UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction India’s clean energy shift is gathering speed. Solar capacity rose by 24.5 GW in 2024, placing India third after China and the U.S. It is recognised by the UN Secretary-General’s 2025 Climate Report for scaling solar and wind. Clean energy is also creating jobs and… Continue reading Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security . Introduction Operation Sindoor has shifted focus to the sea. Visible deployments, missile activity, new inductions, and sharp public warnings now define the signalling space in the Arabian Sea. India emphasises a forward deterrent posture and wider Indo-Pacific alignment; Pakistan has moved to dispersal, survivability, and denial. External… Continue reading The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
RBI’s capital market lending revamp
Source: The post RBI’s capital market lending revamp has been created, based on the article “RBI unlocks capital market liquidity with funding boost at a time markets are flat: Here’s how the measures would work” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. RBI’s capital market lending revamp. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy and issues relating… Continue reading RBI’s capital market lending revamp
Building Dams – The China Way
Source: The post Building Dams – The China Way has been created, based on the article “On dams, take the China way” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. Building Dams – The China Way. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations Context: India and China, both ancient civilizations, have long histories of… Continue reading Building Dams – The China Way
Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
News: Scientists warn that Amazon’s “flying rivers” are weakening with tree loss, raising drought risks for regions that depend on this rainfall-driven moisture transport. About Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’ “Flying rivers” are vast streams of water vapour generated by the rainforest and Atlantic evaporation that flow across the Amazon basin. This natural phenomenon spans eight Latin… Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
News: Poland has announced that it will join NATO Pipeline System (NPS) amid rising tensions with Russia. About NATO Pipeline System (NPS) Purpose: The NPS is designed to ensure that NATO’s requirements for petroleum products and their distribution can be met at all times. Origin: It was set up during the Cold War. Scale: In… Continue reading NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
PM-SETU Scheme
News: On October 4, the Prime Minister launched PM-SETU, a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs. About PM-SETU Scheme Full Form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. It modernizes government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to align skilling with market demand. Type of Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme (government-owned but industry-managed… Continue reading PM-SETU Scheme
Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
News: The Union Health Ministry recently confirmed that cough syrups linked to the recent deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan did not contain contaminants. About Diethylene Glycol (DEG) It is an organic chemical that is mainly used as a chemical intermediate. Appearance: It is a clear, colourless, odourless and stable oily liquid. Group:… Continue reading Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
Aspirational Agriculture Districts
News: Recently, the government has announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts to be developed under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) across 29 states and UTs. About Aspirational Agriculture Districts The Aspirational Agriculture Districts are 100 districts identified by under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). The initiative is designed to improve agricultural performance… Continue reading Aspirational Agriculture Districts
Stablecoins
News: Finance Minister highlighted that India may not legalize private cryptocurrencies but must “prepare to engage” with stablecoins to avoid exclusion from global financial shifts. About Stablecoins Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to fiat currencies, commodities, or financial instruments. They are created to reduce price fluctuations… Continue reading Stablecoins
