India’s First National Anti-Terror Policy
Why is it in News? Relevance Strategic Context Key Threat Vectors Driving the Policy Digital Radicalisation (High Priority) Foreign-Funded Conversion & Radicalisation Networks Open Border Exploitation (Nepal Corridor) Aadhaar Spoofing & Identity Fraud Institutional Architecture Being Integrated Core Agencies Technology Backbone Policy Orientation: From Reaction to Prevention Old Approach Proposed Policy Shift Incident-led response Intelligence-led […]
Jnanpith Award & Demise of Vinod Kumar Shukla
Relevance Vinod Kumar Shukla Major Works Awards & Recognitions Jnanpith Award: Award Components Significance Conclusion
Current Affairs Quiz 24 December 2025
Q1. Vinod Kumar Shukla, the noted Hindi poet and novelist who recently passed away, was a recipient of which of the following awards?a) Sahitya Akademi Fellowshipb) Padma Bhushanc) Jnanpith Awardd) Vyas Samman Answer: c) Jnanpith Award Explanation: Vinod Kumar Shukla was conferred the Jnanpith Award in 2024, India’s highest literary honour, becoming the first writer […]
Current Affairs 24 December 2025
Content India’s First National Anti-Terror Policy Why is it in News? Relevance Strategic Context Key Threat Vectors Driving the Policy Digital Radicalisation (High Priority) Foreign-Funded Conversion & Radicalisation Networks Open Border Exploitation (Nepal Corridor) Aadhaar Spoofing & Identity Fraud Institutional Architecture Being Integrated Core Agencies Technology Backbone Policy Orientation: From Reaction to Prevention Old Approach […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 December 2025
Content AI Diffusion, Not Chip Dominance: India’s Real AI Advantage Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology / Economy GS II – Governance Practice Questions Core Thesis of the Article Three Distinct AI Phases Identified 1. Compute Era Inference: Competing head-on here offers low returns, high dependency risks. 2. Diffusion […]
PIB Summaries 24 December 2025
Content Exploring Extremes: A Landmark Year of Discoveries by India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences Why is it in News? Relevance: Science with Measurable Human Impact Breaking Records: Deep & Dark Oceans Coasts, Islands & Blue Economy Weather, Climate & Computing Power Polar, Ocean & Earth System Science Push Technology, Labs & Capacity Building Governance, Safety […]
Static Quiz 24 December 2025 (Polity)
Q1.Consider the following statements with reference to the State Legislatures: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) All three Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation: Q2.Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All […]
How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology GS II – International Relations What is MMOD? A. Micrometeoroids B. Orbital Debris (Space Junk) Scale of the Problem: Global Data Orbital Debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO: 200–2,000 km) Distribution Why Space Debris Is So Dangerous Kinetic Energy Reality Directional Risk The Kessler Syndrome: A Systemic Threat […]
On the Right to a Healthy Environment
Why in News ? Relevance GS II (Polity & Governance) GS III (Environment) The Problem Context: Air Pollution as a Rights Issue A. Delhi–NCR Air Quality Reality B. Major Sources of Pollution Particulate Matter (PM) is the single most lethal pollutant. Understanding Particulate Matter (Scientific Basis) Type Size Health Impact PM10 ≤10 microns Enters respiratory tract […]
India tops global doping list for the third consecutive year
Why in News ? Relevance GS II (Governance) GS III (Sports ) What is Doping? India’s Doping Numbers: Key Data (2024) A. Absolute Numbers B. Positivity Rate India’s positivity rate is more than double the next highest country. Global Comparison: Why India Stands Out ? A. Absolute Violations (2024) India exceeds the second-highest country by nearly 3 times. […]