Dear Readers, Inflation is a subject that always makes news and thus is very important for your upcoming exams. In this series of articles, we will look into the meaning of inflation and its types, factors affecting inflation, inflationary trends in India, its consequences, etc. Types of Inflation 3. Hyperinflation: This occurs when prices of […]

Dear Readers, Inflation is a subject that always makes news and thus is very important for your upcoming exams. In this series of articles, we will look into the meaning of inflation and its types, factors affecting inflation, inflationary trends in India, its consequences, etc. Definition and causes Inflation can be defined as a “sustained […]

Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Verbal Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practise and improve your verbal ability, we provide you this […]

Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Logical Reasoning is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practise and improve your reasoning ability, we provide you this […]

Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practice and improve your quantitative ability, we […]

1) India launched International Solar Alliance  a) At the CoP21 Climate Conference in Paris, India launched an International Solar Alliance (ISA). ISA invited all the countries located fully of partly between tropics of Cancer & Capricorn to join. b) ISA will function to reduce the cost of finance & technology needed to reply solar power […]

1. Turkey and EU seal migrant deal, announce a new beginning (i) Turkey promised to cut the flow of migrants in Europe in return for cash, visas and renewed talks of joining European Union (EU). (ii) A deal to that effect was struck between Turkish PM and the European Union (EU), one of the key […]

1. Queen Elizabeth II opens the commonwealth summit in Malta (i) Queen Elizabeth II opened the Commonwealth summit in Malta, a Mediterranean island.  (ii) The meeting will focus on climate change and the threat of extremist violence.  (iii) The 53-nation Commonwealth links over 2 billion people across five continents, including huge countries like India, Australia […]

Given the importance of this topic from competitive examinations like SSC CGL, UPSC in this article, we would look at the basics of classification of organisms. 1. Characteristics like growth, reproduction, metabolism and response to stimuli distinguish us from non-living things. a. Growth refers to the increase in number or mass of cells. b. Reproduction […]

Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Verbal Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practise and improve your verbal ability, we provide you this […]