GS III-Economy Context: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a new “Liberation Day” tariff regime, introducing a 10% flat import duty and targeted higher tariffs, including a 27% levy on Indian exports, sparking global trade concerns. What is a Tariff? A tariff is a form of taxation imposed by …

GS II – International Relations At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil, India called upon all 11 BRICS members to endorse the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’, an ambitious initiative aimed at securing $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action in developing nations. What is the ‘Baku to …

GS II-Ethics The International AI Safety Report 2025 and a proposed UK legislation criminalising AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) have brought global attention to the dark side of artificial intelligence. What is Digital Child Abuse via AI? This form of abuse involves the creation, distribution, or possession of CSAM …

GS III-Science and Technology Context: Airtel’s 2Africa Pearls subsea cable recently made landfall in India, significantly expanding internet capacity by 100 Tbps. This development underscores the urgent need for a strong undersea cable framework. What Are Undersea Cables? Definition: Submarine or underwater cables are fibre-optic lines laid along the seabed, …

GS II-Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently emphasized the significance of incorporating compassion into primary healthcare systems through a new report. What is Compassion in Healthcare? Definition: Compassion in the healthcare context refers to a blend of empathy, attentive listening, and taking context-sensitive actions in response to …