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National Anubhav Awards

*Source: PIB* **Context: **The National Anubhav Awards 2025 will be held on 18 August 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking the 10th anniversary of the awards. **About ****National Anubhav Awards:...

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“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato

**Q7. What does this quote mean to you?** **“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato** *Difficulty Level: Medium...

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“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato

**Q7. What does this quote mean to you?** **“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato** *Difficulty Level: Medium...

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Join OGP 2026 Batch – 7 | Orientation on 11th August 2025 – Begin Your UPSC Journey with Insights IAS

Dear Aspirants, Tomorrow marks the beginning of an exciting and transformative journey for each one of you as part of the **OGP 2026 Batch – 7** at Insights IAS. > You are here because you have the ab...

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CSR Spending Imbalance

**Context:** A new Developmental Intelligence Unit (DIU) report has revealed that 60% of India’s CSR spending in 2022–23 was concentrated in six states, while Aspirational Districts received less than...

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CSR Spending Imbalance

**Context:** A new Developmental Intelligence Unit (DIU) report has revealed that 60% of India’s CSR spending in 2022–23 was concentrated in six states, while Aspirational Districts received less than...

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Aman, known for his impeccable honesty and integrity, has been appointed as the head of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a controversial custodial death.

**Q7. Aman, known for his impeccable honesty and integrity, has been appointed as the head of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a controversial custodial death. The case centres on Gau...

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TRi-structural ISOtropic Particle Fuel (TRISO)

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Evaluate the interface between Self-help Group (SHG) institutions and Panchayati Raj bodies in rural service delivery. Identify the administrative burdens placed on SHG animators. How can India professionalise their role without compromising community trust?

> **Topic:** The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. **Topic:** The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donor...

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“Objectivity without sensitivity leads to mechanical governance”. Examine the value of objectivity in civil services. How can it be ethically balanced with human-centric decision-making?

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“Objectivity without sensitivity leads to mechanical governance”. Examine the value of objectivity in civil services. How can it be ethically balanced with human-centric decision-making?

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UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 5 Aug 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...

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UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 5 Aug 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...

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Restitutionary Damages

*Source: TH* **Context: **The Supreme Court has empowered Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary damages under the Water and Air Acts, marking a major shift toward preventive and restorativ...

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Restitutionary Damages

*Source: TH* **Context: **The Supreme Court has empowered Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary damages under the Water and Air Acts, marking a major shift toward preventive and restorativ...

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Framework Agreement

*Source: NIE* **Context: **On the 10th anniversary of the Framework Agreement (2015), the NSCN-IM reaffirmed its commitment to defend the accord, criticising attempts by the Government of India and ri...

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Framework Agreement

*Source: NIE* **Context: **On the 10th anniversary of the Framework Agreement (2015), the NSCN-IM reaffirmed its commitment to defend the accord, criticising attempts by the Government of India and ri...

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Strengthening Disability Rights in India

***General Studies-2; Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.*** **Introduction** • According to the ...

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Strengthening Disability Rights in India

***General Studies-2; Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.*** **Introduction** • According to the ...

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What are the key features of India’s recent reforms to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)? How do they attempt to address longstanding credibility challenges in higher education accreditation?

> **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 ...