GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsU.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsU.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8Government restricts LPG access for PNG users amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing domestic supply and urging commercial users to switch.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8Government restricts LPG access for PNG users amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing domestic supply and urging commercial users to switch.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Closed skies and costly detours: why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the conflict in West Asia, Pg8West Asia conflict severely impacts Indian airlines with flight cancellations, rising fuel costs, and longer routes, crippling aircraft utilization.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Closed skies and costly detours: why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the conflict in West Asia, Pg8West Asia conflict severely impacts Indian airlines with flight cancellations, rising fuel costs, and longer routes, crippling aircraft utilization.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyAtomic clock on NavIC satellite calls time; ISRO’s ‘GPS’ weakens, Pg9ISRO's NavIC navigation system faces setback as last atomic clock on IRNSS-1F fails, raising concerns over reliability.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyAtomic clock on NavIC satellite calls time; ISRO’s ‘GPS’ weakens, Pg9ISRO's NavIC navigation system faces setback as last atomic clock on IRNSS-1F fails, raising concerns over reliability.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeTest disfavours acrylonitrile cells in Titan lakes, Pg11Acrylonitrile fails to form cell-like structures in Titan lake simulation, challenging theories of extraterrestrial life's potential origins.GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeTest disfavours acrylonitrile cells in Titan lakes, Pg11Acrylonitrile fails to form cell-like structures in Titan lake simulation, challenging theories of extraterrestrial life's potential origins.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentExperts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11Experts clash over the suitability of HALEU-Thorium fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, citing design modifications and import dependence concerns.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentExperts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11Experts clash over the suitability of HALEU-Thorium fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, citing design modifications and import dependence concerns.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersWhen AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11US pushes AI firms to self-fund energy; India woos them with tax breaks, risking resource strain and ecological imbalance.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersGS 3: EconomyGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and ComputersWhen AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11US pushes AI firms to self-fund energy; India woos them with tax breaks, risking resource strain and ecological imbalance.
GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesEarth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11Earth's magnetic field flips can last 70,000 years, weakening planetary defense against solar radiation, reveals new study.GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesEarth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11Earth's magnetic field flips can last 70,000 years, weakening planetary defense against solar radiation, reveals new study.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationNew ‘ecological’ ways to vaccinate bats, Pg11Innovative vaccination strategies using mosquitoes and salt-laced water show promise in immunizing bats against rabies and Nipah viruses, preventing zoonotic spillover.GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS3: BiotechnologyGS3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationNew ‘ecological’ ways to vaccinate bats, Pg11Innovative vaccination strategies using mosquitoes and salt-laced water show promise in immunizing bats against rabies and Nipah viruses, preventing zoonotic spillover.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst Hormuz Strait crisis, prioritizing LPG supply for households and regulating natural gas allocation.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst Hormuz Strait crisis, prioritizing LPG supply for households and regulating natural gas allocation.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Health SectorGS4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Health SectorGS4: Ethics and Human InterfaceWhy did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Health SectorGS4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS2: Health SectorGS4: Ethics and Human InterfaceWhy did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.
GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHow did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHow did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.
GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineKerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS1: Women and Women's OrganizationsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineKerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.
GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsUS hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsUS hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.
GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologySetback for India's navigation system: 1 of 4 operational IRNSS satellites fails, Pg2NavIC faces setback as IRNSS 1-F satellite fails after 10 years due to atomic clock malfunction, impacting location services.GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS3: Space TechnologySetback for India's navigation system: 1 of 4 operational IRNSS satellites fails, Pg2NavIC faces setback as IRNSS 1-F satellite fails after 10 years due to atomic clock malfunction, impacting location services.
GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated IssuesGS1: Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.
GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBRICS members involved in conflict, difficult to forge consensus: MEA, Pg7BRICS consensus falters amidst West Asia conflict as member involvement complicates India's diplomatic navigation as chair.GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBRICS members involved in conflict, difficult to forge consensus: MEA, Pg7BRICS consensus falters amidst West Asia conflict as member involvement complicates India's diplomatic navigation as chair.
GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineAmbedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.GS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: PolityGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineAmbedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.
GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Indian GeographyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Indian GeographyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsJSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Indian GeographyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Indian GeographyGS1: Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsJSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.
GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.
GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS1: Industrial RevolutionGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS1: Industrial RevolutionGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationProgress at Gunpoint (In The Killing Age, Clifton Crais says modernity is a machine for systematic killing), Pg18Book 'The Killing Age' argues modernity is a machine for systematic killing, enabled by gun proliferation and violence from 1750-1900.GS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS1: Industrial RevolutionGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationGS 1: World HistoryGS 3: EconomyGS1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesGS1: Industrial RevolutionGS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationProgress at Gunpoint (In The Killing Age, Clifton Crais says modernity is a machine for systematic killing), Pg18Book 'The Killing Age' argues modernity is a machine for systematic killing, enabled by gun proliferation and violence from 1750-1900.