Year: 2025

Only a radical policy shift can lift farmers from widespread distress: Article published : The Hindu- 30 Jan 2025 Important for Mains  – GS 3/ Issues related to Agriculture/Farmer Gist of the article: Agriculture’s Inadequate Budget Allocation: Despite the severe agrarian crisis, agriculture received minimal attention in the Union Budget. Budgetary allocations for agriculture and […]

The Reform and Welfare India Needs – Ashok Gulati Article published : The Indian express- 20 Jan 2025 Important for Mains  – GS 3 Gist of the article: In his article, Ashok Gulati emphasizes the need for India to revisit the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework and reorient its agricultural policies towards more efficient and […]

India Meteorological Department (IMD): Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence Article Published : The Hindu/Indian exp( 15/01/2025) Important for Mains  – GS 3 ( DM) Gist/ Summary of the Article: Historical Legacy of IMD: Established in 1875, IMD originated after catastrophic events like the 1864 Calcutta cyclone and monsoon failures of 1866 and 1871, which highlighted […]

Resisting transparency, eroding public trust:  Article Published : The Hindu( 14/01/2025) Important for –GS 2 Gist/ Summary of the Article: The article discusses an amendment to Rule 93(2) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election-related records. The authors argue that this change undermines transparency and erodes public trust in […]

  Explain the role of the Himalayas in shaping the climate and agriculture of Northern India. (Answer in 125 words) The Himalayas play a crucial role in influencing the climate and agricultural patterns in Northern India. These majestic mountains act as a natural barrier, affecting both the weather patterns and the agricultural practices in the […]

The Hindutva-Ambedkar Puzzle”  Article Published : The Indian Express( 07/01/2025) Important for –GS 1/2/Essay/Optional- Socio/Anthro Gist/ Summary of the Article: 1. Debate on Ambedkar’s Relationship with Hindutva: The BJP claims to have done more than any other party to elevate Ambedkar’s status. However, Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech implies a political fashion around Ambedkar, questioning […]

Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC EPFO EO/AO Final Result 2024. Candidates who have appeared for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officer written test and interview round can check the results through the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. The Commission has recommended 418 candidates for appointment to the post of […]

In search of a ‘grand strategy’ for India’s foreign policy in the 21st century  Article Published : The Hindu( 02/01/2025) Important for –GS 2/Essay/Optional-PSIR Gist/ Summary of the Article: Defining Grand Strategy: A “grand strategy” involves integrating a nation’s power, resources, and ambitions across diplomacy, military, and economic realms. Thinkers like Chanakya, Thucydides, Sun Tzu, […]