The need to protect India’s linguistic secularism
India’s Linguistic Diversity: Facts First Relevance : GS 1(Indian Society ) , GS 2(Polity and Constitution ) Constitutional Safeguards Unique Model of Indian Secularism Emerging Threats to Linguistic Harmony Why Linguistic Tolerance Matters Role of Political Leadership Globalisation vs Identity Assertion Conclusion India’s linguistic secularism is foundational to its democracy. Protecting every language — big or small […]
How is global shipping trying to decarbonise?
Global Context: Decarbonising Shipping Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure , Environment and Ecology) Green Fuels: Production & Properties Fuel Preferences & Industry Trends Financial Viability & Price Gap India’s Strategic Leverage Policy & Institutional Support Shipbuilding Revival & Geoeconomic Potential Export Potential & Global Integration Challenges Conclusion India stands at a pivotal moment to lead the global green […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 July 2025
Current Affairs 16 July 2025
Content : How is global shipping trying to decarbonise? Global Context: Decarbonising Shipping Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure , Environment and Ecology) Green Fuels: Production & Properties Fuel Preferences & Industry Trends Financial Viability & Price Gap India’s Strategic Leverage Policy & Institutional Support Shipbuilding Revival & Geoeconomic Potential Export Potential & Global Integration Challenges Conclusion […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 July 2025
Content : More than symbolic Context & Immediate Developments Relevance : GS 2(Governance and Policy) Practice Question : “Behavioural nudges are important, but insufficient in addressing India’s growing public health challenges related to food.” Examine in light of recent government initiatives on food labelling and regulation. (250 words) Data Behind the Policy Push Symbolism vs. […]
PIB Summaries 16 July 2025
Content : The Indian Monsoon: Nature’s Pulse and Nation’s Lifeline What is the Indian Monsoon? Relevance : GS 1(Geography ) Types of Monsoon Key Climatic Drivers Distribution & Variability of Rainfall Economic Significance Recent Monsoon Trends (2021–2024) Climate Change & Monsoon Role of IMD (India Meteorological Department) Achievements Mission Mausam (Launched: Sept 2024) Lightning Strikes: […]
Static Quiz 16 July 2025 (Modern History)
Indians lost ₹7,000 crore to cyber frauds
Context According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Indians lost over ₹7,000 crore to cyber frauds in the first 5 months of 2025. More than 50% of this loss is linked to cross-border scams originating in Southeast Asia (especially Cambodia), with deep links to human trafficking and organised cybercrime. Relevance : GS 3 ( Cyber Security, Internal Security, Governance) Key Data Month Amount […]
Environment Ministry defends revised framework for thermal plants to meet SO₂ emission norms
Context On July 11, 2025, the Union Environment Ministry issued a revised framework to regulate sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions from thermal power plants. It has exempted many older coal-based plants from retrofitting Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) devices and staggered deadlines for compliance based on location-based categorisation. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Scientific & Technical Basis Key Elements of the New Framework Category […]
How Denmark Plans to Use Copyright Law to Protect Against Deepfakes
Context Denmark has proposed a new legal approach to combat the spread of deepfakes—synthetic media generated using AI—by extending copyright protections to individuals’ facial features, voice, and appearance, even if the manipulated media is not originally theirs. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations , Social Issues) Why This Matters Key Features of Denmark’s Proposal Provision Description Copyright-like Protection Individuals will get […]