Author: Neha Dhir
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India Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel: What It Means for Fuel Prices
Amid fears of a fuel price spike due to the US-Israel war on Iran, the Indian government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, reducing it to ₹3 for petrol and zero for diesel. On 27 March, 2026, the Government of India announced a sharp reduction in excise duty on…
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Know Where You Stand in UPSC Prelims: How Abhyaas Benchmarks Your Preparation
There comes a point in UPSC preparation when the anxiety is no longer about the syllabus. The subjects are known, the sources are familiar, and the routine of reading, revising, and testing begins to acquire a certain order. Yet, beneath this apparent control lies a more important and more difficult question: Where do I actually…
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Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes, Debate, and Impact
On March 24, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed by voice vote the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on March 24, 2026, amid a walkout by several Opposition parties. The Bill seeks to amend the Transgender…
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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Guidelines: Reforms, Funding & What It Means for Rural India
On 22nd March, the Ministry of Jal Shakti released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 on the occasion of World Water Day. On World Water Day, March 22, 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, released the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Guidelines, a landmark step in…
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Abhyaas: Turning UPSC Prelims Practice into Performance
For most UPSC aspirants, preparation begins with a sense of exploration—new subjects, unfamiliar concepts, and a vast syllabus that gradually starts to take shape through months of disciplined effort. Over time, what once seemed overwhelming becomes structured. Standard books are covered, notes are consolidated, and important themes begin to repeat themselves across subjects. At this…
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Qatar’s LNG Crisis: How the Ras Laffan Strikes Impacting India’s LNG Supply
Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue. Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG hub have sent shockwaves far beyond West Asia. Qatar Energy CEO confirmed that the attacks have wiped out 17%…
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National Vaccination Day: India’s Significant Health Frontier
National vaccination day, observed every year on March 16, has taken on renewed significance in 2026. National Vaccination Day, also known as National Immunisation Day, is observed on March 16 every year in India. The date commemorates the first oral polio vaccine dose administered under the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme on March 16, 1995, a…
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Year After Year, UPSC Toppers Choose Abhyaas: Insights Since CSE 2020
Every year, when the Civil Services Examination results are announced, the stories of successful candidates offer valuable insights into how aspirants navigate one of the most demanding examinations in the country. While each journey is unique, certain patterns consistently emerge in the preparation strategies of top performers. One such pattern is the role of structured…
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Passive Euthanasia in India: What the Harish Rana Case Means for End-of-Life Care
The Supreme Court of India permitted passive euthanasia for a patient who had been in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) for over 12 years. In March 2026, the Supreme Court of India permitted passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who had been in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) for over 12 years following…
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UPSC Toppers 2025 List: 71 in Top 100 Associated with VisionIAS
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 final result has been declared on 6th March 2026, marking the culmination of one of the most competitive examinations in the country. Each year, the UPSC result represents the outcome of years of focused preparation, discipline, and perseverance for thousands of aspirants. The result once again reflects the…