Hindi English top choice as medium of instruction for Class 10 12 exams
Key Findings from Education Ministry Analysis Relevance : GS 2(Education , Governance) Regional Language Preference: Limited but Present Class 10 Pass Rates: Below National Average in Some Languages High Performing Regional Mediums in Class 10 Class 12 Pass Rates: Notable Differences by Language Switch from Regional to English Medium Equity and Quality Concerns Policy Implications
Why India should address its propulsion gap
Historical Context: HF-24 Marut’s Engine Failure Relevance : GS 3(Technology ),GS 2(Governance ) Kaveri Engine: Persistent Challenges Operational Setbacks Due to Foreign Delays Stalled Engine Transfer Deals Wider Dependence Beyond Air Force Strategic & Economic Implications Need for Strategic Vision Conclusion: Autonomy is Non-Negotiable
Chandigarh tops school education index, Meghalaya comes last
What is PGI 2.0? Relevance : GS 2(Education , Governance) Top Performer Bottom Rung Overall Trends Grading Distribution Notable Improvements Areas of Concern Key Takeaways
India launches Operation Sindhu, evacuates 110 students from Iran
Operation Sindhu – India’s Evacuation Response Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) , GS 3(Disaster Management) Who Were Evacuated? Diplomatic Coordination Stranded Pilgrims Still Await Assistance Context: Israel–Iran Conflict Escalation India’s Crisis Response Capacity Strategic & Humanitarian Significance Key Takeaway Operation Sindhu demonstrates India’s agile evacuation strategy, but highlights the need for broader crisis communication, particularly for non-student evacuees. […]
ED officials are evolving by expanding their powers day by day
Issue at Core Relevance : GS 2(Separation of Powers), GS 4(Ethics – Probity ,Transparency) Judicial Concerns Legal & Constitutional Principles Governance & Accountability Angle Quick Revision on ED: Enforcement Directorate (ED) – Key Points Major Laws Administered Functions Powers under PMLA
Forbidding Arabian desert once had a lush and bountiful chapter
Geographical Context Relevance : GS 1(Geography) New Scientific Findings Humidity Cycles & Dating Ecological & Archaeological Evidence Human Evolution & Migration Scientific Significance Lessons for the Present
Registrar-General of India issues 2027 Census notification
Timeline and Reference Dates Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Freezing of Administrative Boundaries Digital Census Features Data Security Measures Manpower & Preparation Administrative Oversight Significance
What are the ambiguities in India’s nuclear liability law?
Basic Provisions of CLNDA Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) CLNDA’s Unique Supplier Liability Clause Key Ambiguities Concerns of Foreign & Domestic Suppliers Impact on Projects Government’s Stand Broader Implications
An FIR and an angry High Court
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ,Governance) Court’s Concerns Judicial Response Essentials of FIR Writing Examples of FIR Quashing Principles for Quashing FIR (Bhajan Lal Guidelines, 1992) Application to Current Case Author’s Critique Conclusion
Science behind right AC temperature
Policy Proposal: Temperature Restriction for ACs Relevance : GS 3(Science),GS 2(Governance) Energy Efficiency Benefits Health Risks of Lower Temperatures Vulnerable Populations Affected Comfort Science and Global Standards Mental Health Implications Global Context & Demand Conclusion: Case for Temperature Standardisation