Source: The post “Water budgeting: An innovative approach’’ has been created, based on “Water budgeting: An innovative approach” published in “BusinessLine” on 7 January 2026. Water budgeting: An innovative approach. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Water budgeting is a scientific and participatory approach to managing water resources by estimating availability, supply, demand, and consumption… Continue reading Water budgeting: An innovative approach
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A central law to protect Amaravati
Source: The post “A central law to protect Amaravati’’ has been created, based on “A central law to protect Amaravati” published in “The Hindu” on 7 January 2026. A central law to protect Amaravati. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Amaravati, envisioned as the greenfield capital of Andhra Pradesh was declared the state capital under… Continue reading A central law to protect Amaravati
India-US Parallel tracks which are propelling the Relation Forward
Introduction In 2025, India–U.S. relations face visible political strain, including U.S. trade sanctions on India and closer U.S. engagement with Pakistan. The postponement of the Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by India highlights diplomatic unease. Despite these challenges, the foundational cooperation between the two countries remains intact and forward-moving. High-level visits by India’s External Affairs Minister… Continue reading India-US Parallel tracks which are propelling the Relation Forward
The debate over economic data
Source: The post “The debate over economic data’’ has been created, based on “The debate over economic data” published in “Business Line” on 6 January 2026. The debate over economic data. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The debate over India’s GDP and employment data has intensified following methodological changes such as the 2011–12… Continue reading The debate over economic data
After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi
Source: The post “After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi’’ has been created, based on “C Raja Mohan writes: On Maduro, there’s a reason for Delhi’s restraint — and a window of opportunity in the region” published in “Indian Express” on 6 January 2026. After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-… Continue reading After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi
India’s overlooked crisis: unsafe drinking water
Source: The post “India’s overlooked crisis: unsafe drinking water’’ has been created, based on “India’s overlooked crisis: unsafe drinking water” published in “BusinessLine” on 5 January 2026. India’s overlooked crisis: unsafe drinking water. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India faces a recurring crisis of unsafe drinking water, which causes widespread illness and deaths across… Continue reading India’s overlooked crisis: unsafe drinking water
Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future
Source: The post “Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future’’ has been created, based on “Design Linked Incentive Scheme” published in “PIB” on 5 January 2026. Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: Semiconductors are critical enablers of economic growth and national security in sectors such… Continue reading Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future
The struggle to count women’s labour
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Inclusive Growth, GS 1 Women empowerment, GS 2 Vulnerable sections of the society. Introduction Women’s labour remains deeply undervalued because large parts of their work are unpaid, invisible, and excluded from economic measures. Across societies, women spend more time than men on unpaid care, domestic, emotional, and mental labour.… Continue reading The struggle to count women’s labour
Security camps, the game-changer in the Maoist fight
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –internal security Introduction Maoism in India has witnessed a sharp decline in recent years, with violence now confined to limited pockets of south Bastar in Chhattisgarh. This transformation is not accidental. It is closely linked to the expansion of security camps in remote and previously inaccessible areas. These camps… Continue reading Security camps, the game-changer in the Maoist fight
India’s Artificial Intelligence Journey
Introduction India is entering a new AI-driven development phase impacting healthcare, agriculture, education, governance, cities, and public services. Focus is on inclusive, affordable, and accessible AI, not limited to elite institutions. AI is positioned as a tool for societal upliftment and good governance, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. India’s Artificial Intelligence Journey.… Continue reading India’s Artificial Intelligence Journey
