1. SC pulls up Telangana Speaker for sitting on anti-defection petitions Source: Page 4 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Polity and Governance) Context The Supreme Court criticized the Telangana Assembly Speaker for delaying decisions on disqualification petitions of 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress. The Court set a 3-month deadline…
1. Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Indian Imports, Cites India’s Russia Ties Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Economy – Trade) Context The US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff, with an unspecified penalty, on Indian imports effective August 1, 2025. This move relates…
1. Interrupted Growth – Industrial growth is still tied to government spends on infrastructure Source: Page 6 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-3 (Indian Economy – Growth & Development, Infrastructure, Climate Change & Economy) Context June 2025 saw a marked slowdown in India’s industrial growth index (IIP) due to a contraction in mining…
1. India Has the Highest Number of Slum Clusters in Flood-Prone Areas Source: Page 15 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-1 – Urbanization, GS3 – Disaster Management Context A study shows India leads globally in number of slum-dwellers living in flood-prone areas, highlighting challenges in risk management for vulnerable urban populations. Content Key…
1. Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls—Concerns Over Documentation & Citizenship Source: Page 8 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Governance: Polity & Elections), GS1 (Society: Migration), GS4 (Ethics) Context The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly…
1. Deadlock Continues over Revision of Bihar Poll Roll Source: Page 9 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Polity & Governance), GS1 (Society) Context Ongoing contention in Parliament regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, with opposition parties alleging disenfranchisement of vulnerable groups. Content Key Points: The Special Intensive Revision…
1. India and the United Kingdom ink Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 – International Relations; GS3 – Indian Economy Context India and the United Kingdom have signed the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), marking a significant step in bilateral economic, strategic, and political ties. The…
1. Danger of Thought: Maharashtra’s Public Security Bill Endangers India as an Open Society Source: Page 6 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity), GS4 (Ethics in Governance) Context The Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024, was recently passed by the state’s Assembly. The Bill grants the government significant powers…
1. Dhankhar’s Exit Notified, but Key Questions Remain Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 – Indian Polity and Governance, Parliamentary system Context Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation has created an unprecedented vacancy, raising questions about the executive–legislature relationship, the process for removal of judges, and the constitutional process for filling high…
1. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns; Cites Health Reasons Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Polity & Governance) Context The Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned midway through his term citing health concerns. His decision came on the inaugural day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. Content Constitutional Provisions Article 67(a)…
