Land beneath India’s five largest cities is sinking due to over-extraction of groundwater
Why in News ? Relevance Key Findings City-wise Analysis Delhi (NCT) Chennai Mumbai Kolkata Bengaluru Structural Risk Projections Year Delhi Chennai Mumbai Bengaluru Kolkata Total (very high risk buildings) 2025 2,264 32 110 — — — 2055 3,169 958 255 — — — 2075 11,457 8,284 3,477 112 199 23,529 Underlying Causes Broader Implications Positive […]
Group’s importance for India, amid US-China tussle
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics: What is ASEAN ? ASEAN’s Evolution ASEAN’s Global Role US–China Rivalry and ASEAN’s Balancing Act India–ASEAN Relations: Evolution Key Pillars of ASEAN–India Cooperation a) Connectivity b) Trade and Investment c) Strategic & Security Cooperation d) Cultural & Civilizational Links India’s Strategic Stakes in ASEAN Comparison: ASEAN vs Other Regional […]
In u-turn, US gives 6-month sanction relief to Chabahar
In News Relevance: Background Recent Timeline Date Development Sep 18, 2025 U.S. revoked waiver citing Iran-related sanctions (IFCPA Act). Sep 29, 2025 Sanctions regime took effect, impacting Indian participation. Oct 29, 2025 U.S. reinstated 6-month waiver, citing humanitarian and regional connectivity grounds. India’s Role and Achievements at Chabahar Strategic & Economic Significance Regional Connectivity Strategic Balancing […]
Building Sustainable and Inclusive Future with Indian PSUs
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics: What is CSR ? India’s CSR Ecosystem CSR Spending Trends (FY 2023–24) PSUs as CSR Catalysts Major PSU-led CSR Initiatives (FY 2023–24) a) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) b) Oil India Limited (OIL) c) GAIL (India) Limited d) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) Thematic Focus of PSU CSR Theme Examples […]
Sardar Patel’s vision and the meaning of national unity today
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: Sardar Patel’s Historical Role Evolution of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Patel’s Vision of Unity: Key Dimensions Political Unity Administrative Unity Cultural Unity Spiritual Unity Contemporary Meaning of National Unity (2025 Context) Cultural Integration Tourism as an Integrator Institutional and Policy Unity Unity through Culture and Connectivity Challenges to Unity Today […]
What will power AI data centres?
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: India’s Power Demand Trends Why India Needs Data Centres Power Demand from AI Data Centres Data Centre Hubs: Global and Indian Global India Powering the AI Era: Energy Mix Options Renewables Natural Gas & Green Hydrogen Emerging Alternatives Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – The Key Innovation Global Investment & […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 October 2025
Q1.Which of the following are key advantages of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) over conventional large reactors? Select the correct answer:a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2 and 3 onlyd) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: a) 1 and 2 only Explanation: Q2.Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated in the memory of which national leader? […]
Current Affairs 31 October 2025
Content What will power AI data centres? Why in News ? Relevance: Background: India’s Power Demand Trends Why India Needs Data Centres Power Demand from AI Data Centres Data Centre Hubs: Global and Indian Global India Powering the AI Era: Energy Mix Options Renewables Natural Gas & Green Hydrogen Emerging Alternatives Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 October 2025
Content Sardar Patel should be Amrit Kaal’s guiding spirit Context & Background Relevance : GS-1 (Modern Indian History): GS-2 (Governance & Polity): GS-4 (Ethics & Integrity): Practice Question Sardar Patel: Historical Context Patel’s Vision of National Integration Data Fact: Administrative and Political Philosophy Economic and Institutional Contributions Relevance in Amrit Kaal (2022–2047) Statue of Unity: […]
PIB Summaries 31 October 2025
Content Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Why in News? Relevance Concept and Rationale Constitutional and Institutional Context Alignment with NEP 2020 Institutional Partners Ministry/Department Role Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) Lead implementing body and policy guidance Department of School Education & Literacy (MoE) School-level integration and curricular alignment Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) Inclusion of […]