Author: devopsvisionias
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National Sports Day: Transforming India’s Sports Landscape
National Sports Day, celebrated annually on August 29, honors Major Dhyan Chand, a national icon who pushed boundaries in sports and marked a transformative era in the nation. National Sports Day is India’s annual sporting observance, celebrated on August 29th to honor the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand, the “Wizard of Hockey.” This year’s celebration…
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UPSC GS Paper 1 2025: VAM Reflections & Answer Writing
The UPSC has recently concluded its Civil Services Mains Examination for GS Paper 1. The UPSC GS Paper 1 is a test of an aspirant’s knowledge of both static content from standard books and current affairs, and this year’s paper was no exception. UPSC GS 1 Paper featured a balanced distribution of questions: six from…
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: 11 Years of Banking the Unbanked
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, India’s National Mission for Financial Inclusion, has successfully connected formal banking services to the unbanked population for 11 years. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) represents India’s National Mission for Financial Inclusion launched on August 28, 2014. This financial inclusion initiative has completed 11 years of connecting formal…
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India’s ‘Swadeshi’ Pivot Moment: Responding to US Additional 25% Tariffs
On August 27, 2025, the Trump administration’s additional 25% US tariff on India became operational, targeting Indian exports worth $60.2 billion. Effective August 27, 2025, the Trump administration imposed an additional ad valorem (meaning based on the value of product) 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s purchase of Russian oil. This measure, combined with…
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UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper III: More than 80% Reflections through VisionIAS Current Affairs Resources
The UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies Paper III examines candidates across Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management. Analysis of the examination pattern reveals that success in GS Paper III depends on candidates’ ability to connect economic principles with contemporary technological developments and environmental challenges. With more than 80% of questions having comprehensive…
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UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II: 70% Reflections through VisionIAS Current Affairs Resources
The UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies Paper II examines candidates across Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations. Analysis of the examination pattern reveals that success in GS Paper II depends on candidates’ ability to connect constitutional principles with contemporary governance challenges. With 70% of questions having reflections from VisionIAS current affairs resources, the…
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UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper I: 50% reflections from VisionIAS Current Affairs Ecosystem
The UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies Paper I tests candidates across Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the world and society. Analysis of recent examination patterns reveals that success in GS Paper I depends on candidates’ ability to integrate current affairs with foundational knowledge. With almost 50% of questions having direct reflections from…
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Parliamentary Panel Backs Reservation Quota in Private Educational Institutions
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports is examining the implementation of Article 15(5) of the Indian Constitution regarding Special Provision for Reservation in Educational Institutions. The Department-Related Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports in its 370th Report asserted the constitutional permissibility of reservations in private Higher Educational…
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Ban on Real Money Games: Understanding India’s Online Gaming Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, imposing a complete ban on real money games across the country. India’s online gaming sector has seen explosive growth over the past decade, driven by high mobile penetration and affordable data. With 568 million users, India is officially the largest gaming…
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Crowding in Public Transport: India’s Urban Transit Dynamics
The recent Mumbai monorail breakdown exposed how vulnerabilities in India’s urban transit infrastructure create inefficiencies in the public transport system. The Mumbai monorail breakdown, caused by overcrowding and power supply issues during heavy rains disrupted the city’s local transport network. This highlighted the inefficiencies in India’s urban transport system. While the rescue operation demonstrated emergency…