UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Tapping fisheries in reservoirs has emerged as a key strategy in Budget 2026–27, which proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to increase fish farmers’ income. India is now the second-largest fish producer globally, with 197.75 lakh tonnes production, and 75% coming from inland fisheries,… Continue reading Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
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To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction Global conflicts such as US–Iran–Israel tensions and the Russia–Ukraine war highlight growing uncertainty in global supply chains. India faces a major risk due to its ~70% dependence on fertiliser imports and rising global prices. Food security depends directly on fertiliser availability, and disruptions can affect agricultural output. Natural… Continue reading To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
Closing the representation gap
Source: The post “Closing the representation gap” has been created, based on “Closing the representation gap” published in “Indian Express” on 13 April 2026. Closing the representation gap. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, thereby addressing… Continue reading Closing the representation gap
Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project
Source: The post “Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project” has been created, based on “Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project” published in “The Hindu” on 13 April 2026. Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The ₹92,000-crore mega-infrastructure project on Great… Continue reading Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project
Tourism Renaissance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Union Budget 2026–27 marks a shift from sporadic interventions to a structured, multi-dimensional tourism policy framework aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047. Tourism is now treated as a civilisational asset and growth engine, not a peripheral sector. It highlights tourism’s role in employment generation, foreign exchange earnings,… Continue reading Tourism Renaissance
Bolstering Deterrence through Submarine Dominance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security challenges and their management in border areas . Introduction The mention of ‘Aridhaman’ by Rajnath Singh triggered speculation about the commissioning of India’s third SSBN. This follows INS Arihant (2016) and INS Arighat (2024). The development reflects India’s steady effort to strengthen sea-based nuclear capability, which is central to… Continue reading Bolstering Deterrence through Submarine Dominance
Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan
Source: The post “Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan” has been created, based on “Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan” published in “The Hindu” on 11 April 2026. Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: India’s foreign policy in West… Continue reading Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan
A modest plea for constitutional morality
Source: The post “A modest plea for constitutional morality” has been created, based on “A modest plea for constitutional morality” published in “Indian Express” on 11 April 2026. A modest plea for constitutional morality. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Constitutional morality refers to the ethical foundations that sustain constitutional governance through values such as… Continue reading A modest plea for constitutional morality
Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Introduction India aims to achieve a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, as set under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for 2035. However, the real issue is not only expanding institutions but ensuring who can… Continue reading Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture
Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment Introduction India has shifted women’s empowerment from intent to institutional infrastructure through planned policy design. Under the present Indian government, women are placed at the centre of development. This approach recognises that women’s progress accelerates economic growth. The focus has moved from welfare to women-led development, creating measurable… Continue reading Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade
