FATF’s June meet: India will hand dossier on Pak to get it back on grey list (Source: Page 1 and 2, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Context Ahead of FATF’s June meet, India is preparing to hand over a detailed dossier flagging Pakistan’s continued non-compliance with…
1. 22nd Regional Committee Meeting of World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (SEARO) (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 24, 2025) Topic: GS2: Health, Governance, International Relations Context India hosted the 22nd SEARO Regional Committee Meeting to review health initiatives and set priorities for the South-East Asia Region under the WHO framework. Content The…
1. The cost of unemployment, and learning from past blunders Source – ( Page 8, The Hindu Editorial) Topic: GS Paper 3 (Employment, Inclusive Growth, Economy) Context The editorial critiques India’s unemployment crisis and links it to policy missteps, especially during high-growth periods, highlighting the lessons to be learned. The Unemployment Problem: Despite GDP growth,…
Q1) Critically examine India’s counter-terrorism approach in Jammu and Kashmir after Operation Sindoor. What are the strategic limitations of kinetic force and how can India achieve sustainable counter-terror outcomes? (GS Paper 3, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The April 2025 Pahalgam terror strike and India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor have reignited national discourse on counter-terror strategy….
1. India’s GDP Growth Forecast Revised Upward by S&P Source: Page 1, The Indian Express (24 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy Context Global rating agency S&P revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2% citing strong domestic demand and robust infrastructure spending. Content: Economic Outlook: India’s GDP is expected to grow…
1. US and Them (Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1: Indian Diaspora GS2: International Relations, Bilateral Relations – India-US GS4: Ethics in International Relations Context The editorial reflects on the discriminatory visa and immigration policies of the United States, especially targeting foreign students from countries like India. It highlights the wider geopolitical and…
The study of nuclei involves understanding the structure and behaviour of atomic nuclei, which are at the heart of an atom. The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, bound together by a force called the nuclear force. ‘ Nuclear physics explores phenomena like radioactivity, nuclear reactions, and the energy released in nuclear processes. It also plays…
The study of atoms leads to understanding the structure and behaviour of matter at the microscopic level. Atoms are the basic units of elements, consisting of a central nucleus surrounded by electrons. The concept of atomic structure was developed over centuries, with key contributions from scientists such as Rutherford, Bohr, and de Broglie. Quantum mechanics…
What is the speed of light? It’s 3X108 m/s of course. But in relation to what? Suppose our solar system moves at 20,000 m/s through space. Would the speed of light in the direction of this motion be different from the speed of light in this direction? How do we know about the speed of…
