Category: Current Affairs
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US Nuclear Dynamics: Understanding Deterrence and Strategic Signaling in Global Politics
The global security environment is heightened by the tensions and discernible increase in strategic nuclear posturing among the US and Russia. The escalation between the United States and Russia has thrust nuclear dynamics into the global spotlight. This was marked by President Donald Trump’s order to deploy two US nuclear submarines in response to statements…
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भूकंप और सूनामी: भारत की संवेदनशीलता, भौगोलिक विश्लेषण
भूकंप (Earthquake) और सूनामी (Tsunami) सबसे विनाशकारी प्राकृतिक आपदाएँ मानी जाती हैं- इनकी अनिश्चितता और जनसंख्या बहुत क्षेत्रों में होने वाले व्यापक प्रभावों, भू-आकृतियों में होने वाले बदलावों के कारण ये विश्व और भारत दोनों की आपदा नीति की प्राथमिकता हैं। पिछले हफ्ते रूस, जापान और हवाई में आए 8.8 तीव्रता भूकंप–सूनामी के बाद, भारत…
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Ramsar COP15: India’s Leadership in Global Wetland Conservation
Ramsar COP15 marked a pivotal moment in global wetland conservation, concluding with the adoption of 13 resolutions and 5th Strategic Plan for 2025-2034. Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, yet they face an alarming crisis. The recent Ramsar COP15 conference in Zimbabwe brought this issue to global attention. In the Ramsar Convention…
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Trump’s 25% Tariff on India: Understanding India-US trade diplomacy
On July 30, 2025, US President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all Indian imports. The US President Trump, on July 30, 2025, declared a 25% tariff on India, effective from 1st August, 2025. This announcement was paired with a yet-to-be-specified “penalty” concerning India’s acquisitions of energy and military assets from Russia. Such measures signify…
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राष्ट्रपति और उप-राष्ट्रपति: त्यागपत्र एवं संवैधानिक प्रावधान
भूमिका / Introduction भारत के राष्ट्रपति (President) और उप-राष्ट्रपति (Vice-President) देश के सर्वोच्च संवैधानिक पद हैं, जिनकी नियुक्ति, इस्तीफे, पद रिक्ति और अधिकारों के प्रावधान संविधान के भाग 5 में अति स्पष्टता के साथ निर्धारित हैं। हाल ही में उप-राष्ट्रपति के इस्तीफे के बाद, इन दोनों पदों की संवैधानिक प्रक्रियाएँ, उनका तुलनात्मक मूल्य और परीक्षा-उपयोगी…
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भारतीय संविधान की प्रस्तावना: ‘समाजवाद’ और ‘पंथनिरपेक्ष’
भूमिका / Introduction भारतीय संविधान की प्रस्तावना (Preamble) संविधान की आत्मा और उसके दर्शन का सार है। यह “न्याय (Justice)”, “स्वतंत्रता (Liberty)”, “समता (Equality)”, “बंधुता (Fraternity)”, “पंथनिरपेक्ष (Secularism)” और “समाजवाद (Socialism)” जैसे मूल्यों को प्रदर्शित करता है। वर्तमान संसद सत्र में “समाजवादी” और “पंथनिरपेक्ष” शब्दों को प्रस्तावना से हटाने की प्रस्तावित बहस ने UPSC के…
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NISAR: Revolutionising Earth Observation Through India-US Space Partnership
ISRO and NASA jointly developed NISAR, a global microwave imaging mission, to study Earth’s surface changes, including earthquakes, volcanoes, ecosystems, and floods. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) launched from GSLV-F16 is a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This first-of-its-kind joint endeavor is an…
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Chola Dynasty: Ancient Maritime Power and Modern India’s Roadmap
The Chola legacy demonstrates to India how to develop through unity, strong defence, and new initiatives, always honouring its core values. The Indian Prime Minister recently paid tribute to the Chola emperors at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. He described their legacy as an “ancient roadmap” for modern India. This highlights the enduring relevance of the Tamil dynasty.…
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Dynamics of Layoffs: TCS Benching Policy raises Legal and Ethical Concerns
In the evolving workplace dynamics, TCS’s revised benching policy highlights the need to understand the legal and ethical dimensions of layoffs. Layoffs have become a common reality in today’s business world, especially in the technology sector. Recently, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) introduced a new policy that limits bench time to just 36 business days per…
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25 OTT Platforms Ban: India’s Digital Content Regulation Dynamics
The Indian government has ordered Internet Service Providers to block 25 OTT platforms such as ALTT, ULLU, Desiflix and others for airing obscene and pornographic content. On July 23, 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) issued a directive to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across India, ordering them to block public access to 25…