1. Pakistan initiates unprovoked firing after Pahalgam attack. (Source – Page 5, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security, Border Management, Terrorism Context After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir), resulting in civilian casualties, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control(LoC). Tensions between India and Pakistan…
1. IMF on AI’s energy cost: Economic growth and sustainability can go together (Source – Page 8, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy, Science & Technology, Environment. Context The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report titled “Power Hungry: How AI Will Drive Energy Demand”, highlighting that while artificial intelligence…
1. UDAN Scheme – Connecting India, One Flight at a Time. (Source – PIB 26th April 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 & 3– Governance, Government Schemes, Infrastructure Development, Economic Growth. Context Launched in 2016 under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), UDAN (“Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik”) is India’s flagship program to make air travel accessible,…
1. The toolkit for Pakistan (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India is reassessing its strategic approach toward Pakistan following renewed provocations, internal instability in Pakistan, and shifting regional geopolitics. Can India Ignore Pakistan in Its Strategic Vision? India’s aspiration for…
Q1) In what ways do social media platforms perpetuate and challenge social inequalities and power structures? Provide a critical analysis. (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER Social media platforms have revolutionized communication, becoming powerful tools for social interaction, activism, and cultural exchange. However, while they offer new opportunities to challenge power structures, they can also reinforce…
1. A grim picture of India’s water reality (Source – The Hindu, Page 7 (Op-Ed), 26 April 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance and Public Policy Context India’s water crisis is worsening alarmingly. Despite various policy interventions, challenges like groundwater depletion, drought cycles, poor urban water management, and climate stress are pushing the country…
1. India, France to finalise ₹63,000-cr. deal for 26 Rafale-M jets on April 28 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page 3) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, GS Paper 3- Defence Technology Context India and France are set to formally conclude a ₹63,000 crore government-to-government (G-to-G) deal for 26 Rafale-M (Marine version) fighter…
1. Keel Laying of Fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Yard (3040) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2124194) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Defence & Security, Context The Ministry of Defence conducted a keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth vessel under the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) project, at GRSE, Kolkata on 24 April 2025. …
