Current Affairs 25 May 2026
Content India’s only functional gold mine reaps a windfall as international prices soar Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “India’s rising dependence on imported gold reflects broader concerns regarding mineral resource security and external-sector vulnerability.” Examine in the context of the recent surge in gold prices and Hutti Gold Mines’ performance. (250 words) Issue in […]
Jainism — Which is NOT One of the Four Forms of Existence (Gati)
Jainism four forms existence Deva Yaksha Manushya Tiryancha Naraki Gati not included UPSC 2026 Yaksha not included. Four Gatis: Deva, Manushya, Tiryancha, Naraki. UPSC Prelims 2026 Q5 Set A. Answer (B). Question Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included? ADeva (gods) BYaksha […]
Which Temples Have a Nagara-Style Shikhara?
Nagara shikhara temples Malegitti Badami Huchimalligudi Aihole Dashavatara Deogarh Virupaksha Pattadakal UPSC 2026 Official Answer (c) 3 only — Dashavatara Temple Deogarh. Huchimalligudi disputed by scholars. UPSC GS Prelims 2026 Q4 Set A. Source: Nitin Singhania; ASI; UNESCO Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal tentative list. Question Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami […]
Pali Texts & Punch-Marked Coins — Urban Life or Money Economy?
Pali texts kahapana nikkha kamsa kakanika punch-marked coins silver urban life money economy UPSC 2026 Both 1 and 2 — Emergence of Urban Life AND Transition to Money Economy. UPSC GS Prelims 2026. Source: Upinder Singh History of Ancient India. Answer (c). Question Consider the following statements: I Pali texts contain the first definite references […]
Hilton-Young Commission 1926 — Why Was the Rupee-Sterling Rate Fixed?
Question The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons? A Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India’s creditworthiness B Providing support to Indian importers C Encouraging export of cotton produce from India D Preventing depreciation […]
Which Carnatic Raga is Similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani Music?
Which Carnatic raga is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music? Dheera Shankarabharanam — 29th Melakarta — uses all Shuddha notes identical to Bilawal. UPSC GS Prelims 2026 Q1 Set A. Answer: (d). Source: Nitin Singhania Indian Art and Culture, P. Sambamoorthy Dictionary of South Indian Music. Question Which one of the following Carnatic music […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2026
Content India’s green transition still runs on coal Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “India’s renewable energy transition has expanded installed capacity rapidly, but coal continues to dominate actual electricity generation.” Critically examine the structural reasons behind India’s continued coal dependence and its implications for energy security and climate goals. (250 words) Core Argument Installed […]
PIB Summaries 25 May 2026
Content Launch of JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard. Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “India’s demographic transition demands a shift from welfare-based elderly support to an integrated rights-based elder-care ecosystem.” Examine in the context of the launch of JEEVAN App and SHATAYU dashboard. (250 words) Issue in Brief JEEVAN App SHATAYU Dashboard Demographic […]
Static Quiz 25 May 2026 (Medieval History)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Hoysala administrative and social structure: How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. All three D. None Q1. (B) Explanation: Q2. Which of the following pairs regarding Hoysala temple architecture is incorrectly matched? A. Stellar Plan – The vimana (shrine) built […]
The Hindu UPSC News Analysis For 25 May 2026
The Hindu – UPSC News Analysis | May 25, 2026 | Legacy IAS Bengaluru Legacy IAS · Bengaluru The HinduUPSC News Analysis Mains & Prelims | GS I · II · III · IV · Essay 📅 Monday, May 25, 2026 | Bengaluru Edition “From news to insight — every article mapped to UPSC syllabus, […]