DAY – 67 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2025 : Geography Full Syllabus

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Admissions Open – OGP 2026 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 5 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2026 | Starts on 9th June 2025

  Subscribe Now View Timetable Welcome to InsightsIAS Founded by Mr. Vinay Kumar G B, InsightsIAS stands for accessible, inclusive, and high-quality UPSC preparation. We aim to mold aspirants into well-rounded, ethical, and service-oriented administrators through a structured and value-driven system. The Offline & Online Guidance Program (OGP) 2026 is our flagship Foundation Course, designed …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: US-China Trade Truce

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The US-China trade war, triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariff impositions, took a significant turn with the temporary agreement to lower tariffs in a bid to facilitate further negotiations. The arrangement reflects a temporary pause in …

Mahadayi River

Source:  TH Context: A new scientific paper by CSIR-NIO and INCOIS claims that Karnataka’s diversion of Mahadayi River will have limited ecological impact on Goa, sparking protests by local groups in Goa. About Mahadayi River: What it is? Mahadayi (also called Mandovi or Mhadei) is a rain-fed interstate river known as Goa’s lifeline, vital for …

Nanoporous Multi-Layered Polymeric Membrane

Source:  DD News  Context: DRDO has successfully developed a high-pressure nanoporous multi-layered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination in just eight months. About Nanoporous Multi-Layered Polymeric Membrane: What it is? A high-performance filtration membrane designed to purify seawater by filtering out salts and contaminants using nanoporous polymer layers. Developed by: Defence Materials Stores and Research & …

South Australia Algal Bloom

Source:  TH Context: A massive bloom of toxic algae Karenia mikimotoi has killed over 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, affecting biodiversity and coastal tourism. About South Australia Algal Bloom: What It Is? Karenia mikimotoi is a species of toxic dinoflagellate algae that forms harmful algal blooms (HABs), commonly referred …

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)

Source:  TOI Context: The Government of India has approved the establishment of five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds to drive net zero industrial pathways in hard-to-abate sectors like cement, under a public-private partnership model. About Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU): What is CCU? CCU refers to technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from industrial …

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Source:  TN Context: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed no radiation leak occurred from any nuclear facility in Pakistan, following media reports suggesting a potential incident at Kirana Hills amid India’s Operation Sindoor airstrikes. About International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): What is IAEA? The IAEA is the global nuclear watchdog promoting safe, secure, and …

Supreme Court’s Advisory Jurisdiction

Source:  HT Context: President of India has invoked the Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction under Article 143(1) to clarify whether time limits can be imposed on the President and Governors to act on state legislature Bills. About Supreme Court’s Advisory Jurisdiction: What Is Advisory Jurisdiction? Advisory jurisdiction allows the President of India to seek the SC’s …

Indian Yak

Source:  TOI Context: Indian scientists have achieved a breakthrough in yak genomic research by assembling the first-ever chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak (Bos grunniens). The initiative, led by ICAR-NRC on Yak, Dirang, will bolster breeding programs and improve conservation of this high-altitude livestock species. About Indian Yak: What It Is: The Himalayan yak is …

Exercise Teesta Prahar

Source:  IT Context: The Indian Army conducted Exercise Teesta Prahar in the riverine terrain of North Bengal, showcasing joint warfare capability and technological integration. About Exercise Teesta Prahar: What It Is: A large-scale military field exercise conducted at the Teesta Field Firing Range, West Bengal. Aimed to simulate and validate combat operations in challenging riverine …

India’s 3-Pillar Doctrine

Context: Prime Minister recently unveiled a 3-Pillar Doctrine on national security in response to cross-border terrorism, asserting a policy of zero tolerance and decisive retaliation. About India’s 3-Pillar Doctrine: What it is: A comprehensive national security doctrine aimed at eliminating terrorism at its roots, deterring state sponsors of terror, and projecting India’s strategic autonomy through …

Right to Digital Access

Syllabus: Polity Source:  TH  Context: The Supreme Court has held that the right to digital access is part of the right to life and liberty under Article 21, mandating inclusive revisions in digital KYC norms. About Right to Digital Access: What It Is? The right to digital access refers to the guaranteed ability of every …

Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2021

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH  Context: The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2021, released by the Registrar General of India, shows significant demographic shifts, including falling birth rates and improved maternal and child health. Summary of Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2021: Crude Birth Rate (CBR) at national level is 19.3, down from 19.5 …

UPSC Editorials Quiz : 16 May 2025

  Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials …