Unrest in Ladakh

Source: The post Unrest in Ladakh has been created, based on the article “Ladakh protests: demand for statehood, sixth schedule inclusion.” published in “Indian Express” on 25 September 2025. Unrest in Ladakh. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context: The ongoing protests in Ladakh highlight a significant movement driven… Continue reading Unrest in Ladakh

Vishwamitri River

News: Vishwamitri River has rich biodiversity, which includes sightings of various species such as porcupines, crocodiles, and storks. About Vishwamitri River Location: The Vishwamitri River is a small, non-perennial river stretching approximately 200 km in length, located in Gujarat, India. Origin: The river originates from the western and southern slopes of the Pavagadh hills in… Continue reading Vishwamitri River

Tirah Valley

News: Many people died, and several houses were destroyed in an explosion that occurred recently in the Tirah Valley of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. About Tirah Valley Location: Tirah Valley is a mountainous tract in west-central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is positioned between Khyber Pass and Khanki Valley. Expanse: It covers about 600–700 square miles… Continue reading Tirah Valley

India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order

Source: The post India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order has been created, based on the article “UN-American” published in “Indian Express” on 23 September 2025. India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Context: As… Continue reading India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order

CPCB Report on River Pollution

News: The CPCB’s latest assessment indicates a slight decline in the number of polluted river stretches across India. About polluted river stretch According to CPCB, a “polluted river stretch” is where two or more polluted locations occur in a continuous sequence on a river where BOD levels exceed 3 mg/L, rendering water unfit for bathing.… Continue reading CPCB Report on River Pollution

Smog-Eating Technology

News: The Delhi government has announced a feasibility study to test photocatalytic coatings on roads, pavements, and public spaces in order to achieve noticeable improvements in air quality. About Smog-Eating Technology It is a photocatalytic technology based primarily on Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂). This technology uses photocatalytic coatings typically Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) based which is applied to surfaces such… Continue reading Smog-Eating Technology

Monsoon floods test resilience of Himalayan states

Source: The post India must strengthen GIFT City to attract global capital has been created, based on the article “Securing valleys and slopes” published in “ Indian express” on 18 September 2025. Monsoon floods test resilience of Himalayan states. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environment Context: Monsoon 2025 exposed the vulnerability of Himalayan states.… Continue reading Monsoon floods test resilience of Himalayan states

Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025

News: Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) published Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. About the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 Published by: The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). It evaluates 139 economies using more than 80 indicators measuring innovation inputs and outputs. The index… Continue reading Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025

Manki–Munda system

News: Adivasis from the Ho tribe in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum recently protested against the Deputy Commissioner, accusing interference in their traditional Manki-Munda self-governance system after the removal of village heads (Mundas). About Manki–Munda system The Manki–Munda system is a centuries-old, decentralised form of self-governance practiced by the Ho Adivasi community in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region. It… Continue reading Manki–Munda system

India must rationalise tariffs to boost competitiveness

Source: The post India must rationalise tariffs to boost competitiveness has been created, based on the article “Resist pressure, lower tariffs” published in “Indian Express” on 15 September 2025. India must rationalise tariffs to boost competitiveness. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy and GS paper 2– Effect of policies and politics of developed… Continue reading India must rationalise tariffs to boost competitiveness

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