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The gender budget — bigger allocations, little impact

Why in the News? The Union Budget 2025-26 has increased funding for women-centric schemes to ₹4.49 lakh crore, a 37.25% rise from ₹3.27 lakh crore in the previous year. This increase remains significant even after accounting for an estimated inflation rate of 3.61%. What are the major reasons for the underutilisation of funds allocated under… Continue reading

India’s choice between progress and parochialism

Why in the News? India faces a challenge in advancing global technology and promoting cultural nationalism. What are the key contradictions between India’s linguistic policies and its ambitions for global technological leadership? Promotion of Global Tech Leadership vs. Linguistic Nationalism: While the government advocates for technological innovation and global collaboration (e.g., PM Modi’s co-chairing of… Continue reading

What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?

Why in the News? Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted by infected rodents, officials have confirmed. What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is a family of viruses carried by rodents that cause severe illnesses in humans. The two primary diseases it causes are:… Continue reading

ISRO undocks SpaDex Satellites in First Attempt

Why in the News? India achieved a major milestone in space docking technology with the successful undocking of satellites under the SpaDeX mission, marking ISRO’s first-ever undocking operation on March 14, 2025, just two months after the initial docking. With this success, India joins an elite group of nations—the U.S., Russia, and China—that have demonstrated… Continue reading

Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction

Why in the News? A groundbreaking study at the University of British Columbia, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals that addiction involves a complex neural circuit regulating cravings, emotions, and decision-making, shifting approaches to treatment and recovery. Key Findings of the Research: Addiction Alters a Network of Brain Regions: A multi-center study analyzing 144 neuroimaging… Continue reading

[13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings

PYQ Relevance: Q) It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the strategy of objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together (2019) and the perspective of inclusive growth… Continue reading

What the recent GDP data revisions reveal

Why in the News? The rise in real and nominal growth rates is expected to impact future economic growth plans and long-term strategies. Recently, the National Statistical Office (NSO) has provided two types of data. Revised Annual GDP/GVA Estimates: Updated figures for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA) for the financial years… Continue reading

Resolving the vexatious Fishing dispute

Why in the News? Last week, Bimal Rathnayake, the Leader of the House in Sri Lanka’s Parliament and the country’s Transport and Highways Minister, urged the Indian and Tamil Nadu governments to take strong action against illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. How do domestic factors in both India and Sri Lanka influence their respective… Continue reading

Sustainable Construction using Mycelium Bricks

Why in the News? A promising eco-friendly alternative gaining attention is mycelium bricks—a biodegradable, lightweight, and fire-resistant material derived from fungal filaments. What Are Mycelium Bricks? Mycelium is a network of thin fungal strands called hyphae that function similarly to plant roots. It grows in soil or other substrates, secreting digestive enzymes to break down… Continue reading

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

Why in the News? The PM chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Gir National Park, marking the first full-body meeting of the NBWL since 2012. What is National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)? Details About NBWL is India’s apex statutory advisory body for wildlife conservation and policy formulation. Established in… Continue reading

Wine Production in India

Why in the News? Despite concerns over high tariff rates that India applies on European wine, going up to 150%, Italy sees the Indian market, along with China, as a big window of opportunity for its signature wines. About India’s Wine Market Wine accounts for only 2% of India’s alcohol market, while whiskey and beer… Continue reading

[pib] Bharat 6G Alliance

Why in the News? Prime Minister has released India’s 6G vision “Bharat 6G Vision” document which envisaged India to be a frontline contributor in design, development and deployment of 6G technology by 2030. What is the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)? The B6GA is a collaborative platform established to drive India’s leadership in 6G technology. It… Continue reading

‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for Global South

Why in the News? PM Modi has unveiled ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) during his March 2025 visit to Mauritius, outlining India’s expanded vision for security and development across the Global South. What is MAHASAGAR? Mahasagar is India’s expanded strategic vision aimed at enhancing security, trade, and development cooperation… Continue reading

Manipur Crisis

[12th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Building compassion into the health-care structure

PYQ Relevance: Q) Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure (2021) and Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention (2018). On February… Continue reading

More signs of overhauling the compliance framework

Why in the News? Despite ongoing efforts to fight corruption, bureaucratic delays and bribery continue to be major obstacles to business growth in India. What are the key sectors in India most affected by corruption and red-tapism, according to the “India Business Corruption Survey 2024”? Persistent Corruption and Bureaucratic Hurdles: Despite ongoing reforms, the India… Continue reading

Miles to go: On change in Manipur, the road to normalcy

Why in the News? After months of struggling to manage the ethnic crisis, the Union government finally took action by removing the N. Biren Singh-led government in Manipur and imposing President’s Rule, hoping this change would bring peace and stability. Who are the key stakeholders involved in the ethnic conflict, and what are their demands?… Continue reading

India’s Fight Against Tuberculosis (TB)

Note4Students: The MoHFW has released the India TB Report 2024. You should know the basics of TB. From the Mains perspective, 3 key points in this article are the issue of drug resistance (we have had PYQs in 2014), the challenges in eliminating TB (PYQs on Covid challenges in 2020), and our target to eradicate… Continue reading

RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2024 and Rising Household Debt

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR), 2024 has highlighted an increasing household debt burden and a concerning rise in consumption-based borrowing. About Financial Stability Report (FSR): The FSR is published biannually (June & December) by the RBI. It reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the… Continue reading

PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme

Why in the News? Union Education Minister comment accusing the Tamil Nadu government of being “dishonest” in implementing the PM SHRI scheme caused disruption in the Lok Sabha. What is the PM-SHRI Scheme? About Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2022 to upgrade 14,500 schools as model institutions for NEP 2020 implementation. Objective: To create inclusive,… Continue reading

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