UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Introduction India aims to achieve a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education, as set under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for 2035. However, the real issue is not only expanding institutions but ensuring who can… Continue reading Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture
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Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment Introduction India has shifted women’s empowerment from intent to institutional infrastructure through planned policy design. Under the present Indian government, women are placed at the centre of development. This approach recognises that women’s progress accelerates economic growth. The focus has moved from welfare to women-led development, creating measurable… Continue reading Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade
Why India wants fast breeder reactors
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The achievement of criticality in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) marks an important step in India’s nuclear programme. However, criticality is only the beginning of operations. India wants fast breeder reactors because they improve fuel use, generate more fuel than they consume, and support the long-term goal… Continue reading Why India wants fast breeder reactors
The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Sports in India is growing beyond cricket, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Lakshya Sen expanding its reach. However, the sports ecosystem is not only about players and viewership. Sports goods manufacturing is a key but ignored pillar. Despite strong cultural engagement, India contributes only 0.5% to… Continue reading The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
The thermal cost of India’s textile surge
Source: The post “The thermal cost of India’s textile surge” has been created, based on “The thermal cost of India’s textile surge” published in “The Hindu” on 9 April 2026. The thermal cost of India’s textile surge. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India is currently benefiting from global textile trade shifts, but rising heat… Continue reading The thermal cost of India’s textile surge
Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction The custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Bennix in Sattankulam, Tamil Nadu, exposed serious failures in policing and judicial processes. Arrested on minor charges, they were subjected to brutal torture in custody, leading to their deaths. The case highlights misuse of police power, weak safeguards, and low accountability. At… Continue reading Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
Reinforcing the Case for a One Health Approach
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Introduction The rising frequency of pandemics shows that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weak coordination across sectors and nations, while also highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration and data sharing. Increasing… Continue reading Reinforcing the Case for a One Health Approach
Climate Change as a Public Health Emergency
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Climate change is no longer limited to environmental concerns. It has become a broad public health crisis, affecting diseases, nutrition, and human survival. It intensifies existing illnesses and creates new risks. In India, its impact is already visible through changing… Continue reading Climate Change as a Public Health Emergency
Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environmental pollution and degradation Introduction: India’s Plastic Waste Management framework has evolved since 2016 to reduce plastic pollution. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime set strict collection targets up to 100% by 2024–25. However, the 2026 amendments introduce flexibility in compliance, such as carry-forward provisions and tradable certificates. This shift… Continue reading Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India plans a major expansion of nuclear power from 8,180 MW to 100 GW by 2047. This shift is linked to Viksit Bharat 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. The SHANTI Act, 2025 replaces earlier laws and opens the sector to private participation. Nuclear energy is now seen… Continue reading Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
