1. Fiscal Health Index 2025 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2117890 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) by NITI Aayog assesses the financial stability of 18 major Indian states that contribute significantly to the country’s GDP, population, and public finance. Introduction Objectives of the Fiscal Health Index Key Indicators…
1. MEASURES TO IMPROVE INDIA’S GLOBAL RANKING IN TEXTILE MANUFACTURING (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2117114 ) Context The government is implementing various schemes to enhance India’s textile industry, ensuring global competitiveness, farmer support, and sustainability. Government Initiatives to Promote Indian Textiles: Key Schemes and Initiatives Global Branding and Promotion Practice Question: Discuss the role of government initiatives…
1. EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 25 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2117042 ) Context The fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, a bilateral India-US Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, will take place from April 1 to April 13, 2025. Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025: 2. FM to launch “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal on…
1. Losing the thread (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India, once a leading cotton producer and exporter, has become a net importer due to policy paralysis, regulatory roadblocks, and a failure to adopt new agricultural technologies. The Boom Years: A Cotton…
1. INSPIRE SCHEME (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2115859 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives Context The INSPIRE scheme is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to attract, nurture, and retain talented youth in science. The INSPIRE Scheme: 2. Restoration of mangroves (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2115836 ) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context…
1. PM-WANI Scheme (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2115285 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context PM-WANI scheme aims to expand public Wi-Fi access across India, promoting Digital India, affordable internet, and rural connectivity through PDOs. Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme Please check this out 26 March 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Strategic Supply Chain Management for Critical Minerals (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114467 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context Approved on January 29, 2025, the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) aims to ensure a sustainable supply of critical minerals, strengthening India’s exploration, mining, and processing capabilities. National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) – Key Highlights…
1. PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S MESSAGE ON THE EVE OF WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114205 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The President of India emphasized the National TB Elimination Programme’s achievements and urged collective efforts to eliminate tuberculosis, aligning with the global theme for 2025. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Prevalence in…
1. Multiple Schemes Launched by Govt to Provide Financial Support to Women Across India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2113658 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Governance Context Recognizing women’s entrepreneurial spirit, the Indian government launched schemes providing financial support, skill development, and business opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Government Schemes for Women’s Financial Empowerment PYQ: “Microfinance…
1. The challenge of policing digital giants (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context On November 18, 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a ₹213.14 crore fine on Meta. CCI also banned WhatsApp from sharing user data with Facebook and…
