1. Deadlock Continues over Revision of Bihar Poll Roll Source: Page 9 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Polity & Governance), GS1 (Society) Context Ongoing contention in Parliament regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, with opposition parties alleging disenfranchisement of vulnerable groups. Content Key Points: The Special Intensive Revision…
1. India and the United Kingdom ink Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 – International Relations; GS3 – Indian Economy Context India and the United Kingdom have signed the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), marking a significant step in bilateral economic, strategic, and political ties. The…
1. Danger of Thought: Maharashtra’s Public Security Bill Endangers India as an Open Society Source: Page 6 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity), GS4 (Ethics in Governance) Context The Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill, 2024, was recently passed by the state’s Assembly. The Bill grants the government significant powers…
1. Dhankhar’s Exit Notified, but Key Questions Remain Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 – Indian Polity and Governance, Parliamentary system Context Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation has created an unprecedented vacancy, raising questions about the executive–legislature relationship, the process for removal of judges, and the constitutional process for filling high…
1. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns; Cites Health Reasons Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (Polity & Governance) Context The Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned midway through his term citing health concerns. His decision came on the inaugural day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. Content Constitutional Provisions Article 67(a)…
1. Gujarat Refinery Hit by EU’s New Russia Sanctions Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy; Energy Security) Context The European Union (EU) has unveiled a new package of sanctions targeting the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, owned by Russian energy major Rosneft and an…
1. U.S. Adds The Resistance Front (TRF) to Terror List for Pahalgam Strike Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations, Internal Security), GS Paper 3 (Security, Terrorism) Context The United States has declared The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) proxy, a “Foreign Terrorist Organisation” (FTO) and “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” (SDGT). The move follows TRF’s claimed responsibility for the deadly April 2025 Pahalgam attack,…
1. India warns against ‘double standards’ over Russian oil Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 International Relations, GS3 – Economy (Energy Security) Context India has responded to the U.S. Bill proposing steep tariffs (up to 500%) on countries purchasing Russian oil, with threats by NATO that major buyers like India…
1. PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) – Government merges 36 schemes to boost agriculture Source: Page 1 & 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-3 (Agriculture, Economy, Government Schemes) Context The Union Cabinet approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, announced in Budget 2025-26, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming. Key Features…
1. Happy homecoming for Shukla, three other astronauts after 18 days in space Source: The Hindu, Page 4 , july 16, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3: Science & Technology – Space Technology Context Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns from the Axiom-4 mission, a precursor to India’s Gaganyaan. Content: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was part of…
