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India’s Fertilizer Challenges

Note4Students: Due to global conflicts, India faces critical challenges in securing its fertilizer supply, bringing the fertilizer sector back into focus. PYQs have highlighted various agricultural supply chain issues, including irrigation and crop diversification. But this war hits global supply chains in more ways than one. As an aspirant, you can include fertilizer and agri… Continue reading India’s Fertilizer Challenges

[24th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What has SC previously ruled on gag orders?

PYQ Relevance: Q) What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2014)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on “freedom of speech and expression”… Continue reading [24th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What has SC previously ruled on gag orders?

Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance

Why in the News? Prime Minister witnessed the largest-ever Jhumur dance performance in Guwahati, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Assam’s tea industry. What are Tea Tribes/Tea Garden Communities of Assam? The Tea Tribes or Tea Garden Communities of Assam are descendants of laborers brought by the British in the 19th century to work in… Continue reading Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance

Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement

Why in the News? On February 23, 2025, farmers protesting at the Punjab and Haryana borders are observing Pagri Sambhal Diwas in honor of Ajit Singh, a freedom fighter, revolutionary, and Bhagat Singh’s paternal uncle. About the Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement (1907) The Pagri Sambhal Jatta movement was a peasant uprising in Punjab against the… Continue reading Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement

What are Zonal Councils?

Why in the News? Union Home Minister chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune. About Zonal Councils in India: Details Origin & Purpose Proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1956 to promote cooperation among states after reorganization. Established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, with the goal of resolving inter-state disputes and… Continue reading What are Zonal Councils?

First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole Area made from Chandrayaan Data

Why in the News? Astronomers are studying the first detailed geological map of the Moon’s South Pole, created by India’s Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander, which landed on August 23, 2023. About the Geological Map of the Moon’s South Pole: First High-Resolution Map: This map is created by PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University, and ISRO, using data from… Continue reading First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole Area made from Chandrayaan Data

[22nd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

PYQ Relevance: Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (UPSC CSE 2017) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Prelims have focused on ‘appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India’ (in 2017), and  ‘Arbitration and Conciliation’ (2015). Every Chief Justice… Continue reading [22nd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

[pib] Ministry of Mines classifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as Major Minerals

Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has reclassified Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz as major minerals, aligning with the National Critical Mineral Mission to boost India’s industrial growth. Major and Minor Minerals in India What are Major Minerals? Major minerals are those with high economic value, used in industrial applications, energy production, and… Continue reading [pib] Ministry of Mines classifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as Major Minerals

Assam to recognize Bathou Faith

Why in the News? The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government in Assam has officially included ‘Bathouism’ as an option in the religion column of key application forms, including admission forms, birth and death certificates. What is Bathouism? Bathouism is the traditional faith of the Bodo people, primarily practiced in Assam and the foothills of Bhutan.… Continue reading Assam to recognize Bathou Faith

Securing the Foundations: Why Food and Energy Security Matter for a Resilient Future?

PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Buffer stock & food security In a virtual address at the 5th Energy Finance Conference, it was emphasized that energy-reliant agricultural systems struggle to adapt to climate-induced changes in food production, underscoring their interlinked challenges. Interconnections between Energy Security and Food Security What is the Impact of Energy Price Fluctuations on Food… Continue reading Securing the Foundations: Why Food and Energy Security Matter for a Resilient Future?

[21st February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Is consumption enough to drive growth?

PYQ Relevance: Q) Explain the difference between the computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. (UPSC CSE 2021)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on India’s Gross Domestic Product  (2021), and India from realizing its potential GDP (2020). An economy grows through two… Continue reading [21st February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Is consumption enough to drive growth?

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