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
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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
India’s Cheapest Power is Here, the Grid Must Catch Up
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s clean energy transition has reached a crucial stage. Solar and wind power have become the country’s cheapest sources of electricity, with more than 45 GW added in 2025. Combined with some of the world’s lowest battery costs, firm clean power can now be supplied at around ₹3.5… Continue reading India’s Cheapest Power is Here, the Grid Must Catch Up
NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges
Source: The post “NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges” has been created based on “NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges”, published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2026. NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) presents a mixed picture of child nutrition in… Continue reading NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges
India’s Graduate Employability Challenge
Source: The post “India’s Graduate Employability Challenge” has been created based on “India’s Graduate Employability Challenge”, published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2026. India’s Graduate Employability Challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: India has experienced an unprecedented expansion in higher education over the last decade, resulting in a large increase in the number… Continue reading India’s Graduate Employability Challenge
Innovate or be Eaten: On India and an Innovative Ecosystem
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Innovation is becoming a key determinant of economic strength, national security, and technological sovereignty. As global competition in critical technologies intensifies, India must move beyond being a user of technology and become a creator of globally relevant solutions. The country’s strong talent base, growing startup ecosystem,… Continue reading Innovate or be Eaten: On India and an Innovative Ecosystem
Water Security is Central for a Viksit Bharat
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Water security is vital for human dignity, public health, agriculture, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. It is also a key requirement for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. India faces growing pressure on its water resources due to population growth, urbanisation, climate change, and limited… Continue reading Water Security is Central for a Viksit Bharat
The Long-Term Implications of the U.S.-Iran Deal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relation Introduction The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has ended immediate hostilities and opened a 60-day negotiation process. Though the agreement offers hope for reducing tensions, major disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The deal marks only… Continue reading The Long-Term Implications of the U.S.-Iran Deal
Drone Revolution and Modern Warfare
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction For decades, military power was measured by expensive platforms such as tanks, fighter aircraft, missiles, artillery, and warships. Recent conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia have challenged this model by demonstrating the growing importance of commercially derived drones, rapid innovation, and AI-enabled systems. Drones now perform… Continue reading Drone Revolution and Modern Warfare
Greater Hog Badger
News: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released the first scientific assessment report on the greater hog badger. About Greater Hog Badger Aspects Details About The greater hog badger is a terrestrial mustelid. Globally, it has three living species: the greater hog badger, the northern hog badger (Arctonyx albogularis), and the Sumatran hog… Continue reading Greater Hog Badger
