Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 June 2025
Content : Nuclear spectre Context of Conflict: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : Critically analyze the implications of recent Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and global nuclear stability. Suggest measures to strengthen international norms and prevent nuclear brinkmanship. (150 words) Iran’s Nuclear Status: Escalating Nuclear […]
PIB Summaries 25 June 2025
Content : India Launches Largest-Ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign — DhartiAabaJanbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) Context & Significance Relevance : GS 1(Society ),GS 2(Governance) Scale & Coverage Major Outcomes (First 9 Days) Key Services Delivered Five Pillars of DAJA Governance State-Level Highlights Mobilisation and Participation Vision & Impact A new innovation cleans water with the help of Sunlight, […]
Static Quiz 25 June 2025 (Ancient History)
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
