UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relations Introduction The present dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme has exposed deeper contradictions within the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. Iran is being asked to dismantle its enriched uranium stockpile, while recognised nuclear weapon states continue to retain and modernise their arsenals without similar obligations. This has revived questions about… Continue reading The Crisis at the Heart of Non-Proliferation
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What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without the physical presence of the accused. Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces this provision for proclaimed offenders who deliberately evade trial and cannot be arrested soon. The law seeks to prevent serious criminal cases… Continue reading What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
India-U.S. Defence Technology Ties — Big Ambitions, Little Delivery
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction India and the United States have expanded their defence partnership through new technology initiatives, defence trade and strategic cooperation over the past two decades. However, most ambitious defence technology projects have struggled to move beyond political announcements. Differences over technology transfer, export controls, commercial expectations and lengthy… Continue reading India-U.S. Defence Technology Ties — Big Ambitions, Little Delivery
Can Biogas Aid India’s Energy Security?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Infrastructure (energy) Introduction: India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil and a large share of its LPG, making its energy security vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, especially in West Asia. The recent LPG supply disruptions have renewed interest in biogas and Compressed Biogas (CBG) as clean, indigenous and renewable fuels.… Continue reading Can Biogas Aid India’s Energy Security?
The Right Path for India’s Nuclear Power Development
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s nuclear power programme has evolved from overcoming international sanctions to building strong indigenous capabilities. The successful commissioning of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) marks the beginning of the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme. As India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047,… Continue reading The Right Path for India’s Nuclear Power Development
Tritium
News: A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology reports a breakthrough in removing tritium from contaminated water using a metal-organic framework (MOF). About Tritium It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Properties: Atomic mass: It has an atomic mass of 3.014 and is considered an important and versatile radioisotope. Components: It consists of… Continue reading Tritium
Why has China banned helium exports?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction China has temporarily banned helium exports with immediate effect, although it has not clarified the reason, duration, or scope of the restriction. The decision comes when the global helium market is already under pressure from Russia’s export restrictions, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and changes in the… Continue reading Why has China banned helium exports?
Five Crore Indians Wait When the Courts Take a Break
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction India’s justice system is under growing pressure due to rising judicial pendency, shortage of judges, and delays in dispute resolution. The debate over court vacations has renewed concerns about timely justice, but it also raises a larger question of whether judicial vacations or deeper structural weaknesses are responsible… Continue reading Five Crore Indians Wait When the Courts Take a Break
Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer
Source: The post “Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer” has been created based on “Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2026. Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: India’s ethanol blending policy aims to… Continue reading Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer
Fix the House: On Social Media, Social Media Access
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction During his visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia’s decision to ban social media access for children below 16 years and said India was learning from the move. His remarks have strengthened the debate on introducing age-based restrictions in India. As concerns over children’s online safety… Continue reading Fix the House: On Social Media, Social Media Access
