UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environmental pollution and degradation Introduction: India’s Plastic Waste Management framework has evolved since 2016 to reduce plastic pollution. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime set strict collection targets up to 100% by 2024–25. However, the 2026 amendments introduce flexibility in compliance, such as carry-forward provisions and tradable certificates. This shift… Continue reading Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
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Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India plans a major expansion of nuclear power from 8,180 MW to 100 GW by 2047. This shift is linked to Viksit Bharat 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. The SHANTI Act, 2025 replaces earlier laws and opens the sector to private participation. Nuclear energy is now seen… Continue reading Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
Time to Push for Rupee Internationalisation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The rupee nearing the 95 per dollar mark shows rising external pressure and highlights the need to increase global demand for the currency. At the same time, the use of rupee in foreign trade settlement has started in a limited way over the last four years. Global… Continue reading Time to Push for Rupee Internationalisation
Fresh IBC Amendments: How Govt Looks to Plug Gaps in Insolvency Code
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 aims to fix delays and gaps in the insolvency system. The IBC, enacted in 2016, created a time-bound process to resolve stressed companies. Over time, delays, backlog and low recovery reduced its effectiveness. The amendments focus on… Continue reading Fresh IBC Amendments: How Govt Looks to Plug Gaps in Insolvency Code
Allied healthcare needs attention
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Allied healthcare needs attention. Introduction Healthcare is not limited to doctors and hospitals. It depends on Allied and Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) like lab technologists, physiotherapists and technicians who deliver actual care. They form nearly 60%… Continue reading Allied healthcare needs attention
What happens when CAD rises
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Even with 7.4% growth, contained inflation, Current Account Deficit (CAD) at ~0.8% of GDP, and $701.4 billion reserves, the rupee fell over 5% last year and equity markets turned volatile. This reflects a disconnect between strong macro fundamentals and external outcomes. When oil prices rise, import bills… Continue reading What happens when CAD rises
Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
Source: The post “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” has been created, based on “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” published in “Indian Express” on 3 April 2026. Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India’s industrial policy has increasingly relied on the Production Linked Incentive Scheme to… Continue reading Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future
Source: The post “Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future” has been created, based on “Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future” published in “The Hindu” on 3 April 2026. Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is implementing one of the world’s… Continue reading Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future
Orderly Exit: On India and Energy Transition Issues
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Global energy shocks have been recurring, from the 1973 Yom Kippur War to the 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, the present crisis involving U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran is different as it disrupts both oil and gas flows. This disruption comes at a time when the global energy… Continue reading Orderly Exit: On India and Energy Transition Issues
A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role
Source: The post “A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role” has been created, based on “A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role” published in “The Hindu” on 2 April 2026. A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: The ongoing military confrontation involving the United States,… Continue reading A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role
