Source: The post “A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit’’ has been created, based on “A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit” published in “The Hindu” on 29 December 2025. A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India aspires to emerge… Continue reading A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit
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Rare Earth Elements
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Science & Technology and Economic Development Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metallic elements comprising the 15 lanthanides, along with scandium and yttrium. Though termed “rare”, they are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust but are geologically dispersed and occur in low concentrations, making their extraction and separation… Continue reading Rare Earth Elements
RBI’s new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy Introduction RBI’s new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks by linking growth directly to deposit size, capital strength, governance quality, and compliance capacity. The revised framework introduces deposit-based regulatory tiers, higher capital needs, and stricter oversight. While the aim is to protect depositors after recent bank… Continue reading RBI’s new guidelines may slow expansion of urban cooperative banks
Health care does not need the PPP route
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction India’s healthcare system works through a mixed public–private model, where the public sector anchors universal access and the private sector dominates specialised services. Despite higher government spending and a fall in out-of-pocket expenditure, deep structural gaps… Continue reading Health care does not need the PPP route
India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed
Source: The post “India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed’’ has been created, based on “India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed” published in “Indian Express” on 27 December 2025. India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed.… Continue reading India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed
Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR
Source: The post “Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR’’ has been created, based on “Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR” published in “The Hindu” on 27 December 2025. Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Delhi–NCR has been facing severe air pollution, particularly due to high concentrations of PM2.5 and… Continue reading Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR
India needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economics Introduction India needs a National Insolvency Tribunal because the success of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code depends not only on good law but also on the forum that applies it. The Code changed creditor rights, lending behaviour, and expectations of time-bound resolution. However, delays in adjudication show a… Continue reading India needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
How exports are concentrated in few States
Source: The post “How exports are concentrated in few States” has been created, based on “How exports are concentrated in few States” published in “The Hindu” on 24 December 2025. How exports are concentrated in few States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s aggregate export figures appear robust despite a weakening rupee and… Continue reading How exports are concentrated in few States
Lightning an understated disaster in India
Source: The post “Lightning an understated disaster in India” has been created, based on “Lightning an understated disaster in India: Experts call for deeper understanding of atmospheric electricity” published in “Down to earth” on 24 December 2025. Lightning an understated disaster in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Disaster Management Context: Lightning is the deadliest natural… Continue reading Lightning an understated disaster in India
The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 reforms rural employment by expanding statutory guarantees while correcting long-standing planning and delivery gaps. It treats livelihood support and infrastructure-led rural productivity as linked goals. The focus is to make employment timely, accountable, and more reliable through stronger enforceability and… Continue reading The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps
