Source: The post “Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities” has been created, based on “Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities” published in “The Hindu” on 9 December 2025. Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Prisoners with disabilities in India face significant challenges in terms of accessibility,… Continue reading Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities
A New Step in the Dragon–Elephant Tango
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relations Introduction China and India are moving through important phases in their national development. China has approved the proposal for its 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide its progress from 2026 to 2030. India is moving towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. Both place development at the centre… Continue reading A New Step in the Dragon–Elephant Tango
9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 9 December 2025
Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 9 December 2025 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 9 December 2025
Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
News: India to host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi. About Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) was established under… Continue reading Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
Hoolock Gibbon
News: A family of stranded Hoolock gibbons was rescued following a difficult four-day operation in Horu Pahar village, located in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock gibbons are primates and fall under the category of apes, which are evolutionarily closest to humans. It is also known as the White-Browed… Continue reading Hoolock Gibbon
National Song (Vande Mataram)
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a discussion in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150th anniversary of the National Song, Vande Mataram. About National Song (Vande Mataram) Composition: Vande Mataram was originally composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterjee and included in his novel Anand Math (1882). First Sung: The song was first sung at the 1896 session of… Continue reading National Song (Vande Mataram)
Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
News: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda recently signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity during a meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump. About Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda peace agreement is officially known as the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. Signed on: It… Continue reading Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #9: Anuradha Prasad Mam Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 08-12-2025 Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam Optional: PSIR Home State: Uttar Pradesh Daf keywords: Assistant Commandant at CAPF, UP, Powerlifting, Youth parliament, PSIR, MNNIT Alld To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. what does $1tn economy target of UP mean? 2. Can UP achieve it? 3. How will recent… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #9: Anuradha Prasad Mam Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, PSIR Optional
Police Reforms in India – Explained Pointwise
Download PDF Daily 7 PM Initiative for the day Recently, the Telangana Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) to launch a year-long internal reforms project aimed at modernizing policing & making it more people-centric. Table of Content Introduction Constitutional & Legal Basis of Police System in India… Continue reading Police Reforms in India – Explained Pointwise
Key Facts about Benin
News: Recently, Benin’s President Patrice Talon addressed citizens after forces in Cotonou foiled a coup attempt by soldiers called the Military Committee for Refoundation. Key Facts about Benin Location: Benin is a country in western Africa that extends northward from the Gulf of Guinea to the Niger River. Capital: The official capital is Porto-Novo, while… Continue reading Key Facts about Benin
