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Indus Waters Treaty, Simla Agreement ‘in abeyance’: What this means

Why in the News? After the Pahalgam terror attack, India responded by putting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on hold and announced several other diplomatic steps. In return, Pakistan said it would also consider suspending all bilateral agreements with India, including the Simla Agreement. What are the key reasons cited by India for holding… Continue reading Indus Waters Treaty, Simla Agreement ‘in abeyance’: What this means

Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?

India has “historical and civilisational ties” with Afghanistan, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament in 2023. But since the Taliban seized power, the world has been walking a tightrope, deciding whether to engage with the regime or keep its distance over human rights and security concerns. China? It wasted no time. Beijing has gone all… Continue reading Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?

DRDO achieves milestone in Scramjet Hypersonic Engine Development

Why in the News? The DRDO Laboratory (DRDL), located in Hyderabad, successfully demonstrated long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for over 1,000 seconds. About Hypersonic Cruise Missiles: Hypersonic cruise missiles are advanced weapons capable of travelling at speeds greater than Mach 5 (approximately 6,100 km/h), making them 5x faster than the speed of… Continue reading DRDO achieves milestone in Scramjet Hypersonic Engine Development

Places in News: Sea of Marmara

Why in the News? A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Istanbul and surrounding areas with its epicenter located beneath the Sea of Marmara. About the Sea of Marmara The Sea of Marmara is a small but significant inland sea in Turkey, acting as a transition zone between the Black Sea and the… Continue reading Places in News: Sea of Marmara

India to ban Chlorpyrifos  

Why in the News? Policymakers and scientists are set to gather in Geneva for the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions. India’s Pesticide Action Network will advocate for a global ban on Chlorpyrifos, a toxic pesticide still in use despite being banned in over 40 countries. About Chlorpyrifos: Chlorpyrifos… Continue reading India to ban Chlorpyrifos  

[25th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Is the World Trade Organisation still relevant?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2016] The broader aims and objectives of the WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalisation. But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due to differences between the developed and the developing countries. Discuss from the Indian perspective. Linkage: WTO’s aims and the failure of the… Continue reading [25th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Is the World Trade Organisation still relevant?

What is SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme?

Why in the News? In response to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has announced the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals. Note: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was founded in 1985, consisting of eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri… Continue reading What is SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme?

Section 19 of the POCSO Act, 2012

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition regarding the mandatory reporting of sexual activity under Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. About the POCSO Act, 2012: The POCSO Act came into effect on November 14, 2012 (Children’s Day), following India’s ratification of… Continue reading Section 19 of the POCSO Act, 2012

[24th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Responding to the terror attack in Pahalgam

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir. Linkage: The Pahalgam attack occurred in Jammu and Kashmir. This question directly… Continue reading [24th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Responding to the terror attack in Pahalgam

Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?

N4S:India’s Parliament isn’t playing the role it should in governance, and that’s a big problem. Fewer debates, weaker committee oversight, and a more powerful executive are making our democracy less accountable. UPSC often asks about how Parliament holds the government in check (like in the 2021 Mains question: “To what extent is Parliament able to… Continue reading Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?

India suspends Indus Water Treaty

Why in the News? In response to the Pahalgam Terror Attack, India has officially announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. About the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) IWT was signed between India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960, with mediation from the World Bank. The treaty allocates the Western rivers (Indus,… Continue reading India suspends Indus Water Treaty

Taliban to revive Bamiyan Buddha

Why in the News? Two decades since the demolition of Bamiyan Buddha, the Afghan Taliban are now convinced to restore it. About Bamiyan Buddha: The Bamiyan Buddhas were located in the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan, about 130 km northwest of Kabul. The Western Buddha (Salsal) stood 55 meters tall, and the Eastern Buddha (Shah Mama) stood… Continue reading Taliban to revive Bamiyan Buddha

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