News: Researchers have discovered a new bent-toed gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, in the lowland forests of North Tripura. About Geckos Geckos are reptiles belonging to the suborder Gekkota, which includes over 1,000 species of lizards. Family: They are spread across six families: Carphodactylidae, Diplodactylidae, Eublepharidae, Gekkonidae, Phyllodactylidae, and Sphaerodactylidae. Scientific Name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Geckos
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Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Industrial accidents in India reflect a pattern of creeping risk, where failures build slowly due to weak monitoring, unsafe practices, and poor labour protection. The Sakti boiler explosion, which killed 20 people, shows how risks accumulate during unstable operations. Such incidents reveal gaps in inspection,… Continue reading Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks
The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
Source: The post “The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system” has been created, based on “The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Indian legal system is facing institutional sluggishness due to massive case pendency, procedural delays, limited accessibility, and structural… Continue reading The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
Source: The post “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” has been created, based on “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s rural development model, led by the (NRLM), has evolved into a globally recognised framework for poverty alleviation and… Continue reading India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
Placing Women at the Core of Democracy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment And Gs Paper 2-laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Introduction For decades, women were viewed as recipients of welfare rather than active participants in shaping democracy. This understanding is now changing with the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which… Continue reading Placing Women at the Core of Democracy
Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
Source: The post “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” has been created, based on “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: The proposed Constitutional Amendment seeks to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 550… Continue reading Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
Obesity Epidemic in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction India is facing a growing obesity crisis linked with rising metabolic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Nearly one-fourth of the population is overweight or obese, with childhood obesity rising rapidly. Alongside lifestyle changes, there is an increasing… Continue reading Obesity Epidemic in India
Mapping the Legislative Vacuum in India’s Heat Crisis
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster management Introduction India’s heat crisis has shifted from a seasonal issue to a systemic national emergency, now affecting over 57% of districts. Heatwaves have expanded beyond traditional regions and now impact diverse geographies. However, the burden is unequal, falling heavily on informal workers. Despite strong scientific evidence, governance remains… Continue reading Mapping the Legislative Vacuum in India’s Heat Crisis
The Fallout of the West Asia Crisis on India’s Economy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia crisis have disrupted global energy supply chains. A partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has affected crude oil, gas and fertilizer flows. Prices have risen sharply. Even after a temporary ceasefire, supply chains may take time to stabilise.… Continue reading The Fallout of the West Asia Crisis on India’s Economy
Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Tapping fisheries in reservoirs has emerged as a key strategy in Budget 2026–27, which proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to increase fish farmers’ income. India is now the second-largest fish producer globally, with 197.75 lakh tonnes production, and 75% coming from inland fisheries,… Continue reading Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
