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[22nd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Unlocking the Potential of India-Africa Economic Ties
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] “If the last few decades were of Asian’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. Linkage: This question is directly relevant as it examines India’s expanding strategic, economic and diplomatic footprint in Africa. India’s recent focus on trade diversification, manufacturing partnerships, MSME integration, and… Continue reading [22nd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Unlocking the Potential of India-Africa Economic Ties
Reforming the fertiliser subsidy demands political courage, offers high rewards
Introduction India’s fertiliser subsidy, the second-largest subsidy after food, has expanded rapidly due to rising global energy prices, import dependence, and skewed pricing policies. In 2024-25, the subsidy is estimated to touch nearly â‚ą2 lakh crore, with projections of â‚ą2.5 lakh crore in FY26. The article argues not for withdrawal, but for reorientation of subsidies… Continue reading Reforming the fertiliser subsidy demands political courage, offers high rewards
GDP is growing rapidly, Why isn’t private capex?
Introduction India recorded real GDP growth of over 8% in the recent quarter, even after adjusting for the post-COVID base effect. However, this growth has not translated into a revival of private capital expenditure (capex). Private investment as a share of GDP remains near 11-12%, significantly below earlier peaks. This divergence between output growth and… Continue reading GDP is growing rapidly, Why isn’t private capex?
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System
Why in the News? The United States Army and United States Navy have successfully completed integrated testing of the Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system. About Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System Hypersonic missile system developed for the United States Army • Non nuclear, ground-launched weapon system • Designed for strategic attack missions •… Continue reading Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System
Bharat Taxi Initiative
Why in the News? The Government of India has launched the Bharat Taxi Initiative, a cooperative-based national ride-hailing platform. About Bharat Taxi Initiative First of its kind cooperative driven, citizen first ride hailing initiative India’s first cooperative taxi network Drivers become shareholders and co owners of the platform Aims to provide fair income, transparency, and… Continue reading Bharat Taxi Initiative
Kavachi Volcano
Why in the News? Scientists have reported rare underwater footage showing sharks living inside the crater of Kavachi volcano, near the Solomon Islands. This discovery challenges earlier assumptions about marine survival in extreme volcanic environments. About Kavachi Volcano A shallow submarine volcano located in the South Pacific Ocean Situated south of Vangunu Island in the… Continue reading Kavachi Volcano
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Why in the News? The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, extended greetings to all personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal on its Raising Day. About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Formerly known as Special Service Bureau Established: 15 March 1963 Background: Formed after the Sino Indian Conflict of 1962 Force Type: Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Administrative… Continue reading Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
[20th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Significance of a strong defense industrial base
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors to the internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats. Linkage: This question is relevant to GS III as it examines internal security challenges posed by external state and non-state actors. The article… Continue reading [20th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Significance of a strong defense industrial base
Shanti Bill: How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime
Why in the News? The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancing Nuclear Energy for Transitioning India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament, replacing two foundational laws, the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. This marks the first comprehensive overhaul of India’s nuclear power regime since independence. Introduction India’s nuclear… Continue reading Shanti Bill: How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime
Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC
Why in the News The Supreme Court, while upholding a conviction under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, described child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation as a “deeply disturbing reality” in India. Introduction Child trafficking in India operates through organised, layered networks involving recruitment, transportation, harbouring, and exploitation. Despite statutory safeguards, judicial approaches have often… Continue reading Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC
White Spot Disease
Why in the News? • The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying informed the Rajya Sabha about White Spot Disease About White Spot Disease • Highly contagious viral disease • Affects crustaceans such as prawns, yabbies, and crabs • Causes mass mortality in shrimp aquaculture Causative Agent • White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) •… Continue reading White Spot Disease
Hormuz Island
Why in the News? • A rare natural phenomenon turned the coastlines of Hormuz Island into a blood red landscape, drawing global attention About Hormuz Island • Location: Iran, on the Strait of Hormuz • Lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman • Situated about 8 km off the Iranian coast •… Continue reading Hormuz Island
Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in the News? • Forest Department officially recorded sightings of two Wild Dogs (Dholes) in Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary About Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary • Location: Madhya Pradesh • Connectivity: Linked through corridors with Ratapani Tiger Reserve • Vegetation Type: Dry deciduous forests Dhole (Asiatic Wild Dog) Basic Facts • Wild canid carnivorous species • Known… Continue reading Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary
Freshwater Sponge
Why in the News? • Scientists from Bose Institute studied freshwater sponges from the Sundarban delta• Identified their potential role as bioindicators of toxic metal pollution About Freshwater Sponges • Among the earliest multicellular eukaryotes• Play a key role in maintaining aquatic ecosystem health• Found in clean streams, lakes, rivers, and estuarine systems• Grow on… Continue reading Freshwater Sponge
SabhaSaar Initiative
Why in the News? • Union Minister informed the Rajya Sabha about the SabhaSaar initiative About the Initiative • AI enabled voice to text meeting summarisation tool • Launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj • Implemented across States and Union Territories • Adopted by Gram Panchayats for Gram Sabha and Panchayat meetings • Operates… Continue reading SabhaSaar Initiative
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[19th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2023] “Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. Linkage: MGNREGA avoided discretionary targeting by providing universal, demand-driven employment, unlike allocation-based schemes proposed under the new Bill. Introduction MGNREGA operationalised the constitutional obligation under Article 41 by guaranteeing… Continue reading [19th December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles
India-Russia logistics agreement, with eye on Arctic, Indo-Pacific
Introduction India and Russia have brought into force the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement after the completion of legal and procedural requirements. The agreement enables mutual access to designated military facilities for refuelling, repairs, and replenishment, covering operations across the Indo-Pacific and the Arctic. The pact institutionalises military logistics cooperation and provides India… Continue reading India-Russia logistics agreement, with eye on Arctic, Indo-Pacific
How Oman trade deal adds heft to India’s West Asia stratergy
Introduction India has signed a trade agreement with Oman to expand its export footprint in West Asia at a time when tariff barriers are increasing in the US and the European Union. The deal aligns with India’s accelerated push for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure alternative markets and reduce exposure to trade uncertainty. Oman’s… Continue reading How Oman trade deal adds heft to India’s West Asia stratergy
