UPSC Relevance GS-3: Internal Security – Terrorism, Extradition Processes, Role of National Investigation Agency (NIA) GS-2: International Relations – India-U.S. Ties, India-Pakistan Dynamics, Legal Collaboration Key Points: Extradition Tied to 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian-American of Pakistani descent, was extradited from the United States and detained by …

UPSC Relevance GS-2: Polity & Governance – Governor’s Role, Separation of Powers, Constitutional Interpretation GS-2: Federalism – Centre-State Dynamics, Legislative Processes Key Points: Addressing Constitutional Silence The Supreme Court ruled that Governors must decide on Bills within 3 months, ending the practice of indefinite delays. This addresses a Constitutional gap …

UPSC Relevance GS-2: Governance – Urban Planning, Centre-State Relations GS-3: Infrastructure & Environment – Land Use, Slum Redevelopment Key Points: Land for Redevelopment The Maharashtra government approved 256 acres of salt pan land in Mulund, Kanjurmarg, and Bhandup for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The initiative aims to rehabilitate residents …

UPSC Relevance GS-1: Indian Society & Modern History – Social Reformers, Caste Inequality, Education for Marginalized GS-2: Governance & Social Justice – Welfare for SCs/STs/OBCs, Educational Equity, Secularism GS-4: Ethics & Integrity – Social Reform, Humanism, Moral Leadership Key Points: Life & Context Jyotiba Phule, born April 11, 1827, into …

UPSC Relevance GS-2: Polity & International Relations – Democracy, Electoral Systems, Global Political Trends GS-4: Ethics – Democratic Values, Accountability, Political Integrity Key Points: Global Democratic Decline Closed autocracies have risen since the mid-2000s, with notable democratic backsliding in West Asia, North Africa, South Asia, and Central Europe. Liberal democracies …

UPSC Relevance GS-3: Economy – Monetary Policy, Trade and Tariff Policies GS-2: International Relations – India-U.S. Trade Relations, Global Protectionism Key Points: RBI’s Repo Rate Reduction & Policy Change The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% to boost economic activity amid …

UPSC Relevance GS-3: Environment & Science and Technology – Alternatives to Plastic, Sustainable Innovations, Biotechnology GS-2: Governance & Policy – Promoting Innovation for Public Good, Support for Research & Development Key Points: Sustainable Packaging Breakthrough Two students from Kerala created edible food wrappers using bacterial cellulose to combat plastic waste. …

UPSC Relevance GS-3: Internal Security – Drug Trafficking, Narcotics Control Measures, Border Protection GS-2: Governance – Role of Agencies, Coordination Between Centre and States Key Points: Significant Drug Bust in Assam The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 30.4 kg of methamphetamine tablets (commonly called Yaba), valued at ₹24.32 crore, in …