UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Introduction Environmental governance in India has increasingly shifted from executive regulators to the Supreme Court of India. Over the last decade, the Court has moved beyond reviewing legality to issuing forward-looking directions that resemble regulation. This shift arose due to regulatory failure, but the Court… Continue reading Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
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GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction India’s system of sharing central tax revenues with States has come under debate due to concerns over fairness, autonomy, and efficiency. After GST, States depend more on central transfers decided by Finance Commissions. Many States argue that present… Continue reading GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Source: The post “India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’’ has been created, based on “Fine-tune this signal to sharpen India’s AMR battle” published in “The Hindu” on 8 January 2026. India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health in India, with… Continue reading India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal and external security Introduction The Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008 exposed serious gaps in India’s intelligence system. The failure was seen not as a lack of information, but as an inability to connect scattered data. This belief shaped the push for a technology-based solution. Over time,… Continue reading ‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes. Introduction Over the last decade, India has built one of the largest skilling systems in the world. Strong public funding and multiple schemes show serious intent. Yet skilling has not become an… Continue reading Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes
The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction Digital tools have removed the clear boundary between work and personal life. Smartphones and laptops have turned evenings, weekends, and holidays into work time. Constant availability is now treated as commitment. This culture is harming health, productivity, and social stability. India… Continue reading The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
A central law to protect Amaravati
Source: The post “A central law to protect Amaravati’’ has been created, based on “A central law to protect Amaravati” published in “The Hindu” on 7 January 2026. A central law to protect Amaravati. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Amaravati, envisioned as the greenfield capital of Andhra Pradesh was declared the state capital under… Continue reading A central law to protect Amaravati
Popocatépetl Volcano
News: Over five years, UNAM scientists used 22 seismographs and AI to analyse seismic data and produce the first 3D image of Popocatépetl’s interior, extending 18 km below the crater. About Popocatépetl Volcano Location: Popocatépetl volcano is located on the border of the states of México and Puebla, central Mexico. Type: It is a steep-sided active… Continue reading Popocatépetl Volcano
Biomaterials
News: As India moves toward cleaner manufacturing methods for products like plastics and textiles, biomaterials are emerging as the next frontier in materials engineering. About Biomaterials Biomaterials are materials derived wholly or partly from biological sources or engineered using biological processes. They are designed to replace or interact with conventional materials. Types of Biomaterials: Drop-in… Continue reading Biomaterials
Kushanas
News: Recent excavations at Bhir Mound, Takshashila uncovered lapis lazuli fragments (6th century BC) and Kushan bronze coins (2nd century AD), highlighting long-distance trade and later Kushana political-economic activity in ancient Gandhara. About Kushanas The Kushanas were nomadic people, also known as Tocharians, who migrated from the steppes of north-central Asia. They succeeded the Parthians… Continue reading Kushanas
