News: The U.S.A Department of Labor has suspended IT services giant Cognizant’s filings under Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) as authorities investigate alleged fraud and misuse of employment-based immigration programmes. About Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is the system through which employers generally obtain labour certification before sponsoring a foreign… Continue reading Program Electronic Review Management (PERM)
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What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?
Source: The post “What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?” has been created based on “US suspends Cognizant’s Green Card filings: What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?” published in “Indian Express” on 11th September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is a system… Continue reading What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?
What is Article 371(K), and what could it mean for Ladakh?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction The Centre has proposed Article 371(K) as a new constitutional safeguard for Ladakh, with a directly elected UT-level body and legislative powers. The proposal seeks to address long-standing demands… Continue reading What is Article 371(K), and what could it mean for Ladakh?
How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
Source: The post “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” has been created based on “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” published in “Indian Express” on 9 September 2026. How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Judicial appointments are crucial for maintaining independence, impartiality… Continue reading How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
Orangutans
News: Recently, five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in Odisha. About Orangutans The orangutan is Asia’s only great ape. The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. Habitat: They live exclusively in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asian islands. Distribution: They are only found exclusively on the islands… Continue reading Orangutans
Northern Goshawk
News: Punjab made two unsuccessful attempts, seven years apart (2018 and 2025), to locate its State Bird, the Northern Goshawk within the state. About Northern Goshawk The Northern Goshawk is the largest species of true accipiter hawk. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Accipiter gentilis. Habitat: It inhabits mature forests, particularly coniferous woodlands, and favors… Continue reading Northern Goshawk
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
Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR)
News: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a 30-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction on September 7 to suck out ₹7 lakh crore surplus liquidity from the banking system. About Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR)
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?
