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Upsc relevance-GS Paper II (International Relations & Polity) Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Tianjin, China in 2025.This summit was historic because it marked the first Modi–Xi bilateral meeting since the 2020 Galwan clashes, signaling …
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UPSC Relevance – Women Judges in SC Prelims-Art. 124 – Appointment of SC judges,Collegium System – 2nd Judges Case (1993), 3rd Judges Case (1998),Strength of SC – 34 judges (incl. CJI),First woman judge – Justice Fathima Beevi (1989). Mains (GS II)-Issues: Opaque Collegium, lack of gender/caste diversity, late appointments limit tenure. Essay/Linkages-“Gender Justice as unfinished …
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UPSC Relevance Prelims: PMJAY, SHIPs, Bhore Committee (1946), National Health Policy 2017.India’s health expenditure = 1.3% of GDP (2022). Mains (GS-II / GS-III):Issues of Public Health & Governance: Essay Topics:“Health insurance cannot substitute for public health care.”“Universal Health Care is a right, not a privilege.” Why in News India has witnessed a sharp expansion of …
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UPSC Relevance GS Paper 3 (Economy): Growth, energy security, digital economy, PLI, semiconductor push. GS Paper 2 (Governance): Welfare delivery via DBT, inclusive growth, cooperative federalism. Essay: “Growth without equity is hollow”; “India’s economic churn: opportunities and challenges”. Why in News India registered a 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY2025, among the fastest globally (MoSPI).S&P …
UPSC Relevance GS1 (Geography): Climate change impacts on oceans & coastal geomorphology. GS3 (Environment): Coral reef ecosystems, sea-level rise, adaptation strategies. Essay: “Rising seas and sinking islands: Challenges of the 21st century.” Why in News? A recent study led by Paul Kench (National University of Singapore) and researchers from Nanyang Technological University has revealed that …
Relevance for UPSC GS Context India has witnessed rapid economic transformation in the last decade, rising from the 10th largest economy in 2014 to the 4th largest in 2025. Alongside GDP growth, a record expansion in employment and social security coverage has strengthened India’s labour market.Against global challenges like automation, AI disruption, and supply chain …
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Giving Wings to India’s Youth Read More »
While preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), commonly known as the IAS exam, choosing the right coaching institute is extremely important. The road to cracking the UPSC is full of many hurdles, and a coaching institute can play a vital role in shaping your preparation. There are many coaching institutes in Delhi that …
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UPSC Relevance GS-I (Society): Rural empowerment via biofuels. GS-II (Governance): Energy security, import dependence, federal schemes (SATAT, E20). GS-III (Economy & Environment): Energy diversification, renewables, nuclear, hydrogen. Essay Paper: “Energy sovereignty in a multipolar world” / “Development vs. sustainability.” The Energy Flashpoint Background-India’s Import Dependence – Total Imports (FY 2023-24): India bought goods worth $677 …
In an Unstable World, Energy Sovereignty is the New Oil Read More »
Every year, lakhs of candidates prepare for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE). This exam is considered to be one of the toughest and most prestigious exams in India. Clearing it paves the way for higher services like IAS, IPS and IFS. But hard work alone is not enough in this …
In July 2025, the EU sanctioned Gujarat’s Vadinar Refinery (Nayara Energy) under its 18th package, restricting shipping, insurance, finance, and shadow-fleet use due to Rosneft links. Quick Facts (For Prelims) Q: Which refinery in India was first hit by EU anti-Russia sanctions? → Vadinar Refinery (Nayara Energy, Gujarat). Q: Rosneft’s stake in Nayara Energy? → ~49%. …
