Constitutional Doctrines for UPSC: Meaning & Cases
Polity · GS Paper II · Prelims + Mains Constitutional Doctrines for UPSC: Meaning, Cases & Probable Questions Constitutional doctrines are judge-made principles that decide how far Parliament, states and the executive can go. UPSC now tests them in statement-based Prelims MCQs and analytical Mains answers alike. This guide covers 20+ doctrines in full detail […]
Battle of Thanesar 1014 CE: Mahmud & Chakraswamin Raid
Early Medieval History · Ghaznavid Temple Raids Battle of Thanesar (1014 CE): Mahmud of Ghazni & the Chakraswamin Raid The Battle of Thanesar (1014 CE) saw Mahmud of Ghazni capture and plunder Thanesar (ancient Sthanesvara), a great Hindu pilgrimage centre in present-day Haryana, famed for its Chakraswamin Temple. The raid enriched the Ghaznavid treasury and […]
Battle of Lahore 1021 CE: Mahmud vs Hindu Shahis
Ancient/Early Medieval History · Ghaznavid Invasions Battle of Lahore (1021 CE): Mahmud of Ghazni & the End of the Hindu Shahis The Battle of Lahore (1021 CE) was one of the final campaigns of Mahmud of Ghazni against the Hindu Shahi dynasty. The capture of Lahore ended Shahi political power and led to the permanent […]
Battle of Bundelkhand 1729: Baji Rao I vs Mughals
Modern History · Marathas & Mughals Battle of Bundelkhand (1729): How Baji Rao I Broke the Mughals The Battle of Jaitpur (March 1729) saw Peshwa Baji Rao I rescue the ageing Bundela king Chhatrasal from Mughal governor Muhammad Khan Bangash. The Maratha victory preserved Bundelkhand’s independence and pushed Maratha power decisively into central and northern […]
Districts of India 2026: State List & Numbers
Indian Polity · Administration Districts of India 2026 State List, Numbers & Administration India’s 28 states and 8 Union Territories are subdivided into districts — the basic units of administration, each headed by a District Collector / District Magistrate. As of 2026, India has approximately 800+ districts, a number that keeps rising with reorganisation. 🗂️ […]
Current Affairs Quiz 11 July 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Practice 2027 Score: 0 / 0 Q1 With reference to landmark Supreme Court rulings on the right to receive grounds of arrest, consider the following pairs: (a) Pankaj Bansal vs Union of India (2023) — Written grounds of arrest mandatory; confined initially to PMLA and ED arrests (b) Prabir Purkayastha […]
Current Affairs 11 July 2026
Current Affairs Analysis Friday, 11 July 2026 | GS Papers 1, 2 & 3 Contents 11 July 2026 Written Grounds of Arrest — Supreme Court Considers Larger Bench Reference GS 2 World Population Day 2026 — Youth Aspirations at the Centre GS 1 National CAMPA Approves Four Wildlife Conservation Projects GS 3 Kerala’s Crude Birth […]
Largest State in India by Area, Population & UTs List
Indian Geography · Static GK Largest State in India By Area, Population & UTs Rajasthan is India’s largest state by area (342,239 km², 10.4% of the land), while Uttar Pradesh is the most populous (~241 million, 17%). Among Union Territories, Ladakh is the largest by area and Delhi the most populous. 🗺️ Largest (Area) Rajasthan […]
Judicial Accountability & the Limits of Impeachment
Current Affairs · Polity (GS-II) Judicial Accountability & the Limits of Impeachment The move to table the inquiry report against former judge Justice Yashwant Varma — despite his resignation — has reopened a core question: can a judge escape accountability simply by resigning? The case tests India’s impeachment framework under Articles 124, 217 and 218. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 July 2026
UPSC Editorial Digest · 11 July 2026 Editorial Analysis Contents 01 Terrorism’s Data Retreat Hides Emerging Global Threats Shashi Tharoor, MP & Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs · Global Security, Counter-Terrorism GS 2 — International Relations GS 3 — Internal Security Essay 02 A Future of Financial Health for Every Indian Queen Máxima […]