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[6th Spetember 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s Strategic autonomy in a multipolar world

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2014] With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affairs the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and even flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China. Linkage: India’s stance on the South China Sea highlights… Continue reading [6th Spetember 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s Strategic autonomy in a multipolar world

Why Punjab keeps flooding

Introduction Punjab, often called the “food bowl of India,” is paradoxically one of the most flood-prone states in the country. Drained by three perennial rivers, the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, along with seasonal tributaries and hill streams, Punjab has historically thrived on its fertile floodplains. Yet, the very rivers that make its land abundant also… Continue reading Why Punjab keeps flooding

Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Defence has released the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 (TPCR-2025), a 15-year blueprint for military preparedness and modernization. About Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025): Overview: A strategic modernization blueprint released by the Ministry of Defence to guide India’s Armed Forces for the next 10–15 years. Scope:… Continue reading Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025)

[pib] Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals from secondary sources such as e-waste and battery scrap. About Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme: Launch: Approved under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). Outlay: ₹1,500 crore over 6 years (FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31). Objective:… Continue reading [pib] Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling

BHARATI Initiative

Why in the News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative — Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. About BHARATI Initiative: Launched by: APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) in September 2025. Purpose: To incubate and empower 100 agri-food… Continue reading BHARATI Initiative

20 Years of MGNREGS

Why in the News? On the 20th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, concerns were raised over chronic underfunding of the scheme during the past decade. About MGNREGS: Overview: MGNREGS is a rights-based Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched under the MGNREGA Act of 2005 to ensure the Right to Work for rural… Continue reading 20 Years of MGNREGS

[5th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s Tax Journey

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions? Linkage: The GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 was meant to assure states of revenue stability post-GST rollout, but COVID-19 strained the fund,… Continue reading [5th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s Tax Journey

Should Commercial speech on digital platform be regulated

Introduction On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India asked the Union government to frame guidelines for regulating social media content, noting that influencers often commercialise speech in ways that offend vulnerable groups. The case arose from derogatory remarks made by comedians about persons with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. While well-intentioned, the order has raised… Continue reading Should Commercial speech on digital platform be regulated

In news: Strait of Malacca

Why in the News? Singapore’s PM has acknowledged India’s intent to join the Malacca Straits Patrol (currently undertaken by Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore). About Strait of Malacca: Location: Narrow waterway in Southeast Asia, between the Malay Peninsula (northeast) and Sumatra, Indonesia (southwest). Length & Width: Extends about 800–900 km; width varies from 65 km… Continue reading In news: Strait of Malacca

Centre approves creation of ‘Environment Auditors’

Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, creating an independent class of Environment Auditors. Who are the Environment Auditors? Overview: Independent, certified professionals comparable to Chartered Accountants, but for environmental compliance. Accreditation: Certification and registration granted by the Environment Audit Designated Agency… Continue reading Centre approves creation of ‘Environment Auditors’

What is Free Movement Regime (FMR)?

Why in the News? Ahead of PM Modi’s Manipur visit, United Naga Council (UNC) has announced a trade embargo from against the India–Myanmar border fence and the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR). About the Free Movement Regime (FMR): Overview: Introduced in the 1970s, FMR allowed residents within 16 km of the India–Myanmar border… Continue reading What is Free Movement Regime (FMR)?

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction

Introduction India’s maritime laws, some over a century old, were recently overhauled through the Ports Bill, Merchant Shipping Act, Coastal Shipping Act, and Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill (2025). The reforms aim to modernise governance, boost ease of doing business, and enhance India’s maritime role. Yet, concerns remain over centralisation, weakened ownership safeguards, excessive… Continue reading India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22

Why in the News? In its 56th meeting, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a two-rate structure with special category rates, effective 22 September 2025. What is GST? Overview: A comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based indirect tax on goods and services. Launch: Introduced 1 July 2017 via 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016. Objective: “One Nation,… Continue reading GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22

[pib] Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently organized a national workshop on the e-SAKSHI web portal and mobile app for the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). About MPLADS: Overview: A Central Sector Scheme, launched in 1993, to empower MPs to recommend developmental works in their constituencies,… Continue reading [pib] Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

[pib] Coconut Development Board (CDB)

Why in the News? The World Coconut Day (2nd September) was recently celebrated by the Coconut Development Board (CDB). About Coconut Development Board (CDB): Establishment: Created on 12 January 1981; statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Headquarters & Offices: HQ at Kochi, Kerala; regional offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, and Patna.… Continue reading [pib] Coconut Development Board (CDB)

Foreigners Tribunal (FT) can issue Arrest Warrants

Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry empowered Foreigners Tribunals (FTs), especially in Assam, to detain suspected illegal immigrants in designated camps, a power earlier exercised only through executive orders. About Foreigners Tribunal (FT): Nature: Quasi-judicial bodies constituted under the Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 1964, framed under the Foreigners Act, 1946. Purpose: Decide whether a… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunal (FT) can issue Arrest Warrants

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