Source: The post “Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero” has been created, based on “A day to pause and come down to earth” published in “The Hindu” on 05th December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: World Soil Day is observed on December 5th every year to raise awareness about the importance of soil… Continue reading Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero
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India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Source: The post “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” has been created, based on “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” published in “The Hindu” on 05th December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s bioeconomy has grown significantly, from $10 billion in 2014 to over $165 billion in 2024. With… Continue reading India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Systemic challenges with the working of IBC
Source: The post “Systemic challenges with the working of IBC” has been created, based on “IBC resolution process: House panel raises concerns over ‘haircuts’, asset valuation; encourage global bidding” published in “Indian Express” on 04th December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has played a crucial role… Continue reading Systemic challenges with the working of IBC
The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics
Source: The post “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” has been created, based on “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” published in “The Hindu” on 04th December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Urban resilience, particularly in the face of climate change, is an emerging concern in rapidly… Continue reading The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics
A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction In CREDAI vs Vanashakti (November 18, 2025), the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 decision that had struck down ex post facto environmental clearances (ECs). This recall reopens the dispute and weakens a strict, preventive approach based on prior ECs. It raises concern that finished projects and… Continue reading A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
Introduction India wants secure, low-carbon growth, but its critical mineral policy still focuses more on mining than on processing. Processing is the missing link that decides whether India remains a supplier of raw ores or becomes a builder of resilient, high-tech industries. Closing this gap is central to energy security, industrial competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.… Continue reading A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
Why does India need bioremediation?
Source: The post “Why does India need bioremediation?” has been created, based on “Why does India need bioremediation? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 03rd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms and plants to break down or transform toxic pollutants into harmless by-products, thereby restoring… Continue reading Why does India need bioremediation?
Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
Source: The post “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society” has been created, based on “Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’” published in “The Hindu” on 03rd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Technology Context: India today faces a “fishbowl society” where pervasive technological surveillance and AI-based harms challenge the traditional understanding of privacy. Despite the Puttaswamy judgment… Continue reading Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society
The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction Urban India is facing a silent heart crisis. Cardiovascular diseases now cause a large share of city deaths, with urban prevalence nearly twice that of rural areas and rising cases below 50 years. Long commutes, pollution, shrinking green spaces and stress increase risk, while healthcare remains uneven… Continue reading The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning
Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Source: The post “Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change” has been created, based on “In era of AI and climate change, energy policy must navigate new trade-offs and dilemmas” published in “Indian Express” on 1st December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- (Environment, Energy, Economy, Technology) Context: India’s energy policy has traditionally… Continue reading Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
