GS2 – Governance Context: India has launched its first dedicated e-truck incentive scheme under the PM E-Drive initiative, marking a major step in expanding the electric vehicle ecosystem beyond two- and four-wheelers. Notably, e-trucks were excluded from the FAME scheme. Scheme Details: Type: Central Sector Scheme Ministry: Ministry of Heavy …

GS2 – Indian Polity Context: On July 13, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu exercised her powers under Articles 80(1)(a) and 80(3) of the Constitution to nominate four eminent individuals to the Rajya Sabha. Newly Nominated Members (2025): Harsh Vardhan Shringla – Former Foreign Secretary Ujjwal Nikam – Renowned Public Prosecutor Dr. …

GS1 – Art & Culture Context: India’s official nomination for the 2024–25 cycle, “Maratha Military Landscapes of India”, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee. With this inclusion, India now has 44 World Heritage Sites. World Heritage Sites in …

GS3 – Environment   Context: The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Geothermal Energy Policy 2025 as part of its broader push towards clean and sustainable energy. Key Highlights of the Policy: Purpose: Promote energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and encourage community development via geothermal energy. Tenure: Projects to be allotted …

GS3 – Infrastructure Context: The Indian Railways is intensifying its modernisation efforts, including CCTV camera installations in all coaches for enhanced passenger security. The Railway Minister highlighted collaboration with the India AI Mission to analyse surveillance data using AI. Key Modernisation Measures: Budgetary Support: A significant allocation of ₹2.52 lakh …

GS2 – Society Context: At the 4th Convocation Ceremony of IIIT-Kota, Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar critically examined India’s education and digital dependency landscape, urging reforms to uphold technological nationalism and educational ethics. Key Concerns Raised: Coaching Centres as “Poaching Centres”: Described as talent black holes, promoting rote learning and commercialised …

 GS2 – Society Context: Tamil Nadu has achieved notable success in reducing TB-related deaths through its TN-KET (Kasanoi Erappila Thittam) initiative launched in 2022. It focuses on early detection and timely treatment of severely ill TB patients and is now being seen as a potential national model for replication, especially …