What is India’s SHANTI Doctrine? SHANTI Doctrine is a foreign policy and global governance vision unveiled by the External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during the launch of India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. It presents India’s approach towards building a secure, peaceful, and equitable world… Continue reading SHANTI Doctrine
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Bhavani River
News: Large stretches of the Bhavani River near Kooduthurai have been overrun by water hyacinth, raising concerns over irrigation and the river’s ecosystem. About Bhavani River It is the second largest and perennial river in Tamil Nadu. Origin of river: It originates from Nilgiri hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Course of the… Continue reading Bhavani River
Theaterization
What is Integrated Theatre Command (TC)? It is a military structure which seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services– army, air force and navy– in order to optimally utilize their resources for wars and operations. These ‘unified combat commands’ are organized either on a geographical basis (with a defined mission in a specific… Continue reading Theaterization
Role of Ethics and Emotions in World Politics
UPSC Syllabus: GS2 (International Relations) and GS4 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) Introduction For decades, International Relations (IR) was primarily understood through the lens of power, security and national interest. Classical realist thinker Hans J. Morgenthau argued that states pursue their national interests in an anarchic international system, where no authority exists above sovereign states. However,… Continue reading Role of Ethics and Emotions in World Politics
Ethanol push can deepen water woes
Source: The post “Ethanol push can deepen water woes” has been created based on “Ethanol push can deepen water woes” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2026. Ethanol push can deepen water woes. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: India has implemented the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) under; the National Policy on Bio-fuels to reduce… Continue reading Ethanol push can deepen water woes
Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education
Source: The post “Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education” has been created based on “Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2026. Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity and Governance Context: India’s examination system has repeatedly faced crises that have raised… Continue reading Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education
Co-existing with Tigers Outside Reserves
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India has achieved remarkable success in tiger conservation through Project Tiger, making it home to over 70% of the world’s wild tigers. However, the growing tiger population has increased dispersal beyond protected areas, with 35–40% of tigers now living outside Tiger Reserves. This has created new conservation and… Continue reading Co-existing with Tigers Outside Reserves
The Urban Nightmare — A Fire with No Escape
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster Management Introduction The fire in an unauthorised commercial building at Aliganj, Lucknow, which claimed 15 lives on June 22, 2026, exposed a deeper crisis in India’s urban governance and disaster risk management. Similar incidents in Delhi, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu show that these tragedies are not isolated events but… Continue reading The Urban Nightmare — A Fire with No Escape
AI Inclusion for Informal Women Workers
Source: The post “AI Inclusion for Informal Women Workers” has been created based on “AI Inclusion for Informal Women Workers” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2026. AI Inclusion for Informal Women Workers. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and financial… Continue reading AI Inclusion for Informal Women Workers
India’s Road to Cleaner Mobility – Beyond CAFE Norms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure And Environment Introduction India is revising its Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) framework at a time when the global automobile industry is shifting from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to cleaner mobility technologies. The proposed CAFE 2027 regulations seek to improve fuel efficiency through multiple technology pathways while reducing… Continue reading India’s Road to Cleaner Mobility – Beyond CAFE Norms
