Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 March 2025
Content: Navigating differences Context : India and New Zealand seek to deepen strategic and economic cooperation through defence, trade, and connectivity while navigating challenges related to China’s influence, market access, and diaspora-linked concerns. Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question:Discuss the evolving strategic and economic partnership between India and New Zealand in the context of […]
PIB Summaries 22 March 2025
Content: One Billion Tonne: Strengthening India’s Energy Future! Context: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology , Economic Growth , Energy Security) Contribution of Stakeholders Energy Mix & Dependence on Coal Policy Reforms Driving Growth Impact on Foreign Exchange Savings & Imports Alignment with ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ & Viksit Bharat 2047 Sustainability & Future Outlook Strategic Implications […]
Static Quiz 22 March 2025 (Modern History)
Engaged communities are key to ending TB
Despite being preventable and treatable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities and requiring a community-driven approach for effective eradication. Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Health) Global TB Burden The Role of Community Engagement Addressing TB-Related Stigma Challenges in Community Engagement Successful Community-Driven Models The Way Forward: Rethinking TB Care
The TB crisis and women
Context : Gender Disparities in TB Burden Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Health ) Stigma and Discrimination Barriers to Accessing Treatment Government Initiatives and Shortcomings India’s TB Burden: The Bigger Picture The Way Forward
Should immigrants have the same right to protest as citizens
The debate over whether immigrants should have the same right to protest as citizens gains prominence amid recent U.S. crackdowns on foreign student activists. Relevance : GS 2(Rights , Governance , International Relations) Legal Basis Under International Law National Security and Foreign Policy Constraints First Amendment Rights and U.S. Law Impact on International Students & U.S. Soft Power Executive […]
Land acquired for public purpose can’t be returned to owner through private deal
The Supreme Court ruled that land acquired for public purposes cannot be returned to the original owner through private deals, calling it a fraud on the state’s power of eminent domain. Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Constitution ) Judgment Highlights Legal and Constitutional Aspects Implications of the Judgment Conclusion The SC’s judgment reinforces constitutional morality in land acquisition, […]
How do habitual offender laws discriminate?
Context : Supreme Court’s Stand on Habitual Offender Laws Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Governance , Polity) Origin of the ‘Habitual Offender’ Concept Discriminatory Application of the Laws Historical and Contemporary Backlash Current Status in States Data on Habitual Offenders Key Concerns and the Way Forward
X Corp. challenges content blocking orders
Context : X Corp has challenged the Indian government’s content blocking orders and the Sahyog portal, raising concerns over digital censorship, legal overreach, and freedom of speech. Relevance : GS-2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity & Social Justice ) X Corp’s Legal Challenge: Legal Provisions in Question: X Corp’s Concerns: Government’s Standpoint: Legal and Expert Opinions: Next Steps:
Current Affairs Quiz 21 March 2025
