Birth rates in Delhi, Kerala, and T.N. declining at twice the rate of national average
Key Findings on Birth Rate Decline Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) States with Slowest Decline or Increase in Birth Rates Other States with Faster than Average Decline Civil Registration System (CRS) Registered Births Trends Fertility and Reproduction Rates (TFR & GRR) Implications and Context Key Terms & Definitions
Indigenous weapon systems highly effective
Performance of Indigenous Defence Systems Relevance : GS 3(Defence) Defence Sector Growth and Export Potential Air Defence and Electronic Warfare Capabilities Akashteer System and Network Automation Current Border Situation and Diplomatic Notes
Tackling Pakistan’s proxy wars and the dangers posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba
Background Context Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): Characteristics and Role Pakistan’s Strategic Use of Militants (“Double Game”) Challenges in Countering Proxy Wars Strategic Implications & Way Forward
How did India develop genome edited rice?
Development and Varieties Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture ,Science) Unique Characteristics of the Varieties DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala): Pusa DST Rice 1: Technology Used Significance for India Controversies and Objections Regulatory and Legal Status Next Steps
Value of new govt. projects announced hits a six-year high
Surge in New Investment Announcements (March 2025 Quarter) Relevance : GS 3 (Economy & Infrastructure) Sectoral and Contextual Drivers Government Investment Factors Ground Reality: High Drop and Low Completion Rates Gestation Period and Implementation Challenges Investment vs Execution Gap Outlook Ahead Conclusion
The road to safety
Scale and Severity of India’s Road Safety Crisis Relevance : GS 2(Health ) ,GS 3 (Infrastructure, Environment) Right to Safe Mobility = Right to Life Urbanisation and Mobility Challenge Safe System Approach: Paradigm Shift Government Initiatives (MoRTH) Funding Road Safety: CSR Route 4 Es of Road Safety Strategy Global Insights & Investment Needs Vision for Viksit Bharat […]
Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2025
Current Affairs 15 May 2025
Content : Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain part of India’ Context : MEA’s Firm Response Relevance : GS 2(Polity and International Relations) China’s Repeated Attempts India’s Consistent Position Underlying Geopolitical Context Conclusion The road to safety Scale and Severity of India’s Road Safety Crisis Relevance : GS 2(Health ) ,GS 3 (Infrastructure, Environment) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 May 2025
Content: Trumpeting claims Context : Problematic Nature of Trump’s Claims Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : Discuss how third-party mediation attempts, like those claimed by U.S. President Donald Trump, challenge India’s core diplomatic principles. (15 marks) Violation of India’s Core Diplomatic Principles Misleading Statements and Diplomatic Concerns Larger Strategic Implications India’s Required Response […]
PIB Summaries 15 May 2025
Context: Cabinet approves semiconductor unit in Uttar Pradesh Context : Relevance : GS 3(Technology) What is a Semiconductor? A semiconductor is a material with conductivity between a conductor and an insulator. What is a Semiconductor Unit? A semiconductor unit is a facility that makes semiconductor devices (chips/ICs). Unit Specifications Investment & Economic Impact Semiconductor Ecosystem […]