News: Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has issued guidelines to prevent the use of harmful industrial dyes in food such as Rhodamine-B and regulate the use of permitted food colours. About Rhodamine-B Rhodamine-B is a synthetic dye known for its bright pink colour. It serves as a colouring agent, producing red and… Continue reading Rhodamine-B
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India’s power dilemma: Surplus during the day, deficits at night
Source: The post “India’s power dilemma: Surplus during the day, deficits at night” has been created based on “India’s power dilemma: Surplus during the day, deficits at night” published in “Indian Express” on 27th September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s power sector has transitioned from persistent electricity shortages to a situation of… Continue reading India’s power dilemma: Surplus during the day, deficits at night
Soil Health in India Challenges and the Way Forward
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction Soil health is essential for agricultural productivity, food security, environmental sustainability and human nutrition. However, imbalanced fertiliser use, unsustainable farming practices and declining soil biological health are weakening India’s agricultural foundation. Despite the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) reform introduced in 2010, nutrient imbalance has worsened, highlighting the need for… Continue reading Soil Health in India Challenges and the Way Forward
Indian Agriculture’s Polycrisis Moment
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Food Security Introduction Indian agriculture faces a polycrisis driven by geopolitical conflicts, weak monsoon, climate uncertainty, rising input costs and water scarcity. Its growing dependence on fossil fuels exposes farming to external energy shocks, while diversion of food crops towards biofuels creates food-fuel competition. At the same time, rainfall dependence… Continue reading Indian Agriculture’s Polycrisis Moment
For migrant children, access to school is not enough
Source: The post “For migrant children, access to school is not enough” has been created based on “For migrant children, access to school is not enough” published in “Indian Express” on 23 October 2026. For migrant children, access to school is not enough, UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: With the end of the Kharif… Continue reading For migrant children, access to school is not enough
Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh
News: Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List. About Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh Location: Sirpur Village is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. It is situated on the eastern banks of theMahanadi River. Architectural Features: It was an important settlement between the… Continue reading Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh
eMudhra Limited Controversy
News: eMudhra limited has revealed that eight private keys associated with its certificates have been compromised. About eMudhra Limited Controversy eMudhra is an Indian digital trust company for providing digital certificates and identity verification services to ensure secure online transactions. It is India’s largest certifying authority in the digital signature certificate market. Foundation Year: It… Continue reading eMudhra Limited Controversy
How to Break the Ration-Shop Monopoly in PDS
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Food Security Introduction India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) provides subsidised foodgrains to millions through nearly 5 lakh Fair Price Shops (FPSs). However, geographically tied ration entitlements weakened beneficiaries’ bargaining power and made them dependent on assigned dealers. Breaking this monopoly requires expanding beneficiary choice, strengthening accountability and improving foodgrain delivery.… Continue reading How to Break the Ration-Shop Monopoly in PDS
Six steps to strengthen the India-US relationship
Source: The post “Six steps to strengthen the India-US relationship” has been created based on “Six steps to strengthen the India-US relationship” published in “Indian Express” on 22 October 2026. Six steps to strengthen the India-US relationship. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2: International Relations Context: India and United States share common interests in defence, emerging technologies,… Continue reading Six steps to strengthen the India-US relationship
Why Bond Yields Are Rising in All Major Countries — Except China
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction Government bond yields are rising across major economies, increasing borrowing costs for governments, households and businesses. Rising oil prices, inflation concerns, growing public debt and increased borrowing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments are contributing to this trend. However, China is experiencing falling bond yields. This contrast… Continue reading Why Bond Yields Are Rising in All Major Countries — Except China
