Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 May 2025
Content: Secret Threats Concerns Over State Surveillance: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Judiciary) Practice Question :“The use of spyware like Pegasus raises serious concerns about digital surveillance and democratic accountability.” Discuss the legal, ethical, and institutional safeguards necessary to prevent misuse of surveillance powers in India. (15 marks) Pegasus & Digital Snooping: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas: […]
PIB Summaries 1 May 2025
Content: Prime Minister pays tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanti Historical Context of Basaveshwara: Relevance : GS 1(History) ,GS 3(Ethics – Personalities) Core Teachings & Contributions: Relevance Today (as alluded by PM Modi): Broader Implications: GenomeIndia Overview and Vision Relevance : GS3(Science and technology) Infrastructure and Data Resources Policy and Regulatory Framework Presidential Recognition […]
Static Quiz 01 May 2025 (Geography)
New model finds locusts making complex decisions in deadly swarms
Background: Locust Swarms Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Shift in Scientific Understanding Key Findings of the New Study New Model: Neural Ring Attractor Network Climate Change Link Implications and Next Steps
U.S. puts India back on IPR watch list
Introduction Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Concerns Highlighted by USTR Other Countries on the List Economic and Strategic Implications
Changes in monsoon affect marine productivity in Bay of Bengal
Introduction Relevance : GS3 (Environment ,Food Security and Climate Change) Key Findings of the Study Socio-Economic & Ecological Implications
Insufficient support for deep tech start-ups in India
Introduction Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Findings of the Study Source: A study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Economic Research (CTIER). Human Resource Trends Institutional Behaviour and Orientation Recommendations
Indian astronaut Shukla to fly to ISS on May 29
Context : Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He will serve as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), scheduled to launch on May 29, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission, operated by Axiom Space in collaboration with SpaceX and NASA, will utilize […]
Expanding tree cover is crucial
Introduction :Expanding tree cover in India is crucial for mitigating climate change, supporting industrial growth, and enhancing rural livelihoods through afforestation and carbon sequestration efforts. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Climate Change Mitigation: India’s Current Forest Cover: Afforestation Efforts: Government Initiatives: Corporate Role: Global Market Pressure: Economic and Social Benefits: Government Support: Challenges and Policy […]
High temperatures and mango production
Context:India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes, known for its rich genetic diversity and vast cultivation across tropical and subtropical regions. Despite rising temperatures, India’s mango productivity has remained resilient due to adaptive traits and large-scale cultivation efforts. The country produces iconic varieties like Alphonso, Dasheri, Kesar, and Banganapalli, and maintains a strong export presence. Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture […]