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[pib] Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)-III Summit

Why in the News? India recently hosted a meeting of foreign ministers of Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. About Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC): Launch: Established in 2014 during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Fiji under the Act East Policy. Members: Comprises 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) i.e Cook Islands,… Continue reading [pib] Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)-III Summit

[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] How does a smart city in India address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice? (10 Marks)

Smash 2025 FLT 09: Q10. While cities are engines of growth, they are also spaces of exclusion. Discuss how rapid urbanisation has contributed to rising socio-economic inequalities in Indian cities. PYQ:Q. What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India? (2021)  As per Census 2011,… Continue reading [2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] How does a smart city in India address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice? (10 Marks)

[26th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Eight North-Eastern states with International borders, 0.13% of exports

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan, fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme. Linkage: This… Continue reading [26th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Eight North-Eastern states with International borders, 0.13% of exports

Listen to Ladakh

Introduction Ladakh has historically been a symbol of loyalty, sacrifice, and national integration. From its soldiers’ valour in wars to its monasteries embodying peace, it has stood by India unfailingly. However, the grant of Union Territory status in 2019 has created unexpected discontent, with Ladakhis now demanding constitutional safeguards, ecological balance, and meaningful empowerment. Delhi’s… Continue reading Listen to Ladakh

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?

Introduction Indian citizenship was envisioned as singular and uniform, rising above provincial or ethnic divides. Yet, as Ranjan’s recent research (2025) and Sarkar’s reflections suggest, the rise of provincial citizenship has complicated this narrative. Rooted in nativist politics and tied to emotional belonging to one’s State, this phenomenon is altering the politics of domicile, migration,… Continue reading Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?

Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile

Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, marking India’s first such operational test. About Agni-Prime Missile: About: 6th missile in the Agni family, developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). Design: Two-stage, solid-propellant,… Continue reading Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile

Centre amends MGNREGA for Water Conservation in Scarcity Zones

Why in the News? The Central Government has amended the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (2005) to mandate a minimum share of funds for water conservation and harvesting works. Earlier this month, MGNREGA completed 20 years of its implementation. What is entailed in this MGNREGA (2005) Amendment? Objective: Prioritise long-term water management, shift… Continue reading Centre amends MGNREGA for Water Conservation in Scarcity Zones

What is Uranium Enrichment?

Why in the News? Iran’s supreme leader recently said Tehran has limited uranium enrichment to 60% U-235 and will not pursue further enrichment to ~90% (weapons grade). About Uranium Enrichment: What is it: The process of increasing the proportion of U-235 isotope in uranium samples. Natural uranium has only 0.7% U-235, while the rest is… Continue reading What is Uranium Enrichment?

Coffee Board to hold awareness program on EUDR compliance

Why in the News? The Coffee Board of India has launched extensive awareness and capacity-building programmes to help coffee growers register on its mobile application for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance. What are EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)? About: Effective from June 2023; Prevent imported products like coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, rubber, cattle, wood (and… Continue reading Coffee Board to hold awareness program on EUDR compliance

New species of finless Snake Eel named after Kanniyakumari

Why in the News? ICAR- National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) researchers in Kochi have discovered a new finless snake eel species, Apterichtus kanniyakumari, named after Kanniyakumari district. About Finless Snake Eel (Apterichtus kanniyakumari): Location: Discovered off the Colachel coast, Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu), at ~100 m depth during deep-sea trawling. Etymology: Named kanniyakumari in… Continue reading New species of finless Snake Eel named after Kanniyakumari

[25th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Follow the rains, not the calendar to fight floods

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2016] The frequency of urban floods due to high-intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. Linkage: This PYQ is directly linked to the article as both focus on increasing urban floods due to high-intensity,… Continue reading [25th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Follow the rains, not the calendar to fight floods

Swipe, Tap, Spend: How UPI is a decisive step towards formalization of Indian Economy

Introduction India’s journey towards a cash-lite economy has been marked by a staggering rise in UPI transactions, reflecting a decisive shift in household and business payment patterns. From groceries to loans, from investments to utility bills, UPI has emerged as the backbone of everyday economic life. This transformation is not merely technological but a structural… Continue reading Swipe, Tap, Spend: How UPI is a decisive step towards formalization of Indian Economy

How are courts protecting personality rights?

Introduction Personality rights, the right to control one’s name, image, likeness, and voice, have become a critical issue in India’s courts. With AI enabling deepfakes, voice cloning, and digital impersonation, Bollywood celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff have approached courts to restrain unauthorised commercial exploitation of their persona. While… Continue reading How are courts protecting personality rights?

Konkan Geoglyphs may be 24,000 years old

Why in the News? The prehistoric geoglyphs of the Konkan coast may date back as far as 24,000 years, based on new stratigraphic evidence from Koloshi caves in Maharashtra. About Konkan Geoglyphs: Overview: Prehistoric rock engravings (geoglyphs/petroglyphs) carved on laterite plateaus of the Konkan coast (Maharashtra, Goa, southern Karnataka). Depictions: Humans, animals (elephants, tigers, rhinos,… Continue reading Konkan Geoglyphs may be 24,000 years old

Sixth Schedule demand for Ladakh

Why in the News? The recent protests in Ladakh led by activist Sonam Wangchuk, which turned violent, have been driven by demands for inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and a call for statehood. Background: Ladakh’s Governance Post Article 370 Repeal Union Territory Recognition: After the 2019 repeal of Article 370, Ladakh… Continue reading Sixth Schedule demand for Ladakh

[24th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Criminal Defamation is incompatible with democratic debate

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2014] What do you understand by the concept ‘freedom of speech and expression’? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss. Linkage: The 2014 PYQ on freedom of speech, hate speech, and films directly links with… Continue reading [24th September 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Criminal Defamation is incompatible with democratic debate

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