News: With Iran threatening the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on this chokepoint by expanding alternative infrastructure. About Trans-Arabian Pipeline Trans-Arabian Pipeline is a crude oil pipeline located in southwestern Asia. It is also called the Tapline. Operational from: It became operational in… Continue reading Trans-Arabian Pipeline
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Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?
Source: The post “Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?” has been created, based on “Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?” published in “Indian Express” on 21 April 2026. Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The proposal to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to nearly 850… Continue reading Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?
India–Turkey Relations: Challenges and Scope for Reset
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International Relations Introduction India–Turkey relations have remained unpredictable and fragile, largely shaped by third-party problems, especially Pakistan. Even minor India–Pakistan tensions affect bilateral ties. Despite strong economic and strategic potential, confidence-building remains limited. Recent consultations show efforts to revive engagement, but deep political differences and external linkages continue to constrain stable… Continue reading India–Turkey Relations: Challenges and Scope for Reset
Designer Rice
News: Scientists at CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Kerala, have developed designer rice. About Designer Rice Designer rice is a type of “functional food,” intentionally modified to meet specific health and nutritional needs. Developed by: This rice has been developed by CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in… Continue reading Designer Rice
Sports Genomics Programme
News: Gujarat has introduced an ambitious ‘Sports Genomics Programme’ to strengthen India’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2030. About Sports Genomics Programme The Sports Genomics Programme has been launched to integrate genetic, physiological, and performance data with a long-term objective of enhancing India’s preparedness for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Launched by: It is being undertaken… Continue reading Sports Genomics Programme
India’s Migration Governance Has a Blind Spot
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- population and associated issues And Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. India’s Migration Governance Has a Blind Spot. Introduction India has demonstrated strong capacity in evacuation efforts, bringing back over 4.75 lakh citizens from West Asia. These operations… Continue reading India’s Migration Governance Has a Blind Spot
In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent strikes by gig workers and protests by factory workers in Uttar Pradesh highlight low wages and poor working conditions. These events show the operational challenges in labour reforms. The four labour codes — Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety,… Continue reading In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms
For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
Source: The post “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” has been created, based on “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” published in “Indian Express” on 16 April 2026. For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s agricultural economy… Continue reading For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction Global conflicts such as US–Iran–Israel tensions and the Russia–Ukraine war highlight growing uncertainty in global supply chains. India faces a major risk due to its ~70% dependence on fertiliser imports and rising global prices. Food security depends directly on fertiliser availability, and disruptions can affect agricultural output. Natural… Continue reading To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
Closing the representation gap
Source: The post “Closing the representation gap” has been created, based on “Closing the representation gap” published in “Indian Express” on 13 April 2026. Closing the representation gap. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, thereby addressing… Continue reading Closing the representation gap
