Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain part of India’
Context : MEA’s Firm Response Relevance : GS 2(Polity and International Relations) China’s Repeated Attempts India’s Consistent Position Underlying Geopolitical Context Conclusion
Scientists make unique 2D metals much sought after for future tech
Background: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Challenge with 2D Metals: New Breakthrough by Chinese Scientists: Significant Findings: Potential Applications: Future Directions: Broader Context:
Centre revamps PLFS includes rural jobs data
Key Points of PLFS Revamp Relevance : GS 3(Labour Force) Sampling and Coverage Enhancements Release Schedule and Scope Implications and Significance
Birth rates in Delhi, Kerala, and T.N. declining at twice the rate of national average
Key Findings on Birth Rate Decline Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) States with Slowest Decline or Increase in Birth Rates Other States with Faster than Average Decline Civil Registration System (CRS) Registered Births Trends Fertility and Reproduction Rates (TFR & GRR) Implications and Context Key Terms & Definitions
Indigenous weapon systems highly effective
Performance of Indigenous Defence Systems Relevance : GS 3(Defence) Defence Sector Growth and Export Potential Air Defence and Electronic Warfare Capabilities Akashteer System and Network Automation Current Border Situation and Diplomatic Notes
Tackling Pakistan’s proxy wars and the dangers posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba
Background Context Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): Characteristics and Role Pakistan’s Strategic Use of Militants (“Double Game”) Challenges in Countering Proxy Wars Strategic Implications & Way Forward
How did India develop genome edited rice?
Development and Varieties Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture ,Science) Unique Characteristics of the Varieties DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala): Pusa DST Rice 1: Technology Used Significance for India Controversies and Objections Regulatory and Legal Status Next Steps
Value of new govt. projects announced hits a six-year high
Surge in New Investment Announcements (March 2025 Quarter) Relevance : GS 3 (Economy & Infrastructure) Sectoral and Contextual Drivers Government Investment Factors Ground Reality: High Drop and Low Completion Rates Gestation Period and Implementation Challenges Investment vs Execution Gap Outlook Ahead Conclusion
The road to safety
Scale and Severity of India’s Road Safety Crisis Relevance : GS 2(Health ) ,GS 3 (Infrastructure, Environment) Right to Safe Mobility = Right to Life Urbanisation and Mobility Challenge Safe System Approach: Paradigm Shift Government Initiatives (MoRTH) Funding Road Safety: CSR Route 4 Es of Road Safety Strategy Global Insights & Investment Needs Vision for Viksit Bharat […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2025
