Civil Services in India form the backbone of the administrative machinery, playing a critical role in policy implementation, governance, and service delivery across the central, state, and local levels. Recruited through competitive examinations like the UPSC and State Public Service Commissions, civil servants ensure continuity in administration and act as a bridge between the government…
Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10 Topic: GS II – Polity and Constitution Context A plea was filed in the Supreme Court seeking invocation of Article 355 by the Union Government in response to communal violence in West Bengal. The Court rejected the plea and warned against judicial overreach, reinforcing…
1. Modi, Vance See Progress in Bilateral Trade Talks (Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10) Topic: GS II – International Relations Context During the visit of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Vance finalized the Terms of Reference for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)….
(Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10) Topic: GS II – International Relations Context During the visit of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Vance finalized the Terms of Reference for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). This meeting focused on deepening India-U.S. economic ties and…
1. India-China @75 — A Time for Strategy, Not Sentiment Topic: GS2 –International Relations, GS Paper 3 – Security Issues Context As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, the editorial emphasizes the need for strategic clarity over sentiment. The ties are now defined by strategic rivalry, contested borders, and economic interdependence. Key…
1. CCI Approves Google’s Settlement in Android TV Antitrust Case Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved a settlement with Google regarding allegations of abuse of dominance in the Android TV market filed under Section 19(1)(a) of the Competition Act, 2002. Allegations: Mandatory pre-installation of Google apps like Play…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context A pioneering study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics reveals that the world’s first market for trading particulate emissions, implemented in Surat, led to a 20–30% reduction in industrial pollution. The system outperformed conventional regulation, with 99% compliance among…
1. A bridge to the gulf (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Saudi Arabia amid deepening Indo-Saudi ties and the kingdom’s transformative reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A New Era in India-Saudi Relations…
1. Work in the machine age (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India is facing a multidimensional employment crisis driven by youth unemployment and rapid technological disruption reshaping the nature of work. Visible Employment Crisis: A Youth-Centric Challenge India is grappling…
