Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18-May – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Dhani Mehrishi article in ORF talks about how rich-world rate hikes hurt vulnerable economies. Ashok K Kantha in The Indian Express analysis the Trump-Xi summit which gave China a little more than the U.S. Ashok Lavasa in The Hindu focuses… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 18 – May – 2026
Why power distribution companies are struggling with fixed costs, falling revenues
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) are facing rising financial pressure because their fixed expenditure is increasing while recovery through fixed charges remains low. A large share of their revenue still depends on electricity consumption. At the same time, rooftop solar, captive generation and open-access power procurement are reducing electricity… Continue reading Why power distribution companies are struggling with fixed costs, falling revenues
The Challenge for India’s Renewable Surge: Storage
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India is rapidly expanding renewable energy to achieve its climate and clean energy goals. Renewable sources now account for 53% of India’s installed power capacity, with solar power contributing over 150 GW. However, solar and wind energy remain intermittent because generation changes with sunlight and weather conditions. This… Continue reading The Challenge for India’s Renewable Surge: Storage
India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral
Source: The post “India needs to snap out of agricultural subsidy spiral” has been created, based on “India needs to snap out of agricultural subsidy spiral” published in “Indian Express” on 18 May 2026. India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s agricultural subsidy system… Continue reading India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral
Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
Source: The post “Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn” has been created, based on “Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn” published in “The Hindu” on 18 May 2026. Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: The Arctic region is increasingly becoming important due to climate change,… Continue reading Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – May 2026 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of May 2026 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – May 2026 – 1st and 2nd week
Ebola Virus
News: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 deaths. About Ebola Virus Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and… Continue reading Ebola Virus
Energy Storage Systems – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
With the world shifting toward renewable energy like solar and wind, energy storage has become the missing puzzle piece for a clean energy future. India, which is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, is facing a key challenge due to the vast gap between its actual operational capacity & its ambitious project pipeline. Table of… Continue reading Energy Storage Systems – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
PSIR Brief #55
Today’s brief covers these important themes: Dhani Mehrishi’s article in ORF talks about how rich-world rate hikes hurt vulnerable economies. Ashok K Kantha in The Indian Express analysis the Trump-Xi summit which gave China a little more than the U.S. Ashok Lavasa in The Hindu focuses on why democracy needs real competition. UPSC has previously… Continue reading PSIR Brief #55
Key Facts About Norway
News: Trade and energy cooperation are expected to dominate discussions for the first bilateral visit to Norway by an Indian Prime Minister. Key Facts About Norway Location: Norway is a northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is bounded by the Barents Sea to the north, the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea… Continue reading Key Facts About Norway
