UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -science and technology. Introduction India’s biotechnology journey has moved from first-generation gene modification (GM) towards more precise genome editing using tools like CRISPR. While GM crops largely stalled after Bt cotton, genome-edited (GE) crops and therapies now enjoy stronger policy support, indigenous R&D and growing applications in both agriculture… Continue reading From Gene Modification to Genome Editing – India’s Journey
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The new direction for India should be toward Asia
Source: The post “The new direction for India should be toward Asia” has been created, based on “The new direction for India should be toward Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 22 November 2025. The new direction for India should be toward Asia. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning,… Continue reading The new direction for India should be toward Asia
India’s Fisheries and Aquaculture: Its Promising Course
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture Introduction India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector is growing rapidly, supporting livelihoods, nutrition, exports and coastal development. India has become a global aquaculture leader, backed by technological change, institutional support and major schemes such as Blue Revolution, PMMSY and new digital initiatives. At the same time, environmental stress,… Continue reading India’s Fisheries and Aquaculture: Its Promising Course
Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction On 18 November 2025, the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 Vanashakti ruling that had outlawed retrospective environmental clearances. The case now stands at the centre of a wider conflict between strict, preventive environmental regulation based on prior environmental clearance and demands to protect large public and… Continue reading Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater
Source: The post “Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater” has been created, based on “Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater” published in “The Hindu” on 20 November 2025. Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: Groundwater contamination has become a major environmental and developmental challenge affecting health, agriculture, and economic stability in… Continue reading Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater
The Threat of Digital Tradecraft in Terrorism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security Introduction Terrorism has entered the digital age, where extremist groups are no longer limited to physical networks or propaganda. They now exploit the digital ecosystem — encrypted apps, private servers, and spy-style communication — to plan, coordinate, and execute attacks while avoiding detection. The recent Red Fort blast… Continue reading The Threat of Digital Tradecraft in Terrorism
Threats to Indian Sea Cows
Source: The post “Threats to Indian Sea Cows” has been created, based on “Threats to Indian Sea Cows” published in “Indian Express” on 19 November 2025. Threats to Indian Sea Cows. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: Dugongs (Dugong dugon), also known as sea cows, are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List… Continue reading Threats to Indian Sea Cows
Time to Sort Out India’s Cereal Mess
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Indian economy- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India’s foodgrain policy is facing growing contradictions. While the country has excessive stocks of rice and wheat, it is dependent on imports for pulses and edible oils, spending huge amounts on food subsidies and foreign purchases. The recent controversy… Continue reading Time to Sort Out India’s Cereal Mess
How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Pollution Introduction China moved from choking, coal-driven smog to visible gains in air quality within a decade, while India still struggles with hazardous winter air in many cities. In China, air pollution became a core development priority, backed by strict targets, heavy investment, cleaner energy, electric transport and better… Continue reading How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment (pollution) . Introduction Each winter, Delhi wakes to grey skies, closed schools, and AQI levels in the “severe” range, but this is not a seasonal inconvenience. It is a long-running public health, economic, and environmental crisis created by geography, weather patterns, urban choices, and everyday behaviour. Delhi’s air… Continue reading Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
