Category: Current Affairs
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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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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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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…
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Decoding the Dynamic: Deep Thematic Overlap in UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper-III from VisionIAS Test Series
The UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies Paper-3 once again underscored its reputation as the most dynamic and application-oriented paper, testing candidates on the intricate nexus of the Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Environment, and Internal Security. The paper demanded not just rote knowledge but a deep, nuanced understanding of contemporary issues linked to foundational concepts.…
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Hidden Lifelines: How Undersea Cables Shape Global Internet Connectivity
On September 6, 2025, a cable cut in the Red Sea disrupted internet connectivity across multiple countries, including India, Pakistan and the Middle East region. On September 6, 2025, network monitoring company NetBlocks reported failures affecting two undersea cables systems: the South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 4 (SMW4) operated by Tata Communications, and the India-Middle…
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Practice That Predicts: Over 50% Reflections in UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper-II from VisionIAS Test Series
Introduction: The UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper-2 once again reaffirmed the patterned unpredictability of the Civil Services Examination. The paper tested candidates on the delicate interplay of constitutional foundations, governance reforms, and international relations dynamics. Out of 20 questions, 11 had direct or thematic overlap with VisionIAS Mains Test Series, validating its reputation as the…
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UPSC Mains 2025 GS 1 Paper: Reflections from VisionIAS Mains Test Series
Introduction: The UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1 exam, conducted on August 23, 2025, reaffirmed the unpredictable yet patterned nature of the Civil Services Examination. Out of the 20 questions in this paper, over 55% had conceptual or thematic overlap with the VisionIAS Mains Test Series. For aspirants of UPSC 2026 and beyond, this analysis…
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India-Singapore: Strategic Partnership Roadmap for Indo-Pacific
The India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) has emerged as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability, marking a pivotal evolution from historical ties to a forward-looking strategic alliance. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s September 2025 visit to India culminated in the adoption of a comprehensive roadmap for the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), establishing cooperation across eight…
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Punjab Floods 2025: Analysis of the Worst Disaster in Decades
The Punjab floods of August 2025 represent the devastating natural disaster to strike the region in nearly four decades. Punjab faces its worst crisis in decades as floods continue to devastate both landscape and livelihoods across the state. What started as weather warnings on August 28 escalated into a full-blown crisis by August 31, with…