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UPSC Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS : 28 February 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 Current Affairs Quiz : 28 February 2026

The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test...

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 28 February 2026

The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test...

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STEP-UP Free Prelims Test Series 2026 – CSAT TEST 1 Details | Offline & Online Instructions

# STEP-UP Prelims Test Series 2026 – CSAT TEST 1 Important Instructions Dear Aspirant, We are excited to see the overwhelming response for our **STEP-UP Prelims Test Series 2026 – Free All India Preli...

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What role does the Public Accounts Committee play in holding the executive accountable for fiscal governance? Evaluate its effectiveness in addressing issues of fiscal prudence and expenditure control. Suggest ways to improve parliamentary scrutiny of public finance.

> **Topic:** Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. **Topic:** Parliament and State Legislatures – struct...

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What role does the Public Accounts Committee play in holding the executive accountable for fiscal governance? Evaluate its effectiveness in addressing issues of fiscal prudence and expenditure control. Suggest ways to improve parliamentary scrutiny of public finance.

> **Topic:** Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. **Topic:** Parliament and State Legislatures – struct...

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 9 July 2025

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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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 9 July 2025

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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INSTA REVISION MODULES : ENVIRONMENT Module for UPSC CSE MAINS 2025

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INSTA REVISION MODULES : ENVIRONMENT Module for UPSC CSE MAINS 2025

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The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017

*Source: IE* **Context:** The Kerala High Court ordered the arrest of the Liberian ship *MSC Akiteta II* after the Kerala government filed an admiralty suit seeking ₹9,531 crore compensation for marin...

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The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017

*Source: IE* **Context:** The Kerala High Court ordered the arrest of the Liberian ship *MSC Akiteta II* after the Kerala government filed an admiralty suit seeking ₹9,531 crore compensation for marin...

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“The essential religious practices test undermines both secularism and religious autonomy”. Critically examine this statement. Analyse the practical and doctrinal difficulties inherent in the test. Suggest an alternative constitutional framework.

> **Topic:** Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure **Topic:** Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolut...

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“The essential religious practices test undermines both secularism and religious autonomy”. Critically examine this statement. Analyse the practical and doctrinal difficulties inherent in the test. Suggest an alternative constitutional framework.

> **Topic:** Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure **Topic:** Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolut...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 9 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 9 July 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 topic...

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Institutional autonomy is meaningful only when insulated from partisan pressures. Discuss the constitutional foundations of institutional independence. Examine challenges in preserving autonomy in practice.

> **Topic:** Separation of powers between various organs **Topic:** Separation of powers between various organs **Q4. Institutional autonomy is meaningful only when insulated from partisan pressures. ...

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Institutional autonomy is meaningful only when insulated from partisan pressures. Discuss the constitutional foundations of institutional independence. Examine challenges in preserving autonomy in practice.

> **Topic:** Separation of powers between various organs **Topic:** Separation of powers between various organs **Q4. Institutional autonomy is meaningful only when insulated from partisan pressures. ...

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UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 9 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 9 July 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 topic...

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MSME Ministry Upgrades NSIC to Schedule ‘A’ Category CPSE

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** The Ministry of MSME has upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) from a Schedule ‘B’ to a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise ...

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MSME Ministry Upgrades NSIC to Schedule ‘A’ Category CPSE

*Source: PIB* *Subject: Economy* **Context:** The Ministry of MSME has upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) from a Schedule ‘B’ to a Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise ...