1. RBI Maintains Repo Rate Amid Inflation Concerns (Page 1, The Indian Express (Delhi Edition) Topic: GS3 – Economy (Monetary Policy, Inflation) Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged to balance inflation control with economic growth. Decision Details: Repo rate: 6.5% (unchanged for the seventh consecutive meeting). Standing Deposit…
1. SC Upholds Parliament’s Primacy in Judge Removal Process Source -Page 1, The Hindu (Delhi Edition) Topic: GS2 – Polity & Governance Context The Supreme Court ruled on the powers of Parliament in removing High Court and Supreme Court judges, clarifying the interplay with in-house judicial inquiries. Content: Judgement Highlights: Parliament retains unfettered discretion to…
1. Punjab Govt’s land pooling policy for Aerotropolis: HC seeks Centre’s stand (Source: Page 3, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance), GS Paper 3 (Environment, Infrastructure) Context The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) regarding Punjab’s new land pooling policy…
1. Benefits of Underground Coal Mining Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (7 August 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Economy—Mineral resources and Environment and Ecology Context India is transitioning to cleaner, resource-efficient mining practices. Underground coal mining—less disruptive and more sustainable than opencast mining—is being incentivized by the government through policy…
1. Trump Raises Tariffs on Indian Imports to 50% Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 – International Relations; GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing India’s continued import of Russian oil. This comes…
1. SC imposes ₹10 lakh cost on plea against Stalin’s outreach Source -Page 1, The Hindu, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance (Judiciary, Executive accountability, Centre-State Relations Context The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the Tamil Nadu government’s “Ungaludan Stalin” (With You, Stalin) grievance…
1. Govt Clarifies: No Ban on Paracetamol, Only Certain Fixed‑Dose Combinations Barred Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (6 August 2025) Topic: GS Paper III – Indian Economy (Pharmaceutical Regulation & Health Sector Policy) Context Widespread social media rumours claimed that the government had banned paracetamol. This press release clarifies…
1. Flash floods in Uttarakhand leave four dead; over 60 feared trapped Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-1: Geography (Disaster Management); GS Paper 3: Environment Context Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, leading to destruction in Dharali town. Several people, including Army personnel, are missing. Content Impact…
1. Top Court to hear plea on J&K Statehood non-restoration (Source: Page 14, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance (Federalism, Constitutional Provisions, Judiciary) Context The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea on August 8, 2025, questioning the delay in restoring the Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), despite earlier…
1. Flash floods in Uttarkashi leave four dead; over 60 feared trapped Source -Page 1, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS3 – Disaster Management Context Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Dharali, Uttarkashi, caused massive destruction, with multiple casualties and over 60 people missing. Content: Key Facts: Location: Dharali village near…
