Q1. With reference to the Centre’s decision to revise tobacco taxation effective from February 1, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:Tobacco products attract excise duty and cess and are part of […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis in Hindi02 January 2026 छात्रों की उपस्थिति अनिवार्य करना, सीखने को खत्म करना (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) विषय : जीएस पेपर – जीएस-2 : शिक्षा, शासन, न्यायपालिका, सामाजिक न्याय प्रसंग• यह संपादकीय दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय के उस निर्णय का विश्लेषण करता है जिसमें कानून […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis02 January 2026 Mandating student presence, erasing learning (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper – GS-2 : Education, Governance, Judiciary, Social Justice Context The editorial analyses the Delhi High Court’s affirmation that law students may sit for examinations without fulfilling rigid attendance requirements. […]
What to read in Indian Express02 January 2026 Section Headline Page GS Mapping First Page No Important News — — Nation After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed mission likely to lift off by March 5 GS-3: Science & Technology – Space technology, ISRO missions, strategic capabilities Editorial Page Between India and EU, a carbon […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper02 January 2026 S. No. Headline / Issue Page GS Paper & Syllabus Mapping UPSC / Exam Relevance (Key Themes) 1 Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1 Page 1 GS 3: Indian Economy (Taxation, Sin Taxes) GS 2: Public Health Excise duty, health taxation, tobacco […]