News: The Union Health Ministry recently confirmed that cough syrups linked to the recent deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan did not contain contaminants. About Diethylene Glycol (DEG) It is an organic chemical that is mainly used as a chemical intermediate. Appearance: It is a clear, colourless, odourless and stable oily liquid. Group:… Continue reading Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
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Stablecoins
News: Finance Minister highlighted that India may not legalize private cryptocurrencies but must “prepare to engage” with stablecoins to avoid exclusion from global financial shifts. About Stablecoins Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to fiat currencies, commodities, or financial instruments. They are created to reduce price fluctuations… Continue reading Stablecoins
The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Introduction Warfare is shifting fast. AI, drones, automation, and cheap precision weapons lower the cost of force but raise risk. India faces a two-front threat and pressure across land, sea, air, cyber, space, and the information domain. Structures, doctrine, technology, force composition, Professional Military Education (PME), and readiness are being reshaped. Past attempts at jointness… Continue reading The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons
Source: The post Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons has been created, based on the article “Should Ladakh get statehood?” published in “The Hindu” on 3 October 2025. Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal… Continue reading Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons
Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning (SARAL)
News: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has developed SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) tool. About SARAL SARAL stands for Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning. It is a tool which helps to generate lay person summaries of complex scientific research. Purpose: To make complex scientific research accessible to the general public. Objective:… Continue reading Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning (SARAL)
The transformation of girls’ education
Source: The post The transformation of girls’ education has been created, based on the article “The transformation of girls’ education” published in “The Hindu” on 1 October 2025. The transformation of girls’ education. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: Girls’ education is… Continue reading The transformation of girls’ education
100 years of UPSC
Source: The post 100 years of UPSC has been created, based on the article “A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy” published in “The Hindu” on 1 October 2025. 100 years of UPSC. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The Union Public Service… Continue reading 100 years of UPSC
Sahyog portal
News: The Karnataka High Court has recently dismissed X Corp’s petition against the Union government’s Sahyog portal. About Sahyog Portal It is a centralised platform which brings together authorised agencies, such as the police, and intermediaries on a unified platform to facilitate the removal or disabling of access to any information, data or communication link… Continue reading Sahyog portal
India’s demographic shift – Bridging the generation gap
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 -Society- Social issues. Introduction India is ageing faster than before. At least 1 in 10 Indians is 60+ today; nearly 1 in 5 by 2050. This change strains family care, pensions, housing, and health systems. It also exposes a digital gap that can isolate elders. The task is clear:… Continue reading India’s demographic shift – Bridging the generation gap
South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC). Introduction Time is running out to meet the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). Countries must work together faster to achieve targets on poverty, hunger, health, education, climate, and equality.… Continue reading South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)
