Source: The post Tax Cut Boosts Spending and Economic Growth has been created, based on the article “Budget 2025’s tax cuts for middle class will boost consumption many times over” published in “Indian Express” on 7th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy- Growth and Development Context: The article explains how the Budget 2025… Continue reading Tax Cut Boosts Spending and Economic Growth
Should India build its own AI model
Source: The post Should India build its own AI model has been created, based on the article “Should India build a sovereign, foundational AI model?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology-indigenization of technology and developing new technology And Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers Context:… Continue reading Should India build its own AI model
Trump freezes foreign aid affecting global help
Source: The post Trump freezes foreign aid affecting global help has been created, based on the article “Crippling aid work: The fallout of U.S. foreign assistance freeze will be far-reaching” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on… Continue reading Trump freezes foreign aid affecting global help
Marine Heatwaves (MHWs)
News: The marine heatwaves (MHWs) off the coast of Western Australia have led to the death of over 30,000 fish in January 2025. These heatwaves, which began in September 2024, are still ongoing and have been intensifying over time. About Marine Heatwaves (MHWs) Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are extreme weather events where the sea surface temperature… Continue reading Marine Heatwaves (MHWs)
Brucellosis
News: Recently, an eight year-old girl from Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala, passed away after battling brucellosis for nearly two months. About Brucellosis Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by various Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock, including cattle, swine, goats, sheep, and dogs. Humans get infected through direct contact with infected animals, consuming contaminated animal products,… Continue reading Brucellosis
Panama Canal
News: The U.S. claimed its government ships could now pass through the Panama Canal for free. About Panama Canal The Panama Canal is a strategic artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean. It is located in Central America, within Panama. It is one of the most important global… Continue reading Panama Canal
Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts
News: To address the increasing backlog of cases in High Courts, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled on January 30, 2025, that retired judges can be appointed as ad-hoc judges under specific conditions. About Ad-hoc Judge Ad-hoc judges are retired High Court judges who are temporarily reappointed to help clear pending cases. They have the same… Continue reading Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts
Why Temperatures at the North Pole Reached 20°C Above Average
News: Recently, temperatures at the North Pole surged more than 20°C above average, reaching levels high enough to cause ice melting. Scientists consider this an extreme winter warming event, though not necessarily the most extreme ever recorded. Reason for the temperature Spike 1. Deep Low-Pressure System Over Iceland: A low-pressure system developed over Iceland, where… Continue reading Why Temperatures at the North Pole Reached 20°C Above Average
Dibru- Saikhowa National Park
News: After Oil India Limited’s (OIL) permission to explore and extract oil and natural gas was rejected in Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, it has applied for carrying out a Research and Development Study in the same well. About Dibru- Saikhowa National Park It is a national park and biosphere reserve located in Dibrugarh and… Continue reading Dibru- Saikhowa National Park
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7th February 2025 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7th February 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 7th February 2025 I Mains Marathon
