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Money Multiplier – Meaning In monetary economics, the money multiplier is the ratio of commercial bank money to central bank money (monetary base) in a fractional-reserve banking system. It reflects how bank lending can expand a country’s money supply. Determined mainly by the percentage of

Context Recent Supreme Court verdict on the Tamil Nadu Governor issue led the Vice-President to remark that Article 142 has become a “nuclear missile” against democratic forces. Concern raised that the judiciary should not be in a position to direct the President of India. Relevance

Why in News? India’s IT sector is undergoing a major restructuring as Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, driving changes in business models, workforce strategies, and client services. Recent moves by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), including hiring freezes and job cuts, highlight the industry’s shift towards

What is Necropolitics? Definition Power of the state (or other authorities) to decide who lives and who must die Goes beyond physical killing — includes neglect, abandonment, and systemic violence Coined by Achille Mbembe (Cameroonian historian) First introduced in a 2003 essay Expanded in his

Collusive Cases – Current Events Recent Supreme Court Action The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of “collusive litigations” filed by Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) officials.  Collusive Litigation Definition and Nature It is characterised as a lawsuit in which the parties work together to accomplish

Black Hole Tragedy – Overview One of the most infamous events in British India’s history Took place in June 1756 when Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula captured Fort William in Calcutta British residents, including women and children, were confined in a small, airless room Many died overnight due

Ecotone: Overview A transitional area of vegetation between two different plant communities Example: forest and grassland Contains characteristics of both bordering communities Often supports species not found in either of the adjoining communities   Features of Ecotones Distinct Boundaries and Vegetation Sharp vegetation transition with

Why in News India accepted a proposal to introduce a Repairability Index for electronics, marking a step towards making the Right to Repair a consumer right Experts caution that India’s informal repair economy, based on tacit and generational knowledge, is being overlooked in digital and

Why in News ? Beginning in January 2026, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) intends to introduce market coupling in the power exchanges’ Day Ahead Market (DAM) segment. Analysts and industry representatives think the power sector may not gain much from this action.  Market Coupling

Current News on the Merger Doctrine The Supreme Court recently highlighted the importance of using the Doctrine of Merger with awareness of its limitations It stated that the doctrine should not be used to block paths to resolving legitimate legal issues  The Merger Doctrine Definition