Topic of the Day

The Topic of the Day

The Topic of the Day initiative by BYJU’s is to help the IAS Aspirants  understand various concepts that are a part of the UPSC Syllabus. A brief analysis of various topics will be posted from subjects like Art & culture, History, Economy, Geography, Science and Technology, Environment and Ecology etc on a daily basis.

Topic of the Day will not only be useful for IAS aspirants in the Prelims preparation but will also provide fodder for Mains exam. Understanding the basic concepts will help the aspirants build a strong foundation for their UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. It will also help them in covering the current affairs part along with the topics from the static part of the UPSC syllabus and  get a clear idea on how to correlate issues in news with conventional topics and prepare notes on the same.

What is a Moraine and How is it formed?
Moraines are huge amounts of rock and dirt that have been pushed aside by the glaciers as it movies along, or it could even be huge debris of...
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Glaciers [UPSC Geography Notes GS1]
Glaciers are a bulk of ice moving under its weight. It is an important geographical term for students preparing for the IAS Exam or any other...
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What is Geomorphic Process?
The geomorphic process means bringing about changes in the configuration of the Earths surface, due to physical stresses and chemical actions on...
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Bank Rate: Notes for UPSC Indian Economy
The bank rate is the rate of interest which is charged by a central bank while lending loans to a commercial bank. In the event of a fund...
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Cybercrime: Notes for UPSC GS-III
Cybercrime is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used to commit the crime and in many cases, it is also...
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Import Cover – UPSC Economy Concepts and Terms
Import Cover is an important concept in economics for the UPSC IAS exam. An important indicator of the stability of a currency is import cover....
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Holocene Epoch
This article discusses Holocene Epoch, a term used to indicate the current period of geological time. By definition, “The Holocene is a...
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Carbon Price – UPSC Notes
Carbon price is a term often heard in the news in the context of climate change and other environmental issues. In this article, you can learn...
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What is a ‘Bad Bank’? – Recent Proposal by Indian Banking Association
A Bad Bank houses Bad loans or Non-Performing Assets (NPA). The idea of Bad Bank was implemented in countries like Sweden, Finland, France,...
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Referendum: Notes for UPSC Polity
Referendums are instruments of direct democracy where citizens get an opportunity to straightforwardly vote on a particular issue. They are...
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the inherited material found in every single living creature. The deoxyribonucleic acid in an individual's...
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Indus Waters Treaty – Notes for UPSC Exam
The Indus Waters Treaty is a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan signed in 1960. It was brokered by the World Bank. This is an...
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Interlinking of Rivers – UPSC Notes
Interlinking of rivers is an important topic that features in the UPSC environment section. It is also a part of the Geography segment of the...
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What are the 3 Types of GST?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced by the Government of India to boost the economic growth of India. GST is considered to be the biggest...
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Press Council Of India (PCI) – An Overview
The Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body created by the Press Council Act of 1978. It is the apex body for the regulation of the...
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Megalith: Notes for UPSC Art and Culture
A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Latest Updates...
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What is meant by Sufi Saints?
Sufi Saints are Muslim saints who entered India in the 12th Century and gained popularity in the 13th century. This article will give brief...
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Tobin Tax: Notes for UPSC Economics
In this article, we give you a brief about the concept in economics called the Tobin Tax, named after economist James Tobin. The information from...
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Green GDP: Notes for UPSC
Green GDP is an important and current topic that is relevant to the UPSC exam. It forms a part of the current affairs, environment and ecology,...
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Fiscal Drag
Fiscal drag happens when government's net fiscal position ( minus taxation) fails to cover the net savings desires of the private economy, it is...
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