Banking Sector in India: Reserve Bank of India

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) It is the apex body in the Indian financial system. It acts as a regulatory body, responsible for the regulation of the Indian banking system as well as the control, issuing, and maintaining money supply … Continue reading

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Banking Sector in India

Banking System in India Banking System in India refers to a network of financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, that handle financial transactions and provide financial services to individuals, businesses, and governments.  These institutions, primarily, act as intermediaries … Continue reading

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Constitutional Bodies: Finance Commission

Constitutional Provision: Article 280 under Part XII Nature: It is Quasi Judicial Body Constituted by: President of India Composition: Chairman +4 members Authority to Decide Qualification: Parliament Tenure: Specified by the President Reappointment: Eligible Power of Civil Court: As per … Continue reading

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Constitutional Bodies: State Public Service Commission (SPSC)

Appointment of Members: The Chairman and other members of the SPSC are appointed by the Governor of the State. Term of Office: A member of the SPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age … Continue reading

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Constitutional Bodies: Union Public Service Commission(UPSC)

What is it?: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India.  Constitutional Provisions: UPSC is a constitutional body and its provisions are dealt under Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution. Appointment … Continue reading

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Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission of India (ECI)

It is a permanent independent body. According to Article 324, the election commission shall have the authority to supervise, direct, and regulate elections for the Indian Parliament, state legislatures, the President of India, and the Vice-President of India. Elections to … Continue reading

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Blood Moon and Rayleigh Scattering

Why in the news? People of Asia and Europe witnessed the Blood Moon incident on September 7th, 2025. Blood Moon What is it? A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun … Continue reading

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Red Sea

Why in the news? Undersea cables in the Red Sea got damaged, slowing internet access in Asia and the Middle East. Red Sea Location: The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. … Continue reading

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Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025

Why in the news? The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order 2025 in the Gazette of India. Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 What is it?: The act consolidates India’s Immigration Laws and impose stricter penalties … Continue reading

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