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Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Border Management( Maritime Security), Issue: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep INS Jatayu: Second naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti. It will have additional infrastructure, including an airfield and housing. The proposed airfield will allow operations for a range of aircraft, including the P8I maritime reconnaissance […]

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social justice, Topic: Issue related to women, Issue: Termination of pregnancy right for women Context: Recently by an amendment, France has made abortion a constitutional right. Significance: Addresses historic struggles for reproductive rights. Stands against global trends of abortion restrictions seen in countries like Hungary, Poland, and USA. Despite progress

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legislature, Issue: 10th Schedule Tenth Schedule (Anti-defection law) key issues: The implementation of 10th Schedule highlights the gap between principles and practice in Indian politics. The Supreme Court has provided clear guidelines on disqualifications under the anti-defection law. However, many potential defectors exploit loopholes and use delay tactics such as:

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Right issue, Issue: Maratha quota law Context: Maharashtra assembly recently passed the Maratha quota law. Based on a report from the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission led by Justice (retired) Sunil B Shukre. Marathas constitute 28% of Maharashtra’s population, with 84% of them not socially advanced. Reasons cited for Maratha

Syllabus: GS- I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Issue related to women, Issue: Green jobs and women Context- Unlocking benefit of green jobs for women Green Jobs: ILO defines Green jobs as decent jobs contributing to environmental preservation. Concerns for women: Mostly in sectors with low female participation (manufacturing, construction etc.) Men are likely

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legislature, Issue: Privileges Context: Recent Supreme Court judgement on parliamentary privileges SC overturns 1998 JMM bribery case verdict; MPs, MLAs not immune to bribery charges. Historic ruling clarifies parliamentary privileges don’t shield legislators from prosecution for corruption, ensuring legislators’ accountability. Decision based on equality, probity principles; aims to protect parliamentary

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India’s relations with other nations, Issue: India South Korea Context: External affairs minister S. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to South Korea. International Solar Alliance (ISA) Launched in 2015 by India and France. Aims to promote the use of solar energy among its member countries. Membership: Open to

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science & Technology, Topic: Space Technology, Issue: IN-SPACe Context: India’s space regulatory body IN-SPACe has opened its first technical centre in Ahmedabad. Gist: It will offer shared infrastructure including for simulations on climate, thermal and vacuum environment, etc. Incentivize private companies to develop technologies and help boost commercial space India aims to

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Clean Energy, Issue: Flex fuel vehicles Context: The government is considering a cut in taxes on flex-fuel vehicles, pushing for cleaner transportation. Gist: Currently, 28% GST is levied on flex-fuel vehicles, while on electric vehicles it is 5%. The government has set a net-zero target by

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Trade and External sector, Issue: Emerging Markets Index Context: Bloomberg said it will add a set of Indian government bonds to its emerging market index. JP Morgan previously announced it will include India’s fully accessible route (FAR) securities in its GBI-EM Global index. Benefits of inclusion for India: Increased foreign