UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction India is the ninth most climate-vulnerable country, facing 430 extreme weather events (1995–2024) that caused $170 billion losses and affected 1.3 billion people. The updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–35 recognise these risks and stress mainstreaming climate adaptation into development planning. The key challenge lies in scaling adaptation… Continue reading Scaling Climate Adaptation from Policy to Grassroots
India notifies online gaming rules
Source: The post “India notifies online gaming rules” has been created, based on “India notifies online gaming rules” published in “The Hindu” on 24th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s online gaming market has witnessed exponential growth, with millions of users and increasing monetisation through real-money formats. However, rising concerns over addiction,… Continue reading India notifies online gaming rules
High heat: On India and warming
Source: The post “High heat: On India and warming” has been created, based on “High heat: On India and warming” published in “The Hindu” on 24th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India is experiencing unusually early and intense heatwaves, with temperatures crossing 40°C in several regions as early as April. This shift… Continue reading High heat: On India and warming
SAARC Currency Swap Framework
News: India approved Rs. 30 billion withdrawal for Maldives under SAARC Currency Swap Framework, reaffirming financial support and regional cooperation commitment. About SAARC Currency Swap Framework SAARC currency swap framework provides SAARC countries a line of funding for short-term foreign exchange requirements. Currency Swap Framework: It is a contract between countries to exchange currencies with… Continue reading SAARC Currency Swap Framework
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 24 – April – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 24 -April-2026 This initiative ultimately aspires to transform everyday news into meaningful academic insight– making PSIR not just a subject to study, but a framework to understand the world. Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 24 – April – 2026
Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
News: Government is planning E100 fuel blending and promoting flex-fuel vehicles due to the energy crisis caused by the West Asia war. About Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) are vehicles with internal combustion engines that can run on petrol, bio-ethanol, or their mixtures. Key aspects: Fuel flexibility: FFVs can operate on petrol, ethanol,… Continue reading Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
Tharu Community
News: The Allahabad High Court quashed a 2021 order denying forest rights claims of the Tharu community under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. About Tharu Community The Tharu community is an indigenous ethnic group living in the Terai region of India and Nepal. Distribution: The Tharu people live in southern Nepal and northern India, mainly… Continue reading Tharu Community
Political Reservation for Women – Arguments in Favour & Against – Explained Pointwise
Women make up roughly half the world’s population but are severely underrepresented in legislatures globally. As of recent data, women hold only about 26% of parliamentary seats worldwide. Similarly, in India, women Members of Parliament constituted only about 13.63% of the Lok Sabha following the 2024 General Election. Although women’s representation in the Lok Sabha… Continue reading Political Reservation for Women – Arguments in Favour & Against – Explained Pointwise
Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme
News: Revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme have been released to strengthen India’s global telecom footprint. About Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme The Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme is an initiative to position India as a global leader in telecom innovation, standardisation and exports. Nodal Ministry:Department… Continue reading Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme
Subarnarekha River
News: The Indian Army defused a high-risk, World War II-era bomb recovered from the Subarnarekha River near Baharagora in East Singhbhum. About Subarnarekha River The Subarnarekha River originates in Jharkhand and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It is a rain-fed river and is ranked as the smallest river basin among the fourteen major… Continue reading Subarnarekha River
