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 […]
Q1. With reference to the withdrawal of the government order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (b) Explanation:DoT can issue binding directions under the Telegraph […]
What to read in Indian Express4 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic Page GS Paper & UPSC Theme Mapping First Page After surveillance uproar, Govt says users can delete Sanchar Saathi app 1 GS-2: Governance, Digital Surveillance, Privacy, Data Protection; GS-3: Cybersecurity ₹ crosses 90-mark against dollar on uncertainty in US deal, FPI outflow 1 […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper4 December 2025 Section Headline / Topic Page No. GS Paper & Theme Mapping Front Page Govt. withdraws order to install Sanchar Saathi app 1 GS-2: Governance – Policy Intervention, Digital Governance, Privacy & Data Protection; GS-3: Cybersecurity Regulation Editorials A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation 8 […]
Q1. With reference to the DoT’s order to pre-install a government app on mobile devices, consider the following: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:The Telegraph Act and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act empower the Centre to issue […]
What to read in Indian Express3 December 2025 1. Govt, Opposition agree to debate Vande Mataram, electoral reforms 2. Chemical suppressants, not water, can remove more dust from roads, says study 3. High surfactant levels, ammonia and microplastics in Yamuna: TERI 4. Do we give intruder a red-carpet welcome, asks Supreme Court 5. Turn soft […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper3 December 2025 1. DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm 2. Kerala’s SIR plea is fair, EC should look into it, says SC 3. Air pollution takes centre stage at MCD meet; parking fee hike put on hold again 4. CM unveils disaster readiness campaign for safety […]
What to read in Indian Express2 December 2025 S.No. Headline / Topic Page GS Mapping & Core Theme 1 Centre asks smartphone makers to pre-install govt app; concerns raised 1 GS-2 (Governance): Govt policies, digital governance, privacy concerns; Cybersecurity & Data Protection 2 WHO declares obesity a ‘global health crisis’, endorses GLP-1 drugs 2 GS-2 […]