Heavy Rains in the Himalayas
Basics – Context of the News Relevance: Why do hilly regions receive more rainfall? Data Highlights (Rainfall Departures) Why are hilly regions more vulnerable? Role of Climate Change Disaster Linkages Overview Way Forward
India Targets Record 119 MT Wheat Output in 2025-26
Basics – Context of the News Relevance: Production Targets for 2025–26 (in mn tonnes) Key Drivers & Challenges Broader Agricultural Strategy Reflected Economic & Policy Implications Overview Way Forward
the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence
Basics – Context of the News Relevance: Human Involvement in AI Development Ghost Work – Definition Nature of Exploitation Larger Structural Concerns Policy and Regulatory Implications Overview Way Forward
Making health care safe for every Indian
Basics Relevance: Dimensions of Patient Harm India’s Initiatives Gaps & Challenges Overview Way Forward
Top court asks who will decide that a religious conversion is ‘deceitful’
Basics Relevance: Overview Constitutional and Legal Dimensions Federalism Individual Rights and Society Criminal Justice and Governance Political and Social Dimensions Judicial Outlook
Current Affairs 17 September 2025
Content Top court asks who will decide that a religious conversion is ‘deceitful’ Basics Relevance: Overview Constitutional and Legal Dimensions Federalism Individual Rights and Society Criminal Justice and Governance Political and Social Dimensions Judicial Outlook Making health care safe for every Indian Basics Relevance: Dimensions of Patient Harm India’s Initiatives Gaps & Challenges Overview Way […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 September 2025
Content GST 2.0 — short-term pain, possible long-term gain Basics Relevance Practice Question : “The 2025 GST reforms aim to simplify the indirect tax system but create new fiscal challenges for both Centre and States.” Critically examine in light of India’s growth and federalism needs. (250 words) The 2025 GST Reform Arguments in Favour Counter-Arguments […]
PIB Summaries 17 September 2025
Content PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Honouring Heritage, Powering Progress Basics Relevance : Why in News ? Key Features & Benefits Achievements Significance Multi-Dimensional Overview (a) Economic Angle (b) Social & Inclusion (c) Skill & Technology (d) Cultural & Heritage (e) Governance & Federalism Challenges & Way Forward Value Addiition Conclusion Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan […]
Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
Basics Relevance : Why in News Significance Overview Polity/Legal Governance/Administrative Economy Society International Challenges Way Forward Conclusion The SC’s interim order balances status quo with constitutional scrutiny. Going forward, reforms must combine transparency, accountability, and minority autonomy, ensuring governance does not erode community trust.
As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime
Basics Relevance: Why in News Significance Overview Polity/Legal Governance/Administrative Economy Society Environment/Science & Tech International Challenges Way Forward Conclusion Light pollution is a reversible environmental threat, unlike climate change or deforestation. With low-cost interventions and community participation, India and the world can restore the natural balance of night for both humans and wildlife.