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28 अप्रैल 2025 के प्रश्न

19 प्रश्न · प्रति लेख एक

  • 12 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    ISRO Tests Semicryogenic Engine For Heavy Lift Launch Vehicles

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Mastering semicryogenic engine technology is critical for India's strategic space autonomy, allowing ISRO to launch heavier satellites without relying on foreign launch providers. Furthermore, the NISAR mission showcases high-level bilateral scientific cooperation between India and the US, with significant implications for global climate and earth observation data.

  • 7 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    US Urges Responsible Solution Amid India Pakistan Escalation

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    This development is crucial for understanding the current geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, particularly the shifting US-India-Pakistan triangle. It also touches on significant bilateral mechanisms like the Indus Waters Treaty and underscores the persistent challenge of cross-border terrorism as a determinant of Indian foreign policy and national security.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Tamil Nadu Ministers Senthil Balaji And K Ponmudy Resign

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The resignations highlight the practical applications of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, particularly Section 8 regarding the automatic disqualification of convicted legislators (as established in the Lily Thomas judgment). It also brings into focus the constitutional dynamics under Article 164 regarding the appointment and dismissal of ministers, and the intersection of criminal investigations with executive functioning.

  • अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Economic growth disparities and welfare delivery gaps in India

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    This article bridges the gap between macroeconomic data (poverty rates, PPP) and micro-level welfare implementation (Census delays impacting PDS/NFSA). It provides critical arguments for Mains answers on 'Inclusive Growth' (GS3) and 'Effectiveness of Welfare Schemes' (GS2), illustrating how statistical gaps and regressive taxation can undermine poverty alleviation efforts.

  • 8 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Indus Waters Treaty Framework And Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The Indus Waters Treaty is widely cited as one of the world's most successful water-sharing agreements, having survived multiple wars. However, escalating hydro-politics, disputes over dam construction, and the complexities of international arbitration make it a highly probable topic for both Prelims (river geography) and Mains (bilateral relations and dispute resolution).

  • 7 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Judicial Intervention in Ministerial Corruption and Public Morality

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article illustrates the tension between electoral success and political morality. It is highly relevant for GS-2 (judiciary's role in governance and curbing political corruption) and GS-4 (probity in public life, ethical governance, and the behavior of public servants).

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Supreme Court Rules Unopposed Election Wins Unconstitutional

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    This is a major judicial intervention in India's electoral process that changes how uncontested elections are handled. It strengthens the role of NOTA, deepens democratic accountability, and is highly relevant for GS Paper 2 topics covering the Representation of the People Act and electoral reforms.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty And Visas After Pahalgam Attack

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The Indus Water Treaty (1960) has historically survived wars and conflicts, making its official abeyance a monumental paradigm shift in India's strategic leverage (using water as a geopolitical tool). The diplomatic freezing and visa cancellations present a vital case study for UPSC aspirants regarding how India responds to cross-border terrorism using non-military, diplomatic, and economic coercive measures.

  • 9 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    RBI Faces Macroeconomic Dilemma Between Inflation And Growth

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The trade-off between inflation control and economic growth is a central theme in UPSC GS-3 (Indian Economy). Understanding the limitations of monetary policy in tackling supply-side inflation while ensuring adequate job creation is critical for Mains answers on macroeconomic management.

  • 6 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Escalating Global Conflicts Threaten International Security And Energy

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Understanding the shifting dynamics of global conflicts is crucial for UPSC aspirants, as it directly impacts India's foreign policy calculus, energy security, and its role as a stabilizing power in a polarized global order.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    WHO And Nations Reach Historic Global Pandemic Treaty Consensus

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The WHO Pandemic Agreement represents the most significant reform in global health architecture since the adoption of the IHR in 2005. It is directly relevant for GS2 questions assessing WHO's efficacy, the structural inequities in global governance, and for GS3 questions concerning intellectual property rights versus public health emergencies.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Pakistan Faces Drug Shortage After Trade Suspension With India

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Illustrates the cascading effects of geopolitical tensions on vital sectors like healthcare. It emphasizes India's strategic position as a global pharmaceutical hub ("pharmacy of the world") and the risks of supply chain over-dependence for neighboring countries. Additionally, it highlights how trade embargoes can unintentionally drive illicit cross-border smuggling.

  • 6 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Security Thresholds and Strategic Red Lines in Border Terrorism

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Understanding the dynamics of India-Pakistan relations and internal security in Jammu & Kashmir is crucial for both GS2 (International Relations) and GS3 (Internal Security). The concept of 'red lines' in state-sponsored terrorism shapes India's foreign and defense policies.

  • 5 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    इतिहासGS1

    Richard Nixon Visit In 1953 And Cold War Roots Of India US Friction

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Understanding the historical roots of India-US friction—particularly the US arming of Pakistan during the Cold War—provides essential context for analyzing the modern transformation of their bilateral ties into a comprehensive global strategic partnership.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme Suspension and Repatriations

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The incident illustrates India's swift diplomatic and security countermeasures following a terror attack. The suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme and the usage of the Attari check post for immediate repatriations underline the direct impact of cross-border terrorism on bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and border management strategies.

  • विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3

    Pahalgam Attack Triggers Retaliatory Options And Bihar Election Focus

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article provides a real-world case study of India's strategic options against cross-border terrorism, while also highlighting the enduring demographic and economic challenges of migration and unemployment that shape governance and electoral politics in developing regions like Bihar.

  • 9 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3

    Shifting agricultural policy from food security to farmer income

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Highlights the evolving policy narrative from a production-centric agricultural model to an income-centric approach, directly relevant to the 'Doubling Farmers Income' agenda, the role of cooperatives, and integrating value addition in the rural economy.

  • 5 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3

    Scientists Pay Tribute To Former ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Dr. Kasturirangan's work directly intersects with three core UPSC syllabus domains: GS3 Space Technology, GS2 Education Policy (NEP 2020), and GS3 Environment (Western Ghats conservation). His name and the committees he headed are frequently referenced in Prelims and Mains questions.

  • विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS2

    Kerala Steps Up Cholera Surveillance After Thiruvananthapuram Death

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    This event highlights the crucial intersection of climate change, public health infrastructure, and grassroots healthcare networks. It provides a real-world context for questions related to India's disease surveillance systems (like IDSP), the effectiveness of sanitation and WASH policies, and the frontline role of ASHA workers in managing localized public health emergencies.