Source: The post “Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus” has been created based on “Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus” published in “The Hindu” on 8 September 2026. Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: The recent launch of EOS-05 on… Continue reading Ground control: On ISRO, policy and and its focus
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In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge
Source: The post “In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge” has been created based on “In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge” published in “Indian Express” on 7 September 2026. In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Environment Context: The latest UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, Limiting Overshoot,… Continue reading In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge
Gaming Children – Learnings from Meta’s Child Safety Curbs in US
Introduction The growing use of social media among children has raised concerns about addictive design, harmful content, mental wellbeing and privacy. Meta’s settlement in the US introduces strong safeguards for under-18 users, including time limits, night-time restrictions and stronger age assurance. For India, the measures offer useful lessons, but they also show the need for… Continue reading Gaming Children – Learnings from Meta’s Child Safety Curbs in US
Why India Needs Transition to Thorium-Based Fuel?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India faces a rising energy demand and limited domestic uranium resources, while possessing abundant thorium reserves. This creates a strong case for shifting towards thorium-based fuel to improve long-term energy security, reduce dependence on imported uranium and strengthen fuel self-reliance. India’s three-stage nuclear programme provides the basic pathway,… Continue reading Why India Needs Transition to Thorium-Based Fuel?
The Gap in Manufacturing Sector GVA
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction India’s new National Accounts Statistics (NAS), with 2022-23 as the base year, estimates manufacturing GVA at ₹38.6 lakh crore in 2023-24. However, an alternative estimate using Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) and Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) gives only ₹27.4 lakh crore, creating a… Continue reading The Gap in Manufacturing Sector GVA
For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home
Source: The post “For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home” has been created based on “For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home” published in “The Hindu” on 4 September 2026. For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home. UPSC Syllabus:GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India has made significant progress in promoting institutional deliveries, but this… Continue reading For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home
An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent
Source: The post “An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent” has been created based on “An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent” published in “Business Line” on 4 September 2026. An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent. UPSC Syllabus:GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India’s Q1 GDP growth for 2026-27 has been officially estimated at… Continue reading An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent
India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse
Source: The post “India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse” has been created based on “India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse” published in “Indian Express” on 3 September 2026. India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and technology Context: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria develop resistance to… Continue reading India’s drug-resistance problem is bigger than antibiotic overuse
The Two Balance Sheets Behind Every E-Waste Decision
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Introduction India’s rising e-waste is both an environmental challenge and an untapped source of valuable metals and critical minerals. Its management requires looking beyond immediate disposal or resale costs because recycling decisions also affect resource security, import dependence, environmental protection, data security and domestic industrial capability.… Continue reading The Two Balance Sheets Behind Every E-Waste Decision
China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up
Source: The post “China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up” has been created based on “China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up” published in “Indian Express” on 2 September 2026. China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: Paddy straw or parali has traditionally been treated… Continue reading China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up
