Why in news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the 16th Finance Commission (FC) report in Parliament on February 1, 2026, alongside the Union Budget. The government has accepted its key recommendation to maintain the states’ share in central taxes at 41% for the period of 2026-31. Vertical Devolution: Share of States in Central Taxes Key …
General Studies-2; Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Introduction The United Nations (UN) was created with the core objective of maintaining international peace and security through dialogue, diplomacy, and, where required, collective military action. Although the UN Charter grants it wide-ranging authority, the organisation’s real-world performance has been uneven, marked …
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General Studies-1; Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Introduction India’s cities are the engines of its $5 trillion ambition, yet they face a “delivery deficit.” The City Performance Dividend (CPD) proposes a radical shift: moving from project-based funding to rewarding verifiable outcomes in mobility, air quality, and equity—transforming urban centers from “scheme-recipients” into …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Understanding the Public Domain The public domain refers to the “cultural commons”—the vast body of creative works that are not protected by intellectual property laws. The Concept of Balance: Copyright law is built …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Introduction In the global shift toward a green and digital economy, critical minerals have emerged as the “new oil.” No longer treated as simple commodities, these resources are now viewed as strategic national assets. For India, securing these minerals is not just an industrial …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Introduction The historic dominance of coal as the primary driver of industrialization is facing an unprecedented decline. While developed nations have been moving away from coal for decades, the most significant shift is now occurring in the two largest consumers: China and India. …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction In the contemporary global discourse, the definition of a “modern state” is increasingly tied to its …
General Studies-3; Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention Introduction In October 2023, India released draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. This was a landmark …
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General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society Introduction Australia’s historic implementation of an under-16 social media ban in December 2025 has acted as a catalyst, forcing a re-evaluation of how digital environments reshape young minds. While the ban addresses the “digital symptoms,” a deeper analysis reveals a crisis of resilience and a fundamental …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction The visit of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India marks a significant departure from tradition, being his first major bilateral visit outside the EU and the US. It occurs amidst global shifts—US trade volatility (the “Trump era” legacy), tensions …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction The failure of PSLV-C62, which followed the PSLV-C61 failure within eight months, marks a rare and concerning trend for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The PSLV has historically been the backbone of India’s space missions, known for …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The Western Himalayan region—comprising Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir—is witnessing a worrying shift in its fire ecology. Forest fire alerts are now appearing as early as mid-winter, suggesting that the traditional “fire season” is expanding. This early onset indicates a …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction India is currently navigating a period of unprecedented ecological instability. From escalating heatwaves to the tragic loss of wildlife—such as elephants killed by speeding trains—the signs of environmental distress are undeniable. While climate change is the defining challenge of our era, India’s …
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General Studies-2; Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction The United States Department of War recently submitted its annual report, ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’, to the US Congress. Functioning as a high-stakes assessment of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the document sets the baseline for American military funding …
General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction While the global discourse has shifted toward green energy and decarbonization, recent geopolitical events—from the war in Ukraine to sanctions on Venezuela—reaffirm that hydrocarbons remain the primary lubricant of global power. We are currently witnessing …
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General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR) released in late 2025 provides a watershed moment for Indian macroeconomics. It signals the end of the “Twin Balance Sheet” crisis that defined the previous decade. The …
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General Studies-1; Topic: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Introduction The deaths in Indore due to contaminated municipal water supply have raised fundamental questions about the sustainability of Indian cities. Despite being the “cleanest city” in India for eight consecutive years, the failure to provide safe drinking water—the most basic civic duty—reveals a disconnect …
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