UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction The Supreme Court’s 2026 judgment highlighted a long-standing gap in accident compensation law. Although courts had recognised the value of unpaid domestic work for many years, existing methods could not fully… Continue reading Supreme Court on Economic Contribution of Homemakers
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Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
News: India and China are in talks to jointly nominate The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, authored by Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar, for recognition by UNESCO. About Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar Hieun Tsang (Xuanzang) was a Chinese traveller, scholar and Buddhist monk. His travel to India:… Continue reading Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
BRICS Indore Declaration
News: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration. About BRICS Indore Declaration Aspects Description About BRICS Indore Declaration is a Farmer-Centric Global Charter adopted by BRICS member countries during the 2026 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Aim It aims at strengthening food… Continue reading BRICS Indore Declaration
Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
News: In the new NCERT Class 9 Art textbook, the “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro has been published as a retouched image of the famous bronze figurine with its bare torso covered, sparking debate over censorship and the portrayal of historical artefacts. About the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro It is a small bronze statuette (only 4… Continue reading Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
India’s E20 Fuel Push: Challenges and Lessons from Brazil
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) ahead of schedule and is now preparing for the next phase of ethanol adoption. The government has exempted 22%-30% ethanol-petrol blends from excise duty and proposed recognition of E85 and E100 fuels under motor vehicle rules. These measures… Continue reading India’s E20 Fuel Push: Challenges and Lessons from Brazil
Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons
Source: The post “Indian industry is at a crossroads” has been created based on “Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons”, published in “Indian Express” on 13 June 2026. Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy… Continue reading Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons
Sukhnag River
News: According to the joint panel’s report to the NGT, the extraction of an estimated 10.6 lakh to 15.3 lakh tonnes of riverbed material in the Sukhnag River area has led to irreversible damage to the area’s hydrogeological systems. About the Sukhnag River It is a glacial river that flows through the Budgam district of… Continue reading Sukhnag River
Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution
Source: The post “Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution’” has been created based on “In India, needed: A dignified demise for a broken marriage’”, published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2026. Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s matrimonial laws primarily provide divorce through mutual consent or fault-based grounds. However,… Continue reading Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution
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
E85 Fuel
News: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister recently launched the “E85 fuel” at a retail fuel outlet in New Delhi. About E85 Fuel E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol. Difference between standard E20 petrol and E85: Composition: The standard E20 petrol contains up to 20% ethanol mixed with 80%… Continue reading E85 Fuel
