What Is
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The What Is section is an exam encyclopedia — clear, comprehensive explainers of the important terms, concepts, institutions, laws, schemes, treaties and policies that appear in current affairs and competitive exams. Each entry gives a simple definition, key features, how it works, exam focus and quick revision points, so you can understand a topic in depth, not just memorise it.
What is the exam encyclopedia?
Whenever you meet an unfamiliar term in current affairs — say repo rate, the Monetary Policy Committee or a new government scheme — the What Is section explains it fully: what it is, who runs it, how it works, why it matters and what exams ask about it. It turns one-off news mentions into durable, well-understood concepts.
How to use 'What Is' explainers in your preparation
Use these explainers to build your static foundation alongside daily current affairs. When an article mentions a concept you're unsure about, open its What Is entry, read the definition and exam-focus sections, and revise with the quick-revision points and FAQs. Related terms are linked so you can build a connected understanding of a topic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the What Is section cover?
It covers important terms, concepts, institutions, laws, schemes, treaties, indices and policies across polity, economy, science, environment, international relations, history, geography, social issues and defence.
How is this different from current affairs articles?
Current affairs articles cover what happened; What Is explainers cover the underlying concept in depth — definition, mechanism, significance and exam relevance — so you understand the topic fully.
Which exams is the What Is section useful for?
It is useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and Defence aspirants who need to understand exam concepts clearly and quickly.