News: In response to a statement by the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, a Chinese government spokesperson reaffirmed the country’s claims to the Shaksgam Valley. About Shaksgam Valley Location: The Shaksgam Valley, also known as the Trans-Karakoram Tract, is a remote, high-altitude valley located north of the Karakoram mountain range. It lies in… Continue reading Shaksgam Valley
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Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US is rooted in the scale of penalties proposed and the legal strategy behind them. The Bill proposes a 500 per cent… Continue reading Why Trump’s Russia sanctions Bill could effectively end India’s exports to US
After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi
Source: The post “After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi’’ has been created, based on “C Raja Mohan writes: On Maduro, there’s a reason for Delhi’s restraint — and a window of opportunity in the region” published in “Indian Express” on 6 January 2026. After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-… Continue reading After Maduro, the Future Way for Delhi
Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi
News: A significant portion of Delhi’s fine particulate matter, about one-third of the annual PM2.5 load, is made up of secondary pollutants, including ammonium sulphate. About Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi Ammonium sulfate is a secondary inorganic aerosol, meaning it is not emitted directly but forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions. Formation… Continue reading Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi
Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project
News: As part of the Centre’s push to fast-track Indus basin infrastructure, the Union Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended environmental clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydel project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. About Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project About Chenab River Origin: The Chenab River originates… Continue reading Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project
India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed
Source: The post “India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed’’ has been created, based on “India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed” published in “Indian Express” on 27 December 2025. India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed.… Continue reading India may soon get 4 new regional airlines, but their success isn’t guaranteed
Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site
News: Recognising the historical, cultural, and tourism significance of Rakhigarhi, the Haryana government is undertaking concrete measures to develop and promote the site as a major archaeological destination on both the national and international tourism map. Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site Location: Rakhigarhi is located in the Hisar district of Haryana. River associated with: It… Continue reading Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site
The Case of Political Funding in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Introduction Political funding shapes how democracy works in practice. When access to money is unequal, political competition becomes unequal. In India, private donations dominate political finance, which has created sharp funding asymmetries, weakened electoral fairness, and strengthened the nexus between… Continue reading The Case of Political Funding in India
Tsunami Ready Programme
News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme
Aravalli Benchmark could have effects beyond mining
Source: The post “Aravalli Benchmark could have effects beyond mining’’ has been created, based on “Aravalli Benchmark could have effects beyond mining” published in “Indian Express” on 23 December 2025. Aravalli Benchmark could have effects beyond mining. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The Aravalli Hills are ecologically critical for biodiversity conservation, groundwater recharge and… Continue reading Aravalli Benchmark could have effects beyond mining
