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 […]
What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper 17 June 2026 Page No. Headline GS Paper UPSC Relevance Page 1 Telegram blocked till June 21 as NTA cracks down on NEET cheating rackets GS2 Governance / GS3 Cyber Security Examination reforms, digital platforms regulation, cybercrime, NTA governance Page 1 Monsoon stalls, nationwide rainfall deficit reaches 35% […]
The Hindu Editorial 17 June 2026 Moving from War to Deal in a Deeply Divided Region (Source – The Hindu, Editorial Page no. – 8) Topic: GS-2: West Asia | International Relations | Global Security | India’s Foreign Policy Context The editorial argues that the recent U.S.–Iran ceasefire and emerging diplomatic engagement demonstrate a key […]
Why Is Net FDI Falling? (Source – PIB Editorial) Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy | Investment | Balance of Payments (BoP) | FDI Context India’s Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has declined sharply in recent years despite record gross FDI inflows. While this has raised concerns about foreign investor sentiment, the trend largely reflects rising capital […]
Q1. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, 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:The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf […]
The Hindu Editorial in Hindi 16 June 2026 प्रौद्योगिकी भारत-फ्रांस रणनीतिक अभिसरण को प्रेरित करती है (स्रोत – द हिंदू, संपादकीय पृष्ठ संख्या – 8) विषय: जीएस-2: द्विपक्षीय संबंध | भारत-फ्रांस संबंध | विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी कूटनीति Context संपादकीय 27 मई 2026 के उस सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के निर्णय की आलोचनात्मक समीक्षा करता है, जिसमें भारत […]