When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis

Source: The post “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” has been created, based on “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” published in “Indian Express” on 20 May 2026. When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India has achieved substantial… Continue reading When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis

India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

Source: The post “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” has been created, based on “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2026. India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is rapidly moving… Continue reading India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction India’s federalism debate mainly revolves around the Centre and states, while urban local bodies (ULBs) remain neglected despite the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Weak finances, limited administrative powers,… Continue reading Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth

Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy

[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 20 – May – 2026

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

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