15 May 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Major Counter-Insurgency Success: 31 Naxals Eliminated in Chhattisgarh-Telangana Operation

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 15, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security

Context

Security forces conducted a significant operation against Naxalites at the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, resulting in the elimination of 31 insurgents.

Content 

• Operation Details:

  • Conducted over 21 days with no casualties among security forces.

  • 31 Naxalites killed, including 16 women; 35 weapons recovered.

  • Karreguttalu Hill was a major Naxal stronghold.

• Strategic Significance:

  • Demonstrates effective coordination between central and state agencies.

  • Part of the government’s strategy to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.

• Government Response:

  • Union Home Minister lauded the operation as a historic success.

  • Emphasis on integrating affected regions into the development mainstream.

Practice Question: Discuss the impact of coordinated security operations on internal security challenges like Naxalism in India.

2. Wholesale Price Inflation Shows Mild Uptick in April 2025: A Sectoral Overview

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 15, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy

Context

The Ministry released the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for April 2025, indicating a moderate inflation rate.

Content 

• Key Highlights:

  • Annual WPI inflation at 0.85% for April 2025.

  • Primary articles saw a deflation of -1.44%.

  • Manufactured products inflation at 2.62%.

  • Fuel & Power index decreased by 2.18%.

• Sectoral Analysis:

  • Food Index inflation reduced to 2.55%.

  • Decrease in prices of crude petroleum & natural gas.

  • Increase in prices of minerals and food articles.

• Implications:

  • Indicates stabilizing wholesale prices.

  • Useful for policymakers to gauge inflation trends.

Practice Question: Analyze the significance of the Wholesale Price Index in understanding inflationary trends in India.

3. India Accelerates Towards 6G: Key Highlights from Bharat 6G Conference

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 15, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 3 –Science and Technology

Context

India is advancing its efforts to lead in 6G technology development, with a focus on innovation and global collaboration.

Content 

• Bharat 6G Vision:

  • Aims to position India as a global leader in 6G by 2030.

  • Focus on terahertz communication, AI-native networks.

• Government Initiatives:

  • Over 111 funded research projects.

  • Collaborations with countries like Japan, Singapore, and Finland.

• Strategic Importance:

  • 6G to revolutionize sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture.

  • Emphasis on secure, inclusive, and globally relevant 6G ecosystem.

Practice Question: Evaluate India’s preparedness and strategic initiatives to lead in the development of 6G technology.

4. India Launches Carbon Capture Testbeds to Decarbonize Cement Industry

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 15, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment and Science & Technology

Context

India has initiated Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) testbeds to reduce emissions in the cement industry.

Content 

• Initiative Overview:

  • Five CCU testbeds launched in collaboration with academia and industry.

  • Part of efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

• Technological Focus:

  • Conversion of CO₂ into useful products like synthetic fuels and concrete aggregates.

  • Development of innovative catalysts and materials.

• Significance:

  • Addresses emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.

  • Promotes sustainable practices in the cement industry.

Practice Question: Discuss the role of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies in achieving India’s climate goals, with a focus on the cement industry.

5. Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), April 15, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance and GS Paper 3: Indian Economy

Context

The PLFS methodology has been revamped to provide more frequent and comprehensive labor market data.

Content 

• Key Changes:

  • Monthly release of key labor indicators at the national level.

  • Quarterly estimates extended to rural areas.

  • Annual reports to follow the calendar year format.

• Objectives:

  • Provide timely data for policy interventions.

  • Enhance the scope and relevance of labor statistics.

• Implications:

  • Better understanding of employment trends.

  • Improved planning and implementation of labor policies.

Practice Question: Analyze the impact of the revamped Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) methodology on labor market analysis and policy formulation in India.

 

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