UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Introduction The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in 2014, aimed to ensure toilet access for every household in India. Within a decade, over 12 crore toilets were built in rural areas, and all villages declared themselves Open Defecation Free. This marked a major public… Continue reading Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships
Transforming a Waste-Ridden Urban India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Introduction Urban India is struggling with a growing waste crisis that affects health, climate, and the quality of city life. Rapid urban expansion, rising consumption, and weak waste systems have turned waste into a daily urban challenge. Waste is no longer only about cleanliness.… Continue reading Transforming a Waste-Ridden Urban India
Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative
News: As part of the initial rollout of the Export Promotion Mission, Collateral Support for Export Credit initiative under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme has been launched to strengthen MSME exports and improve access to trade finance. About Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative The Collateral Support for Export Credit is a key component of the… Continue reading Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative
Alps Mountain Range
News– A deadly bar fire at Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort located in the Alps mountain range, has drawn attention to the region, which is a major centre of alpine tourism and winter sports in Europe. About Alps Mountain Range Type & age: The Alps are young fold mountains, formed during the Alpine orogeny, which… Continue reading Alps Mountain Range
Euro Zone
News: Bulgaria adopted the euro as its currency in 2026, becoming the 21st euro zone member and gaining representation in ECB monetary decisions. About Euro Zone The euro zone, also called the euro area, is a currency union of European Union member states that use the euro as their sole legal tender. Total Members: The… Continue reading Euro Zone
Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technique for Rice Cultivation
News: Alternate Wetting and Drying is discussed due to its role in reducing methane emissions, saving water, and enabling carbon credit generation in rice farming. About Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technique for Rice Cultivation Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is is a water-management technology for lowland rice cultivation that reduces water consumption and methane… Continue reading Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technique for Rice Cultivation
Solid Waste Management in India – Explained Pointwise
The Solid Waste Management in India remains an Achilles heel for India. The Supreme Court of India recently criticized the solid waste management in New Delhi. There are more than 3,800 tones of untreated solid waste in Delhi alone. This waste reaches landfills and threatens public health and the environment. Proper steps need to be… Continue reading Solid Waste Management in India – Explained Pointwise
Rani Velu Nachiyar
News: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, highlighting her courage, leadership, and resistance to British rule. About Rani Velu Nachiyar Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730–1796) was the 18th-century queen of the Sivagangai estate in Tamil Nadu. She was the first queen in India to actively oppose British rule and… Continue reading Rani Velu Nachiyar
Key Facts about Bulgaria
News: EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. Key Facts about Bulgaria Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeast Europe, in the east of the Balkans. It is situated… Continue reading Key Facts about Bulgaria
Mineral Resources of Uttar Pradesh
The UP state government highlighted that the mineral policy reforms will help Uttar Pradesh achieve its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy. The focus is on enhancing mineral exploration, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and attracting private investment in mining and downstream industries. Table of Content Mineral Resources of Uttar Pradesh Geological Set-up of Uttar Pradesh… Continue reading Mineral Resources of Uttar Pradesh
