The PRESS Pad

If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) |  Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Examine the historical background of the Durand Line and analyze its strategic importance for India’s foreign policy and security interests in South Asia. Answer:  The Durand Line  is a 2,640-kilometre-long border  dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan . It was drawn in 1893  after an agreement between Sir Henry Mortimer Durand , the Foreign Secretary of British India, and Amir Abdur R

This UPSC GS Paper 1 model answer delves into the dual threats of glacier retreat and unpredictable monsoon patterns in the Himalayas. With reference to recent extreme weather events in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the answer explains how climate variability is transforming river hydrology, intensifying flood risks, and challenging socio-economic resilience in the region. A must-read for aspirants preparing for geography, disaster management, and environmental sustainabi