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🔆 India’s Indigenous 7 nm Processor: A Leap Toward Semiconductor Self-Reliance 📍 Context: India has announced the development of an indigenous 7 nanometre processor, marking a major milestone in advanced semiconductor design and R&D. 📍 Key Highlights: ✅ Developed by: IIT Madras under the SHAKTI initiative (open-source RISC-V architecture). ✅ Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). ✅ Framework: Part of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) — a ₹76,000 crore programme to establish end-to-end chip and display manufacturing capabilities. ✅ Goal: Enhance domestic chip design, foster industry-academia collaboration, and build talent capacity. 📍 Significance: • Marks India’s entry into advanced node semiconductor design (7 nm). • Targets high-performance sectors — defence, finance, communications, and supercomputing. • Reduces dependence on imported chips, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India visions. • Positions India as an emerging player in global chip R&D, alongside the U.S., Taiwan, and South Korea. 📍 Future Roadmap: • Move towards sub-7 nm technologies via the Semicon India Programme. • Establish chip design, testing, and packaging facilities domestically. • Create high-skill employment and attract global investments in semiconductor innovation. 📍 Mains Question: “Discuss the strategic significance of India’s indigenous 7 nm processor initiative in strengthening national technological sovereignty and global semiconductor competitiveness. #prelims #GS3 #science_and_technology #science_technology Join @PIB_UPSC @upsc_science_and_technology

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🔆 Black Holes and Cosmic Jets – Shaping Galaxies 📍 Key Idea: A study by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) reveals that supermassive black holes and high-speed cosmic jets work together to eject gas from galaxy centers, suppressing new star formation and influencing galactic evolution. These powerful outflows, traveling at up to 2,000 km/s, demonstrate how radiation and jets regulate star birth and growth within galaxies — a process known as negative AGN feedback. 📍 Mains Question: ➡️ Discuss how black hole activity influences star formation and the overall evolution of galaxies. #prelims #GS3 #science_and_technology #science_technology Join @PIB_UPSC @upsc_science_and_technology

🔆 India’s Food & Nutritional Security (2025) 📍 National Food Security Mission → NFSNM (2024-25) ✅ Boosts rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals through soil health, seed quality, training & productivity. 📍 NFSA, 2013 ✅ Covers 75% rural + 50% urban population (~81 cr). ✅ AAY: 35 kg/HH/month; PHH: 5 kg/person/month. ✅ Free grains till 2029; ₹11.8 lakh cr outlay. ✅ Includes ₹6,000 maternity benefit & meals via ICDS/PM-POSHAN. 📍 PDS Framework ✅ Centre: Procurement via FCI. States: Distribution & ration cards. ✅ Stocks (Jul 2025): Rice 377.8 LMT, Wheat 358.7 LMT. 📍 Key Reforms ✅ PMGKAY: Extended 5 yrs. ✅ Rice Fortification: 100% coverage till 2028 (₹17,082 cr). ✅ ONORC: All 36 States/UTs; 191 cr transactions. ✅ SMART-PDS, Mera Ration 2.0, Anna Mitra App: Full digitisation, 99.9% Aadhaar seeding. 📍 Procurement (2024-25) ✅ Paddy 813.9 LMT → ₹1.9 lakh cr (1.15 cr farmers) ✅ Wheat 300.3 LMT → ₹72,834 cr (25 lakh farmers) 📍 Impact ✅ Ensures food equity, price stability & farmer support through an integrated production + distribution model. #goverment_schemes Join @PIB_UPSC @upsc_government_scheme

🔆 Mausamgram & Multi-Hazard Early Warning DSS – IMD Initiative 📍 About: ✅ Reviewed by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at IMD HQ, New Delhi. ✅ Developed in-house by IMD — promotes self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat. ✅ Saved ₹250 crore by ending foreign vendor dependency. 📍 Mausamgram Platform: ✅ Citizen-focused system providing hyperlocal weather forecasts up to village level. ✅ Forecasts: Hourly (36 hrs), 3-hourly (5 days), 6-hourly (10 days). ✅ Available in all Indian languages, accessible via PIN code or location. ✅ Lead forecast period increased from 5 to 7 days, accuracy improved by 15–20%. 📍 Future Plans: ✅ Incorporating AI-driven tools for user-friendly experience. ✅ Goal: Har Har Mausam, Har Ghar Mausam — last-mile early warnings to every household by 2030. ✅ Enhancements under Mission Mausam to achieve 5x5 km severe weather hazard forecasting. 📍 Recognition: ✅ IMD received the National e-Governance Award 2025 for DSS innovation. 🌀 Mains Question: Discuss how IMD’s Mausamgram and Multi-Hazard DSS contribute to India’s disaster resilience and digital governance. #DisasterManagement #GS1 #GS3 #ClimateChange #UPSC #Disaster_Management https://t.me/PIB_UPSC

