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20 अग॰ 2025 के प्रश्न

17 प्रश्न · प्रति लेख एक

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

    India and China Hold Special Representative Border Talks

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article highlights a critical pivot in India-China ties, transitioning from post-Galwan hostilities to high-level diplomatic engagement. PM Modi’s upcoming visit to China for the SCO summit and the revival of the SR-level boundary mechanism are vital for UPSC Mains GS-2 (International Relations), while issues like the Brahmaputra dam and rare-earth supply chains cross over into GS-3 security and economy.

  • 6 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Parliament Passes Critical Minerals Mining Amendment Bill

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Securing supply chains for critical minerals (like lithium, nickel, and cobalt) is essential for India's clean energy transition, defense, and high-tech manufacturing. The amendments to the MMDR Act and the establishment of the National Critical Mineral Mission represent structural reforms to reduce import dependencies and are highly relevant for GS-1 (Geography/Resources) and GS-3 (Economy/Infrastructure/S&T).

  • अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Parliament Passes Modernized Indian Ports Legislation

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Modernising India's port laws is critical for enhancing maritime trade competitiveness, attracting private investment through improved ease of doing business, and aligning domestic regulations with international environmental and safety standards.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Electoral roll integrity and disenfranchisement risks in India

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The integrity of the electoral roll is the foundation of free and fair elections. UPSC aspirants must understand the balance between administrative efficiency (cleaning voter lists) and safeguarding the constitutional right to vote (preventing disenfranchisement), especially in the context of recent electoral reforms and technological interventions by the ECI.

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

    Constitutional Concerns Raised Over Simultaneous Elections Bill

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The debate around "One Nation, One Election" is a core UPSC GS2 topic. The specific legal arguments raised by a former CJI—highlighting the tension between electoral efficiency, ECI's powers, Article 14, Article 356, and federalism—provide essential analytical points for Mains answers evaluating the pros, cons, and constitutional challenges of the proposed 129th Amendment Bill.

  • 6 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Electoral roll revision and migrant voting rights in India

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article highlights ongoing challenges related to the Representation of the People Act and the Election Commission of India's role in maintaining accurate electoral rolls. It presents a critical view of how voter verification processes like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) could inadvertently disenfranchise vulnerable groups such as internal migrants, which is highly relevant for GS Paper 2 topics covering RPA and electoral reforms.

  • विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकीGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    ISRO Develops Heavy Lift Next Generation Launch Vehicle

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) marks India's transition to heavy and super-heavy space launch capabilities. This is essential for strategic autonomy, constructing indigenous space stations, executing deep-space crewed missions, and capturing a larger share of the lucrative global commercial launch market.

  • अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    GST slab rationalisation and federal fiscal balance implications

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The GST slab rationalisation is a critical structural reform affecting India's indirect tax regime. It highlights the delicate balance between boosting consumption through tax cuts, maintaining adequate government revenue, and managing Centre-State fiscal relations. Understanding these dynamics is essential for analyzing India's macroeconomic policy, fiscal federalism, and public finance.

  • 15 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    भूगोलGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Global Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Reach Impasse

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Highlights the ongoing challenges in international environmental diplomacy and provides crucial statistics and analytical angles on plastic pollution, which is highly relevant for GS3 questions on solid waste management, marine pollution, and climate change.

  • 5 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Parliamentary Panel Urges Balanced Industrial Distribution

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Provides a critical legislative perspective on the need for balanced regional development, the challenges in implementing the PSE disinvestment policy, and the macroeconomic targets (like a 35% investment rate) required for India's high-growth aspirations.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Supreme Court Defends Intervention in Governor Assent Case

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    This case touches upon the core constitutional friction between the Executive and Judiciary. It highlights the limits of the Governor's power to withhold assent (Article 200), the scope of the Supreme Court's extraordinary powers (Article 142), and the bounds of the advisory jurisdiction (Article 143), making it a high-yield topic for GS2 Mains questions on separation of powers and judicial activism.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS1
    उच्च प्राथमिकता

    Multi-dimensional framework for substantive women empowerment

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    Women's empowerment is a core cross-cutting theme in the UPSC syllabus, featuring prominently in GS1 (Indian Society), GS2 (Social Justice/Vulnerable Sections), GS3 (Inclusive Growth), and Essays. Understanding the nuances between equality, equity, and holistic empowerment is crucial for comprehensive answer writing.

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

    US security guarantees and territorial concessions for Ukraine peace

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The proposed shift in US foreign policy under the Trump administration could fundamentally alter the European security architecture and the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war. For UPSC aspirants, understanding these dynamics is crucial for answering questions on global geopolitics, the relevance of NATO, and how major power transitions affect the strategic environment in which India operates.

  • 6 रिवीज़न-तैयार तथ्य
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Opposition Nominates Former Judge for Vice Presidential Poll

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    It provides context on the electoral college and constitutional significance of the Vice President's office (who also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha) while raising relevant ethical and polity questions regarding post-retirement political assignments for Supreme Court judges.

  • अर्थव्यवस्थाGS3

    Union Cabinet Approves Greenfield Airport in Rajasthan

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The article provides a concrete example of state-led infrastructure development in the aviation sector, offering valuable data points on sector growth (doubling of airports and significant passenger traffic increases) since 2014. These facts are highly relevant for GS3 Mains answers pertaining to infrastructure, regional connectivity, and aviation growth schemes like UDAN.

  • राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS2

    Armed Gang Attack Claims Lives in Northwest Nigeria

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The crisis in Nigeria serves as a prominent case study of state fragility and the convergence of organized crime (such as kidnapping for ransom) with broader militancy, which is highly relevant for GS-3 topics covering the nexus between terrorism, organized crime, and the role of non-state actors in destabilizing security.

  • 9 PYQ संबद्ध · हल कर सकते हैं?
    राजव्यवस्था और शासनGS3

    Bengaluru Police Bust Inter-State Drug Trafficking Racket

    क्यों है महत्वपूर्ण

    The exploitation of student and tourist visas by foreign nationals for organized drug trafficking highlights the transnational dimensions of internal security threats. It underscores the need for stringent visa monitoring, inter-state police coordination, and effective community policing frameworks to counter urban narco-syndicates.