1. Modi to Inaugurate Kashmir’s First All-Weather Rail Link with Delhi Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 14, June 6, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 1 (Geography: Infrastructure), GS Paper 3 (Economy: Infrastructure) Context The Prime Minister is inaugurating the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), which includes the iconic Chenab and Anji Khad bridges, finally connecting Kashmir…
1. India’s First Digital Census to Conclude by March 2027 Source: The Hindu, Editorial Page, June 4, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance, GS Paper 1 – Society Context The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that India’s delayed Census will be concluded by March 1, 2027. Content: First digital census to include…
1. India’s Integrated Theatre Command: A Leap Towards Jointness Source: The Hindu, Editorial Page, June 4, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3 – Security; Defence Reforms Context The Indian Armed Forces are progressing towards establishing Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) to enhance jointness and operational efficiency. Content: Background: India’s military has traditionally operated with separate commands for…
1. In Bihar’s caste census, a way forward Source: Page 6, The Hindu, 3 June 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance, Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections Context Bihar’s caste census has sparked nationwide interest and debate. It offers a roadmap for data-driven social justice and evidence-based policy-making Content: Background: The caste census conducted in Bihar…
1. Breaking Barriers: First Women Graduates from the NDA Source: Page 1, The Hindu, 2 June 2025 Topic: GS Paper 1 (Women Empowerment, Social Issues), GS Paper 2 (Government Policies, Gender Equality) Context The National Defence Academy (NDA) has, for the first time in its history, graduated a batch of 17 women cadets, marking a…
