Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and SIR (Service Intensive Revision), recently highlighted by the Supreme Court: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (c) Explanation:BLOs are appointed by District Election Officers, who work under […]
What to read in Indian Express5 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic Page GS Paper & UPSC Theme Mapping First Page Modi–Putin talks today: Strategic economic 2030 roadmap likely 1 GS-2 (IR): India–Russia relations, strategic partnerships, defence & economic cooperation Farm fires dip may be undercount, ISRO flags shift in stubble-burning time 1 GS-3 (Environment): […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper5 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic Page GS Paper & UPSC Theme Mapping Front Page SC tells States to replace distressed BLOs for SIR 1 GS-2: Governance – Electoral Management, BLOs’ role, SIR verification; Issues of accountability & administrative reforms Editorials New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis in Hindi5 December 2025 नई दिल्ली का सापेक्ष अलगाव, भारत का आतंकवाद से सामना (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) विषय: जीएस पेपर II और III – अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंध | आंतरिक सुरक्षा | आतंकवाद और पड़ोसी नीति संदर्भ यह संपादकीय भारत की बढ़ती कूटनीतिक एकाकीकरण (diplomatic […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis 5 December 2025 New Delhi’s Relative Isolation, India’s Tryst with Terror (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper II & III – International Relations | Internal Security | Terrorism & Neighbourhood Policy Context The editorial expresses concern over India’s growing diplomatic isolation and […]