1. Government Tweaks Export Promotion Mission Amid US Tariff Hike Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS- III (Indian Economy: External Sector & Trade) Context In response to the U.S. increasing tariffs on key Indian exports such as textiles, shrimp, chemicals, and machinery, the Indian government is recalibrating its ₹2,250 crore…
1. LS Speaker sets in motion the process to remove HC judge Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS- 2 – Polity & Governance Context Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted a motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma (Allahabad High Court) after burnt wads of currency notes were found at his…
1. Nuclear Threat is Pakistan’s ‘Stock-in-Trade’ Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS- 2: International Relations; GS Paper 3: Internal Security Context India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s nuclear threat over the Indus water issue, calling it irresponsible and indicative of Pakistan’s poor nuclear…
1. India brought Pak. to its knees within hours: PM Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS- 2 – International Relations, GS Paper 3 – Security and Defense Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that Pakistan was brought to its knees within hours during Operation Sindoor. This statement came following the…
1. Elections Stolen, Alleges Rahul Gandhi Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS- 2 – Polity & Governance (Electoral Reforms) Context Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission (EC) of colluding with the BJP in manipulating electoral rolls in Karnataka to favor the ruling party. Content Allegation Details: Rahul Gandhi claims…
1. Trump Raises Tariffs on Indian Imports to 50% Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 – International Relations; GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing India’s continued import of Russian oil. This comes…
1. Flash floods in Uttarakhand leave four dead; over 60 feared trapped Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-1: Geography (Disaster Management); GS Paper 3: Environment Context Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, leading to destruction in Dharali town. Several people, including Army personnel, are missing. Content Impact…
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. 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-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Blow to Digital Sovereignty? Source: Page 6 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 (International Relations, Bilateral Agreements); GS3 (Science and Technology, Effects of Liberalization) Context India and the UK have concluded a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2025. The editorial analyzes the digital trade chapter of…
