Source: The post “Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?’’ has been created, based on “J Sai Deepak writes | Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?” published in “Indian Express” on 19th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: India is obligated under the TRIPS Agreement to protect patent… Continue reading Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?
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Indian express articles.
Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
Source: The post “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless’’ has been created, based on “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless” published in “Indian Express” on 17 January 2026. Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The winter of… Continue reading Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. . Introduction India’s trade data for December 2025 shows that export growth has slowed at a time when imports remain high. This change has gained importance after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian… Continue reading India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Source: The post “India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress’’ has been created, based on “In a year of unpredictability, India needs to accelerate EU FTA” published in “Indian Express” on 16 January 2026. India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The global economy in 2026 is characterised by uncertainty arising… Continue reading India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
India needs a new foreign policy plan
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction India’s foreign policy is facing a serious test as the long upward trend in India–U.S. relations has stalled. Changes in U.S. priorities, declining respect for partnerships, and weakening multilateralism show that earlier assumptions no longer… Continue reading India needs a new foreign policy plan
Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure (Roads). Introduction- Findings from a joint road safety assessment by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the SaveLIFE Foundation reveal that road accident deaths in India follow clear patterns. A majority of fatalities occur without traffic violations, at identified locations, and during specific time hours. These… Continue reading Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
Source: The post “Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt ’’ has been created, based on “In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt” published in “Indian Express” on 15 January 2026. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
Mithi River
News: The Mithi river flowing through Mumbai has became a national symbol of urban vulnerability after the devastating floods that claimed over 1,000 lives in 2005. About Mithi River Location: The Mithi River is one of the four rivers flowing through the city of Mumbai. Origin: The river originates from the overflow of the Vihar… Continue reading Mithi River
Shaksgam Valley
News: In response to a statement by the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, a Chinese government spokesperson reaffirmed the country’s claims to the Shaksgam Valley. About Shaksgam Valley Location: The Shaksgam Valley, also known as the Trans-Karakoram Tract, is a remote, high-altitude valley located north of the Karakoram mountain range. It lies in… Continue reading Shaksgam Valley
Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US is rooted in the scale of penalties proposed and the legal strategy behind them. The Bill proposes a 500 per cent… Continue reading Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US
