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UPSC Relevance GS Paper I (Geography): Climate change, Western Disturbances, Himalayan ecosystemsGS Paper II (Polity & Governance): Disaster management, role of IMD, NDMAGS Paper III (Environment): Climate change adaptation, ecological vulnerability of HimalayasEssay Paper: “Climate Change and Vulnerability of Himalayan States Why in News A devastating flash flood in Chasoti village, Kishtwar district (J&K) killed …

Kishtwar Flash Floods: Climate Change and Rising Extreme Weather Events in Jammu & Kashmir Read More »

UPSC Relevance GS Paper I: Society, culture, citizen participation, Swadeshi adoption.GS Paper II: Internal & border security, demographic threats, governance, policy initiatives.GS Paper III: Economy (GST reforms, employment schemes, MSMEs), Science & Technology (AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity), Energy (renewables, nuclear, critical minerals), Agriculture & Food Security, Defence technology. Why in News? On India’s 79th Independence Day, …

PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech 2025: Atmanirbhar Bharat for a Viksit Bharat Read More »

UPSC Relevance;Prelims:Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023,Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960,Role of National Centre for Disease Control Mains:GS-2: Government policies & issues in implementation.GS-3: Public health, environmental concerns in urban governance.GS-4: Ethics — balancing animal rights with human safety. Why in News? On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed Delhi and …

Dogs and Laws: Urban Local Bodies Need Funding for Shelters and Sterilisation Drives Read More »

UPSC Relevance- Prelims-Science & Technology: Satellite communication, orbital mechanics (LEO, MEO, GEO), frequency bands (Ku, Ka), antenna technology. GS Paper III – Science and Technology Why in News? Background Why Ground Networks Become Economically Unviable Dual Nature of Satellite Internet Example of dual-use: Technical Working A satellite internet system has two major components: Data flow …

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UPSC Relevance-Prelims Pointers:Definition and nature of cess vs. tax,Role of CAG in public finance auditing. Mains-GS Paper II: Government policies, accountability, statutory institutions (CAG). Why in News? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its latest audit for FY 2023–24, has revealed that the Central Government failed to transfer ₹3.69 lakh crore collected …

Government’s Failure to Transfer ₹3.69 Lakh-Crore Cess to Designated Funds – CAG Report Read More »

UPSC Relevance Prelims Pointers:Section 498-A IPC → Section 85, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,Year introduced: 1983 via Criminal Law Amendment Act,Key judgment: Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar (2014). Mains Relevance: GS 1: Women-related issues, domestic violence.GS 2: Judicial overreach, separation of powers.GS 3: Internal security aspects of women’s vulnerability. Why in News In July 2025, the …

Section 498-A and the Supreme Court Ruling: A Setback for Gender Justice in India Read More »

UPSC Relevance 🟡Prelims: NRHM, VHSNCs, Mahila Arogya Samiti🟡GS Paper II: Governance, Social Justice, Health Policies, Role of Civil Society🟡GS Paper IV: Ethics in Public Administration, Participatory Governance Why in News Recent doorstep health initiatives like Tamil Nadu’s Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (2021) and Karnataka’s Gruha Arogya scheme (2024, expanded in 2025) aim to deliver healthcare services …

Reviving Civic Engagement in India’s Health Governance: From Beneficiaries to Partners Read More »

UPSC Relevance – PrelimsThe 2025 Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules are important for Prelims as they relate to environmental laws, CPCB role, Polluter Pays principle, hazardous waste management. Mains-rules are relevant to GS2 (policy, governance) and GS3 (environmental protection, sustainable development). Why in News? On 25th July 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest …

India’s New Rules on Chemically Contaminated Sites – A Landmark in Environmental Governance Read More »

UPSC Relevance- Prelims PointersRiver: GodavariState: TelanganaUnique Feature: Largest multi-stage lift irrigation project in the worldKey Barrages: Medigadda, Sundilla, Annaram, RamaduguMain Controversy: Shift from Tummidihatti to Medigadda, structural failures, cost overrunJudicial Commission Head: Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Mains- GS PAPER-3– Infrastructure Why in News Telangana Government plans to discuss the findings in the State Legislature during …

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP),Controversies & Issues Read More »

UPSC RELEVANCE- GS Paper 1: Indian Society – Social Issues, Caste System.GS Paper 2: Polity – Social Justice, Equality. Why in News In April 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the State Assembly that all villages with the suffix ‘colony’ or names reflecting caste identities or derogatory references — such as Pallappatti, …

Tamil Nadu’s Decision to Remove ‘Colony’ from Village Names: Dismantling Linguistic Caste Markers in Public Space Read More »