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Gyan Bharatam Mission

Why in the News? The Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a comprehensive initiative for surveying, documenting, and conserving India’s manuscript heritage. What is Gyan Bharatam Mission? It is a nationwide initiative launched in the Union Budget 2025-26 to survey, document, and conserve India’s manuscript heritage. The mission aims to cover over… Continue reading Gyan Bharatam Mission

Unlocking New Frontiers: Are India’s Sunrise Sectors Truly Rising?

NOTE4STUDENTS: India aims to lead in sunrise sectors to achieve a $32 trillion economy. UPSC often asks questions on economic growth, industrial policy, and technological advancements, linking them to government initiatives and global trends. Many aspirants struggle with integrating current affairs into economic frameworks, making their answers generic. This article simplifies the role of sunrise… Continue reading Unlocking New Frontiers: Are India’s Sunrise Sectors Truly Rising?

Centre clears exploratory drilling in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Why in the News? Exploratory drilling for oil and gas has been approved within the eco-sensitive zone surrounding the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. About the Hollongapar Gibbon WLS Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary was initially established as Hollongapar Reserve Forest in 1997 and renamed in 2004. It is the only habitat for hollock gibbons in India.… Continue reading Centre clears exploratory drilling in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

[4th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Some wind behind the sails of India’s shipping industry

PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor. (UPSC CSE 2017) Q) The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous co-ordination between the government and the private sector to… Continue reading [4th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Some wind behind the sails of India’s shipping industry

The kind of jobs needed for the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal

Why in the News? With the Union Budget now presented, this is the right time to focus on three important types of jobs India needs: climate-friendly jobs, jobs that can adapt to AI, and jobs that match people’s aspirations. Why must long-term structural reforms in India focus on creating climate-resilient, AI-resilient, and aspiration-centric jobs? Economic… Continue reading The kind of jobs needed for the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal

Eliminating elitism in mental health

Why in the News? The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s 2024 report indicates that all States and Union Territories must complete harmonization and pre-publication of draft rules for new Labour Codes by March 31, 2025, allowing for mental health provisions. How does social inequality impact mental health access and outcomes? Disparity in Access to Care:… Continue reading Eliminating elitism in mental health

Second National Gene Bank

Why in the News? As part of the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister announced the establishment of a second National Gene Bank in India. About the First National Gene Bank Established in 1996 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) in New Delhi. Functions as India’s primary facility for… Continue reading Second National Gene Bank

Samudrayaan Project

Why in the News? In a major boost to India’s Deep Ocean Mission, Finance Minister allocated ₹600 crore for the Samudrayaan project under the Union Budget 2025-26. About Samudrayaan Project Samudrayaan is India’s first manned deep-sea mission, designed for exploring ocean resources and conducting deep-sea research. It falls under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) of… Continue reading Samudrayaan Project

NGT issues notice to Centre on use of invasive fish species for mosquito control

Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Central government regarding the use of two highly invasive and alien fish species—Gambusia affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia reticulata (Guppy)—as biological agents for mosquito control in multiple states. Both species are classified as “invasive and alien” by the National Biodiversity Authority… Continue reading NGT issues notice to Centre on use of invasive fish species for mosquito control

The Real Impact of Cash Transfers: What’s Working and What Needs Fixing?

Why This? If you’re gearing up for the UPSC exam, you’ve probably read a lot about cash transfer schemes and their role in welfare. But did you skip over the challenges like financial sustainability or the need for community-driven models? Here’s the deal: UPSC isn’t just about cramming facts, it wants you to dig deeper.… Continue reading The Real Impact of Cash Transfers: What’s Working and What Needs Fixing?

[3rd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget

PYQ Relevance: Q) One of the intended objectives of Union-Budget 15-18 is to ‘transform, energize and clean India’. Analyze the measures proposed in the Budget 15-18 to achieve the objective. (UPSC CSE 2017) Q) Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (UPSC CSE 2021)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC… Continue reading [3rd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget

Bridging Borders: Nepal-China Agreements and the Evolving India-China Dynamics

PYQs Anchoring:  Microthemes: India and its neighbourhood The recent agreements between Nepal and China mark a significant step in the regional geopolitics of South Asia, particularly under the framework of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). What are the Key Points of the Nepal-China Agreements? Challenges Ahead for Nepal-China Relationship: Challenge Details Example Implementation Gaps… Continue reading Bridging Borders: Nepal-China Agreements and the Evolving India-China Dynamics

Inland Mangrove of Guneri

Why in the News? The Gujarat government has declared the Guneri Inland Mangrove in Kutch as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) under The Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Quick Facts about Mangroves in India: “Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems” report released on May 22 (International Day for Biodiversity), 2024. India holds 3% of South… Continue reading Inland Mangrove of Guneri

Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

Why in the News? In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister, has introduced the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme to provide digital textbooks in Indian languages. What is Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme? Aims and Objectives: It will provide digital textbooks and study resources for students at the school and university levels, promoting regional languages in the… Continue reading Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

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