1. Schemes for Upliftment of Scheduled Castes Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (5 August 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2: Social Justice – Welfare schemes for SCs; Government policies and interventions Context The Ministry of Culture is implementing the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) as an umbrella central-sector scheme to…
1. Centre hits back after Trump threatens more tariffs on India Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2: International Relations; India–USA Relations Context Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized India’s import of Russian oil and threatened to impose higher tariffs. India responded, defending its energy trade practices and exposing the West’s…
1. EV battery recycling and the challenge of fair pricing (Source: Page 3, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – Environment, Economy Context India’s lithium battery waste is increasing rapidly due to EV adoption. The Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR), 2022, seek to address this. Content: The cornerstone of BWMR is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring…
1. India Responds to U.S. Tariff Threats Over Russian Oil Source -Page 1, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context Former U.S. President Donald Trump alleged India is profiting from trade in Russian oil and threatened to hike tariffs. The Indian government sharply rebutted this, accusing the U.S. and EU…
1. India-US Trade Deal, Tariffs, Economic Strategies (Source: Page 3, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (International Relations, Government Policies), GS3 (Economy) Context Ongoing trade negotiations with the US as America imposes a 25% tariff on Indian goods. This impacts diplomatic ties, economic growth, sectoral reforms, and India’s global positioning. Content: Background: US has imposed 25% tariffs…
1. Sunita Williams and Indian-American Representation in NASA Source – Page 1, The Hindu Topic: GS3 (Science & Technology) Context Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams returns safely from Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight, reflecting India’s global science footprint. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely returned from the ISS after a historic Starliner test. Williams’ achievements…
1. BSNL and NRL Sign Landmark MoU to Accelerate Industry 4.0 Adoption in India Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (3 August 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Indian Economy — Digital Infrastructure, Industry and Growth. Context The MoU was signed on 3 August 2025 during the “Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs” in…
1. India-UK FTA and Voluntary Licensing: A Blow to Digital Sovereignty? Source: Page 6 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations, Bilateral Agreements); GS Paper 3 (Science and Technology, IPR) Context The editorial analyzes the India-UK Free Trade Agreement’s digital trade and intellectual property provisions and their implications for India’s autonomy in…
1. India’s victory in the Women’s Chess World Cup is testament to the sporting prowess of Bharat Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (2 August 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup winners—Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy—highlighting…
