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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Marks 11 Years of Funding the Unfunded
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) launched by the Prime Minister of India on April 8, 2015, marks 11 years of success in strengthening India’s grassroots entrepreneurs. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed 11 years on April 8, 2026, a milestone that marks over a decade of collateral-free credit access for India’s micro and small…
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National Maritime Day: India’s Blue Economy Vision and the Road to 2047
The annual observance of National Maritime Day in India, celebrated on April 5, constitutes a cornerstone of the nation’s identity as a preeminent seafaring power. Every year on April 5, India observes National Maritime Day, a mark of its seafaring history and a moment to assess where the maritime sector stands today. It draws attention…
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India Remembers Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on His 346th Death Anniversary
On April 3, 2026, India observes the 346th death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire and one of the most consequential figures in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire and an eternal symbol of self-respect, courage, and Swarajya, is being remembered…
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Final Call Before UPSC Prelims: Validate Your Strategy with Abhyaas
As the UPSC Preliminary Examination approaches, the nature of preparation undergoes a subtle but critical shift. The months of studying, revising, and practicing gradually converge into a single, defining question—is the strategy truly working? At this stage, most aspirants are no longer concerned with how much of the syllabus has been covered. The focus instead…
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India Census 2027: World’s First Digital Census Begins on April 1, 2026
The first phase of Census-2027, the world’s largest population census exercise, will begin from 1, April, 2026. India Census 2027 officially commenced its first phase on April 1, 2026. As the 16th Census in the series and the 8th since Independence, this exercise is unprecedented in scale and ambition: it is the world’s first fully…
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Accuracy Under Pressure: The Real Prelims Strategy Built Through Abhyaas
The Moment Where Accuracy Becomes Decisive In the UPSC Preliminary Examination, performance is rarely determined by how many questions one attempts. It is shaped more fundamentally by how accurately those attempts are made under pressure. Aspirants often begin their preparation with a strong focus on coverage—completing subjects, revising notes, and solving questions. Over time, this…
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International Day of Zero Waste 2026: Tackling Food Waste Through Circular Economy Practices
International Day of Zero Waste is observed globally to promote sustainable consumption and responsible waste management. On March 30, the world observes the International Day of Zero Waste 2026, a UN-mandated global observance jointly facilitated by UNEP and UN-Habitat. This year’s observance focuses on food waste, a critical yet preventable driver of environmental harm. What…
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From Weak Spots to Strong Attempts: The Abhyaas Approach to UPSC Prelims
In the course of preparing for the UPSC Preliminary Examination, aspirants gradually develop a sense of familiarity with the syllabus. Subjects that once appeared fragmented, begin to form a coherent structure. Revision cycles reinforce concepts, and repeated exposure to questions builds a certain degree of confidence. Yet, even at this stage, performance in tests often…
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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…