UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Indian economy and infrastructure Introduction India’s E20 push seeks to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange, support farmers and lower emissions through domestically produced ethanol. However, its sustainability depends on more than replacing petrol with ethanol. It must also address water stress, feedstock availability, vehicle compatibility, fuel efficiency and consumer… Continue reading How sustainable is India’s E20 push?
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Promise of gender equality must be upheld
Source: The post “Promise of gender equality must be upheld” has been created based on “Promise of gender equality must be upheld” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2026. Promise of gender equality must be upheld. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s Independence was founded on the principle of equality for all citizens,… Continue reading Promise of gender equality must be upheld
Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
News: Supreme Court rules that Section 187(2) of the BNSS expands the scope of Police Custody under BNSS. About Scope of Police Custody under BNSS The Supreme Court held that Section 187(2) of BNSS enlarges the window during which police custody may be sought. Case name: The case was the State of Andhra Pradesh vs… Continue reading Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV journey
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s electric mobility transition is gaining momentum, but genuine circularity requires more than expanding electric vehicle adoption and recycling. The circular economy follows a hierarchy: reduce resource use, reuse existing assets, and recycle materials only after useful life ends. India has strengthened vehicle recycling, yet reuse remains less… Continue reading The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV journey
India’s LPG dependence on U.S.
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India, the world’s second-largest LPG importer, is rapidly increasing its dependence on U.S. supplies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affect traditional Gulf sources. About 60% of India’s LPG requirement is imported, making supply security a major concern. The shift to U.S. cargoes has… Continue reading India’s LPG dependence on U.S.
UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transformed India’s shift from cash to digital payments, with zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) helping drive widespread merchant acceptance and financial inclusion. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 now creates legal space for charges on specified electronic payment modes,… Continue reading UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
Do not write the obituary of international law yet
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law is facing a serious credibility crisis as wars, civilian suffering and weak international institutions expose the gap between legal rules and their enforcement. Yet, states continue to invoke international law, use it to settle disputes and rely on it for cooperation. The central issue, therefore,… Continue reading Do not write the obituary of international law yet
Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Source: The post “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” has been created based on “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2026. Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Indian handloom sector has deep economic,… Continue reading Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Delimitation Debate in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Delimitation has become a major constitutional and federal debate ahead of the 2027 Census. The proposed exercise could change Lok Sabha seat distribution, constituency boundaries and women’s reservation. While population-based representation supports equal value of votes, it may reduce the relative political weight of States… Continue reading Delimitation Debate in India
A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), signed on 7 August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, creates a new security triangle linking the Gulf, eastern Mediterranean and South Asia in the region. Its… Continue reading A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
