Current Affairs 07 August 2025
Content Trump raises U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 50% Basics of Tariffs & Trade Policy Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ), GS 3 (Indian Economy) Background: U.S.–India Trade Tensions Key Details of the New Tariffs Legal Justification Cited by U.S. India’s Response India’s Oil Trade with Russia – Key Data Implications for India Trade […]
PIB Summaries 07 August 2025
Content 67 and Rising: India’s Financial Inclusion Gains Momentum What is Financial Inclusion? Relevance : GS 2 ( Governance, Inclusive Growth, Government Schemes), GS 3(Indian Economy) India’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) – Key Data (2025) PMJDY – The Foundation of Financial Inclusion Key Support Schemes – Multi-Sectoral Expansion a. Social Insurance Schemes Scheme Coverage […]
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 […]
Current Affairs 05 August 2025
Content IAF’s unending fighter conundrum Historical Significance of MiG-21 in India’s Defence History Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security , Defence) Operational and Safety Concerns Current IAF Inventory & Transition Challenges LCA Mk1A: Cornerstone of the Modernisation Plan Sukhoi-30MKI: Backbone but Needing Upgrades Roadmap for the Future: IAF’s 600+ Jet Induction Plan LCA Mk2 & AMCA: […]
Current Affairs 04 August 2025
Content ‘Bio-fortified potatoes to hit Indian market soon’ Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) What’s New? Institutional Ecosystem Health Relevance Agricultural and Economic Implications Policy and Global Relevance Challenges Ahead Farming under the shadow of guns Contextual Background Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Security Architecture in Buffer Zone Impact on Agriculture Data […]
Current Affairs 02 August 2025
Content The business of selling babies Introduction and Background Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice), GS 3(Internal Security-Organised Crimes) Key Facts and Case Highlights Governance and Social Justice Dimensions Science and Technology, Internal Security Dimensions Society Dimensions Ethics and Integrity Dimensions Legal and Policy Dimensions Recommendations and Way Forward Conclusion The Telangana surrogacy scam reveals the […]
Current Affairs 01 August 2025
Content Can the ICJ ruling force rich nations to pay for historical emissions? Core of the ICJ Ruling Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Legal & Scientific Challenges Geopolitical and Enforcement Constraints Implications for Climate Reparations Domestic Leverage Potential Shift in Global Technological Dynamics Equity vs Pragmatism Future Outlook How not to identify an illegal […]