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10Feb 2025

India’s opportunity at the AI Action Summit

Syllabus: GS 3: Emerging technologies Why in the News? India will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris, highlighting its role in advocating for AI innovation, safety, and equitable access for the Global South. Introduction India’s participation as co-chair at the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris underscores its growing influence in global AI discussions. …

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10Feb 2025

India’s Indigenous Defense Manufacturing: Growth, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

India’s indigenous defense manufacturing sector is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by strategic initiatives like the Make in India campaign and policy reforms. In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Defense Ministry’s total allocation stands at ₹6,81,210 crore, reflecting a 9.53% increase from the previous year. This accounts for 13.45% of the total Union Budget, making it …

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16Jan 2025

Supreme Court Directives on Inclusive Sanitation Facilities

Why in the news? The Supreme Court directed courts and tribunals nationwide to provide inclusive sanitation facilities, including separate toilets for transgender persons, marking a historic step toward equality and addressing basic rights highlighted in a 2023 PIL. Landmark Directives by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of India mandated the provision of inclusive washroom …

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11Jan 2025

India’s journey so far on the AI military

Syllabus: GS : Emerging technology Why in the News? Recently, India’s efforts to integrate AI into the military have gained attention, highlighting challenges such as scalability, systemic gaps, inter-industry silos, reliance on PSUs and the need for strategic direction. Introduction India is rapidly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its defense sector with the aim of …

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09Jan 2025

The Struggle with PDS: The Right to Food in Crisis

Why in the News? Reports highlight: In 2023, alarming reports from Jharkhand and Odisha revealed that many households were removed from the Public Distribution System (PDS). State-wide issue: Bihar also faces PDS struggles, particularly among marginalized communities like the Musahars, exacerbated by the COVID-19 supply crisis. Challenges with PDS Access and Quality Exclusion of households: …

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02Jan 2025

IAF Modernization: Challenges And Strategic Imperatives

Syllabus: GS 3: Security challenges and their management Technological advancement and research imperatives. Why in the News? China’s unveiling of two new stealth fighter jets and other high-technology platforms has underscored its technological supremacy. This highlights the widening gap between the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF), which continues …

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31Dec 2024

H-1B Visa: Skilled Immigration, Debate, and Reforms

Syllabus: GS-2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora. Focus: The appointment of Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan as an advisor to Donald Trump reignited debates among Trump supporters about the H-1B visa program. It has divided opinion on skilled immigration, particularly concerning its impact on U.S. workers and foreign professionals’ dominance …

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30Dec 2024

Judicial Accountability in India: Challenges and Mechanisms

Syllabus:  GS – 2- Judicial accountability, Supreme court , judges , impeachment Focus : The article explores the mechanisms for judicial accountability in India, emphasizing the difficulties in holding judges of the higher judiciary accountable. It examines the impeachment process, significant case studies like Justice V. Ramaswami and Justice Soumitra Sen, issues with the current …

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30Dec 2024

India Plans Upper Siang Hydropower for Strategic Edge

Why in the news? India’s proposed 11,000 MW Upper Siang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh counters China’s 60,000 MW Yarlung Tsangpo dam. It addresses energy needs while considering ecological preservation and the cultural significance of the Adi Tribe in the region. Project Overview India plans to build the Upper Siang Hydropower Project on the Siang …

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30Dec 2024

India’s First Fishing Cat Collaring Project Initiated

Why in the news? The Wildlife Institute of India has launched the first-ever Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to study the species’ behavior and habitat, enhancing conservation efforts for the vulnerable Fishing Cat. Introduction to the Project The Wildlife Institute of India-Dehradun will launch India’s first Fishing …

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