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Upsc relevance- mains gs paper-3, poverty Why in News The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) have jointly released the Global Poverty and Climate Hardship Report 2025, titled “Overlapping Hardships: Poverty and Climate Hazards.”The report highlights how climate change and poverty are increasingly intertwined, creating a dual …
UPSC Relevance – GS Paper II (Governance, Policies, and International Relations):GS Paper III (Economic Development, Environment, and Security) Why in News NITI Aayog has released a report titled “India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries”. The report outlines a scientific, sustainable, and inclusive roadmap for developing India’s deep-sea and offshore fishing …
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UPSC RELEVANCE – MAINS -GS PAPER-2, HEALTH AND GOVERNANCE Why in News India is facing a grave mental health crisis that cuts across regions, demographics, and professions. Recent tragic incidents, such as a couple in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, poisoning their four-month-old son and ending their lives due to debt, or multiple student suicides in Kota, …
India’s Mental Health Crisis: The Cries and Scars Read More »
Upsc Relevance – prelims-invasive species,mains-GS paper-3 environment and ecology Why in News India faces a growing threat from invasive alien species (IAS)—non-native plants, animals, and pathogens that disrupt ecosystems, threaten native biodiversity, and impact livelihoods. With 139 established IAS, including terrestrial and aquatic species, these “stealth invaders” are causing ecological imbalance, escalating human-wildlife conflicts, and …
Invasive Alien Species in India: A Looming Ecological and Economic Challenge Read More »
UPSC Relevance: GS Paper II: Constitution (Articles 22, 14, 19, 21), Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review.GS Paper IV: Ethics in governance, executive overreach, and rule of law.Why in News Preventive detention, a constitutional tool allowing the state to detain individuals before they commit a crime, has recently come under scrutiny. In Dhanya M. vs State of …
The Danger of India’s Pre-Crime Framework: Rethinking Preventive Detention Read More »
UPSC Relevance-GS Paper II – Polity & Governance | Judicial Reforms | Access to Justice | Legal Awareness Why in News The Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to legal reforms rooted in India’s civilisational ethos. Drawing from the ancient doctrine of Panch Parmeshwar—which emphasises collective consensus in …
ADR and India’s Justice Reform: Reviving Panch Parmeshwar for Timely Justice Read More »
UPSC Relevance– prelims-Keywords: Stablecoins, CBDC, Cryptocurrency Regulation, Digital Payments, Monetary Sovereignty, Fintech Innovation, Global Capital Flows Mains-GS Paper 3: Economics, Banking, Monetary Policy, Financial Technology Why in the News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her address at the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025, highlighted the transformative impact of stablecoins and cryptocurrency innovations on global finance. …
Stablecoins, CBDCs, and India’s Evolving Monetary Architecture Read More »
UPSC Relevance: GS Paper 3: Environment, Energy, and Sustainable Development Why in the News? In 2024, India added 24.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy capacity — becoming the third-largest contributor globally after China and the United States.The United Nations Secretary-General’s 2025 Climate Report has also recognised India, Brazil, and China as leading developing nations in …
India’s Clean Energy Rise Needs a Climate Finance Expansion Read More »
UPSC Relevance– Prelims Facts: China: ~50% global green hydrogen, ~85% ALK electrolysers,India target: 5 MT green hydrogen by 2030. GS II – Governance & IR: India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (policy, industry, renewable integration),GS III – S&T, Environment, Economy: Electrolysers (ALK vs PEM), renewable energy, green hydrogen production Why in the News? Green hydrogen is …
China and the Race for Green Hydrogen: Dominance, Challenges, and Global Implications Read More »
Upsc Relevance- Prelim(India as the 3rd largest e-waste generator……) Mains- GS PAPER-3,Environment Why in the News? India generated 2.2 million tonnes (MT) of e-waste in 2025, making it the third-largest e-waste generator globally, after China and the United States. Despite having formal recycling capacity, more than half of this e-waste is still processed informally, creating …
Cost of Convenience: The Escalating E-Waste Crisis and Its Health Hazards in India Read More »
