UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -science and technology. Introduction India’s biotechnology journey has moved from first-generation gene modification (GM) towards more precise genome editing using tools like CRISPR. While GM crops largely stalled after Bt cotton, genome-edited (GE) crops and therapies now enjoy stronger policy support, indigenous R&D and growing applications in both agriculture… Continue reading From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
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Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 and Status of Chandigarh
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Introduction The debate around the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 is about bringing Chandigarh under Article 240, changing how the Union Territory and joint capital is governed. Today, Chandigarh is a UT and shared capital of Punjab and Haryana, administered… Continue reading Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 and Status of Chandigarh
Need for Safe Food Processing in India
Introduction India’s food system faces a serious trust crisis. Street food, once a symbol of culture and livelihood, now raises safety doubts after raids exposed contaminated water and poor hygiene. At the same time, worries about pesticides, adulteration and sugar in processed foods are growing. These risks make safe, science-based food processing and stronger regulation… Continue reading Need for Safe Food Processing in India
Centre’s Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Introduction Five years after NEP 2020 proposed a single higher education regulator, the Union government plans to introduce the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill 2025 in the winter session, aiming to replace multiple regulatory bodies… Continue reading Centre’s Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025
How can State PSCs be reformed
Source: The post “How can State PSCs be reformed” has been created, based on “How can State PSCs be reformed” published in “Indian Express” on 24 November 2025. How can State PSCs be reformed. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are responsible for recruitment to various government posts at… Continue reading How can State PSCs be reformed
The new direction for India should be toward Asia
Source: The post “The new direction for India should be toward Asia” has been created, based on “The new direction for India should be toward Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 22 November 2025. The new direction for India should be toward Asia. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning,… Continue reading The new direction for India should be toward Asia
Do we really need large banks now?
Source: The post “Do we really need large banks now?” has been created, based on “Do we really need large banks now?” published in “The Hindu BusinessLine” on 22 November 2025. Do we really need large banks now? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading Do we really need large banks now?
New Framework for Obscenity on Digital Platforms
UPSC Syllabus- Cyber Laws and Regulations: IT Act, 2000, rules regarding online content, and recent amendments. News- The Union government has proposed new rules to define “obscenity” and other banned content on digital platforms under the IT Rules, 2021. The aim is to make clear what counts as prohibited content and to expand the Code… Continue reading New Framework for Obscenity on Digital Platforms
India’s Fisheries and Aquaculture: Its Promising Course
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture Introduction India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector is growing rapidly, supporting livelihoods, nutrition, exports and coastal development. India has become a global aquaculture leader, backed by technological change, institutional support and major schemes such as Blue Revolution, PMMSY and new digital initiatives. At the same time, environmental stress,… Continue reading India’s Fisheries and Aquaculture: Its Promising Course
Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction On 18 November 2025, the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 Vanashakti ruling that had outlawed retrospective environmental clearances. The case now stands at the centre of a wider conflict between strict, preventive environmental regulation based on prior environmental clearance and demands to protect large public and… Continue reading Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
