Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?
Question Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience? 1 Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts. 2 Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones. […]
With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Question With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1 A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. 2 They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees. 3 They possess […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 May 2026
Content Finance Commission transfers and equity issue Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “The debate over Finance Commission transfers reflects the deeper tension between fiscal equalisation and competitive federalism in India.” Examine in the context of the proposed 16th Finance Commission recommendations. (250 words) Constitutional Basis of Finance Commission Constitutional Provision Core Objective Vertical Fiscal […]
Consider the following statements with reference to India’s response to climate change
Question Consider the following statements with reference to India’s response to climate change: I India’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. II India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019. III […]
In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate?
Question In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni (‘mistress of the field’) originate? ARigveda BAtharvaveda CAshtadhyayi DArthashastra ✓ Correct Answer: (B) Atharvaveda — specifically AV 2.12.1 (AVS 2.12.1) The masculine Kshetrapati is in the Rigveda · The feminine Kshetra-patni is the Atharvaveda’s contribution · Key distinction ⚠️ The UPSC Trap — […]
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the
Question Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the: AAgra Gharana BGwalior Gharana CPatiala Gharana DJaipur-Atrauli Gharana ✓ Correct Answer: (D) Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana Khyal vocalist · Dharwad, Karnataka · trained under Alladiya Khan’s lineage · Padma Vibhushan awardee Who Was Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur? 🎵 Pandit Mallikarjun Bheemraayappa Mansur — Profile Full Name […]
The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919.”Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion?
Question “The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919.” Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion? 1 Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. 2 Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. 3 Deprived classes rallied […]
PIB Summaries 26 May 2026
Content WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; Africa CDC Declares Public Health Emergency of Continental Security Why in News? Relevance Practice Question “Global infectious disease outbreaks increasingly require coordinated international governance beyond national healthcare responses.” Examine in the context of the recent Ebola outbreak and WHO’s PHEIC declaration. (250 words) […]
Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856
Question Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856: 1 The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2 A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3 The British believed in taking revenue […]
Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939?
Question Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939? 1 Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi. 2 The Congress Left was disunited and failed to support Bose. 3 The Communists did not support Bose in his endeavours. 4 The supporters of […]