Current Affairs 21 April 2025
Content: Vande Bharat trains have weak defences against even cattle, says new safety report Context : The Vande Bharat Express, India’s flagship semi-high-speed train under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has been hailed for its speed and comfort. However, a recent safety report has raised concerns about its vulnerability to accidents, especially during cattle run-overs. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 April 2025
Content : Law of the land The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 has triggered significant constitutional debate for altering the governance structure of waqf properties. The Supreme Court’s intervention reflects growing concerns over religious autonomy, minority rights, and secularism in India. Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Practice Question : “The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 raises […]
PIB Summaries 21 April 2025
Content: Largest-Ever Representation of 74 Women IAS Officers in a Batch of 180, Nearly 41 Percent Historic Women Representation in Civil Services Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Social Issues ,Governance) Broader Diversity and Democratization of Civil Services Vision for Civil Services Reform and Capacity Building Mission Karmayogi: Key Aspects of Mission Karmayogi: Assistant Secretary […]
Static Quiz 21 April 2025 (Polity)
Current Affairs Quiz 19 April 2025
Current Affairs 19 April 2025
Content: Two Kuno cheetahs to be moved to Gandhi Sagar on April 20 Cheetah Translocation Update Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Background Context Implementation Details International Aspect Challenges & Considerations Significance About Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Biological Features Cheetahs in India – Historical Context Reintroduction Efforts: Project Cheetah Second Site: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Global […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 April 2025
Content: A restoration of sanity to the constitutional system Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Polity ,Constitution ,Governance) Practice Question : The recent Supreme Court judgment in “The State of Tamil Nadu vs. The Governor of Tamil Nadu & Anr., 2025” has reaffirmed constitutional morality and accountability of constitutional authorities. Discuss the implications of […]
PIB Summaries 19 April 2025
Content: PM hails inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register What is UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register? Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage) Types of Documentary Heritage Included: Criteria for Inclusion: A documentary heritage must meet one or more of the following: Some major entries across the world include: […]
Static Quiz 19 April 2025 (Modern History)
Key Issues in India’s Public Health System
Context The National Health Accounts (NHA) 2021–22 reveal marginal increases in public healthcare expenditure, even as India faces complex public health challenges like NCDs, AMR, and mental health issues. This necessitates reforms for a holistic, trusted, and accessible public health system. Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) Key Issues in India’s Public Health System Government Initiatives Concerns Highlighted Way Forward Revise Public Health […]