Current Affairs 18 February 2025
Content: SC puts off cases challenging Places of Worship Act with Centre yet to file a response Case Background Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ,Polity) Supreme Court Proceedings & Delays Legal Issues Raised (A) Arguments Supporting the Act (B) Arguments Challenging the Act Constitutional & Judicial Implications Key Takeaways Next Steps Parambikulam Reserve adds 15 new […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 February 2025
Content: Lighten the pollution burden of thermal power States Context: India’s Climate Commitments and Thermal Power Dependency Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Practice Question : The thermal power-producing States in India bear a disproportionate pollution burden while supplying electricity to consuming States. Discuss the challenges faced by these States and suggest a viable compensation […]
PIB Summaries 18 February 2025
Content: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana turns Nine Launch & Background Relevance : GS 2(Schemes ),GS 3(Agriculture ) Budget & Continuation Technological Integration Key Benefits Risks Covered Improvements & Strengthening Eligibility & Popularity Conclusion Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme Approval & Scheme Continuation Relevance : GS 2(Schemes ) Targeted Crops & Procurement […]
Static Quiz 18 February 2025 (Environment)
About Sharavati valley project
Objective: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology ) Environmental Concerns: Project Plan and Implementation: Energy and Cost Considerations:
Under stress again microfinance is in need of reforms
Microfinance Growth and Evolution: Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development ) Challenges Faced by Microfinance: Post-COVID Recovery and Regulatory Changes: Current Stress and Household Liabilities: Need for Data Reforms: Conclusion:
How does a President’s rule function
Context: On February 13, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh after political instability and ongoing violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. The conflict has led to over 250 deaths and displaced 60,000+ people. Relevance : GS 3(Polity , Internal Security) Reason for Imposition: The resignation of the […]
AI-enabled cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send poaching plummeting
Technology Overview: Relevance : GS 3(Environment , Technology) Impact on Poaching: Operational Features: TrailGuard Camera Design: Community and Wildlife Concerns: Broader Applications: Future Outlook:
Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans
Event Overview: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ) , GS 3(Technology) Current Status of F-35 Proposal: F-35 Features: Challenges for India: Indigenous Fighter Programmes: Other Considerations:
Over 29500 registered drones in India
Relevance : GS 3(Technology )