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If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) |  Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Discuss the meteorological conditions that lead to the formation of tropical cyclones. Why does the Bay of Bengal often witness cyclones? Answer : A cyclone  is a large-scale atmospheric system that rotates around a low-pressure centre , characterized by strong spiralling winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges . According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) , cycl

If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) |  Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Evaluate the environmental consequences and scientific feasibility of chemical cloud seeding in urban regions like Delhi. Also discuss the potential applications and limitations of such weather-modification techniques in India. Answer: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that aims to enhance precipitation by dispersing chemical agents such as silver iodide, potassium

Welcome to your Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology | Energy Security & Environment). Today’s...

Welcome to your Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology, Environment, Disaster Management, Security)....

The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 aims to replace the outdated Income-Tax Act, 1961 with a simplified and modern framework. It reduces sections from 819 to 536, clarifies refund eligibility, rationalises corporate provisions, introduces the concept of “tax year”, and extends tax benefits to pension schemes. At the same time, it strengthens taxpayer protection by allowing nil-TDS certificates, removing anomalies in exemptions, and ensuring proportional enforcement in digital spaces.

This UPSC GS Paper 3 model answer examines the strategic significance of India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission, focusing on its contributions to astronaut training, human spaceflight capability, and long-term space policy. It evaluates how real-time space exposure and international collaboration enhance ISRO’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission and beyond.