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Compare the Indian parliamentary system with the UK model. How have constitutional conventions evolved differently in the two settings?

Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Q4. Compare the Indian parliamentary system with the UK model. How have constitutional conventions evolved differently in the two settings? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The Indian parliamentary system originated from the UK model, but both systems have …

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[COMPILATION] UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – October 2025

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The inclusion of ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble reflected not just the ideology of the state but also the aspirations of the people. Do you agree? Justify your view.

Topic: The Preamble Q3. The inclusion of ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble reflected not just the ideology of the state but also the aspirations of the people. Do you agree? Justify your view. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The constitutional evolution under the 42nd Amendment (1976), which inserted the …

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UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies (GS) Paper 2: Complete Question-wise Analysis and Synopsis

Contents Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute ‘undue influence’ and consequently a corrupt practice. (Answer in 150 words). (10 M) Comment on the need …

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UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2 Analysis (Videos) — Sample Answers & Strategy

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2 Analysis (Videos) — Sample Answers & Strategy Held on 23 Aug 2025 • Detailed analysis videos with sample answers & approach • Ideal for revision and future attempts. Watch the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2 analysis. Each …

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UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies–2 (GS Paper 2 / Paper-III) Question Paper PDF – Download

UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies–II (GS Paper 2) Question Paper (23rd August 2025) – PDF Download Now The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Examination continued on 23rd August 2025, with the General Studies Paper 2 (GS Paper 2). This paper covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, and Social Justice, and plays a crucial role in assessing …

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Inter-Parliamentary Union

Source:  News on Air  Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading a parliamentary delegation to the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva. About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Established: 1889 in Paris to promote representative democracy and world peace. Mission: Facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers parliaments to promote peace, democracy, and sustainable development. …

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Contempt petition

Source: IE Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud informed the Attorney General that the Jharkhand government has filed a contempt petition against the central government for delaying the appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Jharkhand High Court, as recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. This was stated during a hearing …

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Antitrust investigations

Source: Economic Times Context: Indian antitrust investigations have uncovered that Amazon and Flipkart violated competition laws by engaging in practices that unfairly favored certain sellers and harmed competition. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) detailed these findings in two reports, which include: Preferred Sellers: Amazon and Flipkart provided preferential treatment to selected sellers. These sellers …

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Cabinet approved to hold Simultaneous Elections

Syllabus: Polity: Elections Source: IE Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the move to hold simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and local bodies. The proposal, is based on recommendations from the Kovind Committee.   Main points of the simultaneous election proposal: Simultaneous Elections: Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and local government bodies to …

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Health Coverage for All senior citizens aged 70

Syllabus: Schemes for the Vulnerable sections Source: TH   Context: The Union Cabinet has approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)   More about Health Cover for Senior Citizens under AB PM-JAY:   Health Care Concerns for Senior Citizens:  Rise …

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Analysis of Public Accounts Committee (PAC)

Syllabus: Polity: Parliamentary Committee Source: TH Context: The newly constituted Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has taken a proactive step by selecting 161 subjects for review, including five key areas like banking reforms and energy transition, mainly based on CAG reports.   Headed by Congress MP K.C. Venugopal, the PAC aims to scrutinize the government’s expenditure …

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Re-elected as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language (PCOL)

  Source: PIB Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been unanimously re-elected as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. He emphasized the need for Hindi to complement rather than compete with regional languages, aiming to enhance its acceptance across India. The goal is to have all government systems operate in Indian languages …

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