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Israel-Lebanon War: Causes, and Global Impact | UPSC

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Introduction The conflict between Israel and Lebanon has escalated dramatically in recent weeks, with Israel intensifying its military operations against Hezbollah.  A series of airstrikes have been launched across Lebanon, with over 1,300 strikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds and military installations.  The escalation into a full-scale war has resulted in widespread violence, claiming the lives of […]

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Explore the growing trend of India’s increasing imports from China | UPSC

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Introduction India, along with several other countries including the US, has imposed a fresh wave of anti-subsidy measures targeting imports from China.  The US has introduced substantial tariff hikes, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, a 50% duty on solar cells, and a 25% duty on steel, aluminum, EV batteries, and certain minerals. In

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Celebrating 10 Years of Make in India | UPSC

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Introduction The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the completion of the 10 Years Of Make In India initiative.  ‘Make in India’ illustrates the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians to transform the nation into a manufacturing and innovation powerhouse.  The initiative was conceived during a period when India’s economic growth had sharply declined,

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Understand Indian Pension System: A Complete Overview | UPSC

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Introduction The Indian pension system has undergone three major phases: the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the New Pension Scheme (NPS), and the proposed Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Each phase represents a shift in policy, with varying impacts on retirees. The OPS was viewed as more secure, offering guaranteed benefits, while the NPS introduced market-linked investments,

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India-Sri Lanka Relations: A Deep-Rooted Bond | UPSC

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Introduction In the recent elections in Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the new president.  Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), is known for his leftist and populist stance.  The NPP is a coalition formed around the left-wing Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a party that traditionally espoused anti-capitalist nationalism

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White Revolution 2.0: New Dairy Frontier for India’s Growth | UPSC

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Introduction Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently announced plans for ‘White Revolution 2.0,’ aimed at further transforming the dairy industry.  This initiative follows the legacy of Operation Flood, launched in 1970, which sparked the original White Revolution and revolutionized India’s dairy sector. White Revolution 2.0 emphasizes expanding the cooperative model, the cornerstone of

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Overwork in India: Threat to Employee Health & Productivity | UPSC

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Introduction The issue of overwork in India has come under sharp focus, especially after the tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an employee at Ernst & Young (EY). Her parents claim that excessive work-related stress played a role in her untimely death.  This incident underscores growing concerns about employee well-being and the unrealistic demands

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Bombay High Court Strikes Down Centre’s Amended IT Rules | UPSC

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Introduction The Bombay High Court has invalidated a provision in the 2021 IT Rules that permitted the government to identify ‘fake news’ on social media through a Fact Check Unit (FCU).  In a 2-1 majority ruling, the court declared the amended IT Act provision that established the FCU as unconstitutional. Earlier this year, the Government

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One Nation One Election: Impact on Indian Democracy | UPSC

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Introduction The Union Cabinet has recently approved the recommendations of the Ramnath Kovind-led High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election.  The committee has outlined a roadmap where simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be the initial step, followed by municipal and panchayat elections within 100 days of the general election.  To

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