Syllabus: Urbanisation Source: IE Context: There is urgent need to rethink India’s urban planning framework, which remains restricted to land-use regulation, arguing that cities must be transformed into economic growth hubs to achieve Viksit Bharat @2047. About Urban Planning in India: Data and Statistics on Urban India: As of Census 2011, 31% of India’s population …
Source: PIB Context: The Government of India launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme in July 2025 to integrate artificial intelligence education and training into school curricula. About SOAR Program: What it is? A flagship initiative under the Skill India Mission, designed to strengthen AI literacy and competency among students (Classes 6–12) and educators. …
Source: NIE Context: The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board (2025) has recommended Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, bringing the prestigious event back to India after 20 years. About Ahmedabad recommended for 2030 Commonwealth Games: Nature of the Event: The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial multi-sport event uniting athletes from …
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Source: LM Context: Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme, giving passengers freedom from fluctuating airfares and promoting affordable, predictable air travel under the UDAN vision. About Fare Se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme: What it is? A first-of-its-kind initiative by Alliance Air that introduces a single, fixed airfare which …
Source: LM Context: The Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the Draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation. About Draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025: What It Is? Shram Shakti Niti 2025 is India’s first integrated National Labour & Employment Policy, aiming …
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Syllabus: Economy Source: NITI Aayog Context: NITI Aayog has released the report “Roadmap on AI for Inclusive Societal Development”, outlining a strategic plan to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for empowering India’s vast informal sector workforce through digital inclusion, skilling, and social security integration. About NITI Aayog report “Roadmap on AI for Inclusive Societal Development” Trend …
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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: PIB Context: Niti Aayog announced the ‘Frontier 50 Initiative’ to implement frontier technology solutions in 50 Aspirational Districts/Blocks, fast-tracking India’s march towards Viksit Bharat 2047. About Frontier 50 Initiative: What it is? A flagship program by NITI Aayog to deploy frontier technologies (AI, IoT, drones, blockchain) in 50 Aspirational Districts/Blocks to improve service delivery, …
Source: DD News Context: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tamil Nadu, making it the first port in the country to produce green hydrogen. About India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port: India’s First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project What it …
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q5. How does Industry 5.0 differ fundamentally from Industry 4.0, and what implications does this hold for workforce development? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Industry 5.0 is gaining global traction and India is …
Context: The Labour Ministry reported that women’s employment rate in India nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24, while female unemployment fell from 5.6% to 3.2%. About Women’s Employment Rate in India: What it is? Women’s Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) as measured by PLFS, reflecting the share of women engaged in economic …
Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context : India has achieved global leadership in fintech and digital penetration, yet it remains import-dependent in semiconductors, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Realising the Viksit Bharat 2047 deep-tech vision requires dismantling colonial-era bureaucratic, regulatory, and judicial legacies that constrain innovation. India’s Deep-Tech Ambition In his Independence Day 2025 address, the Prime …
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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Identify the structural weaknesses in India’s export composition. Analyse how these heighten vulnerability to external trade shocks. Suggest long-term measures to diversify and strengthen the export base. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: FE Why the question Due to …
Source: HT Context: The Youth Spiritual Summit concluded in Varanasi with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, setting a national roadmap for youth-led action against drug abuse. About Kashi Declaration: What It Is? The Kashi Declaration is a national action plan adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit to combat substance abuse through youth and spiritual …
Source: ET Context: Union Coal and Mines Minister unveiled the Aluminium Vision Document at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad to position India as a global aluminium production hub by 2047. About Aluminium Vision Document: What is it? A strategic policy roadmap to transform India’s aluminium industry for self-reliance, clean energy …
Syllabus: Industry Source: ANI Context: NITI Aayog released its report “Chemical Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”. The report envisions India becoming a global chemical powerhouse with 12% GVC share and USD 1 trillion output by 2040. About Niti Aayog Report on Chemical Industry: India’s Chemical Industry: Current Landscape: Significant GDP Contributor: India …
Syllabus: MSME Source: NITI Context: NITI Aayog has released a landmark report titled “Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises”, aimed at empowering medium enterprises to become future industrial giants and drive India’s vision for Viksit Bharat @2047. Summary of the Report “Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises”: What are Medium Enterprises? Medium Enterprises are defined …
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Source: PIB Context: The 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, themed ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’, will be chaired by Prime Minister of India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to strengthen Centre-State cooperation for national development. About NITI Aayog Governing Council: What It Is? The Governing Council is the apex policy-formulating body of NITI …
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Source: News on Air Context: Union Minister appealed to youth in Patna to actively join the ‘MY Bharat’ portal and contribute to nation-building initiatives. About MY Bharat Portal: What is MY Bharat? Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It provides a tech-driven institutional platform …
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q5. Why is increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP vital for India’s long-term economic strategy? Identify the structural and institutional bottlenecks impeding this growth. Suggest reforms to align manufacturing expansion with the goals of Viksit Bharat by …
