:** Indian Express • **Prelims:** Indian Economy(GDP, GVA, fiscal policy, MGNREGA, budget, economic survey, budget, Employment etc ) • **Mains GS Paper III:** Fiscal policy, Monetary polic...

UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 01 July 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 01 July 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topi...

UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 24 April 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 24 April 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific top...

Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)

*Source: TOI* **Context:** India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 Indian tourists were killed by Pakistani terrorists. • This is the **first...

Non-Tariff Barriers

*Source: DH* **Context: **During his visit to Jaipur, US Vice President urged India to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to enhance market access for American goods. **About ****Non-Tariff Barriers...

Gold Prices Rise

*Source: IE* **Context:** Gold prices in India have hit historic highs, breaching ₹1 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, driven by global stagflation concerns, US-China tensions, and rising central bank demand,...

DAY – 45 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2025 : Economy

Read about Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Prelims – 2025 [ HERE ] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(GS) [HERE] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIM...

India’s Forex reserve

Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. Explain the key objectives and components of t...

Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. Explain the key objectives and components of t...

What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation?

> **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Q6. What is the difference...

What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation?

> **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Q6. What is the difference...

“Power without empathy transforms administration into coercion”. Examine the importance of emotional intelligence in ensuring ethical governance.

“Power without empathy transforms administration into coercion”. Examine the importance of emotional intelligence in ensuring ethical governance.

UPSC Editorials Quiz : 28 October 2025

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorial...