News: In a rare seismic occurrence, over 1,000 earthquakes have struck Japan’s Tokara Islands in the past two weeks, causing widespread fear among residents and triggering evacuation orders. About Tokara Islands The Tokara Islands are a remote archipelago located between Kyushu (southern Japan) and the Amami Islands. They are also known as the Toshima Islands. There… Continue reading Tokara Islands
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RBI’s Financial Stability Report – June 2025
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its June 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR), highlighting the continued resilience of India’s financial system. About RBI’s Financial Stability Report The Financial Stability Report is released by the RBI every 6 months. It is based on the collective assessment of the Financial Stability and Developmental Council (FSDC)… Continue reading RBI’s Financial Stability Report – June 2025
Indian Government Redefines Public Sector Strategy
Source: The post Indian Government Redefines Public Sector Strategy has been created, based on the article “Shifting gear” published in “Business Standard ” on 25th June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Investment models Context: The Indian government’s approach to Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) has changed significantly over the past decade. Initial hopes of privatisation gave… Continue reading Indian Government Redefines Public Sector Strategy
India Must End Its Self-Hyphenation with Pakistan
Source: The post India Must End Its Self-Hyphenation with Pakistan has been created, based on the article “Perils of self-hyphenation” published in “Business Standard” on 21st June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: India has long pursued a strategy of “de-hyphenation” from… Continue reading India Must End Its Self-Hyphenation with Pakistan
Revenue estimates fall short again raising fiscal concerns
Source: The post Revenue estimates fall short again raising fiscal concerns has been created, based on the article “Perils of overestimates” published in “Business Standard” on 11 June 2025. Revenue estimates fall short again raising fiscal concerns. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economic-Government Budgeting. Context: The provisional actuals for the 2024–25 Union Budget highlight a… Continue reading Revenue estimates fall short again raising fiscal concerns
India Must Secure Critical Minerals for Clean Energy
Source: The post India Must Secure Critical Minerals for Clean Energy has been created, based on the article “India Must Secure Critical Minerals for Clean Energy” published in “Business Standard ” on 3 June 2025. India Must Secure Critical Minerals for Clean Energy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and… Continue reading India Must Secure Critical Minerals for Clean Energy
Agriculture can drive India’s growth as developed nation 2047
Source: The post Agriculture can drive India’s growth as developed nation 2047 has been created, based on the article “Agriculture’s road to 2047” published in “Business Standard ” on 30 May 2025. Agriculture can drive India’s growth as developed nation 2047. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Agriculture Context: At NITI Aayog’s 10th Governing Council meeting,… Continue reading Agriculture can drive India’s growth as developed nation 2047
Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has intensified its scrutiny of e-commerce platforms for allegedly violating consumer rights. The authority is particularly targeting the use of dark patterns. Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming About Dark Patterns Dark patterns are defined as deceptive design techniques used in user interface (UI) or user experience (UX) that… Continue reading Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
Saudi Arabia uses oil policy for diplomacy
Source: The post Saudi Arabia uses oil policy for diplomacy has been created, based on the article “Understanding the unlikely Saudi push for lower oil prices” published in “Business Standard ” on 3 May 2025. Saudi Arabia uses oil policy for diplomacy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations Context: Saudi Arabia, the leader of… Continue reading Saudi Arabia uses oil policy for diplomacy
India is improving but facing SDG challenges
Source: The post India is improving but facing SDG challenges has been created, based on the article “SDGs: Challenges beyond financing” published in “Business Standard” on 28 March 2025. India is improving but facing SDG challenges. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States… Continue reading India is improving but facing SDG challenges
