Indians lost ₹7,000 crore to cyber frauds
Context According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Indians lost over ₹7,000 crore to cyber frauds in the first 5 months of 2025. More than 50% of this loss is linked to cross-border scams originating in Southeast Asia (especially Cambodia), with deep links to human trafficking and organised cybercrime. Relevance : GS 3 ( Cyber Security, Internal Security, Governance) Key Data Month Amount […]
Environment Ministry defends revised framework for thermal plants to meet SO₂ emission norms
Context On July 11, 2025, the Union Environment Ministry issued a revised framework to regulate sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from thermal power plants. It has exempted many older coal-based plants from retrofitting Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) devices and staggered deadlines for compliance based on location-based categorisation. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Scientific & Technical Basis Key Elements of the New Framework Category […]
How Denmark Plans to Use Copyright Law to Protect Against Deepfakes
Context Denmark has proposed a new legal approach to combat the spread of deepfakes—synthetic media generated using AI—by extending copyright protections to individuals’ facial features, voice, and appearance, even if the manipulated media is not originally theirs. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Social Issues) Why This Matters Key Features of Denmark’s Proposal Provision Description Copyright-like Protection Individuals will get […]
Abuse of right to free speech increasing on social media
Context The Supreme Court has flagged the increasing misuse of free speech on social media, especially when it incites division, hate, or undermines dignity. The Court called for a framework of regulation, not censorship, to balance constitutional rights with social responsibility. Relevance : GS 2(Fundamental Rights, Fake Speech, Misinformation) Constitutional & Legal Context Provision / Case Relevance […]
Dowry deaths in India
Context Despite being legally banned, dowry practices and related violence persist across India. A spate of recent cases — involving torture, suicides, and murders — underlines the systemic failures in prevention, investigation, and prosecution. Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Key Data: Dowry Deaths in India (2017–2022) Indicator Value/Insight Avg. Dowry Deaths Reported/Year ~7,000 (NCRB data, likely under-reported) Charge-Sheeted Cases/Year ~4,500 (rest […]
Kaziranga records high diversity of grassland birds in survey
Context & Significance Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) About Kaziranga National Park Feature Detail Location Assam, Brahmaputra floodplains Total Area 1,174 sq. km UNESCO World Heritage Site Yes, since 1985 Habitat Type Mix of wet grasslands, forests, and wetlands Known for One-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, and now, grassland birds Key Findings from the Survey Species Category […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 July 2025
Current Affairs 15 July 2025
Content : Famous for its rhinos, Kaziranga records high diversity of grassland birds in survey Context & Significance Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) About Kaziranga National Park Feature Detail Location Assam, Brahmaputra floodplains Total Area 1,174 sq. km UNESCO World Heritage Site Yes, since 1985 Habitat Type Mix of wet grasslands, forests, and wetlands […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 July 2025
Content : Women, STEM careers and a more receptive industry Source : The Hindu Context: Why This Matters Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Social Issues) Practice Question : Despite a high share of female STEM graduates, women remain underrepresented in India’s STEM workforce. Discuss the structural barriers and suggest a multi-stakeholder strategy to close […]
PIB Summaries 15 July 2025
Content : India’s Renewable Rise: Non-Fossil Sources Now Power Half the Nation’s Grid Historic Milestone Achieved Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security , Environment and Ecology) Key Drivers of the Achievement Sectoral Impact and Co-benefits Global Climate Leadership Next Priorities for Energy Transition Green Hydrogen Push AI & Digital Transformation in Clean Energy Installed Electricity Capacity […]