Source: The post “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission has been created, based on “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission” published in “The Hindu ” on 13 February 2026. Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure
Source: The post “AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure” has been created, based on “AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure” published in “The Hindu” on 13 February 2026. AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules,… Continue reading AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure
Welfare for all — the AI race India should win
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and technology Introduction India’s AI journey must move beyond global competition and technological display. The real opportunity lies in solving basic development gaps. Seventy per cent of global food comes from low-productivity small farmers. 4.5 billion people lack essential healthcare. 739 million adults and 250 million children lack basic… Continue reading Welfare for all — the AI race India should win
Farmers’ Pulse: On India and its Demand for Pulses
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agricultural Introduction India manages its high demand for pulses through imports, price stabilisation, and limited MSP procurement. Yet domestic production remains below demand. Pulses are vital for nutrition and rural livelihoods. Recent concerns over possible import commitments have increased political sensitivity. The issue reflects deeper structural weaknesses in procurement, pricing,… Continue reading Farmers’ Pulse: On India and its Demand for Pulses
9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 13 February 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 13th February 2026 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 13 February 2026
Consumer Price Index (CPI) with Base 2024=100
News- The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the Consumer Price Index with base year 2024=100. About Consumer Price Index (CPI) with Base 2024=100 The Consumer Price Index with base 2024=100 measures the changes over time in general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for the purpose of… Continue reading Consumer Price Index (CPI) with Base 2024=100
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13th February 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13 February 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 13 February 2026 I Mains Marathon
Right to Recall
News- Raghav Chadha raised the idea of introducing Right to Recall in Parliament and sparked fresh debate on electoral reform. About Right to Recall Right to Recall is a mechanism that empowers voters to remove an elected representative before the completion of the term. It is a process initiated by the electorate through a petition… Continue reading Right to Recall
AgriStack
News- In the Budget Speech on February 1, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Bharat-VISTAAR to integrate AgriStack portals with AI systems. About AgriStack AgriStack is a Digital Public Infrastructure for the farm sector under the Digital Agriculture Mission. Initiative by: AgriStack is an initiative under the Digital Agriculture Mission and was approved by the… Continue reading AgriStack
