Why in the news? Acting on a notice to impeach Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar is likely to form an inquiry committee. It will look into the alleged hate speech made by… Read More
The Role of Women in Agriculture: Impact & Challenges
Why in the news? The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. It supports the essential role of women in global agriculture while raising awareness of their challenges. For eg, property rights and market access. Contribution of Women in Agriculture… Read More
Clean Energy Transition in India
What is a Clean Energy Transition? India’s clean energy transition is a multidimensional process that comprises the movement from traditional fuels to renewable sources of energy. It consists of solar, wind, and biomass. This transition is guided by the necessity… Read More
Electric Mobility of India: Key Components & Challenges
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued detailed guidelines for the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI)”, aiming to position India as a major hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. In this article, we have discussed… Read More
India’s New National Policy on Senior Citizens
Why in the news? Recently Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said that a new national policy on senior citizens is in the draft stages. Also, added that some details of it were discussed at a meeting of the… Read More
Regaining India’s Textile Leadership: Concerns and Opportunities
Context Being one of the world’s largest textile manufacturing hubs, India is a victim of geopolitical conflicts, fragmented or distorted supply chains, and price variability, and it asks for sustainability for long-term global leadership. Here, we will discuss how India’s… Read More
Modern and Asymmetric Warfare – Latest Lecturette Topics for SSB 2025
Context An asymmetric strike is done by Ukraine under the Operation Spiderweb, which involved long-range drone assaults on Russian air bases. It garnered significant attention, showcasing critical lessons in modern warfare. Ukraine’s Asymmetric Strike (a) Strategic Targeting: Ukraine’s drone strikes devastated over 40… Read More
Bonded Labour in India – Lecturette Topics for SSB 2025
The recent death of nine-year-old Venkatesh, taken as ‘collateral’ for his mother’s unpaid debt, explicitly demonstrates the gruesome realities and sustained challenges of bonded labour in India, despite its legal prohibition. Bonded Labour? It is also referred to as debt bondage,… Read More
Drone Warfare: Ukraine Drone Attack on Russia
Context Under its ‘Operation Spider’s Web’, Ukraine launched first-person view (FPV) drone attacks on five airbases across Russia. In this article, we have discussed in detail the use of drones instead of other weapons in wars. Also, what is drone warfare? First-Person… Read More
Maritime Aspirations of India
Context The country’s shipbuilding industry has to master indigenous marine engine manufacturing capabilities so as to negate technological chokepoints and strengthen its maritime sector, which persistently relies on foreign suppliers. Here, we have discussed in detail about Maritime Aspirations of India. Current Status… Read More