Endocrine disruptors in plastic waste: a new public health threat
Microplastics: An Invisible, Bioactive Threat Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology-Pollution) Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in Plastics Reproductive & Developmental Disruption Cancer & Chronic Disease Link India’s Alarming Plastic Footprint Public Health Costs & Governance Gaps Emerging Science: Ageing & Bio-Monitoring (BHARAT Project) Recommendations & Systemic Solutions Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term
Apache combat helicopters to arrive in India by July 15
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security, Defence) Background & Strategic Relevance Defence Ministerial Talks: Rajnath Singh & Pete Hegseth Jet Engine Collaboration: GE & HAL Strategic and Geopolitical Implications
Can the Supreme Court halt an Act passed by a State?
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Constitution , Polity ) , GS 3(Internal Security) 2011 Supreme Court Judgment Highlights (Original Writ Order) Chhattisgarh’s Legislative Response Contempt Petition: What Was Alleged? Supreme Court’s 2024 Ruling on Contempt (Disposal of Petition) 1. Doctrine of Separation of Powers 2. Judicial Review vs Contempt 3. Compliance Consideration Legal Doctrines […]
Quad to create critical minerals’ supply chain
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) , GS 3(Critical Minerals) What Are Critical Minerals? China’s Dominance Quad’s Response: A Strategic Alternative India’s EV and Tech Industry at Stake Global Trends & Linkages Additional Insights Challenges Ahead Way Forward
INS Tamal is likely the last warship India buys from abroad
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence) Indigenisation in Shipbuilding: Key Milestone Technical Features of INS Tamal Evolution of Frigates (Sidebar Insight) India’s Shipbuilding Shift: Strategic View Global Comparisons & Relevance Policy & Institutional Linkages Additional Data & Achievements Challenges Ahead Way Forward
Ministry defers forest land nod for Puri airport
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure ,Environment and Ecology) Environmental Concerns Raised Olive Ridley Turtles: Migratory Birds: Dolphins & Other Wildlife: Forest & Biodiversity Loss Regulatory & Scientific Inputs Operational Issues Highlighted Comparative Global Perspectives Interlinkages with Key Laws & Policies Additional Facts Challenges & Policy Concerns Way Forward
Surface-to-air missiles, armoured vehicles
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence ) ,GS 2(Governance) Key Systems Cleared Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Common Inventory Management System (Tri-services) Naval and Maritime Modernisation Procurement of: Operational Context & Implications Interlinkages with GS Topics Governance & Policy Security, Technology & Economy Science & Tech Internal […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 July 2025
Current Affairs 04 July 2025
Content : Surface-to-air missiles, armoured vehicles: Nod for ₹1 lakh-cr purchases Context : Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence ) ,GS 2(Governance) Key Systems Cleared Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Common Inventory Management System (Tri-services) Naval and Maritime Modernisation Procurement of: Operational Context & Implications Interlinkages with GS […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 July 2025
Content : Socialism, secularism are the spirit of the Constitution The Constitution: More than a Legal Text Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Constitution , Governance) Practice Question : “Secularism and socialism are not just words in the Preamble but foundational values embedded in the Indian constitutional framework.”Critically examine this statement in the context of recent […]