Source: The post “Drug Abuse Among School children” has been created, based on “Kids as young as 11 dabbling in drugs, shows 10-city survey” published in “Times of India” on 11 December 2025. Drug Abuse Among School children. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Social Justice Context: The multi-city survey shows that substance use among schoolchildren begins… Continue reading Drug Abuse Among School children
In Australia’s Social Media Ban, a Template for the World
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction Australia has introduced a minimum age rule for social media, becoming the first country to block accounts of users under 16. This rule aims to protect young users from online risks linked to… Continue reading In Australia’s Social Media Ban, a Template for the World
Satellites, Science, and the New Fight for Spectrum in Space
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Science and technology Introduction A rapid expansion of satellites, especially megaconstellations, has created intense competition for radio frequencies and orbital slots. These resources are limited, yet they are essential for communication, navigation, and scientific activity in space. As more nations and private companies enter this domain, the pressure on… Continue reading Satellites, Science, and the New Fight for Spectrum in Space
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #21: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Economics Optional, Cricket Hobby
Date of Interview: 09/12/2025 Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Optional: Economics Key DAF Details: Gargi College, JNU, Economics Optional, Hand Lettering, Visually Impaired Cricket To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman What is Hand Lettering? Where did you learn it? Do you still do it? Member 1 What do you understand about balanced… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #21: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Economics Optional, Cricket Hobby
Miyako Strait
News: Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the Miyako Strait, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. About Miyako Strait Location: The Miyako Strait is a 250 km‑wide maritime passage of international waters and airspace between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island in Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago. It… Continue reading Miyako Strait
Pass-Through Tax Status
News: Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) have urged the government to extend pass-through tax status to alternative investment funds (AIFs) investing in security receipts (SRs). About Pass-Through Tax Status Pass-through status is a tax rule where the business or fund itself does not pay corporation tax on its income. Normally, the same income can be taxed… Continue reading Pass-Through Tax Status
Global Environment Outlook (GEO)
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the seventh edition of its flagship Global Environment Outlook (GEO). About Global Environment Outlook (GEO) The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) evaluates the state of the global environment and identifies emerging risks and sustainability pathways. Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) GEO synthesizes multidisciplinary scientific research from… Continue reading Global Environment Outlook (GEO)
UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list
News: India’s Deepavali festival has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. About UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list UNESCO has inscribed India’s nomination for Deepavali (Diwali), the “festival of light,” onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025. This… Continue reading UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Penguins
News: New scientific research has revealed that the overexploitation of sardines off southern Africa directly contributed to the deaths of more than 60,000 African penguins. About Penguins Penguins are flightless marine birds that belong to the order Sphenisciformes. They consist of approximately 18–21 species that inhabit only the Southern Hemisphere. Most penguin species live… Continue reading Penguins
Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary and highlighted his lasting influence. About Mahakavi Subramania Bharati Birth: He was born on 11 December 1882 in Ettayapuram in Tirunelveli District in Tamil Nadu. His childhood name was Subbiah. His father was Chinnaswamy Iyer and his mother was… Continue reading Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
