News: In a study, scientists reported that extracellular RNA (exRNA) from bacteria can persist in disinfected drinking water. About Extracellular RNA (exRNA) Extracellular RNA (exRNA) are RNA that exists outside cells. They are found in body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. They are heterogenous populations including small (e.g., miRNA) and long… Continue reading Extracellular RNA (exRNA)
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How will India’s new Nationally Determined Contribution accelerate climate Action?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), approved on March 25, 2026, raises targets on clean energy, emissions intensity, and carbon sinks. It comes when emissions growth is slowing. While it signals stronger ambition under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, its ability to accelerate real climate… Continue reading How will India’s new Nationally Determined Contribution accelerate climate Action?
Neighbours first: On India-Nepal ties
Source: The post “Neighbours first: On India-Nepal ties” has been created, based on “Neighbours first: On India-Nepal ties” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and Nepal share a unique civilisational relationship based on open borders, deep cultural ties, economic interdependence, and strong people-to-people connections. The… Continue reading Neighbours first: On India-Nepal ties
How to secure India’s supply chains
Source: The post “How to secure India’s supply chains” has been created, based on “How to secure India’s supply chains” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s manufacturing ecosystem is deeply integrated into global supply chains, particularly in sectors such as energy, fertilizers, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and critical… Continue reading How to secure India’s supply chains
Corporate Law Reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s corporate regulatory framework is undergoing a shift to match the scale, speed, and complexity of modern business. The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to align company law with evolving needs by simplifying compliance, promoting digital governance, and reducing criminal penalties. It also reflects… Continue reading Corporate Law Reforms
Beyond reservation for women in legislative bodies
UPSC Syllabus- GS 1- Issues related to women Introduction The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Constitutional Amendment, 2023) provides one-third reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. However, since its implementation depends on a future delimitation exercise and may be delayed until 2034, the focus should not only be on the extent of reservation… Continue reading Beyond reservation for women in legislative bodies
What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Introduction The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) is taking place at a time when trade multilateralism is under serious strain and unilateral actions are rising sharply. As the WTO’s highest decision-making body, MC14 will decide the future direction of global trade… Continue reading What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14?
The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 is presented as a corrective step to the 2019 law. However, it narrows identity, removes self-determination, and increases state control. It ignores key distinctions between… Continue reading The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
News: Water samples from key flamingo habitats near Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) showed rising toxicity, raising long-term ecological concerns. About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Location: It is located along the western bank of the Thane creek. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India. Established: It was declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015. Status: It was declared… Continue reading Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
The judicial push for environmental CSR
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India made CSR mandatory through the Companies Act, 2013 to direct corporate profits toward social good. However, environmental concerns remain underfunded despite rising climate challenges and the net-zero target for 2070. The Supreme Court has now reframed environmental CSR as a constitutional duty under Article 51A(g), linking business… Continue reading The judicial push for environmental CSR
