1. EU Imposes Sanctions on Refinery in Gujarat for Russia Energy Links Source – Page 1, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Economy (Energy Security, International Trade), GS3 – Science & Technology (Sanctions Impact) Context The European Union (EU) announced new sanctions related to Russia’s energy sector, specifically targeting a…
1. U.S. Adds The Resistance Front (TRF) to Terror List for Pahalgam Strike Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations, Internal Security), GS Paper 3 (Security, Terrorism) Context The United States has declared The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) proxy, a “Foreign Terrorist Organisation” (FTO) and “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” (SDGT). The move follows TRF’s claimed responsibility for the deadly April 2025 Pahalgam attack,…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 18 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 18 July 2025 Topic: GS3 (Science and Technology), GS2 (International Relations), GS1 (Modern Science in Society) Context India’s active involvement in global space missions, especially the Axiom-4 project, marks a significant transformation in the nation’s space sector….
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 18 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 18 July 2025 Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice) Context Bihar, long known for political volatility, had seen a period of promising governance and development after the mid-2000s. Improvements in road infrastructure, law and…
1. India Set to Lead the Global Creative Economy with AI-Driven Innovation Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (18 July 2025) Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice), GS3 (Science & Technology; Indian Economy) Context To promote inclusive communication and ensure that the benefits of technology reach every Indian—across all languages—the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…
1. India Warns Against ‘Double Standards’ over Russian Oil Source – Page 1, The Hindu City Edition Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Energy Security Context India cautioned the US and EU regarding proposed sanctions and secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, emphasizing national energy security and highlighting the inconsistency in Western policies….
1. State of Insecurity(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice) Context The editorial discusses the recent setbacks in governance and administrative functioning in Bihar, a state that had previously shown significant improvement after decades of instability. With the approach of an election year, the state government faces mounting challenges…
1. India warns against ‘double standards’ over Russian oil Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 International Relations, GS3 – Economy (Energy Security) Context India has responded to the U.S. Bill proposing steep tariffs (up to 500%) on countries purchasing Russian oil, with threats by NATO that major buyers like India…
Q1) Enhanced scrutiny of cash and UPI-based transactions from unregistered small businesses is the latest step in formalizing India’s informal sector under the GST regime. Critically examine the challenges and prospects of bringing informal enterprises under the GST fold, and suggest measures for effective transition. (GS Paper 3, 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer: Introduction The…
