UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent industrial accidents in Surat and Visakhapatnam have renewed concerns about workplace safety in India. Although these incidents occurred in different sectors, both involved risks that were already well known and for which preventive measures existed. Their recurrence suggests that many industrial disasters are not… Continue reading Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India
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Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’
Source: The post “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’” has been created based on “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science and technology Context: The emergence of Mythos-class AI models such as… Continue reading Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’
Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent RBI surplus transfers have reached unprecedented levels, making them an important issue for both fiscal and monetary policy. Under the RBI Act, the central bank transfers its surplus income to the Central Government after maintaining necessary provisions and risk buffers. While these transfers strengthen government finances… Continue reading Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
Source: The post “Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs” has been created based on “Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs”, published in “Indian Express” on 9 June 2026. Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: India has signed multiple FTAs to increase exports, attract… Continue reading Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
How Urban Water Systems Fail, What Needs to Change
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Safe drinking water remains a major urban challenge despite expanding water infrastructure. More than 4 billion people living in low- and middle-income countries lack access to safe drinking water. Rapid urbanisation, ageing pipelines, intermittent water supply, inadequate sewage management, fragmented governance, and weak monitoring systems increase contamination risks.… Continue reading How Urban Water Systems Fail, What Needs to Change
From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s Northeast is witnessing a major shift in its strategic importance. For decades, it was viewed mainly through the lens of border security, insurgency management, and connectivity. Today, growing interest in critical minerals, infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and trans-border engagement is reshaping this perception. As… Continue reading From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier
Funding India’s Climate Future, the Trillion-Dollar Question
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India’s transition towards its climate goals requires an unprecedented mobilisation of finance. The country will need ₹162.5 trillion by 2030 to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions and around $10.1 trillion by 2070 to reach net-zero emissions. Although green finance instruments are already available, the scale of investment required… Continue reading Funding India’s Climate Future, the Trillion-Dollar Question
A National Environmental Survey Whose Time Came
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Environment Introduction India’s environmental challenges—ranging from pollution and biodiversity loss to climate-induced extreme weather—are becoming increasingly severe and visible. Although vast amounts of environmental information are generated by government agencies, research institutions, and other organisations, the absence of a unified assessment framework limits informed policymaking and accountability. As India seeks… Continue reading A National Environmental Survey Whose Time Came
How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade
Source: The post “How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade” has been created based on “How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade”, published in “The Hindu” on 5 June 2026. How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy Context: Agriculture and allied… Continue reading How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade
A framework for climate and development capital
Source: The post “A framework for climate and development capital” has been created based on “A framework for climate and development capital”, published in “The Hindu” on 5 June 2026. A framework for climate and development capital. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Environment Context: India has significant pools of capital committed to climate action, health, and poverty… Continue reading A framework for climate and development capital
