UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Infrastructure: Railways. Introduction Indian Railways is under financial stress due to weak passenger pricing, rising costs, and dependence on freight cross-subsidy. Recent fare hikes are marginal and politically cautious. Long delays in reform have reduced revenue strength while costs continue to rise. Sustainable finances now require pricing reform, role… Continue reading Ways to Reform Railway Finances
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Housing Affordability in Urban India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure Introduction Housing affordability in urban India has emerged as a serious urban challenge, with home ownership slipping beyond the reach of most city residents. Despite rising urbanisation, housing prices are driven less by construction costs and more by land speculation, weak land policies, and real estate–led development. As… Continue reading Housing Affordability in Urban India
Road development brings peace in conflict regions
Source: The post Road development brings peace in conflict regions has been created, based on the article “To build roads is to build peace” published in “The Hindu” on 11 September 2025. Road development brings peace in conflict regions. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- 3 Infrastructure Context: In Maoist-affected tribal regions, roads mark the first… Continue reading Road development brings peace in conflict regions
New Maritime Laws Modernise India Yet Threaten Federal Autonomy
Source: The post New maritime laws modernise India yet threaten federal autonomy has been created, based on the article “India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction” published in “The Hindu ” on 4 September 2025. New Maritime Laws Modernise India Yet Threaten Federal Autonomy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures. Context: On August 18,… Continue reading New Maritime Laws Modernise India Yet Threaten Federal Autonomy
India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending
Source: The post India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending has been created, based on the article “What has been the impact of ethanol blending?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th August 2025. India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures- Energy, Context:India has reached its target of blending… Continue reading India faces challenges in expanding ethanol blending
India must build strong mineral stockpile strategy
Source: The post India must build strong mineral stockpile strategy has been created, based on the article “Stockpiling critical minerals, a must” published in “Businessline” on 27th June 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Infrastructures Context: The fragility of global supply chains—exposed by trade restrictions, extreme weather, and geopolitical tensions—has underscored the urgency… Continue reading India must build strong mineral stockpile strategy
India must fix its broken aviation investigations
Source: The post India must fix its broken aviation investigations has been created, based on the article “India needs a sincere aircraft accident investigation” published in “The Hindu” on 16 June 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Infrastructure Context: The June 12, 2025 Ahmedabad crash has reignited debate on India’s aviation safety and investigation framework. Despite… Continue reading India must fix its broken aviation investigations
India must fix deep flaws in aviation safety system
Source: The post India must fix deep flaws in aviation safety system has been created, based on the article “The rot starts at the top of the aviation ladder” published in “The Hindu” on 14 June 2025. India must fix deep flaws in aviation safety system. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Infrastructure Context: The crash of… Continue reading India must fix deep flaws in aviation safety system
India needs sustainable transport for urban future
Source: The post India needs sustainable transport for urban futurey has been created, based on the article “Urbanisation and the challenge of ideal transit solutions” published in “The Hindu” on 13 June 2025. India needs sustainable transport for urban future. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- infrastructure Context: India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by… Continue reading India needs sustainable transport for urban future
OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run
Source: The post OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run has been created, based on the article “The ongoing oil price tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2025. OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrrastructure Context: A silent yet crucial conflict has emerged… Continue reading OPEC policy shift may hurt India in long run
