UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster, and disaster management Introduction The August 26, 2026 Himalayan disaster began with a massive glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border and triggered destructive flash floods across interconnected river systems. Initially mistaken for an earthquake, the event became a wider regional disaster affecting Nepal, China and India, causing heavy loss… Continue reading A Shared Disaster, Beyond Borders and Geopolitics
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Danger from Above: On the Nepal Flood
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster, and disaster management Introduction The devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border show the growing danger of disasters originating in the high Himalayas. The event was initially linked to an earthquake or rainfall, but satellite evidence pointed towards a glacial collapse or ice-rock avalanche, followed by destructive downstream flooding.… Continue reading Danger from Above: On the Nepal Flood
India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Source: The post “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” has been created based on “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” published in “The Hindu” on 28 July 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: Central Asia is an important part of India’s extended neighbourhood, despite the lack of direct overland connectivity. India shares deep… Continue reading India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Making India’s Food System Climate-Proof Cannot Wait
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India has moved from food-aid dependence in the 1960s to becoming a major food producer. This achievement is supported by strong buffer stocks and the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, which provides subsidised foodgrains to around 800 million people. Climate change… Continue reading Making India’s Food System Climate-Proof Cannot Wait
The High Cost of India’s Private Health-Care Boom
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Introduction India’s private health-care expansion has improved access to specialised treatment, advanced technology and tertiary care, but it has also created a serious affordability gap. Treatment in private hospitals costs far more than in public facilities, while many… Continue reading The High Cost of India’s Private Health-Care Boom
Why India could shape the next global financial order
Source: The post “Why India could shape the next global financial orders” has been created based on “Why India could shape the next global financial order” published in “The Hindu” on 27 July 2026. Why India could shape the next global financial order. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- International Relations Context: The international financial architecture consists… Continue reading Why India could shape the next global financial order
The Limits of Air Power, Implications for Theatre-isation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Introduction Modern conflicts show that air power remains important but cannot independently decide the outcome of a war. Ukraine demonstrated how integrated air defences can deny control of the skies, while the Iran conflict showed that even air dominance may not… Continue reading The Limits of Air Power, Implications for Theatre-isation
End the Culture of Secrecy in Judicial Appointments
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction The Collegium system was developed to protect judicial independence from executive interference. However, its functioning has raised concerns over secrecy, unclear selection criteria and the absence of publicly intelligible reasons for important decisions. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s recent observations have renewed this debate. The central challenge is to preserve… Continue reading End the Culture of Secrecy in Judicial Appointments
Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)
News: SEBI has introduced an Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). About Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) Introduced by: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) framework for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), including stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. Purpose: It has been… Continue reading Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)
How the SC Ruling Redefined ‘Industry’
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Industry Introduction The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench revisited the meaning of “industry” under Indian labour law. The issue centred on the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply precedent and its triple test. Pending disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 will continue under this test. However, the Industrial… Continue reading How the SC Ruling Redefined ‘Industry’
