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Government Initiatives for Cyber Fraud Awareness in India | Digital Literacy Introduction The rapid expansion of digital payments, online banking, e-commerce and digital governance has increased citizens’ exposure to cyber fraud, making cyber fraud awareness in India increasingly important. Cyber frauds such as phishing, identity theft, UPI scams, OTP fraud, impersonation and digital arrest scams

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 Out – Check Qualified Candidates List The UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026 has been declared. Candidates can check the list of qualified candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test (Interview) and download the result PDF below. Vishnu IAS Academy congratulates all successful candidates on this important milestone in their UPSC

Anaemia in India: A Multidimensional Public Health Challenge Introduction Anaemia in India is a major public health challenge characterised by a haemoglobin concentration below the normal level, reducing the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. It is not merely a nutritional deficiency but a manifestation of interconnected nutritional, infectious, socio-economic, genetic and reproductive health factors. According to

Slum Rehabilitation in India: Livelihood, Dignity & Social Justice “Slum rehabilitation is not merely a housing issue but also a question of livelihood, dignity and social justice.” Examine Introduction Rapid urbanisation, rural-urban migration and the shortage of affordable housing have contributed to the growth of informal settlements in Indian cities – Slums. I. Slum rehabilitation

Legislative Councils in Indian States: Creation, Composition and Abolition Legislative Councils in Indian States are an important component of India’s parliamentary framework, providing an additional legislative chamber for deliberation, scrutiny and representation of diverse interests. The Constitution allows States the flexibility to adopt either a unicameral or bicameral system. Introduction India provides for a bicameral

NJAC Controversy: Judicial Independence vs Democratic Accountability The NJAC controversy highlights the challenges of balancing judicial independence with democratic accountability in the appointment of judges in India. The debate centres on the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), its establishment through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014, and its subsequent invalidation by the Supreme Court in

Disinvestment in India: Efficiency, Governance and Economic Reforms Disinvestment in India should be viewed not merely as a tool for meeting fiscal targets but also as a strategy to improve efficiency and governance in public sector enterprises (PSEs). It refers to the sale of a portion or the entire government stake in a public sector

Andhra Pradesh Subject-Wise Current Affairs September 2026 Andhra Pradesh Subject-Wise Current Affairs September 2026 covers important monthly updates for APPSC aspirants, organized by subjects such as Polity and Governance, Economy and Development, Geography, History and Culture, Government Schemes, and other important state-level developments. These notes help candidates prepare for APPSC Group 1, APPSC Group 2,

Fertiliser Subsidy in India: Nutrient Imbalance and Soil Health Fertilisers are essential agricultural inputs that enhance crop productivity and support India’s food security. However, the fertiliser subsidy in India has contributed to the imbalanced application of nutrients, adversely affecting soil health and agricultural sustainability. The effectiveness of fertilisers depends on the balanced application of nitrogen

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR: Role, Challenges and Air Pollution Control Introduction The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR plays an important role in controlling recurring air pollution, particularly during winter, due to vehicular emissions, industrial activities, construction dust, waste burning, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions. GRAP is an emergency framework