2026-03-08T12:04:31+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Polity|
Background: Why Was This Law Needed? India’s Election Commission is the constitutional body responsible for overseeing free and fair elections across the country. Until now, the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) was governed by the older Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners [...]
2026-03-07T21:37:55+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy|
1. Share of States in Central Taxes The 16th Finance Commission has recommended that states receive 41% of the divisible pool of central taxes — unchanged from the recommendation made by the 15th Finance Commission. The divisible pool is calculated by excluding the cost of collection, cesses, and surcharges from [...]
2026-03-07T20:21:20+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Polity|
1. Rising Tensions in the States Across several Indian states, tensions emerged between elected state governments and their respective Governors. State governments alleged that Governors were delaying assent to key legislative bills passed by the state legislatures. In many instances, bills remained pending for extended periods without clear explanations. Such [...]
2026-03-03T21:14:26+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: FP & IR|
India’s quiet reaction to Ayatollah Khamenei’s death can be explained in simple language using ideas from realism in International Relations, which says countries mainly act to protect their national interest and power. […]
2026-02-26T16:08:49+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Environment|
Why in News: Odisha has begun the process to declare the Rushikulya rookery in Ganjam district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site, recognising its global importance as a major nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles and a lifeline for local communities. […]
2026-02-12T13:49:30+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Uncategorized|
HISTORY - PAPER II Odisha Civil Services Mains 2024 Time: 3 Hours |Full Marks: 250 GROUP A 10 × 15 MARKS Instructions: Attempt 10 (ten) questions. Word limit: 250 words. Assess the relevance of Dependency Theory in explaining long-term development constraints in Latin America. Analyze the socio-economic consequences of the [...]
2026-02-12T13:43:26+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Uncategorized|
HISTORY - PAPER I Odisha Civil Services Mains 2024 Time: 3 Hours |Full Marks: 250 GROUP A 10 × 15 MARKS Instructions: Attempt 10 (ten) questions. Word limit: 250 words. Evaluate Kharavela's contribution to religion, art and culture, and how his patronage reflects the pluralistic and dynamic nature of early [...]
2026-02-12T13:27:25+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Uncategorized|
PSYCHOLOGY - PAPER II Odisha Civil Services Mains 2024 Time: 3 Hours |Full Marks: 250 GROUP A 10 × 15 MARKS Instructions: Attempt 10 (ten) questions. Word limit: 250 words. Discuss the major work motivation theories and their applications in organizational productivity. Evaluate the psychological causes and consequences of caste, [...]
2026-02-12T13:20:24+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Uncategorized|
PSYCHOLOGY - PAPER I Odisha Civil Services Mains 2024 Time: 3 Hours |Full Marks: 250 GROUP A 10 × 15 MARKS Instructions: Attempt 10 (ten) questions. Word limit: 250 words. From which perspective is Psychology a Science? How does it touch the realm of natural sciences? Explain with examples. How [...]
2026-02-10T22:47:46+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Announcements|
Dare to Dream Big Dare to dream... Dare to dream big... Dare to go all the way...!!! Dear All, With just 100 days left for UPSC Prelims, this program is built on one simple idea: Clarity beats chaos & Strategy beats stress. No-Nonsense Approach Only what works. Nothing extra. No [...]
