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Strategies to enhance fertilizer security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction India’s fertilizer security is under strain due to heavy dependence on imports, especially from the Gulf for LNG, ammonia, sulphur, urea, and DAP. The system is further stressed by excessive reliance on urea for nitrogen use, rising demand, and limited domestic production growth. This has widened the supply… Continue reading Strategies to enhance fertilizer security
The River Basin Management Scheme: Strengthening Water Governance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance And Gs Paper 1– water-bodies Introduction Water is essential for ecosystems, livelihoods, and economic activities such as agriculture, industry, and energy. Increasing demand, uneven distribution, and ecological stress have intensified pressure on water resources in India. Complex and interlinked river systems further complicate management. The River Basin Management (RBM)… Continue reading The River Basin Management Scheme: Strengthening Water Governance
India–Iran: A partnership of strategic necessity
Source: The post “India–Iran: A partnership of strategic necessity” has been created, based on “India–Iran: A partnership of strategic necessity” published in “The Pioneer” on 18 April 2026. India–Iran: A partnership of strategic necessity. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and Iran share deep civilisational ties rooted in centuries of cultural exchange and… Continue reading India–Iran: A partnership of strategic necessity
Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer
Source: The post “Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer” has been created, based on “Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2026. Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India is one of the world’s largest democracies with high voter participation and… Continue reading Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 – April – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 -April-2026 This initiative ultimately aspires to transform everyday news into meaningful academic insight– making PSIR not just a subject to study, but a framework to understand the world. Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 – April – 2026
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – April 2026 – 2nd week
Dear Friends, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of April 2026 – Second week. We have made several improvements in our compilations structure, to make them more user-friendly and easy to use. Give your feedback on the same and provide suggestions in the comment box, if you want any further… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – April 2026 – 2nd week
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 17 – April – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 17 -April-2026 This initiative ultimately aspires to transform everyday news into meaningful academic insight– making PSIR not just a subject to study, but a framework to understand the world. Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 17 – April – 2026
Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Industrial accidents in India reflect a pattern of creeping risk, where failures build slowly due to weak monitoring, unsafe practices, and poor labour protection. The Sakti boiler explosion, which killed 20 people, shows how risks accumulate during unstable operations. Such incidents reveal gaps in inspection,… Continue reading Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks
India’s Migration Governance Has a Blind Spot
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- population and associated issues And Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. India’s Migration Governance Has a Blind Spot. Introduction India has demonstrated strong capacity in evacuation efforts, bringing back over 4.75 lakh citizens from West Asia. These operations… Continue reading India’s Migration Governance Has a Blind Spot
