General Studies Paper-3 Context India possesses a demographic dividend, with over 65% of its population under the age of 35. This latent potential needs to be harnessed and transformed into tangible prosperity. Role of India’s Youth: From Shram Shakti to Viksit Bharat Economic Transformation in the Last Decade: India has cemented its place in the global economic order, rising from the world’s 10th largest economy in 2014 to the 4th largest today. At the core of this progress lies its Shram Shakti (Labour Power), driving growth through resilience and productivity. Job Creation and Formalisation: According to RBI-KLEMS (K: Capital, L:....Read More

General Studies Paper-2 Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin. Key Outcomes of SCO Summit High-level Engagements: Both leaders met and welcomed the positive momentum in their ties. Reaffirmed they are development partners, not rivals; differences must not turn into disputes. Border Issues: Leaders noted successful border disengagement in 2024 and maintenance of peace since then. People-to-People Ties: Agreed to expand exchanges through direct flights, visa facilitation. Building on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra resumption and tourist visas. Economic & Trade Cooperation: Recognized their economies’ role in stabilizing....Read More

Current Context : Indian Army evacuated CRPF personnel and civilians after heavy discharge from Ranjit Sagar Dam caused floods near Madhopur Headworks.  ABOUT RANJIT SAGAR DAM Also Known As: Thein Dam Location: Near Pathankot, Punjab–Jammu & Kashmir border. River: Built on the Ravi River. Purpose: Provides irrigation and hydroelectric power to Punjab and neighbouring states.Read More

Current Context : Prime Minister nominated two new members and renominated three existing members to NDMA for 3 years. Nominated members—scientist Dinesh Kumar Aswal and disaster recovery specialist Rita Missal ABOUT NDMA Chairperson: Prime Minister of India Legal Framework: Established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 Headquarters: NDMA Bhavan, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi Structure: Includes a Vice-Chairperson (Cabinet rank) and up to eight Members (MoS rank) Mandate: Formulates the National Disaster Management Plan, issues guidelines, coordinates efforts across ministries and states, and administers the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)Read More

Current Context : The Enforcement Directorate secured an Interpol Purple Notice on trade-based money laundering modus operandi. ABOUT PURPLE NOTICE Purpose: Provides information on modus operandi, devices, and concealment methods used by criminals. Difference: Unlike Red Notices (individuals), Purple Notices target practices and tools. Other Interpol Notices: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, Orange, Silver (pilot phase). ABOUT INTERPOL Founded: 1923. Members: 196 countries. Headquarters: Lyon, France. UN Status: Permanent Observer at UN since 1996 (not under UN). Functions: Information-sharing network for international police cooperation. Tackles crimes like terrorism, money laundering, human trafficking. Issues colour-coded notices in English, French, Spanish, and....Read More