Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition

Source: The post “Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition” has been created based on “Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The Western Ghats, stretching over 1,500 km across six states,… Continue reading Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition

Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building

Source: The post “Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building” has been created based on “Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building”, published in “Indian Express” on 18 June 2026. Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 -Economy Context: India’s aspiration of becoming a Viksit… Continue reading Put Indian students’ health at the centre of nation-building

India’s Emergence as a Leading Supplier of Seafarers

Source: The post “India’s Emergence as a Leading Supplier of Seafarers” has been created based on “Every fifth seafarer is now an Indian: How India’s maritime workforce became dominated by non-officer crew”, published in “Indian Express” on 18 June 2026. India’s Emergence as a Leading Supplier of Seafarers. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: India’s… Continue reading India’s Emergence as a Leading Supplier of Seafarers

BGP hijacking

News: After Telegram was briefly restricted by the Union government,the messaging platform’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, alleged that access to the app was being compromised through a “rogue method” called Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) hijacking.  About BGP hijacking The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the Internet’s routing system.  It tells networks across the world… Continue reading BGP hijacking

Solar-Integrated Transport Infrastructure for Clean Energy Transition

Source: The post “Solar-Integrated Transport Infrastructure for Clean Energy Transition” has been created based on “Solar-Integrated Transport Infrastructure for Clean Energy Transition”, published in “Indian Express” on 17 June 2026. Solar-Integrated Transport Infrastructure for Clean Energy Transition. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 -Economy Context: India’s energy transition is entering a new phase where transport infrastructure is… Continue reading Solar-Integrated Transport Infrastructure for Clean Energy Transition

Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system

News: In a significant development, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability. About Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system A Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system is an advanced network of radars, command centres, and interceptor missiles designed to detect, track, and neutralise incoming ballistic missiles. Initiated in:… Continue reading Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system

National Immunisation Program

News: The HPV vaccine is likely to be included in the National Immunisation Program after 2027. About the National Immunisation Program India’s National Immunisation Program is officially known as the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Nodal ministry: It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aimed at providing free vaccination… Continue reading National Immunisation Program

Supreme Court on Economic Contribution of Homemakers

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

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

Blog
Academy
Community