GS 3 – Internal Security Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), in its 2025 update, highlights growing trends in the use of digital tools by terrorists to plan, finance, and execute attacks in India and across the globe. Highlights of the Report Emerging Threats in Digital Terror Financing Use …
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GS 2: Governance Context: The Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025 (CMS), conducted by the NSS, offers deep insights into India’s evolving digital usage, marking a transition from basic access to a more meaningful form of digital participation. Understanding the Digital Divide Definition: The digital divide denotes the disparity in access …
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GS 2 – International Relations Context: Bulgaria will officially become the 21st member of the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, following formal approval by EU finance ministers. About Bulgaria: Feature Description Location Southeastern Europe, in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula Capital Sofia Borders Romania, Black Sea, Turkey, Greece, …
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Prelims Bits Context: The Indian Army is set to induct its first regiment of the indigenously developed ATAGS, a significant advancement in India’s artillery modernization efforts after successful performance trials. What is ATAGS? The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is a 155mm/52 calibre long-range towed artillery gun, designed to …
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Prelims Bits Context: A herd of 33 Kharai camels from Singach village, Gujarat, was swept into the Arabian Sea tide near Jamnagar, while grazing on mangrove forests. About Kharai Camels: Breed Overview: The Kharai is a rare camel breed known for its ability to swim and survive in saline and …
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GS 2 – Polity Context: The Kerala High Court recently invoked this law to arrest the Liberian ship MSC Akiteta II, following a suit by the state government demanding ₹9,531 crore as compensation for environmental damage to the marine ecosystem. Overview of the Admiralty Act, 2017: Nature of the Act: …
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GS 2 – Governance Context: Inspired by the Malayalam film Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, many schools across Kerala are adopting a semicircular classroom seating model, moving away from the conventional row-based seating pattern. Purpose of the Reform: The primary goal is to eliminate hierarchical divisions among students (like front-bencher vs back-bencher) and …
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