Tobacco affordability fuelling cancer epidemic in India
Tobacco Use in India – Overview Relevance : GS 2(Health) Health Impact Economic Burden Affordability Problem Policy Failures and Industry Tactics WHO MPOWER Framework Undermined Urgent Policy Recommendations Conclusion India is at a critical juncture, facing a tobacco-driven cancer epidemic with high health and economic stakes. Robust, evidence-based anti-tobacco strategies are essential to reverse this trend.
China launches Tianwen-2 to collect asteroid samples by 2027
Mission Overview Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Scientific Goals Technological Significance Global Context Timeline
SEBI releases new framework on F&Orisk monitoring
Key Highlights Relevance : GS 3(Economy, Trade) Major Reform: Delta-Based OI Calculation Purpose and Benefits Impact on Traders and Market Regulatory Significance
EC’s single-point dashboard likely to be operational before Bihar election
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Elections , Reforms) Purpose and Significance Other Key Electoral Reforms and Tech Initiatives Polling Station Reforms Voter-Centric Improvements Stakeholder Engagement Implications
BSF fortifies village guards initiative with arms training for Jammu border residents
Security and Defence Context Relevance : GS 3(Defence ,Internal Security) Reason for Reviving the VDG Initiative Strategic Importance Deployment for Amarnath Yatra High-Level Oversight Implications
Autonomous warfare in Operation Sindoor
Strategic Context Relevance : GS 3(Defence ,Internal Security) Key Features of Autonomous Warfare India’s Drone Strategy Key Indian Targets Pakistan’s Counter Operation: Bunyan-um-Marsoos India’s Air Defence Response Technological Evolution Implications Conclusion
Is the three-year practice mandate for judicial service welcome?
Arguments in Support of the Mandate (Prashant Reddy’s perspective): Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Arguments Against the Mandate (Bharat Chugh’s perspective): Practical Challenges: Constitutional & Policy Concerns: Broader Implications:
Major setback for Trump as U.S. court blocks tariffs
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Economy ,Trade) Key Legal Findings Implications of the Ruling Broader Significance Way Ahead
Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2025
Current Affairs 30 May 2025
Content : Major setback for Trump as U.S. court blocks tariffs Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Economy ,Trade) Key Legal Findings Implications of the Ruling Broader Significance Way Ahead Is the three-year practice mandate for judicial service welcome? Arguments in Support of the Mandate (Prashant Reddy’s perspective): Relevance : GS […]