1. Fiscal Health Index 2025 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2117890 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) by NITI Aayog assesses the financial stability of 18 major Indian states that contribute significantly to the country’s GDP, population, and public finance. Introduction Objectives of the Fiscal Health Index Key Indicators…
1. Digital child abuse, the danger of AI-based exploitation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The International AI Safety Report 2025 was published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the British Government along with the AI Security…
1. How did the Myanmar earthquake occur? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography Context A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, about 20 km from Mandalay. Overview of the Earthquake Impact of the Earthquake Why Some Areas Were More Affected Earthquake Activity…
According to Census 2011, approximately 2.21% of India’s population—around 2.68 crore people—live with some form of disability. These include impairments related to seeing, hearing, speech, movement, mental illness, and multiple disabilities. Definition of a Person with Disability (PwD) Animpairment is a problem in body function or structure; An activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in…
Tribes constitute about 8% of India’s population and are often located in remote, forested, or hilly areas, largely remaining outside the mainstream socio-economic framework. Colonization, industrialization, and mainstream development have marginalised them. Recognizing that modern India has deep tribal roots calls for respect, protection, and empowerment of these communities in the national framework. To address…
“Social empowerment is not a luxury, it is a necessity for a thriving and inclusive society.” Social empowerment refers to the process of enabling indMarginalisation and Empowermentividuals and communities, especially the marginalised, to participate fully in social, economic, and political life. Marginalisation occurs when certain groups—such as Dalits, Adivasis, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities—are…
1. MEASURES TO IMPROVE INDIA’S GLOBAL RANKING IN TEXTILE MANUFACTURING (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2117114 ) Context The government is implementing various schemes to enhance India’s textile industry, ensuring global competitiveness, farmer support, and sustainability. Government Initiatives to Promote Indian Textiles: Key Schemes and Initiatives Global Branding and Promotion Practice Question: Discuss the role of government initiatives…
Q1) Recently formulated ‘joint doctrine for cyberspace operations’ by Indian armed forces will lead to strengthening of the cyber-security posture for both conventional operations as well as gray zone warfare. Examine. (10 marks, 150 words) ANSWER In 2023, India recorded 2,138 weekly cyber-attacks per organization, a 15% increase from 2022. This makes India the second most…
1. EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 25 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2117042 ) Context The fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, a bilateral India-US Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, will take place from April 1 to April 13, 2025. Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025: 2. FM to launch “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal on…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Economy, Page – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India and Chile announced the commencement of talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), focusing on critical minerals like lithium and copper. Analysis of the news: India-Chile Talks on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Growing Bilateral Trade Focus…
