Is India Ready to Lead the World in Science & Technology? Evaluating Efforts and Challenges
Introduction: PM Modi has set an ambitious goal of achieving Viksit Bharat,that is developed India by 2047,that marks 100 years of India’s independence. But,without developing and nurturing the field of Science and Technology,which forms the heart of India’s economic growth and development,this goal will remain only a distant reality. So, government boosted it’s efforts in […]
How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-I: Geography GS-III: Disaster Management GS-III: Environment Understanding the Kosi River Why Kosi Causes Extreme Flood Vulnerability ? Embankments: Intended Role Issues with Embankments Increased Siltation Frequent Breaches Water Logging Outside Embankments Loss of Ecological Function Short-term protection, long-term vulnerability Impact on Agriculture Himalayan Context: Why East is More […]
What is GLP-1 drugs?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: Health GS-III: Science & Tech GS-II: Equity & Public Policy What Are GLP-1 Drugs? Examples of GLP-1 Drugs Why GLP-1 Matters Globally Impact Key Elements of WHO’s New Guidelines Conditional Recommendation Must Accompany Behavioural Interventions Equity as Central Principle Why WHO Issued Guidelines Now ? Concerns Acknowledged by […]
Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers
What is the PM Internship Scheme? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-III: Economy GS-II: Social Sector Development Why is it in News? Pilot Scale & Targets Key Numbers (Two Rounds Combined) Round-wise Performance Round 1 Round 2 (January onwards) Youth Response: Why Only 20% Acceptance? High Dropout Rates: Key Reasons Utilisation of Funds Structural Challenges in PMIS […]
Why the SIR needs to be completely digitised
What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-II: Polity – Elections GS-III: Technology in Governance Why This Issue Is in News? Core Problem: Weak Foundation Evidence of Failure in Legacy Rolls Systemic Regression: Why SIR 2.0 Fails ECINet vs Legacy SIR: Stark Underutilisation ECINet Capabilities (Modern System) Legacy SIR Reality Key Administrative Issues Consequences […]
Why is there no peace in Ukraine?
Why Is It in the News? Relevance GS-II: International Relations GS-I/World History GS-II: Global Governance Timeline of Peace Attempts (2022–2025) A. Early 2022: Belarus → Turkey Talks B. March 2022 Istanbul Talks C. Collapse of the Istanbul Process Shift in Strategic Landscape (2023–2025) A. Military B. Political Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan: Key Features A. Territorial Settlement (Favors […]
DoT Order to Pre-Install Sanchar Saathi App
Why Is It in the News? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-II: Polity (Fundamental Rights) GS-III: Cybersecurity What is Sanchar Saathi? What Does the New DoT Mandate Require? Why Did Government Push It? (Official Rationale) Concerns Raised (Governance, Legal, Technical) A. Governance Concerns B. Legal and Constitutional Concerns C. Technical & Cybersecurity Concerns D. Risks of Abuse […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 December 2025
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the current strategic situation in Ukraine (2025): Which of the statements is/are correct? a) 1 onlyb) 1 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 2 onlyd) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: a) 1 only Explanation: Q2.Consider the following statements regarding SIR: Which of the statements is/are correct? a) 1 onlyb) 1 […]
Current Affairs 03 December 2025
Content DoT Order to Pre-Install Sanchar Saathi App Why Is It in the News? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-II: Polity (Fundamental Rights) GS-III: Cybersecurity What is Sanchar Saathi? What Does the New DoT Mandate Require? Why Did Government Push It? (Official Rationale) Concerns Raised (Governance, Legal, Technical) A. Governance Concerns B. Legal and Constitutional Concerns C. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 December 2025
Content A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – International Relations GS 3 – Internal Security GS 3 – Disaster Management Practice Question What is the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)? Significance of CSC in the IOR Why CSC Matters Now (2025 Context) ? Key Outcomes/Highlights […]