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
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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
India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times
Source: The post “India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times” has been created based on “India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times”, published in “Indian Express” on 8 June 2026. India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2 -International Relations Context: India and Thailand share a long-standing… Continue reading India-Thailand ties – A civilisational partnership for changing times
How Urban Water Systems Fail, What Needs to Change
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Safe drinking water remains a major urban challenge despite expanding water infrastructure. More than 4 billion people living in low- and middle-income countries lack access to safe drinking water. Rapid urbanisation, ageing pipelines, intermittent water supply, inadequate sewage management, fragmented governance, and weak monitoring systems increase contamination risks.… Continue reading How Urban Water Systems Fail, What Needs to Change
Urban Fire Safety in India
Source: The post “Urban Fire safety in India” has been created based on “South Delhi blaze: Why residential areas in India’s cities are so vulnerable to fire”, published in “Indian Express” on 6 June 2026. Urban Fire Safety in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The recent fire incident in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, which… Continue reading Urban Fire Safety in India
