Disqualification of a Member of the Legislative Assembly

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Constitutional Provision  Representation of the People Act, 1951 Tenth Schedule What needs to be known? Disqualification of a Member of the Legislative Assembly Article 191: Grounds for disqualification from being a Member of … Continue reading

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Dugong (Sea Cow)

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Habitat and Protection Status  Conservation Efforts What needs to be known? Dugong (Sea Cow) Distribution and Habitat in India: Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Palk Bay, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. … Continue reading

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La Nina and El Nino

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned  La Niña and El Niño comparison Cause and Effect Mains Perspective: Notes need to be prepared Impact of La Niña and El Niño upon the Indian monsoon (GS I – Geography) What needs … Continue reading

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Objective and Ministry Key Pillars  What needs to be known? Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) It was launched in 2024 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture. Objective: … Continue reading

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? In disease questions, UPSC expects candidates to know the pathogen involved and the mode of transmission.  What needs to be known? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) HPV is a DNA virus that spreads via sexual … Continue reading

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National Supercomputing Mission

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned  Which areas can benefit from the supercomputing mission? What are Supercomputers? What needs to be known? National Supercomputing Mission Launch: Launched in 2015 under the Ministry of Electronics, aiming to install supercomputers and … Continue reading

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Inflation – How is it Measured?

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? What is inflation? How is inflation measured, and who measures it The challenges of inflation upon economy What needs to be known? What is inflation? Inflation occurs when there is a broad increase … Continue reading

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Vulture Safe Zones

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? What are Vulture Safe Zones What are the threats faced by Vultures- IUCN Status Ecological Significance of Vultures What needs to be known? Vulture Safe Zone What is it?: They are designated geographical … Continue reading

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The Procedure for Appointment and Removal of Judges

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned How are judges appointed to the High Court(HC) and Supreme Court(SC). The grounds and procedure for the removal of judges. What needs to be known? Judges Appointment How is it done? The appointment … Continue reading

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