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

Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali

News: The executive council of Bhopal’s Barkatullah University has passed a proposal to change its name to Vagdevi Bhojpal University. It was named after Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali.  About Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali was a nationalist, renowned scholar, and the first Prime Minister of India’s first provisional government-in-exile.  Birth: He was born in Bhopal… Continue reading Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali

Missing in India’s Heat Action Plans

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India is witnessing more frequent, intense and prolonged heatwaves, along with rising humidity and warmer nights. These conditions are increasing health risks, reducing labour productivity and putting pressure on agriculture and energy systems. India has developed Heat Action Plans featuring early warnings, public awareness campaigns and emergency response… Continue reading Missing in India’s Heat Action Plans

Great Nicobar Task: Pursuing National Security with Ecological Responsibility

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure And Environment Introduction The Great Nicobar Development Project has brought renewed attention to the challenge of balancing national security, economic development and environmental protection. Located near major Indo-Pacific sea routes and maritime chokepoints, Great Nicobar holds significant strategic value for India. The proposed infrastructure development seeks to strengthen India’s… Continue reading Great Nicobar Task: Pursuing National Security with Ecological Responsibility

India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance

Source: The post “India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance” has been created based on “India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance”, published in “Indian express” on 4 June 2026. India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: Myanmar is a crucial neighbour of India, sharing a 1,600-km border and acting as a land… Continue reading India, Myanmar, and a shifting balance

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