News: The European Union (EU) and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy under the India–Euratom agreement. About Euratom The European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or EURATOM) is an international organisation created by Treaty of Rome signed on 25 March 1957. Entered into force: 1st January 1958 Objective:… Continue reading Euratom
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Sea of Japan
News: Recently, North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan disturbing the already sensitive region. About Sea of Japan The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the north, by North Korea in the west, South… Continue reading Sea of Japan
Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?
Source: The post “Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?” has been created, based on “Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 January 2026. Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India has witnessed increasing legal disputes between Central agencies… Continue reading Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?
The new logic of the Chinese economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation Introduction China’s economy shows strong stability at a time when the global trade and economic system faces serious stress. In 2025, China’s GDP crossed 140 trillion yuan, nearly $20 trillion, with 5% annual growth. Its contribution to global growth is close to 30%. Behind this performance lies… Continue reading The new logic of the Chinese economy
A spark to drive India’s e-LCV
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure – Transportation Introduction Light Commercial Vehicles are essential for India’s delivery and logistics system. Despite their wide use, they remained outside fuel efficiency rules for many years. While passenger cars followed corporate average fuel efficiency norms, LCVs operated in a regulatory gap. In July 2025, the Bureau… Continue reading A spark to drive India’s e-LCV
The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy
UPSC GS-3: Indian Economy Introduction The recent fall in the value of the rupee has unsettled people and markets. This decline appears unusual because India’s economy is performing well, with strong growth, low inflation, and a manageable current account deficit. The situation has raised concerns about the real causes behind the rupee’s weakness and whether… Continue reading The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy
Forever Chemicals
News: Studies from 2003 to 2021 show that older PFAS (i.e. forever chemicals) levels fell by 86%, but new replacement chemicals 9Cl-PF3ONS are now common in people’s blood, raising concerns about unknown health risks. About Forever Chemicals Forever Chemicals refer to a large chemical family of thousands of highly persistent man-made chemicals known as per-… Continue reading Forever Chemicals
Cybercrime and a global governance crisis
Source: The post “Cybercrime and a global governance crisis” has been created, based on “Cybercrime and a global governance crisis” published in “The Hindu” on 27 January 2026. Cybercrime and a global governance crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Cybercrime governance has become a central issue of global governance in the digital era, as… Continue reading Cybercrime and a global governance crisis
India’s biggest climate gap could be language
Source: The post “India’s biggest climate gap could be language” has been created, based on “India’s biggest climate gap could be language” published in “The Hindu” on 27 January 2026. India’s biggest climate gap could be language. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India has developed advanced climate data, including district-level heat projections, flood models,… Continue reading India’s biggest climate gap could be language
Walkouts by Governors test constitutional limits
UPSC Syllabus GS2-Indian Polity Introduction The walkouts by Governors during inaugural sessions of State Legislatures in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have raised serious constitutional questions. These actions challenge the limits of discretion allowed to Governors. The issue has brought renewed focus on Articles related to the Governor’s address, the role of the elected Cabinet,… Continue reading Walkouts by Governors test constitutional limits
