Current Affairs 21 June 2025
Content : HAL wins ISRO deal to build launch vehicles Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Technology) About SSLV Strategic Significance Economic and Commercial Implications Regulatory Framework & Liability UPSC-Relevant Keywords: ₹29,208 cr. foreign assets declared by taxpayers after I-T Dept.’s data audit: govt. Context & Recent Development Relevance : GS 2(Governance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 June 2025
Content : Quantum challenge Scientific Breakthrough Relevance : GS 3(Technology ,Research ) Practice Question : “Quantum cybersecurity offers an uncrackable framework for secure communication, but India’s structural and administrative bottlenecks threaten its leadership potential in quantum technology.” Discuss in the context of the National Quantum Mission.(250 Words) Why Quantum Cybersecurity Matters National Quantum Mission (NQM) […]
PIB Summaries 21 June 2025
Content: India’s solar leap to produce Green Hydrogen by splitting water molecules using only solar energy Scientific Breakthrough Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) What is Green Hydrogen? Technology Highlights Performance & Efficiency Significance Research Impact & Future Scope Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Water Splitting – CeNS Device (2025) Pros: Cons: Comparison Table Method Pros Cons Electrolysis […]
Static Quiz 21 June 2025 (Indian Economy)
The unregulated drink rethinking alcohol control in India
Scale and Impact of Alcohol Use in India Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Determinants of Alcohol Consumption Policy and Regulation Landscape Weaknesses in National Policies Contradictions and Fragmentation Recommendations for a National Alcohol Control Strategy Way Forward
India FDI slid 1.8% in 2024, share in capital formation declining
FDI Inflows Declining Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Shrinking Role of FDI in Capital Formation FDI Stock Relative to GDP Domestic Capital Formation Still Strong Implications for Policy and Economy Contextual Significance
Reserve Bank issues project finance directions to banks
What Has the RBI Done? Relevance : GS 3(Banaking ) Revised Provisioning Requirements Operational Stage Relief Stress Resolution Framework Introduced Rationalisation of DCCO Extensions Increased Flexibility to Lenders Why This Matters Implications
Hindi English top choice as medium of instruction for Class 10 12 exams
Key Findings from Education Ministry Analysis Relevance : GS 2(Education , Governance) Regional Language Preference: Limited but Present Class 10 Pass Rates: Below National Average in Some Languages High Performing Regional Mediums in Class 10 Class 12 Pass Rates: Notable Differences by Language Switch from Regional to English Medium Equity and Quality Concerns Policy Implications
AAIB yet to decide where AI black box will be decoded
Context: Air India Crash and Investigation Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management ,Technology) What Are These Black Boxes? Decoding Decision Pending India’s Lab Capacity – A New Step Previous Precedent: Kozhikode Crash 2020 Preliminary Reports: A Grey Area Kozhikode Case: Final Report Only Implications of Lack of Timelines Strategic Significance
Why India should address its propulsion gap
Historical Context: HF-24 Marut’s Engine Failure Relevance : GS 3(Technology ),GS 2(Governance ) Kaveri Engine: Persistent Challenges Operational Setbacks Due to Foreign Delays Stalled Engine Transfer Deals Wider Dependence Beyond Air Force Strategic & Economic Implications Need for Strategic Vision Conclusion: Autonomy is Non-Negotiable