India may change stance amid U.S. tariffs
Context: India, Russia, and Global Energy Geopolitics Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Energy Security) MEA’s Latest Statement: A Clearer, Assertive Tone Trigger: Threats from U.S. President Donald Trump India’s Response to U.S. & EU: Calling Out Double Standards India’s Strategic Options Ahead Broader Implications Data Snapshot (as of 2024-25 estimates) Conclusion India’s statement marks […]
Trump says he will hike tariff on India ‘over next 24 hours’
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) TRADE TARIFFS – A SIMPLE EXPLANATION DONALD TRUMP’S KEY ALLEGATIONS TRUMP’S POLICY SIGNALS INDIA’S RESPONSE – STRONG AND DATA-BACKED STRATEGIC AND GEOPOLITICAL UNDERPINNINGS TRADE DATA INSIGHT PREVIOUS TENSIONS UNDER TRUMP (2016–2020) ECONOMIC SECURITY VS. GEOPOLITICS CONCLUSION
How should money laundering be tackled?
What is Money Laundering? Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security) Three Stages of Money Laundering: About PMLA, 2002: Enforcement and Conviction Data: Issues with Implementation: Misuse of PMLA: A Cause for Concern Global Context: The ‘Laundromat’ Model International Case Studies: China’s Overseas Operations Global Financial Action: FATF & DTAA Economic Impacts of Money Laundering: Key Takeaways:
Eighty years on from Hiroshima
Historical Context: What Happened in 1945 Relevance : GS 1(World History ) Who Are the Hibakusha? Castle Bravo & the Turning Point in Nuclear Awareness Rise of Anti-Nuclear Movements The Norm of Non-Use: Definition & Reality The Changing Nature of Nuclear Threats Erosion of Norms in Today’s Conflicts Why This Matters Today: Key Takeaways Moral vs. […]
Flash Floods in Uttarakhand
Basic Understanding of Flash Floods Relevance : GS 3( Disaster Management) Geographic and Climatic Context of Uttarkashi The August 2025 Flash Flood: Event Summary Rescue and Relief Operations Wider Impact and Follow-Up Warnings Structural Causes and Broader Vulnerabilities Past Precedents Year Event Death Toll Impact 2013 Kedarnath Flash Floods ~5,700+ Worst Himalayan disaster in recent memory […]
Current Affairs Quiz 06 August 2025
Current Affairs 06 August 2025
Content Flash Floods in Uttarakhand Basic Understanding of Flash Floods Relevance : GS 3( Disaster Management) Geographic and Climatic Context of Uttarkashi The August 2025 Flash Flood: Event Summary Rescue and Relief Operations Wider Impact and Follow-Up Warnings Structural Causes and Broader Vulnerabilities Past Precedents Year Event Death Toll Impact 2013 Kedarnath Flash Floods ~5,700+ […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 August 2025
Content India’s presence amid a broken template of geopolitics Background: Geopolitics in Flux Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : “In a world of fractured alignments and shifting power centres, India’s passive strategic posture risks geopolitical marginalisation.” Examine this statement in light of Operation Sindoor and recent global developments. Suggest a roadmap to recalibrate […]
PIB Summaries 06 August 2025
Content Central Vista Project Context & Background Relevance : GS 2 ( Polity & Governance ), GS Paper 3 (Infrastructure & Environment) Constitutional & Governance Significance Key Infrastructure Components Component Function Status (as of Aug 2025) New Parliament 888 Lok Sabha seats, 384 Rajya Sabha seats Completed Kartavya Path Civic space, ceremonial avenue Redeveloped Kartavya […]
Static Quiz 06 August 2025 (Ancient History)
