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Upsc Relevance– Prelims-Strategic Partnership, South China Sea, Act East Policy, Preferential Trade Agreement, Indo-Pacific, UNCLOS 1982, Maritime Security, Digital Sovereignty, Naval Cooperation, ASEAN. Mains-  GS Paper II – International Relations *Bilateral relations with neighboring and ASEAN countries*India’s role in the Indo-Pacific*International treaties and strategic partnerships Why in News? During Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official …

India-Philippines Relations Elevated to Strategic Partnership Read More »

Relevance: GS-3 (agricultural sustainability, biofuel policy). GS-2 (subsidy models, rural livelihoods, trade policy).  Prelims pointers- (palm oil data, uses, Geographical distributions). Context Palm oil, a critical global commodity, is facing a looming supply crisis. Countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, which together account for 85% of the world’s crude palm oil production, are witnessing a significant …

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Upsc Relevance– Prelims Focus on ethanol blending levels (E10, E20), biofuel types (1G, 2G), National Policy on Biofuels (2018), ethanol properties (corrosive, low energy density), vehicle compatibility, and emission benefits. Important for Environment, Science-Tech, and Energy Economy. Mains Relevant under GS-3 (Environment & Economy). Ethanol blending links energy security, emission reduction, and sustainable transport. Challenges …

Ethanol Blending in India: Promise, Performance, and Pitfalls Read More »

UPSC Relevance;Prelims –Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022,Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),Circular Economy,Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Mains-GS Paper 3 – Environment, Economy, Science & Technology Resource efficiency and circular economyWaste management and pollution controlE-waste rules and extended producer responsibilityGreen energy transition and battery recycling technology Why in News? India’s rapid shift towards electrification, especially in the …

Turning Battery Waste into Wealth: Fixing India’s Recycling Crisis for a Green Future Read More »

UPSC हेतु प्रासंगिकता GS Paper 3: विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी, अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान, नवाचारPrelims: इसरो की नई पहलें, अंतरिक्ष आधारित अनुसंधान चर्चा में क्यों ? हाल ही में भारत अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन (ISRO) ने 31 जुलाई 2025 को लद्दाख की त्सो कार घाटी में अपने महत्वाकांक्षी HOPE एनालॉग मिशन का आयोजन किया। यह मिशन गगनयान औरभविष्य के …

ISRO का HOPE मिशन Read More »

UPSC Relevance Why in News Negotiations resumed in Geneva at the second session of the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), where 190+ countries are working to finalise the Global Plastics Treaty—a legally binding framework to curb plastic pollution by regulating its entire lifecycle, from production to disposal. This follows a deadlock in Busan (December 2024) …

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UPSC Relevance Prelims Pointers: GS Paper 2: Government Policies, Rights IssuesGS Paper 3: Environment (e-Waste), Science & Tech (AI Policy, Digital Public Infrastructure), Inclusive Development Why in News? In May 2025, the Government of India accepted a report recommending a Repairability Index for mobile phones and appliances, aiming to rank products based on their ease …

The ‘Right to Repair’ Must Include the ‘Right to Remember’ Read More »

Why in News? Minutes from the Cheetah Project Steering Committee (Dec 2023–Apr 2025) revealed proposals (later abandoned) for: None of these initiatives were approved for implementation—official sources confirmed they remain purely conceptual. What Is Project Cheetah? An initiative led by the Government of India, Project Cheetah aims at reintroducing African cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) into the …

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UPSC Relevance Prelims: India–Maldives Relations-Key Defence & Security Exercises,Exercise Ekuverin – Joint military exercise,Exercise Dosti – Trilateral coast guard exercise (India, Maldives, Sri Lanka),Exercise Ekatha – Defence cooperation between navies Strategic Geography-Maldives’ location in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR),Critical to India’s SAGAR Doctrine (Security and Growth for All in the Region) Mains-GS Paper II – …

Deepening Ties with the Maldives: Strengthening India’s Neighbourhood First Policy Read More »

UPSC Relevance GS Paper II – Governance, International Relations .India’s negotiating strategy in FTAs.Impact of international trade on domestic sovereignty GS Paper III – Economy, Security Data as a strategic assetCybersecurity and digital infrastructureAI policy and digital innovation Ethics, Essay Ethical implications of data sharing and digital inequalityNational vs. corporate control of digital assets Why …

India’s Digital Sovereignty at Risk: A Critical Look at the India-U.K. FTA Read More »