For public-health reform, fix urban governance

Source: The post “For public-health reform, fix urban governance” has been created, based on “For public-health reform, fix urban governance” published in “Indian Express” on 23 March 2026. For public-health reform, fix urban governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: Urban public health crises in India are often discussed mainly in terms of shortages of… Continue reading For public-health reform, fix urban governance

Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

News: India is participating in the United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise ‘Sea Dragon 2026’ being held near Guam. About Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 About: Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 is a multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise conducted annually to strengthen maritime security and cooperation among allied nations in the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted by:… Continue reading Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Source: The post “Transgender Rights Amendment Bill” has been created, based on “Transgender Rights Amendment Bill: Key Changes to 2019 Act Explained” published in “Indian Express” on 17 March 2026. Transgender Rights Amendment Bill. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was enacted in line with the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Aras River

News: The Aras River is strategically located along the borders in the Caucasus and is in focus amid regional geopolitical tensions. About Aras River It is a transboundary river in the Caucasus. Caucasus is a region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It forms natural boundaries between countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and… Continue reading Aras River

Jnanpith Award 2025

News: The Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been chosen for the India’s highest literary honour Jnanpith Award 2025. About Jnanpith Award 2025 The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour presented to Indian authors for their outstanding contributions to literature. Sponsored by: It is sponsored by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. Instituted: It was instituted in 1961.… Continue reading Jnanpith Award 2025

Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world

Source: The post “Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks” has been created, based on “Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world” published in “Indian Express” on 16 March 2026. Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world. UPSC… Continue reading Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world

Kharg Island

News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island

Kurumba Painting

News: Kurumba painting need conservation and revival as it is on the verge of extinction, with fewer than 10 practising artists remaining. About Kurumba Painting Kurumba art is a prehistoric art form originated from the Kurumba tribe in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.  Note: The Kurumba tribe primarily resides in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil… Continue reading Kurumba Painting

Black Rain

News: The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from “black rain” reported in Iran after oil facility fires. About Black Rain It is uncommon atmospheric phenomenon where rain becomes contaminated during its passage through the atmosphere, particularly in highly contaminated atmospheric layers. It contains dark, often black, grey, or oily droplets. How it… Continue reading Black Rain

Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles

Source: The post “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” has been created, based on “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” published in “Indian Express” on  12 March 2026. Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Science and technology Context: Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally… Continue reading Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles

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