Source: The post “India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress’’ has been created, based on “In a year of unpredictability, India needs to accelerate EU FTA” published in “Indian Express” on 16 January 2026. India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The global economy in 2026 is characterised by uncertainty arising… Continue reading India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape
Source: The post “India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape’’ has been created, based on “Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 16 January 2026. India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- G Context: India’s urbanisation is no longer driven only by… Continue reading India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape
India needs a new foreign policy plan
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction India’s foreign policy is facing a serious test as the long upward trend in India–U.S. relations has stalled. Changes in U.S. priorities, declining respect for partnerships, and weakening multilateralism show that earlier assumptions no longer… Continue reading India needs a new foreign policy plan
Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure (Roads). Introduction- Findings from a joint road safety assessment by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the SaveLIFE Foundation reveal that road accident deaths in India follow clear patterns. A majority of fatalities occur without traffic violations, at identified locations, and during specific time hours. These… Continue reading Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #100: Lt Gen Raj Shukla Board, Cooking
Date of Interview: 8-1-26 Board: Lt Gen Raj Shukla sir Hobby: Cooking Slot: AN Hobbies: historical cooking; yoga and meditation; talking to people from different countries and cultures Leadership: vice president of english literature club in college self employment: freelance content writer To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman on my free… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #100: Lt Gen Raj Shukla Board, Cooking
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #99: Suman Sharma Ma’am Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State
Date of Interview: 08th Jan 2026 Board: Suman Sharma Ma’am Home State: Madhya Pradesh MORNING SESSION DAF KEYWORDS: Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, IIT (only relevant) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1.You’re from Bhopal? I said yes. She said Beautiful City! 2 You worked for about 9 months after college. I… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #99: Suman Sharma Ma’am Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #98: Sanjay Verma Board, Gujarat Home State, Gym
Date of Interview: 07/01/2026 Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Home State: Gujarat Background: Dentist Keywords: Dentist, Gujarat, Gym, Sports Authority of India, Kant (DAF) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. Greeted me in Gujarati 2. Started with the quote on oral cavity 3. Three health myths and reality about those myths… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #98: Sanjay Verma Board, Gujarat Home State, Gym
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #97: Sanjay Verma Board, Zoology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Date of Interview: 07/01/2026 Board: Sanjay Verma Sir Optional: Zoology Home State: Maharashtra DAF: Hobbies: Watching Air Crash Investigation, listening to happiness psychology podcasts, reading English fiction (children’s classics) Place: Pune, Maharashtra Session: Forenoon Order: Last candidate To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. You read children’s classics? Is there a… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #97: Sanjay Verma Board, Zoology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Mycorrhizal Networks
News: American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her work related to Mycorrhizal Networks. About Mycorrhizal Networks The word mycorrhiza comes from Greek and means “fungus–root,” describing the close association between fungi and plant roots. Mycorrhizal networks are underground systems formed by symbiotic fungi that connect the… Continue reading Mycorrhizal Networks
Freshwater Pufferfish
News: India’s first scientifically confirmed case of freshwater pufferfish poisoning highlights a hidden risk. About Freshwater Pufferfish Freshwater pufferfish belong primarily to the family Tetraodontidae. Distribution: They are naturally distributed across tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia (India, Thailand, Indonesia) and Africa, where they inhabit rivers, streams, floodplains, and lakes. Globally, about 190–193 valid… Continue reading Freshwater Pufferfish
