UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure and Disaster management Introduction The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is facing increasingly frequent and severe climate-induced disasters as temperatures rise, glaciers retreat and mountain slopes become unstable. Warming in Asia’s high mountains is occurring at 0.3°C per decade, nearly twice the global average. These changes threaten lives, infrastructure, water… Continue reading Warming Himalayas Demand a Rethink on Development
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2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
News: 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics is being awarded to Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University. About 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. They got prize for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic… Continue reading 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
Raja Ravi Varma
News: Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Maharani of Baroda and custodian of one of the world’s largest private collections of Raja Ravi Varma’s original paintings, announced that the paintings will be exhibited across India and abroad in the future. About Raja Ravi Varma Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter celebrated for blending Hindu themes with European realism… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma
India’s ‘WorldSkills’ Medals Reflect Patient Investment
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, in September 2026 marked a major milestone in its skill development journey. Securing 10th position, with six silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, India entered the world’s top ten for the first time. Beyond this record… Continue reading India’s ‘WorldSkills’ Medals Reflect Patient Investment
Nobel Peace Prize 2026
News: Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin and a former ICC judge won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. About Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. She has been honoured for her lifelong commitment to… Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize 2026
Calibrating India’s Inbound Investment Framework
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Introduction Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) supports India’s growth by bringing capital, technology, jobs and links to global markets. Gross inward FDI reached $94.8 billion in FY26, and India ranked 11th among global destinations. Yet… Continue reading Calibrating India’s Inbound Investment Framework
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
Source: The post “Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation” has been created based on “Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation” published in “The Hindu” on 9 October 2026. Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the policy repo rate by… Continue reading Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
Property Taxation Needs Structural Reform
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources Introduction India’s urban centres face rising demands for infrastructure and public services due to rapid urbanisation and ageing infrastructure. Property tax is the most important own-source revenue of municipal bodies and is vital for municipal creditworthiness and urban investment. Yet,… Continue reading Property Taxation Needs Structural Reform
India’s Stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction COVID-19 exposed major gaps in vaccine access, technology sharing, health-system capacity and global coordination, creating the need for stronger pandemic governance. The WHO Pandemic Agreement, adopted in May 2025, seeks to strengthen international cooperation on pandemic… Continue reading India’s Stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement
AI companions and child safety
Source: The post “AI companions and child safety” has been created based on “AI companions and child safety” published in “The Hindu” on 8 October 2026. AI companions and child safety. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: AI chatbots are increasingly becoming emotional companions for children because they are available throughout the day and appear empathetic and… Continue reading AI companions and child safety
