Understand the difference between Expansionary and Contractionary Monetary Policy. Monetary policy refers to the actions undertaken by a nation's central bank to control the money supply. Control of money supply helps to manage inflation or deflation. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) … [Read more...] about Expansionary vs Contractionary Monetary Policy
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UPSC Announces Reserve List of Civil Services Examination 2019
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the names of the candidates selected from the Reserve List of Civil Services Examination 2019. It has been the standard practice since decades that UPSC announce the list of successful candidates in UPSC Civil Services Examination in two lists - … [Read more...] about UPSC Announces Reserve List of Civil Services Examination 2019
Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Mainly there are two types of Covid tests - viral tests and antibody tests. To diagnose and confirm Covid-19 infection, symptomatic and asymptomatic patients may undergo Covid Tests. In this article, we discuss the different types of Covid Tests. Covid Testing: What are the different types of … [Read more...] about Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Bodhisattva: Enlightened beings who delay entering paradise to help others
UPSC has been constantly asking questions from Buddhism and Jainism. With regard to Buddhism, the focus has shifted to concepts like Bodhisattvas. Following is a brief idea about Bodhisattvas to help students attempt UPSC CSE questions related to it. Bodhisattva is an important concept in … [Read more...] about Bodhisattva: Enlightened beings who delay entering paradise to help others
The Hindu All Access Plan: Remove the limit of free articles
What is The Hindu All-Access Plan subscription (Gold)? Learn how to read unlimited articles on The Hindu website (without any restrictions). If you have recently browsed The Hindu website, you might have come across the warning message: "You have reached your limit for free articles this month. … [Read more...] about The Hindu All Access Plan: Remove the limit of free articles
Coinage of India: Coins used in Ancient India
The study of coinage in history is called numismatics. This article is an attempt to capture the significant evolutionary changes the ancient Indian coinage experienced. The beginning of ancient Indian coinage can be traced between 1st millennium BCE to 6th Century BCE. This stage comprised of … [Read more...] about Coinage of India: Coins used in Ancient India
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