UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Retail sugar prices have risen sharply from around ₹45–₹48 to ₹58–₹70 per kg, raising concerns before the festive season. The increase reflects lower domestic production, weather damage, seasonal demand, ethanol diversion, global supply pressure and speculative hoarding, rather than one single cause. The key issue is to… Continue reading The Real Causes of Sugar Price Spike
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Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space
Source: The post “Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space” has been created based on “Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: India is increasingly using cross-border e-commerce to connect small producers, artisans… Continue reading Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space
Why Central Asia matters for India
Source: The post “Why Central Asia matters for India” has been created based on “PM Modi visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic: Why Central Asia matters for India” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Why Central Asia matters for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Central… Continue reading Why Central Asia matters for India
Danger from Above: On the Nepal Flood
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster, and disaster management Introduction The devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border show the growing danger of disasters originating in the high Himalayas. The event was initially linked to an earthquake or rainfall, but satellite evidence pointed towards a glacial collapse or ice-rock avalanche, followed by destructive downstream flooding.… Continue reading Danger from Above: On the Nepal Flood
India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Source: The post “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” has been created based on “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” published in “The Hindu” on 28 July 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: Central Asia is an important part of India’s extended neighbourhood, despite the lack of direct overland connectivity. India shares deep… Continue reading India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Making India’s Food System Climate-Proof Cannot Wait
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India has moved from food-aid dependence in the 1960s to becoming a major food producer. This achievement is supported by strong buffer stocks and the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, which provides subsidised foodgrains to around 800 million people. Climate change… Continue reading Making India’s Food System Climate-Proof Cannot Wait
The High Cost of India’s Private Health-Care Boom
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Introduction India’s private health-care expansion has improved access to specialised treatment, advanced technology and tertiary care, but it has also created a serious affordability gap. Treatment in private hospitals costs far more than in public facilities, while many… Continue reading The High Cost of India’s Private Health-Care Boom
Why India could shape the next global financial order
Source: The post “Why India could shape the next global financial orders” has been created based on “Why India could shape the next global financial order” published in “The Hindu” on 27 July 2026. Why India could shape the next global financial order. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- International Relations Context: The international financial architecture consists… Continue reading Why India could shape the next global financial order
India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields
Source: The post “India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields” has been created based on “India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields” published in “Business Line” on 27 July 2026. India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy Context: India has developed two genome-edited rice varieties, DRR… Continue reading India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields
The Limits of Air Power, Implications for Theatre-isation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Introduction Modern conflicts show that air power remains important but cannot independently decide the outcome of a war. Ukraine demonstrated how integrated air defences can deny control of the skies, while the Iran conflict showed that even air dominance may not… Continue reading The Limits of Air Power, Implications for Theatre-isation
