CURRENT CONTEXT : The World Trade Organization (WTO) released its World Trade Report 2025, highlighting the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in boosting global trade and growth by 2040. Relevant Data : AI Impact: Could raise global trade by 34–37% and GDP by 12–13% by 2040 AI-enabling goods trade (2023): USD 3 trillion Digital Gap: If low- and middle-income nations halve their digital gap, income may rise by 14–15% Barriers: Tariffs on AI goods up to 45% Trade restrictions rose from 130 (2012) → 500 (2024) Challenges: Uneven access to AI technologies WTO Role: Promotes commitments under ITA &....Read More

Current Context : Puducherry has become the first Union Territory in India to achieve zero maternal mortality, a significant milestone in public health. About Maternal Mortality Definition: Death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from causes related to pregnancy or its management. Indicator: Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) = Number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births. India’s MMR: 93 per 1,00,000 live births. Global/SDG Target Target: Reduce MMR to 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030. States already meeting SDG target: Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Karnataka.Read More

Current Context : The Moran community of Assam has recently intensified its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status from the Government of India. About Moran Community Location: Mainly in Tinsukia district of Assam; also present in parts of Arunachal Pradesh. Historical Background: Had an independent kingdom at Bengmara (present-day Tinsukia) before the arrival of the Ahoms. Language: Earlier used a dialect from the Bodo group (Tibeto-Burman family); later shifted to Assamese. Religious Affiliation Follow Vaishnavism (Moamoria sect) introduced by Sri Aniruddha Deva, disciple of Srimanta Sankardeva. Before Vaishnavism, they followed the Shakta faith linked to Kechaikhati Than (mother goddess shrine).....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin launched the ‘Anbu Karangal’ (Hands of Love) scheme on 16 September 2025 to support orphaned children. FEATURES : Benefit: ₹2,000/month per child Duration: Till 18 years or completion of school Initial Beneficiaries: 6,082 children Eligibility: Children who lost both parents Children with one surviving parent unable to care Legal Basis: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Additional Aid: Laptops to 1,340 orphan students (Class 12 pass, entering college) Digital App: Developed with TN e-Governance Agency for Online applications Grievance redressal Real-time monitoring of beneficiariesRead More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The Bihar government led by CM Nitish Kumar has expanded the Mukhya Mantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana in 2025 to include unemployed graduates, aiming to empower youth and promote employment. ABOUT THE SCHEME Name: Mukhya Mantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana Launched by: Government of Bihar Eligibility: Unemployed graduates (Arts/Science/Commerce), aged 20–25 years, not studying/working/self-employed Benefit: ₹1,000 per month for 2 years Earlier Scope: Only for intermediate pass unemployed youth Objective: Encourage skill training, competitive exam preparation, and youth self-reliance Target: To help achieve Bihar’s goal of creating 1 crore jobs in 5 years Part of:....Read More