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The Global Risks Report 2026

*Source: NDTV* *Subject: International organisation* **Context:** The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 has ranked geoeconomic confrontation as the world’s top short-term risk, overtakin...

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NITI Aayog report: Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report in January 2026 proposing convergence of MSME schemes to reduce duplication, improve efficiency and enhance...

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NITI Aayog report: Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report in January 2026 proposing convergence of MSME schemes to reduce duplication, improve efficiency and enhance...

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 January 2026

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 January 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles **InstaLinks : ** Insta Links he...

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 January 2026

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 January 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles **InstaLinks : ** Insta Links he...

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UPSC Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS : 14 January 2026

**NOTE**: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the...

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UPSC Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS : 14 January 2026

**NOTE**: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the...

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India–EU FTA

*Source: BT* *Subject: International Relations* **Context:** India and the European Union are in the final stage of negotiating a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to signific...

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India–EU FTA

*Source: BT* *Subject: International Relations* **Context:** India and the European Union are in the final stage of negotiating a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to signific...

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Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024

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Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024

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Examine how rigid cropping patterns affect farm incomes. Analyse the role of market access in correcting these distortions.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. Examine how rigid cropping patterns affect far...

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Examine how rigid cropping patterns affect farm incomes. Analyse the role of market access in correcting these distortions.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. Examine how rigid cropping patterns affect far...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 14 January 2026

UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 14 January 2026 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 t...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 14 January 2026

UPSC Static Quiz – Economy : 14 January 2026 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 t...

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“The 1991 reforms marked a break in policy instruments but not in economic thinking”. Evaluate this statement in the context of post-independence reforms. Analyse continuities in state–enterprise relations and assess their long-term implications.

> **Topic:** Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. **Topic:** Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. **Q1. “The 1991 reforms marked a b...

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“The 1991 reforms marked a break in policy instruments but not in economic thinking”. Evaluate this statement in the context of post-independence reforms. Analyse continuities in state–enterprise relations and assess their long-term implications.

> **Topic:** Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. **Topic:** Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. **Q1. “The 1991 reforms marked a b...

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Distinguish between GDP at factor cost and GDP at market prices. Examine their relevance for fiscal policymaking in India.

> **Topic:** National Income Accounting **Topic:** National Income Accounting **Q6. Distinguish between GDP at factor cost and GDP at market prices. Examine their relevance for fiscal policymaking in ...

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Distinguish between GDP at factor cost and GDP at market prices. Examine their relevance for fiscal policymaking in India.

> **Topic:** National Income Accounting **Topic:** National Income Accounting **Q6. Distinguish between GDP at factor cost and GDP at market prices. Examine their relevance for fiscal policymaking in ...

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UPSC Editorials Quiz : 13 January 2026

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...