GS-III: Economy | Science & Technology | Energy Security | Critical Minerals | Resource Security Context Strategic importance of critical minerals: Critical minerals have become central to industrial strategy, clean energy transition and national security. Editorial's argument: India must move beyond policy announcements and focus on execution by strengthening exploration, processing, refining and supply chain…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs for 4 August 2026
by Riyasat IAS Mentorship -
UPSC Mains Current Affairs for 4 August 2026 covers the day’s developments in the form Mains answers need — context, stakeholders, the arguments on either side, and the way forward. Each note is mapped to the General Studies paper and topic it belongs to, so the material is ready to be used in an answer rather than only read.
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Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 – Proof of Life
GS-II: Governance | Polity | Identity Documentation | Registration of Births and Deaths Context The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to amend Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Editorial's argument: While the amendment seeks to strengthen the integrity of birth registrations, concerns remain…
AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats
GS-III: Science & Technology | Cyber Security | Artificial Intelligence | Internal Security Context Rapid digital transformation: The rapid proliferation of digital technologies has transformed the world into a highly interconnected ecosystem, increasing vulnerabilities to cyber threats. Editorial's argument: The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber capabilities is reshaping global security, requiring stronger governance,…
Ravi Raaz
Hassan Khan
Shadab Ali