GS 3 – INTERNATIONAL RELATION Context: India, in collaboration with Singapore and Oman, is hosting the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Muscat to deliberate on regional security and economic integration. Historical Importance of the Indian Ocean Naming & Cultural Impact: The Indian Ocean derives its name from India, highlighting …

PRELIMS BITS Context: The Bharat Tech Triumph Program (TTP) has been introduced as part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1 to spotlight India’s gaming talent on the global stage. The winners will have the opportunity to showcase their projects at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 in San …

PRELIMS BITS Context: Mount Etna in Italy erupted, releasing streams of lava that drew thousands of tourists but also raised safety concerns. Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, sending a 2,000-meter ash plume into the sky, triggering aviation warnings and public safety alerts. Mount Etna (Italy) Location: Sicily, Italy Type: Stratovolcano …

GS 3 – ECONOMY Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a USD/INR buy/sell swap auction worth $10 billion, aiming to inject ₹86,000 crore into the banking system. Understanding Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions Rupee-Dollar swap auctions are monetary tools employed by the RBI to manage liquidity in …

GS 2 – GOVERNANCE Context: The withholding of Tamil Nadu’s share of Samagra Shiksha funds due to its refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has spotlighted tensions in India’s federal structure regarding education governance. Tamil Nadu’s Fund Dispute Tamil Nadu has raised concerns over the non-release of …

GS 3 – ECONOMY   Context: India’s economic framework exposes the rupee to long-term depreciation and the possibility of currency crises. Rupee Depreciation Rupee depreciation refers to the decline in the rupee’s value relative to the US dollar, meaning the rupee weakens and holds less purchasing power against the dollar. …

GS 2 – POLITY Context: The Supreme Court has stayed a Lokpal order that aimed to bring High Court judges under its purview, calling the interpretation “very disturbing.” What is Lokpal? The Lokpal is India’s apex anti-corruption ombudsman, created to investigate complaints of corruption against public officials, including the Prime …