SECTION ‘A’ 3. 3.(a) 3.(b) 3.(c)
Q4. GS 4 – UPSC Mains PYQ 2025
SECTION ‘A’ 4.(a) 4.(b)
Q5. GS 4 – UPSC Mains PYQ 2025
SECTION ‘A’ 5.(a) 5.(b)
Q1. GS 4 – UPSC Mains PYQ 2025
SECTION ‘A’ 1.(a) 1.(b)
Khalistan extremism Canada: Declared National Security Threat
Context: Khalistan extremism Canada Canada has termed Khalistani extremist groups a “national security threat”, citing violent extremist activities, amid renewed focus on the Air India Flight 182 bombing (1985). What it means Recognition of diaspora-based extremism and separatist networks operating abroad India’s stand — consistent Earlier approach — India Why it matters
India diplomatic outreach May 2026: Government Engages BRICS, Quad and Europe
Context: India diplomatic outreach May 2026 India is undertaking a major diplomatic outreach in May, engaging BRICS, Quad, Europe, Africa, Indian Ocean Region and Caribbean (CARICOM) through visits and high-level meetings. What is planned 1. Prime Minister engagements 2. External Affairs Minister outreach 3. Major meetings Why it is important CARICOM (Caribbean Community) + India CARICOM basics India–CARICOM engagement
100% FDI in insurance sector: Government Allows Full Foreign Investment
Context: 100% FDI in insurance sector Government allows 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance under automatic route → to boost capital inflow and insurance penetration. Change Coverage Safeguards Ownership can be foreign, but control remains regulated within India Exception — Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Pension Linkage Chinese FDI Rule Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Functions Even under automatic route, IRDAI regulatory oversight is mandatory Rationale
Drishti satellite: India Launches Optical-Radar Imaging Satellite via SpaceX
Context: Drishti satellite GalaxEye launched “Drishti” (Mission Drishti) via Falcon 9 of SpaceX — first satellite to capture optical + radar images of the same place at the same time. Core Idea Optical vs Radar Drishti combines both → clear + all-weather imaging together Why it is important
Anti-sanctions law India: Government Explores EU-Style Blocking Law
Context: Anti-sanctions law India India is examining an European Union–style anti-sanctions (blocking) law after foreign firms withdrew services to Indian companies citing external sanctions (Nayara Energy case). Issue Trigger India’s plan Likely features European Union model Key provisions Aim Protect firms from United States sanctions (Iran, Cuba)
Lipulekh Pass dispute: Nepal Objects to Mansarovar Route, India Rejects Claim
Context: Lipulekh Pass dispute Nepal has objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, claiming Lipulekh–Kalapani–Limpiyadhura as Nepali territory; India rejected this as not based on historical facts. Key Points 1. Why dispute exists 2. Nepal’s stand 3. India’s stand 4. Why it matters 5. Ministry of External Affairs response
