Source: The post “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” has been created, based on “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” published in “Business Line” on 18 March 2026. Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Indian prisons are facing a serious… Continue reading Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons
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Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a Test of a New Model of Forest Finance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction The Belém Climate Summit (2025) highlighted a key issue in forest conservation: finance alone is not enough without power shift. Despite commitments since 1992, funding for tropical forests has remained inadequate. Forests declined by 8% between 2002 and 2022, showing failure of existing models. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility… Continue reading Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a Test of a New Model of Forest Finance
Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India spends $26.4 billion annually on LPG imports, mostly through vulnerable supply routes. It has 332 million LPG connections, yet 37% households still rely on firewood and dung. The cost dynamics have changed, as electric cooking is now cheaper than unsubsidised LPG. This creates a strong case for… Continue reading Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens
Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP
Source: The post “Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP” has been created, based on “Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP” published in “BusinessLine” on 17 March 2026. Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International relations Context: India is highly dependent on crude oil imports, especially from the Gulf region, making it… Continue reading Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill
Source: The post “Transgender Rights Amendment Bill” has been created, based on “Transgender Rights Amendment Bill: Key Changes to 2019 Act Explained” published in “Indian Express” on 17 March 2026. Transgender Rights Amendment Bill. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was enacted in line with the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Transgender Rights Amendment Bill
Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relation And GS Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Crude oil prices surged sharply after the war in West Asia, reaching $118 per barrel, while Brent crude rose from $57.56 in mid-December 2025, more than doubling within two months. Prices remain above three digits with no immediate easing. This situation shows that… Continue reading Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply
Building India’s Climate Resilience with Water at the Core
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction COP 30, held in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, was branded the “COP of Implementation.” It marked a shift from abstract climate promises to measurable and accountable adaptation systems. Water moved to the centre of climate resilience, as global indicators for the first time integrated water, sanitation and… Continue reading Building India’s Climate Resilience with Water at the Core
Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world
Source: The post “Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks” has been created, based on “Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world” published in “Indian Express” on 16 March 2026. Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world. UPSC… Continue reading Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world
Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke
Source: The post “Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke” has been created, based on “Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke” published in “Business Line” on 16 March 2026. Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global maritime chokepoint that facilitates large volumes of energy and fertilizer feedstock trade.… Continue reading Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke
Digital world should be made safe for children to inhabit
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The digital world has become a central space where children learn, communicate, and interact. Social media platforms and digital technologies now shape everyday life for young users. Children represent nearly one-third of global internet users, yet digital platforms are not designed primarily for their protection.… Continue reading Digital world should be made safe for children to inhabit
