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Prelims’26 Difference between private bank and public sector banks? In India , private sector banks are under whose regulation ?

Why reading newspaper is important for prelims, mains and interview? Source - The hindu + Business line + Indian express + Business standard+ Other papers + pib Read, Books Newspaper PYQ How to prepare economics ? The economics portion has to be prepared through newspaper articles and that is how we will be able to understand the nuances of the topics and can have clear view while solving prelims question. I will share some important articles from Business Standard and Business line from the past month! Read them and use basic topics from economics to understand the key terms!

Prelims’26 What is balance of payment? How was the current account deficit managed earlier ? What is the annual FDI in India? What is the net outflow of FDI from India? Why are FPI taking away the money ? Are all these factors responsible for recent guidelines of RBI for External commercial borrowing ? Extra commercial borrowing - does it come under current or capital account of BOP?

Under which ministry does department of financial services operate ? What is the role of department of financial services?

Key words Small finance banks NBFC Scheduled commercial banks Department of financial services RBI

Prelims’26 What is the role of RBI in respect of Small finance bank? Gs2 What is the role of regulators in India? Explain with illustrations

Prelims’26 What is the difference between a payment bank and a small finance bank ?

Prelims 2026 Budget 2026 100% FDI was granted for which of the following sectors?

Source - Ministry of tribal affairs

Upsc cse prelims question What is the percentage of enrichment of uranium required for, 1)weapons 2)energy generation

Upsc cse prelims question

Gs2 India- Canada The recent issue was of the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep singh Nijjar But now, Reset in relations , 1)talks to conclude comprehensive economic partnership agreement 2)strategic energy partnership-renewable energy ;LP 3)URANIUM SUPPLY 4)MoU on Education and Culture 5)Aiming to double trade by 2030 6)Canada joined - India led alliance -Internal solar alliance -Global biofuel alliance Who are all members of international solar alliance? And global biofuel alliance ?

PYQ 2023 Gs 4

Indian warship for humanitarian operations Gs 4 Case study

USA- Iran conflict Impact on India Nearly 40% of the oil that India imports is through the strait of homruz China imports nearly 33% of the total oil through strait of homruz India -13% Usa - 3% Analysis of the data shows us that- USA is not dependent on the oil through strait of Hormuz but china is dependent!

Ethical considerations by powerful nations, 1)Humanitarianism - common people should be protected a sustainable humanitarian corridor has to be made. 2) Responsibility- a greater powerful has greater Responsibility in that way powerful nations should intervene and solve the issues without any bias. 3) Rule of law - According to rule of law, nations have to follow it's own united nations' rules which put on pressures on war affected nations to consider and stop it. Institutional principles have to be followed before and after war. As per the united nations human rights commission should interfere and take care of people who are suffered. 4)Justice - the powerful nations should not be biased should consider both parties' mistakes and judge accordingly to stop it further in future. To uphold united nations rules. 5) Prioritise diplomacy - Diplomatic commitments have to be prioritised over war and weapons. A healthy negotiations could bring down wars and protect innocent civilians. Written by Karthik!

PYQ 2024 Gs 4

Missiles USA - Iran war Gs 4