🔆 Delhi Declaration 2025 – Voice of Cities for Global Climate Action 🌍 📍 Context: ✅ Adopted at the ARISE Cities Forum 2025 in New Delhi, uniting 200+ delegates from 60 cities & 25 countries. ✅ Sets the stage for COP30 (Belém, Brazil) as a collective call from the Global South for urban-led climate action. 📍 Key Highlights: ✅ Adopted by: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, ICLEI South Asia, and NIUA. ✅ Focus: Strengthen multilevel cooperation, urban resilience, and climate finance access for cities. ✅ Commitments: • Integrate local climate goals into enhanced NDCs (3.0). • Promote nature-based & circular solutions. • Ensure inclusive green transitions involving women & youth. • Expand direct climate finance access for cities. • Champion South–South & Triangular Cooperation for city-led action. 📍 Significance: ✅ Positions cities as core actors in global climate governance. ✅ Aligns with the Paris Agreement and the Global Stocktake outcomes. ✅ Reinforces India’s leadership in shaping urban climate diplomacy across the Global South. 🧭 Mains Question: How does the Delhi Declaration 2025 strengthen urban climate governance and the Global South’s role in international climate negotiations? #GS3 #ClimateAction #environment Join https://t.me/PIB_UPSC https://t.me/Upsc_4_environment

🔆 India Accelerates AI Self-Reliance 🤖🇮🇳 ✅ Event: Pre-Summit of India–AI Impact Summit 2026 at India Mobile Congress 2025, hosted by MeitY. ✅ Milestone: • 12 Indian companies developing foundation AI models using 38,000 GPUs at just ₹65/hour. • Launch of India’s own Large Language Model (LLM) expected by end of 2025. 📍 Objective: Build a frugal, inclusive, globally replicable AI ecosystem serving the Global South. 📍 Summit Theme: From Action to Impact — AI for People, Planet & Progress. ✅ Key Focus Areas (7 Chakras): • Human capital & AI workforce • Inclusion & social empowerment • Safe & trusted AI • Resilience & innovation • Democratizing AI resources • AI for science, economy & social good 🧭 Mains Question: How does India’s AI Mission reflect a model of inclusive technological self-reliance for the Global South? #GS3 #Science_and_Technology Join https://t.me/PIB_UPSC

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🔆 India–UK Joint Statement 2025 Highlights ✅ CETA Ratification Soon: Focus on trade, investment, and technology cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA). ✅ Tech & Innovation: Launch of India–UK Joint Centre for AI and Connectivity & Innovation Centre (£24M joint funding) to advance AI, 6G & cybersecurity. ✅ Critical Minerals: Phase-2 of UK–India Minerals Supply Chain Observatory with IIT-ISM Dhanbad satellite campus. ✅ Defence & Security: • Joint training and naval exercise KONKAN. • Collaboration on maritime electric propulsion systems. • Govt-to-Govt deal for Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM). ✅ Climate & Energy: Launch of India-UK Climate Finance Initiative and Offshore Wind Taskforce to accelerate green transition. ✅ Education: 9 UK universities opening campuses in India (e.g., Southampton, Liverpool, York, Bristol). ✅ Global Affairs: UK reaffirmed support for India’s UNSC permanent membership and joint efforts for peace in Ukraine and Middle East. 📘 Mains Question: “Critically analyse how the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) can redefine bilateral cooperation in technology, defence, and climate resilience.” #GS2 #InternationalRelations #IR Join https://t.me/PIB_UPSC https://t.me/UPSC_4_IR

🔆 Three Landmark Accessibility Initiatives Launched at International Purple Fest (Goa, Oct 2025) 📍 Context: ✅ Launched by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. ✅ Aim: Strengthen accessibility in listening, reading, and writing — promoting inclusive education & skills for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). 📍 1. IELTS Training Handbook for PwDs ✅ Developed by Believe in the Invisible (BITI) with DEPwD support. ✅ Authored by Anjali Vyas — first inclusive IELTS guide for PwDs. ✅ Features: ISL-linked resources, adaptive techniques for visual, hearing, locomotor disabilities, accessible materials for all four IELTS modules. 📍 2. ISLRTC’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification ✅ Course: Certification in ISL Interpretation (CISLI) for SODA (Siblings of Deaf Adults) & CODA (Children of Deaf Adults). ✅ Duration: 11–29 August 2025; 17 candidates certified successfully. ✅ Certificate distribution scheduled for 3 December 2025 (International Day for PwDs). 📍 3. Training in American & British Sign Languages ✅ Launching 3 December 2025 by ISLRTC, New Delhi. ✅ One-month course introducing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of ASL & BSL. ✅ Aims to enhance global exposure and professional scope for Indian interpreters. 📍 Vision: ✅ Unified goal of creating accessible, inclusive, and empowering pathways for PwDs in education, communication, and employment. 🧩 Mains Question: How do recent accessibility initiatives under the International Purple Fest reflect India’s evolving approach toward inclusive education and skill empowerment for PwDs? ✨ #SocialJustice #society #InclusiveEducation

