1. Surge in undocumented migrants leaving via eastern border (Page 1, The Indian Express, Delhi Edition) Topic: GS-2 – International Relations, Border Management, Migration Context BSF reports a threefold increase in undocumented migrants voluntarily leaving India through the eastern border in 2025 compared to 2024, largely linked to political changes in Bangladesh. Data Highlights: Jan–July…
1. Speaker admits motion to remove Allahabad HC judge over misconduct (Page 1, The Indian Express (Delhi Edition) Topic: GS2 – Polity & Governance Context The Lok Sabha Speaker admitted a motion signed by 146 MPs to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court following corruption charges and set up a three-member inquiry…
1. Centre rejects Pakistan’s nuclear threats over Indus projects (Page 1, The Indian Express (Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, Security Issues Context The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly countered Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s warning of nuclear retaliation over Indian dam projects on the Indus River. Background: The Indus Waters…
1. India, UAE Seal Long-Term LNG Supply Deal (Page 1, The Indian Express (Delhi Edition) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Energy Security, Economy Context India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalized a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral energy cooperation. This comes amid…
1. RBI Maintains Repo Rate Amid Inflation Concerns (Page 1, The Indian Express (Delhi Edition) Topic: GS3 – Economy (Monetary Policy, Inflation) Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged to balance inflation control with economic growth. Decision Details: Repo rate: 6.5% (unchanged for the seventh consecutive meeting). Standing Deposit…
1. Punjab Govt’s land pooling policy for Aerotropolis: HC seeks Centre’s stand (Source: Page 3, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance), GS Paper 3 (Environment, Infrastructure) Context The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) regarding Punjab’s new land pooling policy…
1. Top Court to hear plea on J&K Statehood non-restoration (Source: Page 14, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance (Federalism, Constitutional Provisions, Judiciary) Context The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea on August 8, 2025, questioning the delay in restoring the Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), despite earlier…
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-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. Bihar Electoral Roll Revision: SC Sounds a Caution (Source: Page 3, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – Polity (Elections, Citizenship), GS2 – Governance Context The Supreme Court has assured oversight after concerns were raised about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process potentially disenfranchising lakhs in Bihar due to strict documentary requirements. Content: Issue: SIR…
