News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India, Russia Ministers reaffirm defence ties, Pg1

India and Russia reaffirm strong defence ties, explore labour market opportunities amidst Putin's visit, signalling deepening strategic partnership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

​Freeze and thaw, Pg8

Parliament's winter session faces discord over legislative agenda, electoral reforms, and opposition concerns amidst government's push for synchronized elections.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

New Delhi’s relative isolation, India’s tryst with terror, Pg8

India faces rising threats: Hostile neighbors, Pakistan's military buildup, and resurgence of domestic terror modules involving educated elites.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A day to pause and come down to earth, Pg8

World Soil Day 2024 highlights urban soil's crucial role in climate resilience, food security, and well-being amidst growing urbanization.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Do we need to change how cities are governed in India?, Pg9

Experts debate the weakening of Mayoral power in India despite constitutional amendments, citing political interference and financial constraints.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How the Mahad satyagraha(s) shaped constitutional discourse, Pg11

Mahad Satyagraha: Ambedkar's fight for human rights and water access reshaped constitutional discourse, challenging caste discrimination and inspiring gender equality.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Putin’s visit a tightrope walk for Modi govt. amid sanction threats, Pg12

Modi-Putin meeting navigates complex ties amid Western sanctions, focusing on oil, trade diversification, and defense cooperation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Minister says 4.8 crore cases are pending in lower courts, Pg13

Law Minister reveals 4.8 crore cases pending in lower courts, 4,855 judge vacancies nationwide, Uttar Pradesh leads in pendency.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Parliament approves Bill to levy excise duty on tobacco, Pg13

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy higher excise duty on tobacco after GST compensation cess ends.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Postal department considers UPI-like ‘labels’ for addresses, Pg14

Postal Department proposes DHRUVA framework with DIGIPIN, enabling UPI-like address labels for streamlined e-commerce and consent-based data sharing.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Supreme Court to review clause in 2025 Order that contradicts Assam Accord, Pg14

Supreme Court examines constitutional validity of 2025 Order's clause impacting Assam Accord's immigrant cut-off date, potentially altering Assam's demography.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

A worrying pattern of HIV transmission in children, PgII

Silent HIV transmission gap: Babies diagnosed despite mothers testing negative during pregnancy, highlighting testing and follow-up failures.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Modi-Putin talks today: Strategic economic 2030 roadmap likely, Pg1

India and Russia set to unveil strategic economic cooperation roadmap 2030, eyeing free trade agreement and Arctic shipbuilding collaboration.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Putin's nuclear power hardsell: SMRs, new-gen large reactors, Make in India, Pg1

Putin pushes nuclear energy cooperation with India, offering SMRs and large reactors amidst geopolitical tensions and trade discussions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A partnership growing stronger, Pg5

India-Russia defence cooperation strengthens with BRAHMOS missile exports to Philippines, showcasing advanced military technology and strategic partnership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

National security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6

Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government Budgeting

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Space Technology

Govt: First Gaganyaan mission uncrewed flight before March next year, Pg6

ISRO's Gaganyaan mission's first uncrewed flight is scheduled before March next year, along with six other launches by Q1 2026.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India seeks additional S-400 missile systems, Russia offers Su-57s, Pg9

India eyes more S-400 missile systems from Russia amidst growing defense cooperation, while Russia offers advanced Su-57 fighter jets.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Russia expresses interest in Indian fishery, meat products, Pg9

Russia eyes Indian fishery and meat imports, proposes joint trout market development during India-Russia summit, aiming to boost agricultural trade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

US officials may visit India for trade talks next week, Pg17

US-India trade talks enter final stage; US team to visit India next week to reduce tariffs on Indian imports.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS TO POWER INDIA'S ELECTRICITY NEEDS, Pg17

Report projects India's nuclear capacity reaching 320 GW by 2050, meeting surging electricity demand growing at 5.3% annually.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

Stablecoins, crypto being used to fund drug, gold smuggling racket: DRI report, Pg17

DRI report reveals stablecoins like USDT replacing hawala for drug and gold smuggling due to untraceable international transfers.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Story of Operation Trident, 1971 war campaign marked as Navy Day, Pg18

India commemorates Navy Day, recalling Operation Trident's success in 1971, sinking Pakistani vessels and marking a turning point in the war.

833 practiced

Practice MCQs on
5 December's news

More News Analysis

View All

4 Dec

3 Dec

2 Dec

1 Dec

SuperKalam
SuperKalam is your personal mentor for UPSC preparation, guiding you at every step of the exam journey.

Download the App

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Follow us
COMPANY
About usHelp & SupportJoin UsPricing
STUDY RESOURCES
CONTACT US
Student Queries
ask@superkalam.com
General Queries
hello@superkalam.com
Chat onWhatsApp
+91 9319720944
ⓒ Snapstack Technologies Private Limited
Terms•Privacy Policy•Refund Policy