Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme is in news highlighting its tangible outcomes—56 student-designed chips fabricated, 75+ patents filed, and large-scale chip design training—showcasing India’s growing indigenous semiconductor design capability. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme: What it is? The Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme is a national capacity-building …
Source: TH Subject: Defence Exercise Context: The Indian Army has signed a ₹293-crore emergency procurement contract with NIBE Ltd., in collaboration with Elbit Systems, to induct the Suryastra rocket system, a long-range universal launcher with strike ranges up to 300 km. About Suryastra rocket system: What it is? Suryastra is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 22 additional projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) involving ₹41,863 crore of investment. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS): What it is? ECMS is a flagship incentive scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of electronic components, sub-assemblies, and capital …
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Context: The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Amulya, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. About GSL’s new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Amulya’: What it is? ICGS Amulya is the third vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, designed for rapid response and extended maritime operations. Developed by: Designer & Builder: …
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Source: BW Context: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub released the roadmap “Reimagining Manufacturing: India’s Roadmap to Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing”, outlining how frontier technologies like AI, Robotics, and Digital Twins can make India a top-three global manufacturing hub by 2035 About Reimagining Manufacturing: Published by: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub, in collaboration with CII …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. “India’s economy exhibits the traits of a services superpower but a manufacturing underperformer”. Substantiate this contrast with data. Analyse the factors behind industrial stagnation. Suggest a roadmap to rebalance the growth pattern. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE …
Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), projected to generate ₹36,559 crore in production. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS): What it is? A flagship initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to strengthen …
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Source: NDTV Context: Prime Minister of India celebrated Diwali with Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, and lauded the armed forces for their valour and success in Operation Sindoor. About INS Vikrant: What it is? INS Vikrant (IAC-1) is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, symbolising the nation’s technological self-reliance …
Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Government aims to expand India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem to ₹3 lakh crore and boost defence exports to ₹50,000 crore by 2029. About Govt. Seeks to Boost Defence Exports: What it is? It refers to India’s strategic roadmap to enhance domestic defence production capacity and increase global …
General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The successful trial of India’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, in July 2025 marked a landmark step in India’s sustainable transport journey. This innovation, a part of the Indian Railways’ Hydrogen for Heritage initiative, aligns with the …
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Source: PIB Context: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti. About Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025: What it is? LEAPS 2025 is a national benchmarking initiative designed to recognize excellence, innovation, …
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Source: PIB Context: Union Commerce & Industry Minister launched Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 in New Delhi during the decade-long celebrations of Make in India. About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025: What it is? LEADS is a national index and survey that ranks and assesses the logistics ecosystem of Indian States …
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Source: NIE Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh Refinery, Golaghat, Assam, and laid the foundation stone of a polypropylene plant. About India’s First Bamboo-Based Ethanol Plant in Assam: What it is? A bioethanol plant that converts bamboo biomass into 2G ethanol, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Part …
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Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q5. Evaluate the strategic and economic significance of semiconductors for India. Examine the key challenges in building a domestic ecosystem. Propose policy measures to achieve long-term self-reliance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Semicon India 2025 and PM’s statements on …
General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction India’s ambition to become a global manufacturing leader is gaining momentum due to robust policy support, most notably through the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. These strategic interventions, backed by structural reforms and investor-friendly policies, aim to …
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Source: HBL Context: India has signed an MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg to develop its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV), marking a major leap in shipbuilding and polar scientific exploration. About India to Develop Its First Ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV): What it is? A Polar Research Vessel (PRV) is a specially designed ship capable of …
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Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q6. Assess the role of industrial parks and cluster-based development in India’s strategy to become a global manufacturing hub. What challenges hinder their optimal functioning? Suggest policy reforms to address them. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …
Source: ET Context: AIIMS New Delhi is set to install India’s first indigenously developed MRI scanner for clinical evaluation. The initiative aims to reduce dependency on imported medical devices and promote ‘Make in India’ innovation. About India’s first indigenously developed MRI scanner: What it is: The first fully indigenously developed 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner designed …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction Indian manufacturing faces a new challenge from US President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs. Despite efforts like ‘Make in India’, the manufacturing sector’s share in GDP declined from 15.99% in 2014-15 to 15.83% in 2023-24, highlighting …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
