UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Science & Technology and Economic Development Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metallic elements comprising the 15 lanthanides, along with scandium and yttrium. Though termed “rare”, they are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust but are geologically dispersed and occur in low concentrations, making their extraction and separation… Continue reading Rare Earth Elements
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RCEP Minus China
Context- India is in a position to reap the benefits of RCEP without actually joining it. With the conclusion of negotiations, India-New Zealand FTA, India has FTAs with all other countries in RCEP except China. This strategy of having one-to-one FTA with other member nations of RCEP, has given India market access without surrendering tariff… Continue reading RCEP Minus China
RBI’s new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy Introduction RBI’s new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks by linking growth directly to deposit size, capital strength, governance quality, and compliance capacity. The revised framework introduces deposit-based regulatory tiers, higher capital needs, and stricter oversight. While the aim is to protect depositors after recent bank… Continue reading RBI’s new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks
Health care does not need the PPP route
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction India’s healthcare system works through a mixed public–private model, where the public sector anchors universal access and the private sector dominates specialised services. Despite higher government spending and a fall in out-of-pocket expenditure, deep structural gaps… Continue reading Health care does not need the PPP route
India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed
Source: The post “India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed’’ has been created, based on “India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed” published in “Indian Express” on 27 December 2025. India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed.… Continue reading India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed
Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR
Source: The post “Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR’’ has been created, based on “Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR” published in “The Hindu” on 27 December 2025. Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Delhi–NCR has been facing severe air pollution, particularly due to high concentrations of PM2.5 and… Continue reading Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR
Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished
Source: The post “Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished’’ has been created, based on “Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished” published in “The Hindu” on 26 December 2025. Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Rabies is a viral… Continue reading Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished
Regulating Academia – Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill
Source: The post “Regulating Academia – Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill’’ has been created, based on “Regulating Academia – Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill” published in “The Hindu BusinessLine” on 26 December 2025. Regulating Academia – Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill was introduced in… Continue reading Regulating Academia – Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill
The Case of Political Funding in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Introduction Political funding shapes how democracy works in practice. When access to money is unequal, political competition becomes unequal. In India, private donations dominate political finance, which has created sharp funding asymmetries, weakened electoral fairness, and strengthened the nexus between… Continue reading The Case of Political Funding in India
The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction Cities are growing rapidly and pulling people from villages, small towns, and even across national borders. Migration now shapes how cities function, who they serve, and who they exclude. Yet, many cities are still… Continue reading The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems
