UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Reforming passive euthanasia in India. Introduction The U.K. House of Commons passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. It allows physician-assisted dying for mentally competent adults expected to live fewer than six months, with medical… Continue reading Reforming passive euthanasia in India
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Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
News: The Delhi High Court, in Shelly Mahajan v. MS Bhanushree Bahl & Anr (2024), delivered a first-of-its-kind order allowing a spouse to seek civil damages from a third party accused of intentionally interfering in a marriage. About Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA) AoA is a common law tort (a “heart-balm” action) that allows… Continue reading Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Donald Trump’s 20-point plan sets a ceasefire path for Gaza. It calls for an immediate stop to fighting and the return of all Israeli hostages. Hamas would disarm and its military sites be dismantled. An international stabilization force would deploy. Gaza would shift to a temporary… Continue reading The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
India’s direction for disaster resilience
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Disaster management. Introduction India is a vast, multi-hazard country. Floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, and landslides recur across most States and UTs. Climate change and environmental degradation are increasing both frequency and intensity, raising risks to people and assets. The Ten Point Agenda on DRR (2016) guides action and links… Continue reading India’s direction for disaster resilience
Alternative Dispute Resolution in India
Source: The post Alternative Dispute Resolution in India has been created, based on the article “Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?” published in “The Hindu” on 6 October 2025. Alternative Dispute Resolution in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context: India’s justice system faces major… Continue reading Alternative Dispute Resolution in India
Employment as a national priority
Source: The post Employment as a national priority has been created, based on the article “Treat employment as a national priority” published in “The Hindu” on 6 October 2025. Employment as a national priority. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India, the world’s most… Continue reading Employment as a national priority
Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
News: Scientists at the University of the Philippines are establishing the nation’s first cryobank to conserve coral genetic material and aid in reef restoration. About the Coral Larvae Cryobank Project Coral Larvae Cryobank is set up by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. The project is part of a wider regional initiative that links… Continue reading Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
Balasan river
News: Recently, heavy rains caused landslides and flooding in the Darjeeling hills, damaging roads and infrastructure, including the collapse of the Dudiya iron bridge over the Balasan river. About Balasan River It is a perennial river flowing in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an… Continue reading Balasan river
Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction India’s clean energy shift is gathering speed. Solar capacity rose by 24.5 GW in 2024, placing India third after China and the U.S. It is recognised by the UN Secretary-General’s 2025 Climate Report for scaling solar and wind. Clean energy is also creating jobs and… Continue reading Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security . Introduction Operation Sindoor has shifted focus to the sea. Visible deployments, missile activity, new inductions, and sharp public warnings now define the signalling space in the Arabian Sea. India emphasises a forward deterrent posture and wider Indo-Pacific alignment; Pakistan has moved to dispersal, survivability, and denial. External… Continue reading The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
