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Advisory Committee Recommendations on Panchayati Raj

**Context:** A government-appointed advisory committee has recommended exemplary penalties for male relatives usurping panchayat positions meant for elected women representatives. **About Advisory Com...

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UPSC Editorials Analysis: Lateral Entry in Bureaucracy

**Source:**** IE** **General Studies-2; Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy.** **Introduction** • India’s recent advertisement for lateral entry into the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC...

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UPSC Editorials Analysis: Lateral Entry in Bureaucracy

**Source:**** IE** **General Studies-2; Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy.** **Introduction** • India’s recent advertisement for lateral entry into the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC...

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Proposal to rename MNREGA

*Source: TH* *Subject: Government Schemes* **Context:** The Centre is set to amend the MGNREGA Act to rename the flagship rural employment scheme as “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana” and may raise the...

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Proposal to rename MNREGA

*Source: TH* *Subject: Government Schemes* **Context:** The Centre is set to amend the MGNREGA Act to rename the flagship rural employment scheme as “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana” and may raise the...

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Lok Adalats: Justice That Speaks for the People

**General Studies-2; Topic:** Devolution of Powers **Introduction:** Lok Adalat is a statutory alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forum where disputes are resolved through conciliation and mutual se...

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Admissions Open – OGP 2027 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 1 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2027 | Starts on 2nd January 2026

• **Starts on 2nd January 2026 ** • **Online Course:** Rs. 1,00,000/- → **Rs. 90,000/-** (after 10% discount) • **Offline Course:** Rs. 1,38,000/- → **Rs. 1,24,200/-** (after 10% discount) • **Early B...

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Why has the Right to Education (RTE) quota failed to ensure access to quality education for underprivileged students? Examine the limitations in school-level implementation. Suggest reforms to make inclusion pedagogically meaningful.

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social S...

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Why has the Right to Education (RTE) quota failed to ensure access to quality education for underprivileged students? Examine the limitations in school-level implementation. Suggest reforms to make inclusion pedagogically meaningful.

> **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources **Topic:** Issues relating to development and management of Social S...

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SEBI’s Operational Framework for ESG Debt Securities

*Source: ET* **Context: **SEBI has notified a detailed operational framework for issuing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) debt securities, including social, sustainability, and sustainabili...

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SEBI’s Operational Framework for ESG Debt Securities

*Source: ET* **Context: **SEBI has notified a detailed operational framework for issuing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) debt securities, including social, sustainability, and sustainabili...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 6 June 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 6 June 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...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 6 June 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Geography : 6 June 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...

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[IMPORTANT UPDATE] OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) – Batch 8 at Bengaluru & Online | Integrated Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Starts on 30th Aug.2024

#### Update: OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) – Batch 8 starts on 30th Aug. 2024 > **C****LICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE for OGP Batch-8** **CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIMETABLE ** #### **C****LICK HE...

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[IMPORTANT UPDATE] OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) – Batch 8 at Bengaluru & Online | Integrated Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025 | Starts on 30th Aug.2024

#### Update: OGP 2025 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) – Batch 8 starts on 30th Aug. 2024 > **C****LICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE for OGP Batch-8** **CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIMETABLE ** #### **C****LICK HE...

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“Elections in India are free, but fairness remains a question”. In light of this statement, critically evaluate the systemic flaws in India’s electoral process and suggest comprehensive reforms.

> **Topic:** Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. **Topic:** Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. **Q3. “Elections in India are free, but fairness remains a quest...

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“Elections in India are free, but fairness remains a question”. In light of this statement, critically evaluate the systemic flaws in India’s electoral process and suggest comprehensive reforms.

> **Topic:** Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. **Topic:** Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. **Q3. “Elections in India are free, but fairness remains a quest...

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Surveillance Capitalism

*Syllabus: Governance* *Source: TH* **Context:** Surveillance capitalism is reshaping digital economies, with big tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon monetizing user data, raising concerns ov...

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Surveillance Capitalism

*Syllabus: Governance* *Source: TH* **Context:** Surveillance capitalism is reshaping digital economies, with big tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon monetizing user data, raising concerns ov...

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Kota Cares Initiative

**Context:** The Kota district administration introduced student welfare reforms under the “Kota Cares” initiative to tackle stress, mental health concerns, and safety issues among coaching students. ...