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
Category: 9 PM Daily Articles
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
Indian’s salt overload
Source: The post Indian’s salt overload has been created, based on the article “Just a pinch can reduce an Indian’s salt overload” published in “The Hindu” on 25 September 2025. Indian’s salt overload. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: Excessive salt consumption… Continue reading Indian’s salt overload
Protecting Personality Rights in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Protecting Personality Rights in India. Introduction The rise of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and digital platforms has exposed new vulnerabilities for celebrities and ordinary citizens alike. Indian courts have stepped in to protect the dignity… Continue reading Protecting Personality Rights in India
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
Lessons from India’s vaccination drive
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Lessons from India’s vaccination drive. Introduction India’s vaccination drive shows how scale, focus, and technology can save lives. Services reached children and pregnant women at speed and cost-efficiency. Immunity gaps during COVID-19 exposed weak spots. Catch-up rounds,… Continue reading Lessons from India’s vaccination drive
BharatGen: India’s AI Manhattan project
Source: The post BharatGen: India’s AI Manhattan project has been created, based on the article “BharatGen: India’s AI Manhattan project” published in “Business Standard” on 24 September 2025. BharatGen: India’s AI Manhattan project. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper -3– Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Context: The… Continue reading BharatGen: India’s AI Manhattan project
H-1B fee Hike and Threat to India’s IT firms
Source: The post H-1B fee Hike and Threat to India’s IT firms has been created, based on the article “How Trump’s H-1B fee threatens India’s IT firms and Big Tech business models” published in “The Hindu” on 24 September 2025. H-1B fee Hike and Threat to India’s IT firms. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper -2–… Continue reading H-1B fee Hike and Threat to India’s IT firms
