Current Affairs 23 January 2025
Content: Burials must be held only in designated graveyards for each faith: Supreme Court Core Issue: A family’s request to bury Pastor Subhas Baghel in their native village (Chhindawada, Chhattisgarh) vs. the state’s proposed designated Christian graveyard in Bastar district. Relevance : GS2(Polity and Governance) Court Observations: State Government’s Stand: Family’s Argument: Key Legal and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 January 2025
Content : Changed dynamics Radical Shifts in U.S. Policy under Trump’s Second Term Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : Discuss the potential consequences of Trump’s proposed trade tariffs and immigration policies for India. How should India navigate these challenges to safeguard its economic and diplomatic interests?(250 Words) Areas of Bilateral Cooperation Concerns for […]
PIB Summaries 23 January 2025
Content: Collaborative Action Plan for Upliftment of PVTGs Discussed at National Conference of District Magistrates by Ministry of Tribal Affairs Context : PM JANMAN Initiative: A transformative program launched in 2023 to uplift PVTGs by providing essential amenities and sustainable livelihoods, fostering inclusive development. Relevance : GS 1 (Indian Society),GS 2 (Governance). Summary : Pradhan […]
Static Quiz 23 January 2025 (Polity)
Trump declares end to U.S. citizenship by birth
Context : Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship: Relevance : GS 2(international Relations) Impact on BRICS Nations: Immigration Crackdown: Global and Bilateral Reactions: India’s Diplomatic Engagement: Global Economic Concerns: Implications for Indian Diaspora: Broader Context: Domestic Political Implications: Geopolitical Dynamics: Way Forward: Legal Resolution: Diplomatic Engagement: Strategic Adjustments:
DRDO holds key test for hypersonic missiles
Event Overview:DRDO successfully conducted a ground test for an active cooled scramjet combustor, a key component in hypersonic missile technology. Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology ) Test Significance:This marks India’s first demonstration of an active cooled scramjet combustor, advancing hypersonic vehicle development. Technology Focus:The test centers on supersonic combustion scramjet (SCS) technology, enabling combustion at speeds >Mach […]
Top court asks if poll ban on persons charged with crimes
Case Overview:The Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition on whether individuals charged with heinous crimes (e.g., murder, rape) should be barred from contesting elections, or if such a ban could unjustly affect those later acquitted. Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Judiciary) Key Arguments: 2020 Supreme Court Judgment: Current Legal Implications: Next Steps:
About The Indus Water Treaty dispute
Background: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Key Development (January 7): Current Dispute: Dispute Resolution under IWT: Recent Developments: Neutral Expert’s Role: World Bank’s Role: Looking Ahead:
Why are antivenoms not easily accessible in India?
High Snakebite Mortality: Relevance : GS 2(Health) Challenges in Antivenom Accessibility: Antivenom Production and Efficacy: Cultural and Social Factors: Challenges in Antivenom Production: Emerging Solutions: Systemic Issues: Hope for the Future:
What is the status of the Smart Cities Mission
Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure) The Smart City Framework: Why Smart Cities Bypassed Local Government: What Happened to the Mission in Shimla? Budget and Funding: Current Status: Outcome of the Smart City Mission: