Archit Dongre Secures AIR 3 in UPSC CSE 2024 Archit Dongre has secured All India Rank 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, marking a phenomenal achievement in one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. Hailing from Maharashtra, Archit’s perseverance and strategic preparation played a key role in his success. Archit Dongre…
Shakti Dubey has emerged as the topper of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, securing All India Rank 1. Hailing from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, her academic journey and dedication have led her to this remarkable achievement. Shakti Dubey Early Life and Education Shakti Dubey was born and raised in Prayagraj, where she completed her early…
Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10 Topic: GS II – Polity and Constitution Context A plea was filed in the Supreme Court seeking invocation of Article 355 by the Union Government in response to communal violence in West Bengal. The Court rejected the plea and warned against judicial overreach, reinforcing…
(Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10) Topic: GS II – International Relations Context During the visit of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Vance finalized the Terms of Reference for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). This meeting focused on deepening India-U.S. economic ties and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context A pioneering study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics reveals that the world’s first market for trading particulate emissions, implemented in Surat, led to a 20–30% reduction in industrial pollution. The system outperformed conventional regulation, with 99% compliance among…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context A prolonged and intense El Niño from 2023 to 2024 disrupted India’s weather patterns, leading to poor crop yields, high food inflation, and reduced consumer spending. Analysis of the news: Unusual Ocean Warming and Weather Anomalies The 2023–24 El…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity and Constitution Context The Supreme Court deferred its interim decision on a batch of nearly 65 petitions challenging the Waqf Act, 2025, with the next hearing scheduled for May 5. The Centre sought time to respond and assured the Court it…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology, GS2 – Social Justice – health Context Type 5 diabetes, a malnutrition-linked form of diabetes affecting lean young adults in low- and middle-income countries, has been officially recognized as a distinct disease by the International Diabetes Federation. Analysis of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The aggressive “America First” trade policy has triggered a global trade war, especially with a major Asian economy retaliating through tariffs and strategic economic shifts. America’s New Trade Policy and Its Global Impact In the past three months,…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs—primarily targeting China—as part of his commitment to the “Make America Great Again” agenda. These measures are meant to display strength and deliver on campaign promises, even as the administration negotiates trade deals…
