13 June 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Centre-UT Coordination Boosts Power and Urban Infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 13, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance: Central–State relations; Infrastructure) Context The Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs conducted a high-level review in Srinagar to assess current challenges in power supply and urban…
13 June 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. AI Flight with 242 on Board Crashes in Ahmedabad Source: The Hindu, Page 1, June 13, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management; GS Paper 2 – Governance Context An Air India Boeing 787 aircraft en route to London crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off, killing over 260 people including passengers and those…
13 June 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. The Cooling Effect(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy (Inflation, Food Security) Context Retail inflation has shown signs of easing due to reduced food prices, but future inflation trends now hinge on the monsoon’s performance. Food Inflation Trends: CPI-based retail inflation dropped to 4.75% in May 2025, while food inflation…
13-June-2025 Daily Answer Writing
Q1) How will India’s new e-commerce policy draft impact digital consumer rights and market competition? (GS3 – Economy, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: India’s draft e-commerce policy aims to regulate digital marketplaces, promote fair competition, and protect consumer interests in the rapidly growing online economy. With the digital landscape expanding, a robust framework is…
13 June 2025: The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. A welcome rate pause, with ample room to cut Source -Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Section Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy (Monetary Policy, Inflation, Growth) Context The editorial discusses the recent decision by the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 6.5%, highlighting the economic rationale and policy…
Supreme Court Asks Centre to Clarify on Electoral Bonds Audit
Source: Page 6, The Hindu (National News) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance Context Following the SC verdict that struck down the electoral bonds scheme, the Court seeks details on auditing past transactions. Background: Electoral Bonds Scheme (2018)…
How Free is Free Speech
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance (Rights Issues, Constitution) Context The editorial explores the limits of free speech in India, especially when public statements made by individuals become controversial or provoke…
PM Modi to Attend G7 Summit in Italy This Week
Source: Page 1, The Hindu (UPSC IAS Edition) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India has been invited as an outreach country to the 2025 G7 summit hosted by Italy, underscoring India’s growing diplomatic clout Significance of G7:…
Slowing Down
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 12 June 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3: Indian Economy, Growth & Development Context Latest macroeconomic data reveals a concerning Indian Economic slowdown in GDP growth despite earlier projections of resilience. This editorial critiques the government’s…