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AI ACTION SUMMIT: How Can Governments Keep Up with AI Advancements

NOTE4STUDENTS: The article explains AI’s impact, ethics, sustainability, and global governance efforts. UPSC often frames AI-related questions in a multidisciplinary way. In GS-3, it links AI with healthcare, economy, or sustainability. In GS-4, it focuses on ethical concerns like fairness, privacy, and decision-making. Recent trends show a shift towards AI governance and its role in… Continue reading

Air Pollution will Lower India’s Solar Generation Capacity: Study

Why in the News? A new study by IIT Delhi, published in Environmental Research Letters (November 2024), reveals that air pollution and climate change are undermining solar panel efficiency in India. Key Findings of the IIT Delhi Study Efficiency Loss Forecast: Scenario 1 (Moderate climate efforts): Solar panel efficiency is projected to decline by more… Continue reading

Definition of ‘Tribe’ in India

Why in the News? At the recent Indian Anthropology Congress officials from the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) called for a shift in defining tribes. Instead of a rigid binary classification—tribe or not—they advocate for a “spectrum of tribalness”. About Scheduled Tribes (STs) STs are defined under Article… Continue reading

What Laws govern Import of Gold into India?

Why in the News? India is facing a rise in gold smuggling due to higher global gold prices, with a recent high-profile case where an actor was arrested for smuggling over 14 kg of gold from Dubai to Bengaluru. Laws Against Gold Smuggling in India: Gold smuggling is regulated by the Customs Act, 1962. Sections… Continue reading

International Criminal Court (ICC)

Why in the News? The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken into custody former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity, linked to his infamous “war on drugs”. About the International Criminal Court (ICC) The ICC is the world’s first permanent international court established to prosecute individuals responsible for the gravest crimes… Continue reading

[UPSC Webinar] By IPS Chandrakanth Reddy, AIR 120 (UPSC 2020) | How I Scored 110+ in UPSC Prelims Consistently in 6 Attempts | Get Important Microthemes for Prelims | Join 17th March, 8PM

Register for the session to get complete UPSC Prelims preparation plan and strategy Read about IPS Chandrakanth’s UPSC Prelims Webinar The last 70 days remain for the UPSC Prelims 2025, and aspirants from all backgrounds are gearing up for this crucial phase. Prelims is vast and unpredictable, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to cracking… Continue reading

[15th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Modern day summitry, its perils and its prospects

PYQ Relevance: Q) The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.’ Explain this statement with examples. (2023) Mentor’s Comment: This question focused on India’s strategic positioning and alliances with the West, relates to the broader context… Continue reading

A voluntary mandate: On the APAAR student ID

Why in the News? The Ministry of Education introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID to digitally store each student’s academic records, providing a single, reliable source of their educational history throughout their life in India. Should the APAAR ID be imposed without a legal framework in place? Violation of Right to Privacy:… Continue reading

Crowd Control in India Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Stampedes

NOTE4STUDENTS: Stampedes are chaotic, dangerous, and often preventable. This article explores their causes, impacts, and preventive strategies, helping aspirants analyze UPSC questions on disaster management. UPSC often asks questions that test analytical thinking. Instead of asking for definitions, it frames scenarios. The 2013 question on vulnerability and risk assessment in disaster management is a perfect… Continue reading

India’s 1st Exploration Licence Auction for Critical Minerals

Why in the News? Union Coal and Mines Minister has launched the first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) for 13 critical mineral blocks. About the Critical Minerals Exploration Policy India’s Critical Minerals Policy is designed to reduce import dependence, boost domestic production, and ensure secure access to essential minerals required for modern technology, defense, and… Continue reading

Bird Flu is Spreading in Bihar

Why in the News? Bihar is currently facing a bird flu outbreak, yet the state lacks a dedicated testing facility for confirming cases. What is H5N1 Bird Flu? H5N1 (Avian Influenza A) is a highly contagious virus affecting birds and some mammals. It was first detected in China in 1996 and has since spread globally,… Continue reading

Aditya-L1 Mission: Scientists observe a Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection

Why in the News? India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has made a significant scientific observation—a flareless Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) Payload. About Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) A Flareless CME is a solar eruption that occurs without an associated solar flare. Unlike typical CMEs, which are often linked… Continue reading

Centre makes ‘Quantum Hub’ operational

Why in the News? The Government of India has launched four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) for quantum computing research, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the highest allocation of ₹28.7 crore for quantum technology development in FY 2024-25, followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu. About the Quantum Hubs Quantum Hubs, also known as Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs),… Continue reading

The gender budget — bigger allocations, little impact

Why in the News? The Union Budget 2025-26 has increased funding for women-centric schemes to ₹4.49 lakh crore, a 37.25% rise from ₹3.27 lakh crore in the previous year. This increase remains significant even after accounting for an estimated inflation rate of 3.61%. What are the major reasons for the underutilisation of funds allocated under… Continue reading

India’s choice between progress and parochialism

Why in the News? India faces a challenge in advancing global technology and promoting cultural nationalism. What are the key contradictions between India’s linguistic policies and its ambitions for global technological leadership? Promotion of Global Tech Leadership vs. Linguistic Nationalism: While the government advocates for technological innovation and global collaboration (e.g., PM Modi’s co-chairing of… Continue reading

What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?

Why in the News? Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted by infected rodents, officials have confirmed. What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is a family of viruses carried by rodents that cause severe illnesses in humans. The two primary diseases it causes are:… Continue reading

ISRO undocks SpaDex Satellites in First Attempt

Why in the News? India achieved a major milestone in space docking technology with the successful undocking of satellites under the SpaDeX mission, marking ISRO’s first-ever undocking operation on March 14, 2025, just two months after the initial docking. With this success, India joins an elite group of nations—the U.S., Russia, and China—that have demonstrated… Continue reading

Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction

Why in the News? A groundbreaking study at the University of British Columbia, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals that addiction involves a complex neural circuit regulating cravings, emotions, and decision-making, shifting approaches to treatment and recovery. Key Findings of the Research: Addiction Alters a Network of Brain Regions: A multi-center study analyzing 144 neuroimaging… Continue reading

[13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings

PYQ Relevance: Q) It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the strategy of objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together (2019) and the perspective of inclusive growth… Continue reading

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