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
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Indian express articles.
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
Keytruda
News: Keytruda is now being used worldwide to treat lung, cervical, renal cell, and aggressive breast cancers, among others. About Keytruda Keytruda is the brand name of pembrolizumab, which is an immunotherapy drug used to treat several cancers. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Merck & Co (MSD), a US-based pharmaceutical company. It belongs to… Continue reading Keytruda
A modest plea for constitutional morality
Source: The post “A modest plea for constitutional morality” has been created, based on “A modest plea for constitutional morality” published in “Indian Express” on 11 April 2026. A modest plea for constitutional morality. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Constitutional morality refers to the ethical foundations that sustain constitutional governance through values such as… Continue reading A modest plea for constitutional morality
In Delhi’s support for Arab Gulf, a return of the Bombay school of thought
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The Gulf has now become a top strategic priority for India, especially during the ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. It is not a distant region but India’s immediate neighbourhood with strong economic and social ties. India’s response shows a clear shift in thinking. This shift reflects… Continue reading In Delhi’s support for Arab Gulf, a return of the Bombay school of thought
Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives
Source: The post “Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives” has been created, based on “Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives” published in “Indian Express” on 8 April 2026. Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India has achieved significant progress in maternal healthcare as the Maternal Mortality… Continue reading Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives
Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states
Source: The post “Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states” has been created, based on “Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states” published in “Indian Express” on 7 April 2026. Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: The… Continue reading Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states
Mission MITRA
News: India’s four Gaganyaan astronauts began Mission MITRA, which is a high-altitude test in Ladakh. About Mission MITRA Mission MITRA stands for Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment. It is a first-of-its-kind team behavioural study to examine the physiological, psychological, and operational dynamics of Crew and ground teams functioning in a high-altitude environment. Aim:… Continue reading Mission MITRA
Ad Valorem Duty
News: U.S.A recently announced a 100% Ad Valorem Duty on the import of patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients from 31st July 2026. About Ad Valorem Duty Ad valorem duty is a tax imposed depending on the monetary value of an item or property. How it is levied: It is levied as a percentage of the assessed value… Continue reading Ad Valorem Duty
