India’s renewed tilt toward coal power despite cheaper renewable options
Why is it in News? Relevance India’s Power Mix & Transition Goals Tension line: Rising demand + reliability concerns → states reverting to coal for baseload security. Why States Prefer Coal Despite Higher Tariffs? 1. Baseload & Reliability Advantage 2. Battery-Storage Constraints 3. Discom Incentives & Risk Aversion 4. Curtailment of Renewables Economic Signals Emerging Strategic […]
Aravalli Mining
Core Facts — What the Supreme Court / Union Government Have Stated ? Bottom line: This is not a permanent ban; it is a temporary pause for general minerals while guidelines are prepared — with exceptions for strategic resources. Relevance Why Exemptions Exist — Strategic & Economic Rationale ? Policy logic: Strategic minerals are treated as national-interest resources, hence exempt from blanket restrictions. […]
Communist Party of India — 100 Years
Foundation & Early Evolution Relevance Global-Ideological Background Streams Feeding the Indian Communist Movement Early State Response & Repression Role in the National Movement
Current Affairs Quiz 26 December 2025
Q1. Which of the following personalities is most closely associated with the “diaspora-internationalist strand” of early Indian communism? (a) S.A. Dange(b) Muzaffar Ahmad(c) M.N. Roy(d) Singaravelu Chettiar Correct Answer: (c)Explanation: Q2. Which of the following minerals cited in the policy rationale fall under the strategic-critical category associated with the Aravallis? Select the correct answer:(a) 1 […]
Current Affairs 26 December 2025
Content Communist Party of India — 100 Years Foundation & Early Evolution Relevance Global-Ideological Background Streams Feeding the Indian Communist Movement Early State Response & Repression Role in the National Movement Aravalli Mining — What the “No New Leases” Claim Really Means Core Facts — What the Supreme Court / Union Government Have Stated ? […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 December 2025
Content A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy Why is it in News? Relevance Practice Question Basics & Background Key Facts & Data Issue-wise Overview Economic Security Strategic takeaway: India’s export-growth model remains vulnerable to policy swings in major markets. Energy Security Strategic takeaway: Energy choices now carry economic + geopolitical reputational costs. […]
PIB Summaries 26 December 2025
Content Celebrating 25th Anniversary: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Why is it in News? Relevance GS-3 | Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth, Economy GS-3 | Agriculture & Rural Development Why Rural Roads Matter ? Evolution of PMGSY — Phases & Strategic Shifts Budgetary & Financial Snapshot Technology, Monitoring & Accountability Reforms Innovation, Sustainability & Climate Resilience […]
Static Quiz 26 December 2025 (Science)
Q1.. Consider the following statements regarding Plankton: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (b) 2 only Q2.. Which of the following is correct regarding “Phytoplankton”? Statement-I: Phytoplankton can be found at the bottom of water.Statement-II: Chemosynthesis is the process […]
Only 1 in 4 marginal farmers in India linked to cooperatives
Why is it in news? Relevance Key Facts & Data — Who are marginal farmers? Role of Cooperatives & PACS — Why they matter ? What the report finds ? — Evidence from Six States Digital Divide — Facts Gender & Leadership Gaps Where access exists — Impact is measurable ? Why are marginal farmers […]
ISRO LVM-3 — 6-tonne US Satellite Launch
Why is it in news? Relevance Core Facts & Data About LVM-3 What makes this mission significant? About the Payload — BlueBird Block-2 India’s Commercial Launch Trajectory — Evidence Broader Strategic Relevance Challenges & Next-Step Priorities