Daily Archives: July 4, 2025

Quantum Tech and India: Need for Global Partnerships

GS3 – Science & Technology Context: With the intensifying global tech race, quantum technology is becoming central to digital, economic, and national security. India must go beyond investments to build strategic global partnerships and remain competitive. Importance of Quantum Technology Massive Market Potential: The global quantum tech market is expected …

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Rephasing Global Development Finance

GS2 – International Relations Context: In light of a global aid crunch and rising geopolitical challenges, India is turning to Global South partnerships and Triangular Cooperation (TrC) to reshape international development finance. Challenges in Development Financing Declining Official Aid: Global ODA is projected to fall sharply from $214 billion (2023) …

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Quad Critical Minerals Initiative

GS2 – International Relations Context: The Quad (India, Australia, Japan, US) has launched the Critical Minerals Initiative to enhance supply chain security and counter China’s influence. Objective To build economic security and resilience by securing access to critical minerals essential for: Renewable energy Electric vehicles (EVs) Advanced technologies Significance Counters …

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India’s Strategic Pivot with BRICS

GS2 – International Relations Context: Amid growing geopolitical flux and waning U.S. global leadership, India is reinforcing its multilateral engagement, especially through BRICS. Strategic Importance of BRICS Global Influence: Now a bloc of 11 nations, BRICS represents nearly half of the global population and 40% of the world’s GDP. Diversity …

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Mud Volcanoes

GS1 – Geography Context: Recently, Taiwan’s Wandan mud volcano erupted. What are Mud Volcanoes? Mud volcanoes are geological formations caused by the eruption of mud, water, and gases—not lava or molten rock. Their eruptions are usually cool, in contrast to the high-temperature eruptions of magmatic volcanoes. They do not involve …

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Jellyfish Blooms in Kerala

GS3 – Environment Context Sudden jellyfish blooms have been observed in Kerala’s Cochin backwaters, raising ecological and economic concerns. What is a Jellyfish Bloom? A dense aggregation of jellyfish triggered by environmental changes, typically during April–May and October–December across Indian coasts. Species Reported: Acromitus flagellatus, Blackfordia virginica, Pleurobrachia sp., Pelagia …

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India’s Zero-Dose Immunisation Gap

GS2 – Social Sector Context: India has 1.44 million zero-dose children, the second highest globally after Nigeria, as per The Lancet (2023), highlighting serious immunisation coverage gaps. As per WHO, zero-dose children are under one year of age who have received no routine vaccines. These children are vulnerable to diseases …

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