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
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India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Internal security Introduction India’s Left Wing Extremism (LWE) journey reflects a shift from deep internal security crisis to a phase of relative stability. In 2009, it was seen as the gravest threat, with violence peaking in 2010 and weakening governance across large regions. By 2026, the decline of Maoist insurgency… Continue reading India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn
India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India is facing a serious energy challenge. The 2026 gas crisis shows LPG shortages, high LNG prices, and rising import bills. This is not a short-term problem. It shows a deep structural issue in the energy system. High import dependence and weak infrastructure have increased risks. Energy insecurity… Continue reading India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore
In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst
Source: The post “In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst” has been created, based on “In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst” published in “Indian Express” on 22 April 2026. In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-International Relations Context:… Continue reading In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst
High-Value Crop Diversification in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction Agriculture plays a central role in achieving a Viksit Bharat, with growth reaching 4.45 percent in the last decade. This growth reflects a clear shift towards diversification and value addition. Horticulture has emerged as the core of this transformation. High-value crops such as fruits, vegetables, spices, and plantation… Continue reading High-Value Crop Diversification in India
The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s LPG system reflects a structural imbalance between demand, supply, and energy use. Consumption reached 33.15 million tonnes, while domestic production met only 40%, forcing 60% imports. Demand is nearly 250% of indigenous output, and most of this fuel goes into household kitchens. This creates a deeper risk… Continue reading The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model
India’s AI value paradox
Source: The post “India’s AI value paradox” has been created, based on “India’s AI value paradox” published in “BusinessLine” on 21 April 2026. India’s AI value paradox. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is witnessing rapid expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure through large-scale investments in data centres and cloud ecosystems. However, India… Continue reading India’s AI value paradox
Differentiating Welfare and Development
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development Introduction Development has become a central electoral promise in democratic politics. It is used to signal economic growth, infrastructure expansion, employment generation, and better public services. In India, political campaigns emphasise visible outcomes such as roads, housing, and basic amenities. However,… Continue reading Differentiating Welfare and Development
Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest
Source: The post “Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest” has been created, based on “Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest” published in “The Hindu” on 20 April 2026. Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The recent factory unrest in Noida highlights that labour… Continue reading Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest
Strategies to enhance fertilizer security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction India’s fertilizer security is under strain due to heavy dependence on imports, especially from the Gulf for LNG, ammonia, sulphur, urea, and DAP. The system is further stressed by excessive reliance on urea for nitrogen use, rising demand, and limited domestic production growth. This has widened the supply… Continue reading Strategies to enhance fertilizer security
