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Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan

Why in the News? A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least 800 people and injured thousands, highlighting the country’s extreme vulnerability to seismic hazards. Why is Afghanistan so prone to Earthquakes? Geological Setting: Afghanistan lies in the Hindu Kush mountains, part of the Alpide Belt, the world’s second most seismically active belt after the… Continue reading Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan

In news: Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

Why in the News? The Supreme Court intervened after Tamil Nadu faced ₹3,000+ crore reimbursements to private schools for economically disadvantaged students’ admissions, as the Centre declined to share costs under Samagra Shiksha. About Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan: Launch & Integration: Started in 2018 (by then Ministry of HRD), integrating Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik… Continue reading In news: Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

Maternal Health in India: Progress or Persistence ?

N4S Mothers are surviving births, yet hidden illnesses still stalk India’s women. UPSC usually turns such “population and health” themes into big GS 1 questions that ask “why” and “how,” much like the 2014 sex‑ratio poser that mixed prosperity with social bias; examiners expect you to go beyond numbers and trace deep causes and policy gaps.… Continue reading Maternal Health in India: Progress or Persistence ?

[1st September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s economic churn, the nectar of growth

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2019] Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments. Linkage: India’s steady GDP growth of 7.8%, coupled with broad-based sectoral performance, reflects macroeconomic stability, while effective fiscal and monetary discipline underpins low… Continue reading [1st September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s economic churn, the nectar of growth

Data shows seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed

Introduction Sea-level rise is one of the most significant consequences of global warming, threatening ecosystems, economies, and human settlements. In the Indian Ocean, recent findings based on coral microatolls suggest that sea levels began rising rapidly as early as the 1950s, decades before satellite and tide-gauge data had indicated. This challenges existing assumptions in climate… Continue reading Data shows seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed

Governor’s discretion: Constitutional Norm vs Cultural Symbolism ?

N4S:  This article explores a timely clash between cultural symbolism and constitutional authority, using the Kerala Raj Bhavan controversy as a lens. UPSC typically asks such questions by merging static constitutional provisions with dynamic political events, like in the 2022 question on the Governor’s ordinance powers. However, aspirants often falter by focusing solely on textbook… Continue reading Governor’s discretion: Constitutional Norm vs Cultural Symbolism ?

NGO ‘Educate Girls’ wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025

Why in the News? The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 has been awarded to Educate Girls, an Indian NGO working to promote girls’ education in rural and disadvantaged regions. Other winners include: Shaahina Ali (Maldives): A noted environmental activist. Fr. Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva (Philippines): A human rights defender, critic of Duterte’s drug war. About Educate… Continue reading NGO ‘Educate Girls’ wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025

[pib] Adi Vaani App: India’s First Tribal AI Translator

Why in the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Beta Version of “Adi Vaani”, India’s first AI-based translator for tribal languages. About Adi Vaani: What is it: India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages. Launch: Released in Beta Version (2025) by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Inception: Developed under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh… Continue reading [pib] Adi Vaani App: India’s First Tribal AI Translator

[30th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: In an unstable world, energy sovereignty is the new oil

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2017] The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian countries. Linkage: India’s past dependence on West Asia for over 60% of crude made energy security central to its economic stability, but the share has now reduced to… Continue reading [30th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: In an unstable world, energy sovereignty is the new oil

ClassGPT: How AI is reshaping campuses

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative models like ChatGPT and Gemini, has become both a boon and a challenge in higher education. Students increasingly rely on AI for assignments, summaries, coding, and even emails, while faculty members grapple with maintaining originality, academic honesty, and critical thinking. With AI growing faster than existing regulatory or pedagogical… Continue reading ClassGPT: How AI is reshaping campuses

Grant of Bail in India

Why in the News? The US President has stopped federal funds that allowed cashless bail, sparking debate on whether the system is fair to the poor. Cashless Bail System in the US: Cashless Bail: Removes upfront cash requirement, relying on non-financial conditions like monitoring or appearance assurance. Criticism of Cash Bail: Disadvantages the poor, keeping… Continue reading Grant of Bail in India

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