New US AI Export Rules
17 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: In the final days of its tenure, the Biden administration has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework on the export...
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CROPS: A Milestone in Space Biological Research
17 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: The Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) is an experimental module developed by ISRO to explore plant...
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An Alliance of Democracies with India at its Core
17 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: India, Europe, and the United States must regroup in 2025 to foster a partnership rooted in democratic values and...
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2024-25 Budget: Prioritising Export-Led Growth
16 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: Despite global challenges, India’s merchandise exports grew by 2% (April-November 2024). The upcoming FY26 Budget, set for February 1,...
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Warming Trends and India’s Climate Context
16 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) declared 2024 the warmest year on record, with global average temperatures 1.5°C higher than...
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Inequality Alleviation
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: Over the past seven decades, income inequality in India has undergone significant shifts, with distinct disparities between rural and...
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UGC’s New Regulations on Vice-Chancellor Appointments
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced sweeping new regulations that have sparked concerns over federalism and state rights,...
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Surging Government Bond Yields
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: Government bond yields rose sharply, with the benchmark 10-year yield recording its biggest single-day increase in over seven months. ...
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Unravelling Beijing’s Deceptive Strategy
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: Sun Tzu’s ancient teachings on war emphasise deception, patience, and strategic foresight. These lessons hold relevance in the complex...
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The Case for EVMs Over Paper Ballots: A Democratic Imperative
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: In modern democracy, election mechanisms are critical. India’s adoption of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has bolstered efficiency, transparency, and...
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Ring of Fire
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan, according to the...
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India and the UK in 2025
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: India-UK relations, historically underwhelming, have gained momentum post-Brexit, with both nations aiming to align their global aspirations. More on...
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The Trump card, Global politics and outcomes for India
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: Global politics is entering a phase of significant uncertainty and disruption with Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Known...
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Building Climate-Resilient Indian Cities
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), 2022 recorded a significant number of heat wave days and cold wave days, as...
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New US Regulations on AI Chips and Technology
15 January 2025 | The Study IASContext: The US government announced a new regulation aimed at controlling the flow of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and...
