Rising evaporative demand spotlights India’s data and research gap
What is Evaporative Demand? Relevance: GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Concept of ‘Thirstwave’ Coined by Kukal & Hobbins (2025): Agricultural Implications Higher evaporative demand leads to: Measurement Tool: Standardised Short-Crop Evapotranspiration India’s Historical Data & Contradictions Recent Indian Research Research and Policy Gaps India lacks: Global South Vulnerability Way Forward
Inflation falls but not unemployment
Relevance: GS 3(Indian Economy) Growth and Employment Link Agriculture’s Role in Lowering Inflation Limits of Monetary Policy Econometric Evidence Expectations & Central Bank Credibility Conclusion: Rethinking Macroeconomic Assessment
Sharp rise in number of women Maoists killed in security ops
Relevance: GS 3(Internal Security) Trends in Casualties (2024–2025) Sharp surge in total Maoist deaths: Proportion of women casualties increased: Contrast with past data (2019–2023): Reasons Behind High Women Presence Coercion of tribal families: Formation of Bal Dastas: Use of women as foot soldiers & human shields: Contradictions in Maoist Ideology Discrepancy in gender rhetoric: Manipulation of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 June 2025
Current Affairs 24 June 2025
Content : Sharp rise in number of women Maoists killed in security ops, data show Relevance: GS 3(Internal Security) Trends in Casualties (2024–2025) Sharp surge in total Maoist deaths: Proportion of women casualties increased: Contrast with past data (2019–2023): Reasons Behind High Women Presence Coercion of tribal families: Formation of Bal Dastas: Use of women […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 June 2025
Content: Many images Context: The Kerala Governor’s use of a Bharat Mata image with a lion and saffron flag during official events triggered backlash from the ruling state government, alleging it reflected a sectarian political message. Relevance : GS 2(Federalism, Role of Governor, Secularism ) Practice Question : In a pluralistic democracy like India, what […]
PIB Summaries 24 June 2025
Content : A holistic Approach at Transforming Mining Sector Introduction : Relevance : GS 3(Mines and Minerals) Structural Reforms in Mining Sector Centre-State Synergy Critical & Strategic Mineral Push Private Sector Enablement Tech & R&D Ecosystem Outcome & Vision Tripura becomes third state in the country, after Mizoram and Goa, to achieve Full Functional Literacy […]
Static Quiz 24 June 2025 (Ancient History)
Current Affairs Quiz 23 June 2025
DGCA launches comprehensive audit to enhance aviation safety
Context:Following the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed over 270 people, the DGCA has launched a Comprehensive Safety Audit to overhaul India’s aviation safety framework and align with global standards. Relevance: GS 3 (Infrastructure, Disaster Management) , GS 2 ( Governance) Conclusion: