Proud moment for the entire IASbaba family! 🌟
Basavaraj Kempawad (Rank 1, IFoS 2025) a regular follower of IASbaba’s programmes, has brought immense pride to the community by securing All India Rank 1 in the prestigious UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2025. 🌿🏆
Having graduated in B.Sc Forestry, Basavaraj possessed a keen interest in forestry and agriculture since his early days. 🌱📖 The unwavering passion towards forestry has turned fruitful in his very second attempt. His success is a testimony to hardwork and dedication. 💪✨
Hailing from Athani, Belagavi district, Basavaraj has crossed many barriers to reach this remarkable milestone. His journey stands as a true inspiration for rural youth to dream big, stay determined, and achieve their goals against all odds. 🚀
IASbaba congratulates Basavaraj Kempawad and wishes him a great and meaningful career in the service of the nation. 🇮🇳🌟
Basavaraj Kempawad (Rank 1, IFoS 2025) a regular follower of IASbaba’s programmes, has brought immense pride to the community by securing All India Rank 1 in the prestigious UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2025. 🌿🏆
Having graduated in B.Sc Forestry, Basavaraj possessed a keen interest in forestry and agriculture since his early days. 🌱📖 The unwavering passion towards forestry has turned fruitful in his very second attempt. His success is a testimony to hardwork and dedication. 💪✨
Hailing from Athani, Belagavi district, Basavaraj has crossed many barriers to reach this remarkable milestone. His journey stands as a true inspiration for rural youth to dream big, stay determined, and achieve their goals against all odds. 🚀
IASbaba congratulates Basavaraj Kempawad and wishes him a great and meaningful career in the service of the nation. 🇮🇳🌟
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Mainspedia - 11 May.pdf
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📌 Judicial Reform Shouldn't Stop at SC: A Comprehensive Approach to Pendency
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “Increasing the strength of the Supreme Court alone cannot resolve India’s judicial pendency crisis.” Examine the causes of rising pendency and suggest comprehensive judicial reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/judicial-reform-shouldnt-stop-at-sc-10682867/
📌 The Living Light of Ancient Tales: India's Puppetry Traditions
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “India’s diverse puppetry traditions reflect rich regional storytelling and cultural heritage.” Discuss the major forms of puppetry in India, the challenges they face, and measures needed for their preservation as living traditions. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/10/the-living-light-of-ancient-tales
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “Increasing the strength of the Supreme Court alone cannot resolve India’s judicial pendency crisis.” Examine the causes of rising pendency and suggest comprehensive judicial reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/judicial-reform-shouldnt-stop-at-sc-10682867/
📌 The Living Light of Ancient Tales: India's Puppetry Traditions
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “India’s diverse puppetry traditions reflect rich regional storytelling and cultural heritage.” Discuss the major forms of puppetry in India, the challenges they face, and measures needed for their preservation as living traditions. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/10/the-living-light-of-ancient-tales
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According to the analysis of India‘s judicial pendency crisis, district and trial courts account for what percentage of total pending cases, and what is the judge-population ratio recommended by the Law Commission?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
50% of total pendency; 30 judges per million population
45%
88% of total pendency; 50 judges per million population
30%
70% of total pendency; 40 judges per million population
9%
95% of total pendency; 60 judges per million population
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India‘s first fully operational PM MITRA (PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 10, 2026, at which location?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu
37%
Warangal, Telangana
36%
Navsari, Gujarat
9%
Amravati, Maharashtra
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India’s first orbital data centre satellite, named Pathfinder, is being developed by Pixxel in partnership with Sarvam AI. It is expected to launch in Q4 2026. Which of the following statements about Pathfinder is correct?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
It will transmit all raw hyperspectral imagery to ground stations for processing.
25%
It will be built by ISRO under a public-private partnership model.
33%
It will be placed in geostationary orbit for continuous coverage of the Indian subcontinent.
31%
It will analyse data in orbit using AI models and transmit only actionable insights back to Earth.
