UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. And Governance. Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns in India? Introduction Internet shutdowns are legally permitted in India only under limited circumstances to address public emergency or public safety concerns.… Continue reading Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns in India?
India Must Lead in Securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction The Bab el-Mandeb Strait has emerged as a major maritime security concern after reports that Iran asked the Houthis to close the Strait if the United States attacked Iran. Any disruption could threaten around one-third of India’s trade, disrupt global shipping, and increase economic risks. As uncertainty… Continue reading India Must Lead in Securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb
Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
News: The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has sought permission to fell nearly 150,000 sal trees after a severe sal borer infestation in Dindori district. About Sal (Shorea robusta) Tree Sal (Shorea robusta) is one of the oldest and strongest tree species and is an important forest tree of northern India. Family: It belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae… Continue reading Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report
News: The UN released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report on July 21, 2026, highlighting India’s nutrition progress and challenges. About State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report is the UN system’s flagship assessment of… Continue reading State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report
Key Facts About Panama
News: India and Panama held bilateral talks to deepen maritime cooperation in logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development and digital transformation. Key Facts About Panama Location: Panama is a country in Central America. It is located on the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow bridge of land that connects North America and South America. Borders: It… Continue reading Key Facts About Panama
Hornbills
News: In July, four Malabar pied hornbills were spotted near agricultural fields along the Muyyam river in Kannur district, Kerala, a first for the area. About Hornbills Hornbills are a tropical birds named for their unusually large, curved bills. Scientific name: They scientific name Bucerotidae. Family: They belongs to Bucerotidae family. Habitat: They inhabit the canopy of tall… Continue reading Hornbills
Kharchi Puja
News: Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja, one of the state’s largest and most significant religious and cultural festivals. About Kharchi Puja It is week- long, annual Puja held at old Agartala in Tripura. It is also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods’. The word ‘Kharchi’ is derived from two Tripuri words –… Continue reading Kharchi Puja
Plurilateral Trade Agreements (PTAs) – Explained Pointwise
India has consistently opposed plurilateral trade agreements, arguing that they undermine the WTO’s consensus-based, multilateral framework and marginalize developing countries. However, this stance is increasingly questioned by both developed and developing nations like Cambodia & Gambia, which view plurilateral agreements as pragmatic instruments for advancing trade liberalization amid prolonged deadlocks in multilateral negotiations – thus,… Continue reading Plurilateral Trade Agreements (PTAs) – Explained Pointwise
Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
News: NSE Indices launched the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index to track the performance of companies from the Nifty 500 universe. About Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index It is a new benchmark designed to track the performance of companies from the Nifty 500 universe whose business practices are aligned with the principles of non-violence (Ahimsa). Objective: It aims… Continue reading Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index
Borophene
News: Scientists have demonstrated borophene as a high-performance lubricant additive in castor oil, marking a significant breakthrough in sustainable lubrication technology. About Borophene Borophene is an allotrope of boron. It consists of a single-atom-thick sheet of boron atoms arranged in a two-dimensional (2D) lattice. Structure: Unlike graphene, which consists of carbon atoms arranged in a perfect… Continue reading Borophene
