A Green Advantage in Tractor Exports

Introduction Lowering GST on tractors to 5% cuts costs, speeds mechanisation, and strengthens the home base for exports. At the same time, rich-country emission rules are tightening fast. India now faces a clear choice: stay only low-cost, or move up to cleaner, higher-value tractors that meet global norms and win premium markets. A Green Advantage… Continue reading A Green Advantage in Tractor Exports

Estimating India’s potential growth rate

Source: The post “Estimating India’s potential growth rate” has been created, based on “Estimating India’s potential growth rate” published in “The Hindu” on 14 October 2025. Estimating India’s potential growth rate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The potential growth… Continue reading Estimating India’s potential growth rate

All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate

Source: The post “All ethical expectations cannot become Constitutional mandates” has been created, based on “All ethical expectations cannot become Constitutional mandates” published in “The Hindu” on 14 October 2025. All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution- Significant Provisions Context: The 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025… Continue reading All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate

A green transition accelerating at express speed

Introduction Indian Railways’ green transition is accelerating from pilots to platform-level change. The July 2025 hydrogen-coach trial, near-universal electrification, and rapid renewable integration signal a shift to cleaner traction, efficient assets, and freight rebalancing. Backed by sovereign green bonds, IRFC financing, and multilateral support, the programme targets net-zero by 2030. The agenda spans infrastructure, operations,… Continue reading A green transition accelerating at express speed

India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report

News: Recently, India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report was published by the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs. About India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report The Vital Statistics of India based on Civil Registration System (CRS) 2023 provides a nationwide picture of the country’s birth and death… Continue reading India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report

Kenton R. Miller Award 

News: Sonali Ghosh, the Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in national parks and protected area sustainability. About Kenton R. Miller Award Instituted by: World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), which operates under the International Union for Conservation of… Continue reading Kenton R. Miller Award 

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Great Nicobar lies in a fragile island ecosystem that is a global biodiversity hotspot and carbon reservoir. A mainland-driven mega development plan— will affect about 13,000 hectares of forest.The project is also of critical importance for defence, logistics, commerce and industries, and… Continue reading Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights

Reforming India’s Arbitration Landscape

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Introduction India is trying to become a trusted seat for high-value commercial arbitration while moving carefully to protect its legal ecosystem. Courts, government, and institutions are taking steps, yet gaps persist. Momentum is visible in the growing global interest in India, the rapid scaling of domestic… Continue reading Reforming India’s Arbitration Landscape

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

News: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. About Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Winners: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. Awarded For: Their pioneering work in developing Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) which is a new class… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

Appointment of District Judges

News: Recently, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment regarding the appointment of District Judges. The judgment allows young judicial officers to be appointed as District or Additional District Judges to enhance efficiency and reduce pendency in subordinate courts. About Appointment of District Judges Constitutional provision: Article 233 of the Indian Constitution deals with the… Continue reading Appointment of District Judges

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