How to read NCERT for UPSC Civil Services Examination Usually, Civil services aspirants are advised to start with NCERT for the UPSC preparation and standard books should be covered after covering NCERT books, because they help in building a strong foundation. Even, the previous years' question papers analysis underscores the importance of NCERT for U... .Read more
Updated on 10 May, 2023 Polity Society Governance Economy Environment Geography Art & Culture
The pace of price rise faced by Indian consumers eased below the central bank’s upper tolerance threshold of 6% in March. The 5.66% retail inflation level recorded in March was last seen in December 2021. That was followed by a sustained spell of high inflation that escalated after the Russia-Ukraine conflict that began in February 20... .Read more
Updated on 15 April, 2023 Daily Updates Polity Agriculture Society Governance Social issues & Justice Current Affairs
Two recent comments of the Supreme Court of India will have direct bearing on the concept of the independence of various constitutional authorities in India. In a hearing of the ‘Sena versus Sena’ case, the Court expressed its “serious concern” over the active role being played by Governors in State politics, observing that... .Read more
Updated on 15 April, 2023 Polity Society Governance Social issues & Justice Current Affairs
Why in News- The Supreme Court has directed States and other authorities not to delay their decision on mercy petitions filed by death row convicts, to avoid the condemned persons from gaining any advantage or benefit from the holdup. The order was based on an appeal by the State of Maharashtra against a Bombay High Court decision to commute ... .Read more
Updated on 15 April, 2023 GS2 Polity Governance Social issues & Justice Current Affairs
The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and their deployment has raised questions about privacy, monopolisation and job losses. Technological change improves aggregate productivity, and the output of society goes up as a result. There is nothing special or different this time around with AI. This is just another round... .Read more
Updated on 14 April, 2023 Security Society Governance Economy Current Affairs Science and Technology
Why in News-In the past week, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued a string of notices naming entities involved in ‘dabba trading’. What is ‘dabba trading’? Dabba (box) trading refers to informal trading that takes place outside the purview of the stock exchanges. Traders bet on stoc... .Read more
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