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🔆 NITI Aayog’s Tax Transformation Paper: Trust-Based Governance 💼 📍 Released by: Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog 📘 Title: “Towards India’s Tax Transformation: Decriminalisation and Trust-Based Governance” (Second paper under NITI Tax Policy Working Paper Series-II) ✅ Objective: To shift India’s tax system from enforcement-driven compliance to trust-based governance, ensuring fairness, transparency, and taxpayer empowerment. ✅ Key Highlights: • Evaluates criminal provisions under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for proportionality & reform. • Recommends decriminalising minor defaults, focusing punishment on serious fraud/evasion. • Emphasises civil and administrative penalties over imprisonment. • Promotes judicial discretion, reducing litigation and boosting investor confidence. 📍 Significance: Aims to create a fair, modern, and predictable tax regime aligned with global best practices, enhancing voluntary compliance and fiscal integrity. 🧭 Mains Question: How can India’s shift towards trust-based tax governance enhance compliance and investor confidence? #GS3 #economy

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🔆 Abhidhamma Divas 2025 – Deepening Understanding of Buddhist Thought 📍 Context: ✅ Celebrated on 6–7 October 2025 at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Antarrashtriya Baudh Shodh Sansthan, and the Ministry of Culture. 📍 Theme: ✅ “The Relevance of Abhidhamma in Understanding Buddhist Thought: Text, Tradition and Contemporary Perspectives.” 📍 Key Highlights: ✅ 35 papers presented by scholars from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. ✅ Explored links between Abhidhamma and modern sciences like psychology, AI, and cognitive studies. ✅ Dr. Uma Shankar Vyas described Abhidhamma as “Dharma ka Vishesh Prakash” (special enlightenment). ✅ 3rd Khenchen Rinpoche highlighted its role in overcoming ignorance, attachment, and anger. ✅ Abhijit Halder (DG, IBC) emphasized its value for mental and physical well-being. ✅ Featured exhibitions — “Buddha Dhamma on Body and Mind” and Piprahwa relics; showcased 2,500 Buddhist stamps from 90 countries. ✅ Films screened: “Dissemination of Buddha Dhamma in Asia” & “Kushok Bakula Rinpoche – The Extraordinary Monk.” 📍 Significance: ✅ Marks the day when Buddha preached Abhidhamma in Tavatimsa Heaven to his mother Mahamaya. ✅ Reinforces India’s cultural leadership in promoting Pali language and Theravada Buddhist heritage. 📘 Mains Question: “Discuss the philosophical and contemporary relevance of Abhidhamma teachings in promoting mental well-being and global cultural dialogue.” #Culture #Buddhism #GS1 #UPSCMains

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🔆 Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India (PIB – 8 Oct 2025) 📍 Key Facts: ✅ Cybersecurity incidents doubled — from 10.29 lakh (2022) to 22.68 lakh (2024). ✅ ₹782 crore allocated in Union Budget 2025–26 for cybersecurity projects. ✅ Over 9.42 lakh SIM cards and 2.63 lakh IMEIs linked to cyber frauds have been blocked. ✅ Helpline 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in portal provide real-time financial fraud assistance. ✅ Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 bans online money gaming but supports e-sports. ✅ CERT-In conducted 109 mock drills across 1,438 organizations to test cyber resilience. ✅ I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre) blocked 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used in fraud. ✅ CCPWC Scheme set up cyber forensic labs in 33 States/UTs, training 24,600+ personnel. ✅ Samanvaya Platform enabled 12,987 arrests by mapping cybercrime linkages nationwide. ✅ IMC 2025 to highlight cybersecurity, 6G, AI, and IoT under the theme “Innovate to Transform.” 📘 Mains Question: Discuss the measures taken by the Government of India to combat rising cyber frauds under the Digital India initiative. Evaluate their effectiveness in ensuring national cybersecurity and public trust in digital transactions. #GS3 #CyberSecurity #Security