May 10th 2025 Editorial
GS Paper II – GovernanceQ1. Heat Action Plans in India often fail to address the vulnerability of informal workers. Examine the need for a worker-centric approach in climate resilience strategies. (10…
May 9th 2025 Editorial
Introduction:India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom is a landmark development aimed at boosting bilateral trade in an increasingly protectionist global environment. While the FTA promises enhanced market…
May 8th 2025 Editorial
UPSC Mains GS Paper II & III QuestionsGS Paper II – International RelationsQ1. India-U.S. energy cooperation is emerging as a vital pillar of their strategic partnership. Discuss its significance in…
May 7th 2025 Editorial
UPSC Mains Questions (GS Paper II & III)GS Paper II – International RelationsQ1. The global consensus on counterterrorism is increasingly fragmented. Discuss how this impacts India’s security and diplomatic interests. (15…
May 6th 2025 Editorial
GS Paper III: Science & Technology, Environment, EnergyUPSC Mains-style QuestionsQ1. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformative potential, but it comes at an environmental cost. Examine how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)…
May 4th 2025 Editorial
Background: Why is this decision significant now?Union Cabinet's move: Caste to be enumerated in the upcoming Census — for the first time in over a century.Political shift: Marks a reversal…
May 3rd 2025 Editorial
Context: Importance of a Parliamentary SystemThe Constituent Assembly debated the choice of a parliamentary vs presidential system.R. Ambedkar favored the parliamentary system because it:Offers more responsibility and less instability.Enables daily…
May 2nd 2025 Editorial
Context: President Xi Jinping’s Visit to Southeast Asia (April 14–18, 2025)Countries visited: Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia.Objective: To present China as the "reliable partner of choice" in Southeast Asia.Background: Comes amid a…
May 14th 2025 Karnataka Mirror Current Affairs
Wildlife Smuggling Incident – Bengaluru Airport Key Points:Smuggling Route: Bangkok (Thailand) → BengaluruAirline Used: Thai AirwaysSeized Wildlife:9 Wagler’s Pit Vipers (venomous, no antidote in India)1 Common Spotted Cuscus1 OpossumModus Operandi:Wildlife…