UPSC Relevance GS-3: Science & Technology – Electronics advancements, silicon photonics GS-3: Economy – Innovation, cost-efficient manufacturing GS-3: Infrastructure – Impact on digital communication, data centers Key Highlights From Electrons to Photons Conventional chips rely on electrons for data transfer. Researchers have now integrated miniature lasers onto silicon chips, enabling …

UPSC Relevance GS-3: Science and Technology – Indian scientific achievements, technology indigenization GS-2: International Relations – India’s space mission collaborations Essay & Ethics – Risk management, human-focused science policy Key Highlights Safety in Human Spaceflight The safe return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the ISS highlights …

UPSC Relevance GS-1: Indian Society – Women’s roles, social movements GS-2: Governance – Gender empowerment, legislation GS-4: Ethics – Social sensitivity, equity, empathy Key Highlights Current Context The Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 has brought gender equity into sharp political focus. Yet, this mainstreaming has polarized discourse, making it contentious due …

UPSC Relevance GS-2: Governance – Transparency, accountability, RTI Act GS-2: Polity – Fundamental Rights (Article 21), data privacy GS-4: Ethics – Public interest, governance principles Key Highlights Amendment Details The government amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act through Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act 2023. The original clause permitted …

UPSC Relevance GS-3: Indian Economy – Growth, manufacturing sector GS-3: Economic Data – IIP, inflation, consumption, investment trends Key Highlights Declining Industrial Growth Industrial production growth dropped to 2.9% in February, down from 5.2% in January and 5.6% in February 2024. Sectoral declines: Mining: 1.6% Manufacturing: 2.9% Consumer Durables: -3.8% …

UPSC Relevance GS-1: Indian History & Culture – Historical narratives GS-2: Polity & Society – Communal harmony, constitutional values GS-4: Ethics – Integrity in interpreting history Key Highlights Rising Concerns March 2025 saw politically driven revisionism in textbooks and public narratives. Certain rulers are glorified, while others, like Aurangzeb and …

UPSC Relevance GS-2: International Relations – West Asia geopolitics, China’s strategic priorities GS-3: Security – Global terrorism, Uyghur concerns Key Highlights Uyghur Presence in Syria Uyghur fighters from the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) have assumed military roles in the new Syrian regime. One Uyghur is among Syria’s 50 top-ranking …

UPSC Relevance GS-3: Internal Security – Drug smuggling, maritime security GS-2: Governance – Roles of state and central agencies in law enforcement GS-3: Economy – Societal impact of illegal drug trade Key Highlights Major Drug Seizure A joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) …

UPSC Relevance GS-2: Governance & International Relations – Extradition agreements, Interpol Red Notice, India-Belgium ties GS-3: Internal Security – Financial crimes, bank fraud GS-4: Ethics – Accountability, Fugitive Economic Offenders Key Highlights Arrest and Context Mehul Choksi, a fugitive businessman, was apprehended in Belgium on April 12, 2025, as India …