GS2 – GOVERNANCE , REPORTS & INDICES  About CPI: The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Published by Transparency International. CPI 2024 highlights how corruption hampers global climate …

GS3 – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY  Context: India has developed its first indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip, Shakti, through a collaboration between IIT Madras and ISRO under the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) initiative. This marks a significant step towards semiconductor self-reliance and strengthening India’s strategic autonomy. About Shakti Semiconductor Chips What is …

GS1 – HISTORY Early Life and Background Guru Ravidas (1377–1527 C.E.) was a revered saint and spiritual leader whose contributions significantly influenced the Bhakti Movement. Also known by names such as Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas, he was born in Seer Govardhanpur, a small village in present-day Uttar Pradesh. His birthplace, …

GS3 –ENVIRONMENT   Context: India has the potential to play a significant role in strengthening climate collaboration among developing countries under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, facilitating global climate solutions. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement Carbon Markets: This provision enables the exchange of carbon credits to fulfill emission reduction …

GS1-GEOGRAPHY Context: Security experts have raised alarms about the heightened risk of an oil spill in the Baltic Sea due to Russia’s use of an aging and poorly maintained “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, which operate without Western insurance coverage. Geographical Significance of the Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea is …

GS3 – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY  Context: The Union Minister for Science & Technology has launched Sṛjanam, India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment plant, at AIIMS, New Delhi. What is Sṛjanam? Sṛjanam is an eco-friendly, non-incineration biomedical waste treatment system designed to disinfect pathogenic medical waste without burning, thereby reducing …

GS2 – IR  Why in News? The ballot for the United Kingdom-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) is set to open soon. About the Scheme The YPS is a reciprocal initiative that enables nationals from the UK and India to live, study, travel, and work in the other country for up …

GS2-GOVERNANCE  Context: The possibility of President’s Rule being imposed in Manipur has arisen following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, as the BJP struggles to reach a consensus on a new leader. What is President’s Rule? President’s Rule refers to a situation where the state government is suspended, …