No headway in India-ASEAN trade deal review despite 9 meetings in last one year
Background: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Signed in 2009. India opened 71% of its tariff lines to ASEAN. In contrast: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Economy) Trade Imbalance Concerns over 15 years: Review Efforts and Deadlock China Angle: Rules of Origin Violation Strategic and Economic Implications Way Forward India may need to:
SC’s three-year Bar experience rule for judge exam triggers concern
What Did the Supreme Court Rule? Court’s Justification Concerns and Criticisms Raised Review petitioners argue the change: Access and Certification Issues Shetty Commission Debate Arguments for Reform and Phased Implementation Petitioners suggest: Larger Questions Raised
SC deprecates trend of accused reneging on bail payment promises
Supreme Court’s Concern Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice, Judiciary) Manipulation of Judicial Process Accused later challenge bail conditions as: Judicial Observations Case in Focus SC’s Balanced Approach Ethical and Legal Concerns Raises questions on: Implications for Judicial Reform SC’s remarks could:
Rising evaporative demand spotlights India’s data and research gap
What is Evaporative Demand? Relevance: GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Concept of ‘Thirstwave’ Coined by Kukal & Hobbins (2025): Agricultural Implications Higher evaporative demand leads to: Measurement Tool: Standardised Short-Crop Evapotranspiration India’s Historical Data & Contradictions Recent Indian Research Research and Policy Gaps India lacks: Global South Vulnerability Way Forward
Inflation falls but not unemployment
Relevance: GS 3(Indian Economy) Growth and Employment Link Agriculture’s Role in Lowering Inflation Limits of Monetary Policy Econometric Evidence Expectations & Central Bank Credibility Conclusion: Rethinking Macroeconomic Assessment
Sharp rise in number of women Maoists killed in security ops
Relevance: GS 3(Internal Security) Trends in Casualties (2024–2025) Sharp surge in total Maoist deaths: Proportion of women casualties increased: Contrast with past data (2019–2023): Reasons Behind High Women Presence Coercion of tribal families: Formation of Bal Dastas: Use of women as foot soldiers & human shields: Contradictions in Maoist Ideology Discrepancy in gender rhetoric: Manipulation of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 June 2025
Current Affairs 24 June 2025
Content : Sharp rise in number of women Maoists killed in security ops, data show Relevance: GS 3(Internal Security) Trends in Casualties (2024–2025) Sharp surge in total Maoist deaths: Proportion of women casualties increased: Contrast with past data (2019–2023): Reasons Behind High Women Presence Coercion of tribal families: Formation of Bal Dastas: Use of women […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 June 2025
Content: Many images Context: The Kerala Governor’s use of a Bharat Mata image with a lion and saffron flag during official events triggered backlash from the ruling state government, alleging it reflected a sectarian political message. Relevance : GS 2(Federalism, Role of Governor, Secularism ) Practice Question : In a pluralistic democracy like India, what […]
PIB Summaries 24 June 2025
Content : A holistic Approach at Transforming Mining Sector Introduction : Relevance : GS 3(Mines and Minerals) Structural Reforms in Mining Sector Centre-State Synergy Critical & Strategic Mineral Push Private Sector Enablement Tech & R&D Ecosystem Outcome & Vision Tripura becomes third state in the country, after Mizoram and Goa, to achieve Full Functional Literacy […]