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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 …

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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 …

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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%. …

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UPSC Relevance GS-II (Governance, Social Justice): Health policy, cooperative federalism, Ayushman Bharat. GS-III (Inclusive Growth, Science & Tech): Digital health, AI in healthcare, insurance economy. Essay: Themes of health equity, welfare state, technology for inclusion. Prelims: Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, IRDAI. Why in News? India’s health-care system is at a defining inflection point …

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In a recent operation, the Indian Armed Forces launched a missile strike on ULFA(I) hideouts in Myanmar in May 2025. The attack reportedly targeted high-ranking ULFA(I) leaders, resulting in the deaths of two top commanders. This strike is part of India’s ongoing efforts to tackle cross-border terrorism and prevent insurgent activities from spilling over into …

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UPSC Relevance GS Paper II (Governance, Education, Policy)GS Paper III (Employment, Skill Development, Economic Growth)Essay Topics: “Demographic Dividend: Asset or Liability?”, “AI and the Future of Work” Why in News? India’s demographic dividend, long projected as the country’s biggest economic advantage, is increasingly at risk of turning into a demographic time bomb. With more than …

India’s Demographic Dividend as a Time Bomb: Education, AI, and the Employability Crisis Read More »

Relevance for- Gs paper-3 Why in the News? India’s coastal communities are facing worsening climate impacts, including rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, and extreme weather. These changes are displacing traditional communities, forcing them into urban labour markets without legal protection. Experts call for a rights-based legal framework for climate-induced displacement, a gap in India’s current …

Rising Seas, Shifting Lives: Climate Displacement and the Test of India’s Democratic Values Read More »

UPSC Relevance GS-II (Polity & Constitution): Federalism, Centre–State Relations, Constitutional Authorities, Role of Governors. GS-II (Governance): Legislative–Executive relations, Judicial Review. Essay & Ethics: Constitutional morality, democratic accountability, checks and balances. Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently expressed concern over the inaction of Governors in several states who have withheld, delayed, or failed …

Supreme Court Questions Governors’ Inaction on Bills: Judicial Review of Article 200 Discretion Read More »

UPSC Relevance GS Paper 1 (Society): Women empowerment, social barriers, gender equality. GS Paper 2 (Governance & Social Justice): Policy measures for inclusivity, schemes like Shakti and Indira Gandhi Urban Guarantee. GS Paper 3 (Economy): Impact of tariffs, demographic dividend, Labour participation, inclusive growth. Essay Paper: “Empowering women is not a social gesture, it is …

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UPSC Relevance: GS-II (Polity): Federalism, Right to Trade (Article 19). Why in News? On August 20–21, 2025, Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which received Presidential assent on August 22. The law bans Real Money Games (RMGs) in all forms, criminalises their advertisement, and empowers the Centre to block such …

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