Source: The post “India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership” has been created based on “India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership”, published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2026. India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: The recently proposed India–New Zealand FTA aims to deepen… Continue reading India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership
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Revisiting India’s Ultrasound Laws
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction India’s Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 was enacted to prevent prenatal sex determination and protect the declining child sex ratio. However, advances in portable ultrasound and artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded the medical use… Continue reading Revisiting India’s Ultrasound Laws
Sustaining India’s Low-Fertility Future
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- population and associated issues Introduction India has entered a new demographic phase as its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1. The country has become a low-fertility nation, but not one demographic economy, as fertility levels vary widely across States and between rural… Continue reading Sustaining India’s Low-Fertility Future
Clearing the Road to Timely Trauma Care in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Introduction On 26 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India recognised the Right to Trauma Care as part of the Right to Life under Article 21. The judgment aims to build a uniform and enforceable trauma care system… Continue reading Clearing the Road to Timely Trauma Care in India
Solanum Pandeyi
News: A new species of wild brinjal Solanum Pandeyi, has been discovered from one of the remote islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by a scientist from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). About Solanum Pandeyi It is a new species of wild brinjal recorded in the evergreen forest of the Middle Andaman. It was found growing… Continue reading Solanum Pandeyi
Reconnect Public Health with People’s Needs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction Public health policies are crucial for improving population health and helping a country realise the benefits of its demographic dividend. In recent years, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has become a key objective of health policy. However, growing… Continue reading Reconnect Public Health with People’s Needs
Right to Walk
News: The Supreme Court in a judgment, declared right to walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths a fundamental right which has priority over movement by motorized vehicles. About Right to Walk The Supreme Court ruled that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right. Rights under: It is a fundamental right… Continue reading Right to Walk
The Challenge of India’s Digital Sovereignty
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Digital sovereignty refers to a nation’s ability to control its data, digital infrastructure, and critical technologies. Recent incidents involving compromised CCTV networks and disruption of Nayara Energy’s digital services have exposed India’s dependence on foreign technology platforms. As governance, commerce, and defence increasingly rely on digital… Continue reading The Challenge of India’s Digital Sovereignty
Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships
Source: The post “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships” has been created based on “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships”, published in “The Hindu” on 22 June 2026. Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science & Technology Context: India has announced a ₹2 billion drone procurement programme for domestic… Continue reading Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships
Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation
News: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $1.5 billion in financing to support India’s structural reforms to boost private sector-led job creation and economic growth under the Boosting Job Creation in the Private Sector Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation. About Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation Development Policy Financing (DPF) is a World Bank… Continue reading Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation
