The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced its latest recruitment under Advertisement No.: A-5/E-1/2025. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Teachers (LT Grade) in government secondary schools. The UPPSC Teacher Vacancy 2025 includes a massive 7466 posts for both male and female candidates across various subjects. UPPSC…
(Source – Editorial, Page 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health, Welfare Schemes), GS Paper 1 (Society – Women and Health) Context Despite POSHAN Abhiyaan’s implementation, India continues to face severe gendered malnutrition, especially among women and adolescent girls, reflecting deeper structural issues. Persistent Nutrition Gaps NFHS-5 data: 57% women aged 15–49…
(Source – Editorial, Page 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Context Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor and redefined its counter-terror strategy, rejecting Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence narrative and signaling a shift in its strategic posture. Operation Sindoor: Strategic Shift Operation Sindoor was…
(Source – Page 11, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 4 (Ethics in Governance) Context The editorial explores why Bihar has a persistently high Total Fertility Rate (TFR) despite progress in health and education indicators, analyzing social, economic, and cultural dimensions. Understanding TFR in Bihar: Bihar’s TFR remains at 3.0…
(Source – Editorial, Page 10, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 4 (Ethics in Governance) Context On International Nurses Day (May 12), the editorial critiques India’s systemic under-recognition of nurses and argues for their empowerment through policy reform and leadership roles. India’s Nursing Paradox: Though nurses form 47% of the…
(Source – Page 1 & 14, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations) Context During his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised serious concerns about the security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, urging global supervision through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). India’s Strategic Concern over…
(Source – The Hindu , Section – Explained, Page 4) Topic: GS2: Social Justice, Education, Reservation Policy Context The Odisha government has announced 11.25% reservation for Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in state-funded higher education institutions starting 2025–26. Analysis of the news: New Policy Details Reservation to be implemented across public universities and aided…
(Source – The Hindu , Section – Explained, Page 1 & 12) Topic: GS3: Internal Security – Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Context The CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police concluded a 21-day anti-Naxal operation, significantly disrupting Maoist leadership structures along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. Analysis of the news: Operation Highlights 31 Maoists, including 16 women, neutralized in 21…
(Source – The Hindu , Section – Explained, Page 1) Topic: GS2: India and its Neighbourhood, International Relations Context India strongly rejected China’s latest attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that such moves will not change ground realities or Indian sovereignty over the region. Analysis of the news: India’s Official Stand MEA spokesperson…
Banna Venkatesh, hailing from Alladapet village in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, achieved All India Rank 15 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. His journey from a rural background to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is a testament to perseverance and dedication. Key Information Attribute Details Name Banna Venkatesh Age Approximately 28 years (as…
