UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The Quad is a strategic grouping of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia that emerged from cooperation after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It later evolved into the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in 2007 and was revived in 2017 amid growing Indo-Pacific security concerns. Over time,… Continue reading QUAD: Objectives, Significance and Role in the Indo-Pacific
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 27 – May – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 27-May – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important issues: Vanshaj Azad in The Hindu talks about the Tenth Schedule, political parties and opposition as central to parliamentary democracy. Zheng Wang in Foreign Affairs focuses on U.S.-China rivalry, interdependence and competitive coexistence. The third article in Deccan Herald analysis India’s… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 27 – May – 2026
Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
News: The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition against the Mekedatu project and rejected its request for open court hearing. About Mekedatu Project The Mekedatu Project is a multi-purpose balancing reservoir and drinking water project initiated by the Government of Karnataka. Location: The project is located near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, about 90… Continue reading Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
News: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research developed the CLEAR platform for high-resolution protein mapping. About Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR): It is a novel spatial protein imaging platform that enables visualization and mapping of a large number of proteins within the same sample. Developed… Continue reading Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
News: The Government of India constituted a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons. About High-Level Committee on Demographic Change The High-Level Committee on Demographic Change is a government committee formed to scientifically study demographic changes in India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) Aim: The Committee… Continue reading High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
PSIR Brief #63
Today’s brief covers these important issues: Vanshaj Azad in The Hindu talks about the Tenth Schedule, political parties and opposition as central to parliamentary democracy, Zheng Wang in Foreign Affairs focuses on U.S.-China rivalry, interdependence and competitive coexistence. The third article in Deccan Herald analysis India’s court backlog crisis. UPSC has previously asked question on… Continue reading PSIR Brief #63
Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect
News: ICMR, under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, successfully organized “Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect. About Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect It is India’s largest biomedical and technology transfer facilitation event held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Organized by: It has been organized by Indian… Continue reading Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect
Critical Infrastructure – Significance & Threats – Explained Pointwise
Critical infrastructure and essential services are often taken for granted. Over the past few decades, these services have expanded significantly due to digital transformation driven by automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and AI. However, the same connectivity that enhances efficiency has also widened the spectrum of risks and vulnerabilities. Table of Content What is… Continue reading Critical Infrastructure – Significance & Threats – Explained Pointwise
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
News: Joint Secretary of Ministry of Food Processing Industries, addressed a media interaction regarding the implementation and achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI).… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026
News: Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 was held from May 10 to 17 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 The Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 is six days of high-level competition featuring Asia’s top weightlifters. Hosted by: It was hosted by India from May 10 to 17 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organised by: It was organised by the… Continue reading Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026
