Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 20-May – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: C Raja Mohan’s article in The Indian Express explains why India must move beyond old ideas of strategic autonomy. Katie Earnshaw in ORF, analysis incomplete ocean governance and exclusion of Global South seafarers from maritime rule-making. Sahil Hussain Choudhury in… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 20 – May – 2026
L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
News: Five women scientists were named laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards in Paris on May 19, 2026. About L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards Establishment: The Awards were created in 1998 through a joint partnership between the French cosmetics company L’Oréal and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Continue reading L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
SHE-MARTs Initiative
News: The Ministry of Rural Development initiated a nationwide roadmap for women-led rural marketing ecosystems through the SHE-MART initiative. About SHE-MARTs Initiative SHE-MART (Self Help Entrepreneur Marts) is an initiative to empower women entrepreneurs by creating community-owned retail outlets within cluster-level federations of self-help groups. Announced in: It was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27.… Continue reading SHE-MARTs Initiative
PUNIT KUMAR, UPSC IAS 2025 Topper, AIR 638 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of PUNIT KUMAR. He has secured AIR 638 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2025. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: PUNIT KUMAR, UPSC IAS 2025 Toppers, AIR 638, Sample MGP (Optional) Copy PUNIT KUMAR, UPSC… Continue reading PUNIT KUMAR, UPSC IAS 2025 Topper, AIR 638 – Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy
Canine Distemper
News: Another tiger was found dead in Kanha Tiger Reserve, and authorities suspect the sixth CDV-related death within one month. About Canine Distemper Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious viral disease caused by theCanine Distemper Virus (CDV) that affects dogs and several mammals, but it does not affect humans. Virus Type: It is caused by… Continue reading Canine Distemper
Zonal Councils
News: A high-level meeting of the Central Zonal Council took place at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh under Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. About Zonal Councils Origin Prime Minister Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. Legality: They were established under States Reorganisation Act,… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
News: The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. About Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks is a macro-prudential tool that requires banks to build up additional capital during periods of… Continue reading Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
India-Nordic Relations – Explained Pointwise
Recently, PM Narendra Modi attended the 3rd India-Nordic Summit at Oslo. The relationship between India and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) has undergone a profound transformation. What once was a quiet, development-assistance-oriented connection has evolved into a future-focused, high-tech, and Green Strategic Partnership. Table of Content Evolution of India-Nordic Countries Relations… Continue reading India-Nordic Relations – Explained Pointwise
PSIR Brief #57
Today’s brief covers these important themes: C Raja Mohan’s article in The Indian Express explains why India must move beyond old ideas of strategic autonomy. Katie Earnshaw in ORF, analysis incomplete ocean governance and exclusion of Global South seafarers from maritime rule-making. Sahil Hussain Choudhury in Bar & Bench focuses on why caste humiliation cannot… Continue reading PSIR Brief #57
Jaggery Production and Processing in India
News: There has been an increase in Jaggery Production and Processing in India due to government initiatives and rising demands. About Jaggery Production and Processing in India India is the world’s largest Jaggery producer. India accounts for over 70 per cent of global jaggery production. Nearly 20–30 per cent of the country’s sugarcane production is… Continue reading Jaggery Production and Processing in India
