The Economy of Russia: Implications for the Civil Services Exam 2026 Russia's economy is a complex tapestry shaped by its vast natural resources, historical legacies, and contemporary geopolitical dynamics. As candidates prepare for the Civil Services Exam 2026, understanding the intricacies of Russia's economic structure, its challenges, and its global impact is crucial. This article delves into key aspects of the Russian economy and how they relate to broader international contexts. Overview of the Russian Economy Russia is the world's largest country by land area and possesses an abundance of natural resources, notably oil, natural gas, and minerals. The economy is characterized by a mix of state control and market mechanisms, with the government playing a significant role in key sectors. #### Key Sectors 1. **Energy Sector**: - Russia is one of the leading producers of oil and natural gas, with state-owned companies like Gazprom and Rosneft dominating the market. ...
UPSC Civil Services 2013 Main Examination New Pattern New Main Examination with 7 Papers Important Changes: Four General Studies Papers Current Affairs merged with the General Studies itself. All Four GS Papers needs to studied in current affairs context. Devote more times on reading newspapers, and analysis articles. Now, only one optional needs to be selected. Literature can't be selected as optional unless, you're having literature in graduation. No Scope for HINDI. Pali is removed. Higher levels of General Awareness, Analysis, Ethics and General Aptitude are required in the examination. Interview (Personality Test) marks are reduced. Marks obtained by the candidates for all papers (Paper I-VII) will be counted for merit ranking. However,the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all papers of the examination. The written examination will consist of the following papers: Paper-I Section 1 Essay 200 Marks Section ...