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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 ...

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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

*Source: BS* **Context: **The National Stock Exchange (NSE) surpassed the 23-crore unique trading account mark in July 2025, just three months after reaching 22 crores. **About ****National Stock Exch...

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The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025

*Source: LM* **Context:** The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect from 1st August 2025, introducing reforms to bank governance, audit transparency, depositor protection, and coope...

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NEP 2020 presents a progressive vision for educational transformation, but its implementation has lagged behind its ambition. Examine the major milestones achieved so far. Analyse the structural challenges hindering effective execution. Also outline key reforms needed to accelerate progress.

> **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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NEP 2020 presents a progressive vision for educational transformation, but its implementation has lagged behind its ambition. Examine the major milestones achieved so far. Analyse the structural challenges hindering effective execution. Also outline key reforms needed to accelerate progress.

> **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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MISSION 2026 : 1 year free Integrated Study plan with free initiatives for UPSC CSE 2026

**CLICK HERE TO VIEW TIMETABLE** UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Schedule: • Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026 (Sunday) Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026 (Sunday) • Main Examination: Comm...

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“The right to criticise the government is not anti-national. It is foundational to democratic citizenship”. In this context analyse the role of dissent in a constitutional democracy. Discuss how recent infrastructure failures reflect governance lapses. Also suggest measures to institutionalise civic accountability

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q3. “The right to criticise the government i...

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“The right to criticise the government is not anti-national. It is foundational to democratic citizenship”. In this context analyse the role of dissent in a constitutional democracy. Discuss how recent infrastructure failures reflect governance lapses. Also suggest measures to institutionalise civic accountability

> **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Topic:** Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability **Q3. “The right to criticise the government i...

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Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

*Source: TH* **Context: **The tragic self-immolation of a student in Odisha, allegedly after her sexual harassment complaint was dismissed by her college’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), has tri...

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Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

*Source: TH* **Context: **The tragic self-immolation of a student in Odisha, allegedly after her sexual harassment complaint was dismissed by her college’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), has tri...

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As a senior official tasked with organizing a significant public event, the Indian Air Force (IAF) air show, you face a challenging situation.

**Q7. As a senior official tasked with organizing a significant public event, the Indian Air Force (IAF) air show, you face a challenging situation. Held to celebrate the IAF’s 92nd anniversary, the a...

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As a senior official tasked with organizing a significant public event, the Indian Air Force (IAF) air show, you face a challenging situation.

**Q7. As a senior official tasked with organizing a significant public event, the Indian Air Force (IAF) air show, you face a challenging situation. Held to celebrate the IAF’s 92nd anniversary, the a...

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National Financial Reporting Authority

*Source: BS* **Context: **Shri Nitin Gupta (Retd. IRS), former CBDT Chairman, has taken charge as the new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). **About ****NFRA (National F...

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National Financial Reporting Authority

*Source: BS* **Context: **Shri Nitin Gupta (Retd. IRS), former CBDT Chairman, has taken charge as the new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). **About ****NFRA (National F...

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National Cooperative Policy – 2025

*Source: TH* **Context:** Union Home and Cooperation Minister unveiled the National Cooperative Policy – 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to revitalise India’s cooperative movement and empower rural, tribal,...

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National Cooperative Policy – 2025

*Source: TH* **Context:** Union Home and Cooperation Minister unveiled the National Cooperative Policy – 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to revitalise India’s cooperative movement and empower rural, tribal,...

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National Sports Governance Bill, 2025

*Source: ET* **Context: **The Central Government introduced the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha to overhaul India’s sports administration framework. • It aims to replace the 201...

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National Sports Governance Bill, 2025

*Source: ET* **Context: **The Central Government introduced the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha to overhaul India’s sports administration framework. • It aims to replace the 201...

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“Gender-sensitive laws cannot be effective without gender-sensitive institutions”. Comment. Also analyse the systemic barriers women face in accessing justice. Propose structural reforms.

> **Topic:** Role of women and women’s organization. **Topic:** Role of women and women’s organization. **Q1. “Gender-sensitive laws cannot be effective without gender-sensitive institutions”. Comment...

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“Gender-sensitive laws cannot be effective without gender-sensitive institutions”. Comment. Also analyse the systemic barriers women face in accessing justice. Propose structural reforms.

> **Topic:** Role of women and women’s organization. **Topic:** Role of women and women’s organization. **Q1. “Gender-sensitive laws cannot be effective without gender-sensitive institutions”. Comment...