23 April 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Saudi Defence Minister’s Landmark Visit to Tehran Signals Thaw in Ties Amid Nuclear Diplomacy (Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister visited Tehran for the first time in 26 years, signaling a diplomatic thaw amid ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks and shifting…
23 April 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council Meeting. (Source – 23rd April PIB) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the 2nd India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. The session emphasized strengthening bilateral ties across sectors like space, health, sports, and postal services. …
23 April 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. A global trade reset (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The United States abruptly shifted to a highly protectionist trade policy, imposing steep tariffs and challenging the global trading system it once led. The Current State of US Trade Policy…
23 April 2025 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) What are the factors that lead to the formation of local winds? Discuss their impact on the weather and climate in various regions, providing relevant examples. (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER Local winds are region-specific wind systems caused by localized variations in temperature, pressure, and topography. Though usually limited in scope, some can have…
22 April 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Modi, Vance See Progress in Bilateral Trade Talks (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)….
22 April 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. India-China @75 — A Time for Strategy, Not Sentiment Topic: GS2 –International Relations, GS Paper 3 – Security Issues Context As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, the editorial emphasizes the need for strategic clarity over sentiment. The ties are now defined by strategic rivalry, contested borders, and economic interdependence. Key…
22 April 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. CCI Approves Google’s Settlement in Android TV Antitrust Case Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved a settlement with Google regarding allegations of abuse of dominance in the Android TV market filed under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002. Allegations: Mandatory pre-installation of Google apps like Play…
22 April 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. A bridge to the gulf (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Saudi Arabia amid deepening Indo-Saudi ties and the kingdom’s transformative reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A New Era in India-Saudi Relations…