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National Technology Day in India is celebrated annually on May 11 to commemorate which of the following events?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
Launch of India‘s first satellite, Aryabhata
33%
Successful testing of India’s first nuclear device, Smiling Buddha (1974)
9%
The signing of the Civil Nuclear Agreement with the United States
32%
The five nuclear tests (Operation Shakti) and successful test-firing of the Trishul missile in 1998
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Mainspedia - 12 May.pdf
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📌 Belated Warning: PM's Austerity Appeal and the Energy Shock
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. The Prime Minister’s austerity appeal reflects the seriousness of the West Asia crisis. Critically examine its economic impact on India and the need for measures beyond moral appeals. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/belated-warning-on-the-prime-ministers-austerity-appeal/article70965048.ece
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/pm-underlines-severity-of-energy-shock-frames-indias-challenge-10684478/
📌 India Inc.'s Role in Vision 2047: From Catalyst to Co-Architect
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. India aims to become a developed nation by 2047. Examine the five strategic capabilities needed for Viksit Bharat and the role of industry in achieving them. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/11/india-incs-role-in-vision-2047
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. The Prime Minister’s austerity appeal reflects the seriousness of the West Asia crisis. Critically examine its economic impact on India and the need for measures beyond moral appeals. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/belated-warning-on-the-prime-ministers-austerity-appeal/article70965048.ece
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/pm-underlines-severity-of-energy-shock-frames-indias-challenge-10684478/
📌 India Inc.'s Role in Vision 2047: From Catalyst to Co-Architect
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. India aims to become a developed nation by 2047. Examine the five strategic capabilities needed for Viksit Bharat and the role of industry in achieving them. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/11/india-incs-role-in-vision-2047
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RARE S & T SOLUTIONS COMPILATION.pdf
1.2 MB
👆RARE COMPILATION - PART II
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Mainspedia - 13 May.pdf
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📌 West Asia Crisis Opens Space for Fertiliser Policy Reform
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. The West Asia crisis has exposed the weaknesses of India’s fertiliser subsidy regime. Examine its key vulnerabilities and suggest reforms for balancing farmer welfare with fiscal sustainability. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/west-asia-crisis-opens-space-for-fertiliser-policy-reform-10686471/
📌 How BRICS Can Provide Mortar for a New World Order
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. India’s simultaneous role in the Quad and BRICS highlights its strategic balancing challenge. Examine the internal divisions within BRICS and assess whether the grouping can emerge as a credible alternative to G7-led global governance. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/11/how-brics-can-provide-mortar-for-a-new-world-order
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. The West Asia crisis has exposed the weaknesses of India’s fertiliser subsidy regime. Examine its key vulnerabilities and suggest reforms for balancing farmer welfare with fiscal sustainability. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/west-asia-crisis-opens-space-for-fertiliser-policy-reform-10686471/
📌 How BRICS Can Provide Mortar for a New World Order
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. India’s simultaneous role in the Quad and BRICS highlights its strategic balancing challenge. Examine the internal divisions within BRICS and assess whether the grouping can emerge as a credible alternative to G7-led global governance. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/11/how-brics-can-provide-mortar-for-a-new-world-order
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The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to a paper leak. NTA was established in 2017 under which ministry?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
8%
Ministry of Home Affairs
25%
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
62%
Ministry of Education
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A new study published in the journal Cell (May 2026) identified that people who are ‘mosquito magnets‘ produce high levels of which substance on their skin, primarily produced by skin microbiota?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
Lactic acid
28%
Uric acid
29%
Amino acids
28%
Carboxylic acids
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A recent study in Cancer Discovery (May 2026) found that PD-1 inhibitors can increase the risk of brain metastases by making the blood-brain barrier leaky. Which protein produced by immune cells mediates this effect?
Anonymous Quiz
33%
PD-L1
35%
DKK1
21%
VEGF
11%
p53
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IASbaba (Official) Telegram Channel
AnsKeyCivilServicesP-Exam-2025-GeneralStudies-II-130526.pdf
Official Answer Key - UPSC CSE IFOS 2025
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