A ban a split verdict and a health concern
Mustard Oil in India: Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Agriculture) Two Major Policy/Judicial Decisions Health Concern: Erucic Acid GM Mustard (DMH-11): Prospects and Benefits Blended Mustard Oil: Pros and Cons Advantages: Concerns: Policy Recommendations
Ladakh gets new policies on quota, domicile status
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(Federalism , Governance) Reservation Policy Changes Domicile Policy Language Policy Changes in Hill Council Composition Broader Significance
Centre calls for proposals to set up de-addiction centres in ‘gap’ districts
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Governance) What Are “Gap” Districts? Objectives of New DDACs Key Implementation Details States with Highest Number of Gap Districts Future Roadmap Significance
How Japan’s new AI Act fosters an innovation-first ecosystem
Core Features of Japan’s AI Act (2025) Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Key Assumptions Behind the Law Structural and Strategic Provisions Strengths of the Innovation-First Model Challenges and Risks Comparative Global Context Strategic Implications Conclusion
Centre will allow import of EVs at 15% to promote domestic manufacturing
Policy Overview Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) , GS 3(Energy ,Technology) Domestic Manufacturing Push Global Interest & Tesla’s Position Key Features of the Scheme Implications for India Challenges & Criticisms
India warms to foreign law firms, but concerns simmer
Background & Historical Resistance Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Current Policy Shift Arguments in Favour Concerns & Criticism Key Issues at Stake Conclusion
India will have 1 billion Internet users by this fiscal year
India’s Expanding Internet Base Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Cheapest Data Rates in the World Focus on Innovation & Domestic Production BharatNet: World’s Largest Rural Connectivity Push Phase I: Phase II: New features in BharatNet II: Telecom Market Competition Modernising India Post
EC’s single-point dashboard likely to be operational before Bihar election
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Elections , Reforms) Purpose and Significance Other Key Electoral Reforms and Tech Initiatives Polling Station Reforms Voter-Centric Improvements Stakeholder Engagement Implications
Is the three-year practice mandate for judicial service welcome?
Arguments in Support of the Mandate (Prashant Reddy’s perspective): Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Arguments Against the Mandate (Bharat Chugh’s perspective): Practical Challenges: Constitutional & Policy Concerns: Broader Implications:
PIB Summaries 29 May 2025
Dark Patterns Context and Objective Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) What is a Dark Pattern? A dark pattern is a deceptive user interface design that is intentionally created to trick or manipulate users into doing something they did not intend to do—such as: These patterns exploit cognitive biases, reducing user autonomy and often violating […]