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Government Launch SAHI and BODH Initiatives

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Government Scheme* **Context:** The Union Health Minister launched SAHI and BODH initiatives at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to promote safe and responsible use of AI in hea...

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Government Launch SAHI and BODH Initiatives

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Government Scheme* **Context:** The Union Health Minister launched SAHI and BODH initiatives at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to promote safe and responsible use of AI in hea...

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In India, welfare politics has expanded faster than welfare governance. Examine this statement. Discuss its implications for democratic accountability and public service delivery. Suggest reforms to make welfare outcome-oriented.

> **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the populatio...

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In India, welfare politics has expanded faster than welfare governance. Examine this statement. Discuss its implications for democratic accountability and public service delivery. Suggest reforms to make welfare outcome-oriented.

> **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes **Topic:** Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the populatio...

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“Administrative silence is a form of institutional dishonesty”. Explain how such silence corrodes citizen trust and weakens democratic governance.

**Q7. “Administrative silence is a form of institutional dishonesty”. Explain how such silence corrodes citizen trust and weakens democratic governance. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference:...

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“Administrative silence is a form of institutional dishonesty”. Explain how such silence corrodes citizen trust and weakens democratic governance.

**Q7. “Administrative silence is a form of institutional dishonesty”. Explain how such silence corrodes citizen trust and weakens democratic governance. (10 M)** *Difficulty Level: Medium* *Reference:...

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Martin Luther King Jr

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Martin Luther King Jr

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Humanoids, AI and the Future of Humanity | Insights IAS Podcast

The session opens with a reflection on how certain works make people pause and think about life, time, destiny, and the fragile relationship between technology and humanity. The focus then shifts to h...

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Humanoids, AI and the Future of Humanity | Insights IAS Podcast

The session opens with a reflection on how certain works make people pause and think about life, time, destiny, and the fragile relationship between technology and humanity. The focus then shifts to h...

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Nishant, a dedicated competitive exam aspirant whose father is a former state bureaucrat, had struggled for five years to clear exams without success.

**Q7. Nishant, a dedicated competitive exam aspirant whose father is a former state**** bureaucrat, had struggled for five years to clear exams without success. In an effort to secure his son’s future...

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Nishant, a dedicated competitive exam aspirant whose father is a former state bureaucrat, had struggled for five years to clear exams without success.

**Q7. Nishant, a dedicated competitive exam aspirant whose father is a former state**** bureaucrat, had struggled for five years to clear exams without success. In an effort to secure his son’s future...

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TV Rating Guidelines 2025

*Source: PIB* **Context:** The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting released a draft policy on TV Rating Guidelines 2025, proposing to allow multiple agencies in the TRP ecosystem to improve accurac...

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Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines (MVAG), 2025

*Source: DH* **Context: **The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines (MVAG), 2025, revising the 2020 norms to reflect new mobility trends like bike ta...

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Spirit of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’

**Context:** Prime Minister of India dedicated ‘Seva Teerth’ to the nation, emphasizing the guiding principle of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’ (Citizen is God). • The initiative symbolically reinforces the gover...

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Spirit of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’

**Context:** Prime Minister of India dedicated ‘Seva Teerth’ to the nation, emphasizing the guiding principle of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’ (Citizen is God). • The initiative symbolically reinforces the gover...

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When accountability is diffused, wrongdoing becomes convenient. Analyse how fragmented institutional responsibility weakens ethics. What mechanisms can ensure clear accountability?

**Q7. When accountability is diffused, wrongdoing becomes convenient. Analyse how fragmented institutional responsibility weakens ethics. What mechanisms can ensure clear accountability? (10 M)** *Dif...

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When accountability is diffused, wrongdoing becomes convenient. Analyse how fragmented institutional responsibility weakens ethics. What mechanisms can ensure clear accountability?

**Q7. When accountability is diffused, wrongdoing becomes convenient. Analyse how fragmented institutional responsibility weakens ethics. What mechanisms can ensure clear accountability? (10 M)** *Dif...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 13 February 2026

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tip...

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Base 2024=100

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economics* **Context:** MoSPI has released the first CPI (Base 2024=100) press note on 12 Feb 2026, reporting Jan 2026 retail inflation at 2.75%. **About ****Consumer Price Ind...