Source: The post “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” has been created, based on “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” published in “The Hindu” on 4 December 2025. The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Urban resilience, particularly in the face… Continue reading The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics
Author: wasim
A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction In CREDAI vs Vanashakti (November 18, 2025), the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 decision that had struck down ex post facto environmental clearances (ECs). This recall reopens the dispute and weakens a strict, preventive approach based on prior ECs. It raises concern that finished projects and… Continue reading A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
Introduction India wants secure, low-carbon growth, but its critical mineral policy still focuses more on mining than on processing. Processing is the missing link that decides whether India remains a supplier of raw ores or becomes a builder of resilient, high-tech industries. Closing this gap is central to energy security, industrial competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.… Continue reading A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3rd December 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 December 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 3 December 2025 I Mains Marathon
Why does India need bioremediation?
Source: The post “Why does India need bioremediation?” has been created, based on “Why does India need bioremediation? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 3 December 2025. Why does India need bioremediation? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms and plants to break down or transform toxic pollutants… Continue reading Why does India need bioremediation?
Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
Source: The post “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society” has been created, based on “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’” published in “The Hindu” on 3 December 2025. Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Technology Context: India today faces a “fishbowl society” where pervasive technological surveillance and AI-based harms challenge the traditional understanding of… Continue reading Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
Need for a National Legislative Index (NLI) in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction India’s governance has become complex. Yet many State legislatures remain weak, with disruptions, short sittings and poor research support. A National Legislative Index (NLI) is proposed to measure how well these… Continue reading Need for a National Legislative Index (NLI) in India
A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean. Introduction The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) has become an important platform for cooperation in the Indian Ocean. It brings India and its island neighbours together to manage shared… Continue reading A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean
The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction Urban India is facing a silent heart crisis. Cardiovascular diseases now cause a large share of city deaths, with urban prevalence nearly twice that of rural areas and rising cases below 50 years. Long commutes, pollution, shrinking green spaces and stress increase risk, while healthcare remains uneven… Continue reading The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning
