Q1. With reference to the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) framework in India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 1 and 2 onlyB) 2 and 3 onlyC) 1 and 3 onlyD) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D Explanation:Section 70A of the IT Act provides for protection of Critical […]
What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper 19 June 2026 Page Headline GS Paper Why Important for UPSC? 1 India evacuates citizens from Iran amid escalating West Asia tensions GS-2 (IR) Operation evacuation, West Asia conflict, Indian diaspora protection 1 Modi, Trump discuss Iran-Israel situation and regional stability GS-2 (IR) India-US relations, West Asia geopolitics, […]
The Defence Decade: India’s Enhanced Capability, Capacity & Credibility (2014–2026) (Source: PIB | Ministry of Defence) Topic: GS-2: International Relations | Security Diplomacy, GS-3: Defence Technology | Internal Security | Defence Manufacturing Key Highlights Context * Capability * Capacity * Operational Excellence * Credibility Major Achievements Defence Manufacturing Growth * 16 DPSUs * […]
The Hindu Editorial in Hindi 19 June 2026 NFHS-6 से पोषण संबंधी चुनौतियों के बीच हुई प्रगति का पता चलता है। (Source – The Hindu, Editorial Page no. – 8) Topic: GS-2: स्वास्थ्य | पोषण | मानव विकास, GS-3: सामाजिक क्षेत्र का विकास संदर्भ • NFHS-6 (राष्ट्रीय परिवार स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण-6) भारत के स्वास्थ्य एवं पोषण […]
The Hindu Editorial 19 June 2026 NFHS-6 Reveals Progress Amid Nutrition Challenges (Source – The Hindu, Editorial Page no. – 8) Topic: GS-2: Health | Nutrition | Human Development , GS-3: Social Sector Development Context Key Findings of NFHS-6 Positive Trends Persistent Concerns Why Malnutrition Persists? Poor Infant Feeding Practices Maternal Poverty & Care Burden […]
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz: Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 1 and 2 onlyB) 2 and 3 onlyC) 1 and 3 onlyD) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D Explanation:The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Iran […]
What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper 18 June 2026 Page No. Headline GS Paper UPSC Relevance Page 1 PM Modi commends President Trump for his efforts to restore peace in the West Asia region GS2 IR West Asia crisis, India’s diplomacy, Strait of Hormuz, energy security Page 1 Trump praises Modi, says U.S. and […]
Iconic Bridges — Pillars of India’s Infrastructure Transformation (Source – PIB Editorial) Topic: GS-3: Infrastructure | Connectivity | Science & Technology , GS-1: Geography | Rivers | Strategic Connectivity Context Key Data Why Bridges Matter? Bridge Technologies Used Extradosed Bridges Cable-Stayed Bridges Beam Bridges Five Iconic Bridges New Saraighat Bridge (Assam) Chambal Bridge (Rajasthan) Narmada […]
The Hindu Editorial in Hindi 18 June 2026 हेल्थ डेटा से सिर्फ़ सुर्खियां नहीं, बल्कि ठोस कदम उठाए जाने चाहिए। (स्रोत – द हिंदू, संपादकीय पृष्ठ संख्या – 8) विषय: GS-2: स्वास्थ्य | शासन | सार्वजनिक नीति | डेटा-आधारित प्रशासन संदर्भ भारत में NFHS (राष्ट्रीय परिवार स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण) और NSS (राष्ट्रीय नमूना सर्वेक्षण) जैसे सर्वेक्षणों […]
The Hindu Editorial 18 June 2026 Health Data Must Drive Action, Not Just Headlines (Source – The Hindu, Editorial Page no. – 8) Topic: GS-2: Health | Governance | Public Policy | Data-Driven Administration Context Core Argument Key Issues Rising NCD Burden Delayed Data Utilisation Weak Accountability Recommendations UPSC Value Addition Major Health Surveys Challenges […]