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. Compliance of Environment Protection Rules, 2025 by ELVs Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (29 July 2025) Topic: GS 3 (Environmental Pollution and Management; Sustainable Development) Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued new rules on January 6, 2025 under EPR to ensure the safe…
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…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 29 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 29 July 2025 Topic: GS1 (Geography – Water Resources) GS2 (International Relations, India-China Relations, Bilateral Treaties) GS3 (Environment, Infrastructure, Disaster Management) GS4 (Ethics – Equitable Use, Justice in International Relations) Context China’s construction of a massive hydropower dam on…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 29 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 29 July 2025 Topic: GS2 (International Relations, Neighbourhood Policy, Bilateral Relations, Foreign Policy) GS3 (Internal Security – Maritime Security, Economy – Developmental Aid, Tourism) GS1 (Geography – Indian Ocean, Cultural Exchanges) GS4 (Ethics – Diplomacy,…
1. Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill: Controversy and Implications Source – Page 8, The Hindu Topic: GS2 – Polity & Governance (Security, Fundamental Rights), GS3 – Internal Security Context The Maharashtra Assembly passed a new security legislation aimed at curbing ‘urban Naxalism’, but the Bill is being criticized as ambiguous, open to misuse, and a…
1. Two nations and a river(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1 (Geography – Water Resources),GS2 (International Relations, India-China Relations, Bilateral Issues, Treaties and Agreements),GS3 (Environmental Issues, Infrastructure),GS4 (Ethics in International Relations – Equitable Use, Justice) Context This editorial examines the implications of China’s construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River (known…
Q1) Discuss the significance of establishing India’s first private test facility for heavy water upgrade in the context of nuclear energy development. Analyze the likely benefits and challenges of private sector involvement in India’s nuclear technology and suggest measures to enhance its effectiveness. (GS Paper 3, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: Introduction India’s first private test…
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. 30th July “NISAR” launch from Sriharikota will upscale ISRO’s international collaborations Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (28 July 2025) Topic: GS 3: Science and Technology; Disaster Management; Environmental Monitoring Context The NASA‑ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission—India’s first joint Earth‑observation satellite with the US—is launching on 30 July…
