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Role of technology in disaster risk reduction

Source: The post Role of technology in disaster risk reduction has been created, based on the article “Nityanand Rai highlights role of technology in disaster risk reduction at NDMA’s 21st Formation Day” published in “DD News” on 27 September 2025. Role of technology in disaster risk reduction. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context:… Continue reading Role of technology in disaster risk reduction

Regulation on Social Media

Source: The post Regulation on Social Media has been created, based on the article “In Karnataka HC’s rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media” published in “Indian Express” on 26 September 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance, Transparency & Accountability and institutional and other… Continue reading Regulation on Social Media

India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns

Source: The post India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns has been created, based on the article “Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns” published in “The Hindu” on 26 September 2025. India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors… Continue reading India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns

Cooling Rights in Global South

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Introduction Cooling is no longer a lifestyle choice; it is a public-health and adaptation right. Studies indicate ~489,000 heat-related deaths each year (2000–2019), with nearly half in Asia—evidence that extreme heat already imposes mass mortality in the Global South. Yet access is deeply unequal across and within countries, and… Continue reading Cooling Rights in Global South

Role of Northeastern Region in Export Economy of India

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy Introduction Northeast India borders five countries and spans 5,484 km of international frontiers. It holds rich natural and human capital yet contributes only 0.13% of exports. Once periphery, it is India’s strategic and digital frontier. NITI Aayog’s NER SDG Index (2021–22) shows gains but uneven progress. The Economic… Continue reading Role of Northeastern Region in Export Economy of India

Unrest in Ladakh

Source: The post Unrest in Ladakh has been created, based on the article “Ladakh protests: demand for statehood, sixth schedule inclusion.” published in “Indian Express” on 25 September 2025. Unrest in Ladakh. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context: The ongoing protests in Ladakh highlight a significant movement driven… Continue reading Unrest in Ladakh

Controlling Floods in India: Following the Rains, Not the Calendar

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Disaster and disaster management Introduction India’s cities face recurrent flooding every monsoon, exposing weak urban planning and outdated drainage systems. With rainfall becoming untimely and more intense due to climate change, Indian cities are still designed for a climate that no longer exists. Recent floods across Punjab, Delhi, Gurugram,… Continue reading Controlling Floods in India: Following the Rains, Not the Calendar

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