Analysing poverty levels in India by comparing various surveys
General Trend in Poverty Reduction Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Poverty) Methodological Categories Used for Estimating Post-2011 Poverty Regional Variations in Poverty Trends Macroeconomic Correlates Supporting Slowdown Data Gaps and Need for Official Estimates Key Takeaways
Heart Lamp glows, story collection wins the Booker Prize for Banu and Deepa
Historic Win Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Literature) About Banu Mushtaq About Heart Lamp About the Prize About Deepa Bhasthi (Translator) Wider Significance for India
Narrating the nation abroad
Context : Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Global Performance of Legitimacy Narrative Control vs. Legitimacy Deficit Crisis of Credibility in the Information Age Collapse of Verifiable News Battle for the Grounds of Persuasion Key Takeaway
Current Affairs Quiz 22 May 2025
Current Affairs 22 May 2025
Content : Heart Lamp glows, story collection wins the Booker Prize for Banu and Deepa Historic Win Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Literature) About Banu Mushtaq About Heart Lamp About the Prize About Deepa Bhasthi (Translator) Wider Significance for India Narrating the nation abroad Context : Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Global Performance of Legitimacy Narrative Control […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 May 2025
Content: Development without the savaging of urban biodiversity Context & Urgency Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Practice Question : Urban development is essential, but it must not come at the cost of urban biodiversity. Critically examine the challenges to urban biodiversity in Indian cities and suggest policy measures that can ensure sustainable urban development.(250 […]
PIB Summaries 22 May 2025
Content : Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat, Tripura – Key Sustainability Initiative Context : Kamalpur in Tripura adopts biodegradable PBAT-based bags under Swachh Bharat Mission to curb single-use plastic and promote sustainable urban living. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U): Broader Framework Other Model Interventions Across India Trichy, Tamil Nadu – […]
Static Quiz 22 May 2025 (Polity)
The science of the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles
Overview of Olive Ridley Turtles and Mass Nesting (Arribada) Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Ecological and Biological Factors Behind Nesting Challenges and Conflicts at Nesting Sites Impact of Temperature and Sex Ratio How Mass Nesting Originates and Evolves Conservation and Genetic Concerns Role of Human Communities and Tourism Ethical and Conservation Imperatives
M.R. Srinivasan a key architect of India’s nuclear programme
Personal and Professional Background Relevance : GS 4(Ethics and Personalities) Early Career and Contributions Leadership Roles Achievements in Nuclear Power Development Recognition Overall Impact