Author: devopsvisionias
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विश्व ओजोन दिवस और मॉन्ट्रियल प्रोटोकॉल: एक वैश्विक सफलता की गाथा
परिचय पृथ्वी के वायुमंडल में समताप मंडल (Stratosphere) में स्थित ओजोन परत (O3), सूर्य से आने वाली हानिकारक पराबैंगनी (UV) विकिरणों के लिए एक प्राकृतिक ढाल के रूप में कार्य करती है। यह परत पृथ्वी पर जीवन को त्वचा कैंसर, मोतियाबिंद और पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र को होने वाले अन्य गंभीर नुकसानों से बचाती है। 1980 के…
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UPSC Optional Sociology 2025 Paper II – Reflections and Thematic Analysis
UPSC Mains 2025 Sociology Paper-II tested how well aspirants could apply sociological frameworks to Indian society—across caste and class, gender and family, rural–urban change, politics, religion, social movements, and development. What stood out this year was the blend of evergreen areas (caste dynamics, village/agrarian change, gender relations) with contemporary concerns (digital influence, social policy evaluation,…
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UPSC Optional Sociology 2025 Paper 1 – Reflections from VisionIAS Mains Test Series
The UPSC Mains 2025 Sociology Paper-I reaffirmed its reputation as a conceptually rich and theory-driven paper, blending classical foundations with contemporary relevance. This year’s questions tested not only the depth of aspirants’ knowledge of thinkers and theoretical perspectives but also their ability to link these ideas to evolving social realities. From methodological debates to themes…
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Happy Engineer’s Day
परिचय प्रत्येक वर्ष 15 सितंबर को मनाया जाने वाला इंजीनियर्स डे केवल एक महान व्यक्ति, सर मोक्षगुंडम विश्वेश्वरैया को श्रद्धांजलि देने का अवसर नहीं है, बल्कि यह भारत की प्रगति की नींव रखने वाले उन अनगिनत गुमनाम इंजीनियरों के योगदान को स्वीकार करने का दिन भी है। यह दिन हमें राष्ट्र-निर्माण में इंजीनियरों की भूमिका…
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Supreme Court’s Call for Pan-India Firecracker Ban
The Supreme Court of India questioned the geographical limitations of firecracker bans in Delhi-NCR. The firecracker ban has emerged as one of India’s most contentious environmental policy debates. The Supreme Court of India has recently questioned why clean air protections should be limited to Delhi-NCR alone. This judicial intervention comes at a critical juncture as…
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Critical Mineral Mining Policy Changes in India: Understanding the New Framework
India has taken a decisive step toward securing its strategic mineral resources by exempting critical mineral mining projects from mandatory public hearings. On September 8, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued an Office Memorandum that alters the regulatory landscape for mining projects involving atomic, critical, and strategic minerals. This policy…
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Vision IAS Test Series Reflections in UPSC Essay 2025
Now that UPSC CSE Mains 2025 is over, we ran our alignment audit to see how close we were to anticipating the questions and themes. And, the story is clear: Vision IAS Essay Test Series primed students for the core ideas behind the paper’s quotes. Exact lines change year to year; the intellectual moves do…
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24 Years of 9/11: Global War on Terror
The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States prompted an unprecedented international response known as the Global War on Terror (GWOT). Twenty-four years have passed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed 2,977 lives. As New York commemorated this anniversary in 2025 against a backdrop of political division, the world continues to assess…
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Vision IAS Test Series Reflections in UPSC 2025 GS4 (Ethics)
Introduction The UPSC 2025 Mains once again validated the Vision IAS Test Series as the most trusted tool for practice and preparation. A close analysis of Civil Services Mains 2025 GS4 (UPSC GS Paper 4 – Ethics) reveals that an extraordinary 9 out of 19 questions had direct or thematic reflections in our test series.…
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Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Gen Z Protests
Nepal’s government reversed a social media ban on September 9, 2025, following nationwide protests. Nepal’s government reversed a social media ban on September 9, 2025, following nationwide protests that killed 19 people and injured over 300 others. The decision came within 24 hours of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Kathmandu and other…