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[UPSC Mains 2025] Enrollment Open: Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains Program 2025 | Connect with Mentor Now

BUILT ON AIR 2, 3 & 13’s MAINS STRATEGY & FRAMEWORK The Smash Mains Program to ace UPSC CSE.Trusted and Endorsed by AIR 2, Animesh Pradhan (First Attempt, 473 in GS Mains & 133 in Essay).  What you need to score 450+ in GS Mains: What is Smash Mains? Why We Must Rethink Mains Preparation… Continue reading [UPSC Mains 2025] Enrollment Open: Civilsdaily’s Smash Mains Program 2025 | Connect with Mentor Now

[16th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What are flue gas desulphurisation units?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol, 1997. Linkage:  SO2 as “one of the major greenhouse gases that cause global warming”. Flue Gas Desulphurisation… Continue reading [16th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What are flue gas desulphurisation units?

Fire on waters India’s maritime firefighting capabilities are standing up to the test

Why in the News? The fire on MV Wan Hai 503 near Kannur exposed India’s weak maritime safety. With over 140 hazardous containers onboard, it posed a major risk during the monsoon, threatening the environment and lives. What are the major types of peacetime maritime accidents faced by the Indian coast? Sinking of merchant ships… Continue reading Fire on waters India’s maritime firefighting capabilities are standing up to the test

Centre caps MGNREGS spend at 60%

Why in the News? The Union Finance Ministry has capped spending under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) at 60% of its total annual allocation for the first half of FY 2025-26. About MGNREGS: Legal Foundation: MGNREGS is a rights-based Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched under the MGNREGA Act of 2005 to ensure the… Continue reading Centre caps MGNREGS spend at 60%

What are Passively Managed Funds?

Why in the News? Passively Managed Funds—those that track a market index without active stock selection—have become increasingly popular among investors seeking low-cost, predictable returns. About Passively Managed Funds: Passively managed funds, commonly known as passive funds, are investment vehicles designed to replicate the performance of a specific market index, such as the Nifty Fifty… Continue reading What are Passively Managed Funds?

Spartaeus karigiri: New jumping Spider Species discovered in Karnataka

Why in the News? Researchers from Chennai have discovered a new species of jumping spider, ‘Spartaeus karigiri’, belonging to the Spartaeinae subfamily. About the Spartaeus karigiri : Spartaeus karigiri is a newly discovered species of jumping spider, part of the Spartaeinae subfamily within the Salticidae (jumping spider) family. It was first identified in the Karigiri… Continue reading Spartaeus karigiri: New jumping Spider Species discovered in Karnataka

Who takes responsibility when a Ship sinks?

Why in the News? Two recent maritime accidents off Kerala’s coast have spotlighted shipping safety, ecological risks, and the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) role in global maritime regulation. About the International Maritime Organisation (IMO): Overview: The IMO is a UN specialised agency that regulates international shipping and aims to prevent marine pollution from ships. Establishment:… Continue reading Who takes responsibility when a Ship sinks?

UN’s ICAO rated India above the global average.

Why in the News? India has earned top ratings from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for aviation safety, outperforming global averages in key areas. About the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO): Establishment: It is a specialised UN agency created in 1944 under the Chicago Convention. Headquarters: It… Continue reading UN’s ICAO rated India above the global average.

How DNA identification works?

Why in the News? Following the tragic crash of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, authorities concluded the identities of the victims using DNA analysis. What is DNA? Overview: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries genetic instructions essential for the development, growth, and reproduction of all living organisms. Location in the… Continue reading How DNA identification works?

Defamation vs. Criticism: Drawing the Line in a Democracy ?

The UPSC often picks real-life legal or social conflicts and then asks aspirants to explore the constitutional principles behind them. In 2014, for example, it asked whether films in India stand on a different footing under freedom of speech. This article builds on a similar theme—how freedom of expression collides with defamation in the digital… Continue reading Defamation vs. Criticism: Drawing the Line in a Democracy ?

[14th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Endgame of a 2,611-year-old Jewish-Persian enmity

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2019] What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s National self-esteem and ambitions” Explain with suitable examples. Linkage: The article points out several trade and economic tensions between… Continue reading [14th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Endgame of a 2,611-year-old Jewish-Persian enmity

Brewing crisis: How climate change is unravelling India’s tea heartland

Why in the News? North Bengal’s tea gardens are in crisis, especially for women workers, due to climate change, pests, low wages, and reduced production, causing economic struggles and increased gender-based hardships. What challenges do women tea workers face due to climate change and poor labour conditions? Extreme Heat Exposure: Women work under open skies… Continue reading Brewing crisis: How climate change is unravelling India’s tea heartland

What are Black Boxes?

Why in the News? Authorities have recovered the black box from the crash site of the recent incident in Ahmedabad. About Black Boxes: Purpose: Black boxes are essential flight data recording devices used in aircraft to aid in accident investigation and flight safety analysis. Development: Australian scientist David Warren in 1954, developed the first practical… Continue reading What are Black Boxes?

Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?

Note4students:  The Indian aviation sector became the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. Big news from the Mains perspective. PYQs analysis gives us 2 possible lines of questioning: upcoming challenges for the sector to maintain the status quo or your comment on the evolution of aviation sector in India.  Avoid writing generic pointers. Standard textbooks won’t… Continue reading Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?

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