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[11th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Aiding India’s progress with choice, control and capital

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2019] Empowering women is the key to control population growth”. Discuss Linkage: The PYQ’s focus on “Empowering women” directly reflects this crucial aspect of granting individuals, particularly young women, the choice and control over their bodies and lives. The article further elaborates that true empowerment means equipping adolescents, especially girls, with the… Continue reading [11th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Aiding India’s progress with choice, control and capital

Bridge too far: A regular audit of all major infrastructure projects is a must

Why in the News? Recently, a span of a 40-year-old bridge collapsed in Vadodara, Gujarat, on July 9, sending multiple vehicles into the Mahisagar river and resulting in the death of 18 people. What causes recurring public infrastructure failures in India? Ageing and outdated infrastructure: Many structures like the Morbi suspension bridge (2022) in Gujarat… Continue reading Bridge too far: A regular audit of all major infrastructure projects is a must

[pib] TALASH Initiative 

Why in the News? The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and UNICEF India launched TALASH (Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub), a first-of-its-kind national initiative for holistic development of tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). About the TALASH Initiative: Overview: TALASH (Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub) is a… Continue reading [pib] TALASH Initiative 

What are Zonal Councils?

Why in the News? Union Home Minister recently highlighted that 83% of issues discussed in Zonal Council meetings have been resolved, reaffirming their role as effective platforms for intergovernmental cooperation. What are Zonal Councils? Establishment: They are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956; they are not constitutional bodies. Purpose: Their main goal… Continue reading What are Zonal Councils?

AI is a tool, not a Master: Who Decides ?

N4S: This article maps AI’s promises, pitfalls, ethics and India‑specific policy pathways. UPSC tends to wrap this theme in open‑ended, multi‑layered mains prompts—one year it focuses on sectoral impact and privacy (GS 3 2023), the next on ethical dilemmas in governance (GS 4 2024)—so the examiner expects you to juggle tech facts with values and Indian policy. Many aspirants… Continue reading AI is a tool, not a Master: Who Decides ?

[pib] Dhammachakra Pravartana Divas

Why in the News? The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) recently celebrated Ashadha Purnima, also known as Dhammachakra Pravartana Divas at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath. About Dhammachakra Pravartana Divas: First Sermon: It marks the day when Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Date of Observance: The day is observed annually on the full… Continue reading [pib] Dhammachakra Pravartana Divas

[10th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). Linkage: This PYQ, focusing on “disaster resilience” and “Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR),” provides an excellent framework to discuss how catastrophe bonds (cat… Continue reading [10th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?

Death by negligence: The Railways must ensure interlocked gates at all manned level crossings

Why in the News? Recently, three schoolchildren lost their lives on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) when a fast-moving passenger train hit their school van at a manned railway crossing in Semmankuppam, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, and dragged it for about 50 metres. The Railways should make sure that all manned level crossings have interlocked gates… Continue reading Death by negligence: The Railways must ensure interlocked gates at all manned level crossings

India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia

Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister highlighted that India supported Namibia’s freedom not just through words, but by taking real action. How has India’s support for Namibia’s independence shaped their present bilateral relationship? Early International Advocacy (1946): India was one of the first countries to raise the issue of Namibia’s independence at the… Continue reading India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia

What are Optical Atomic Clocks?

Why in the News? Researchers conducted the most precise global comparison of 10 Optical Atomic Clocks to pave the way for redefining the second by 2030, replacing Caesium Clocks with more accurate Optical ones. Definition of a Second: The current SI unit of time is based on caesium-133 (Cs) atomic clocks. In 1967, one second… Continue reading What are Optical Atomic Clocks?

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Why in the News? The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations are facing a credibility crisis, as years of underperformance, weak accountability, and neglect of developing countries’ concerns have created growing frustration. About the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Overview: The UNFCCC is an international treaty adopted at the 1992 Rio… Continue reading UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

[pib] Aspirational District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Programme

Why in the News? The Union Coal and Mines Minister launched operational guidelines for the Aspirational DMF Programme to align DMF initiatives with the goals of the Aspirational District and Block Programmes. Back2Basics: District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Establishment: DMF is a non-profit trust established under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.… Continue reading [pib] Aspirational District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Programme

Revamping Logistics : What’s Holding Back India’s Story ?

N4S:  Big on plans, slow in delivery—India’s logistics is at crossroads.The UPSC often uses large themes like inclusive growth or economic competitiveness to ask specific questions where aspirants must connect the dots. The 2021 question—“Investment in infrastructure is essential for inclusive growth”—is a classic example. Here, aspirants struggle because they either write only about roads… Continue reading Revamping Logistics : What’s Holding Back India’s Story ?

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