News: Red-eared slider turtle, an invasive turtle species is posing a threat to tanks and other wetlands in Coimbatore. About Red-eared slider turtle It is a semiaquatic turtle freshwater turtle. It belongs to Emydidae family. Scientific name: Trachemys scripta elegans Habitat: It prefers to live in ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving rivers. Distribution: It has… Continue reading Red-eared slider turtle
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A Dangerous March Towards a Himalayan Ecocide
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction: In 2025, India experienced nearly 331 days of climate impacts, exposing the growing vulnerability of the Himalayan region. More than 4,000 deaths were reported as cloudbursts, landslides, avalanches and flash floods struck repeatedly. Despite these warnings, large infrastructure projects continue in fragile mountain zones, accelerating ecological damage… Continue reading A Dangerous March Towards a Himalayan Ecocide
Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri
News: Researchers from Kerala and Tamil Nadu discovered two new, extremely rare ant fly species in India: Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri. About Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri are rare ant fly species from India. Family: They belong to the subfamily Microdontinae (Syrphidae). Metadon ghorpadei was found in the northern… Continue reading Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri
Should corruption charges need prior sanction?
Source: The post “Should corruption charges need prior sanction?” has been created, based on “Should corruption charges need prior sanction? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 22 January 2026. Should corruption charges need prior sanction? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Corruption undermines public trust, weakens institutions, and affects the quality of governance. The… Continue reading Should corruption charges need prior sanction?
Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole
Syllabus: GS 2- Polity- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Introduction: The issue of judicial removal came into focus in December 2025 when 107 Lok Sabha Members of Parliament submitted a motion seeking the removal of a Madras High Court judge. The notice contained 13 charges, including allegations… Continue reading Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole
Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection of vulnerable sections Introduction Lowering the age of juvenility weakens the core philosophy of child justice. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 introduced the transfer system, changing India’s reform-oriented juvenile framework. In December 2025, a Private… Continue reading Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back
Why AI infrastructure matters more
Source: The post “Why AI infrastructure matters more” has been created, based on “Why AI infrastructure matters more” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Artificial Intelligence is no longer only a technological tool but a strategic economic and governance resource. India’s white paper “Democratising Access… Continue reading Why AI infrastructure matters more
The importance of Pax Silica for India
Source: The post “The importance of Pax Silica for India” has been created, based on “The importance of Pax Silica for India ” published in “The Hindu” on 21 January 2026. The importance of Pax Silica for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: Pax Silica is a multilateral initiative launched in December 2025… Continue reading The importance of Pax Silica for India
How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space
Source: The post “How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space” has been created, based on “How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space” published in “The Hindu” on 21 January 2026. How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: The… Continue reading How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space
The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology Introduction The rapid global shift toward electric vehicles is increasing copper demand at an unprecedented scale. Copper is essential for electrification and forms the backbone of EV batteries, motors, wiring systems, charging infrastructure, and power grids. As EV adoption expands rapidly, copper demand is rising… Continue reading The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch
