What are the challenges faced by the civil services?
Civil services in India play a crucial role in governance but face several challenges that hinder their effectiveness. These challenges range from political interference to issues with accountability and expertise. Relevance : GS 4(Civil Service Ethics) Challenges Faced by the Civil Services Frameworks Under Which the Bureaucracy Functions
How the judiciary maintains accountability
Judicial Powers Are Constitutionally Bound Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary,Parliament ,Separation of Powers) Separation of Powers as a Check Impeachment Mechanism for Accountability Judiciary’s Power to Uphold Popular Sovereignty Rule of Law and the Judiciary Judicial Review as a Duty, Not Overreach Parliamentary Power to Override Judgments Conclusion
Surge in ethanol blending and its impacts
Ethanol Blending Progress & Targets Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security) Rising Ethanol Supply Sugarcane Production Trends Retail Sugar Price Impact Food vs Fuel Trade-Off Broader Implications Conclusion: The Balancing Act
India up three spots to 130 among 193 nations in HDI
Context : India’s HDI Ranking & Score (2023) Relevance : GS 3(Growth and Development) Key Progress Areas Economic Growth Poverty Reduction Health Indicators Persistent Challenges Inequality Impact Gender Disparities Education & Income Gaps Global Context Policy & Development Implications
India U.K. conclude landmark trade deal
Key Highlights of the Agreement Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Indian Economy) Sectoral Gains For India: For the UK: Strategic and Diplomatic Significance Economic Implications For India: Challenges: Political & Policy Impact
Current Affairs Quiz 07 May 2025
Current Affairs 07 May 2025
Content: India, U.K. conclude landmark trade deal Key Highlights of the Agreement Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Indian Economy) Sectoral Gains For India: For the UK: Strategic and Diplomatic Significance Economic Implications For India: Challenges: Political & Policy Impact India up three spots to 130 among 193 nations in HDI, but inequality persists Context : […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 May 2025
Content: The fragmentation in the global fight against terror Context : Post-9/11 Unity Has Eroded Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) ,GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : The global consensus on combating terrorism has significantly weakened in recent years, with selective application of norms and political expediency replacing principles. In this context, critically analyse the challenges […]
PIB Summaries 07 May 2025
Content: OPERATION SINDOOR Context and Background Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Key Features of Operation Sindoor Nature and Restraint Strategic Significance Next Steps Govt Boosts Inland Waterways for Logistics Movement, Secures Global Logistics Expertise for NWs Strategic Context Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure) Key Features of the MoU Global Integration & Technological Edge Environmental & Economic […]
Static Quiz 07 May 2025 (Polity)
