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[7th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. Linkage: The Article state that China’s traditional strategy involves “building up Pakistan’s strategic and… Continue reading [7th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion

Ocean of Opportunities : Is IORA Missing the Global Playbook ?

N4S: UPSC often asks questions from such topics in a big-picture yet anchored manner. For example, the 2024 GS2 question on India-Central Asia wasn’t just about bilateral ties—it demanded a mix of regional strategy, economic engagement, and global relevance. Topics like IORA and the Indian Ocean Region are treated similarly. They sit at the intersection… Continue reading Ocean of Opportunities : Is IORA Missing the Global Playbook ?

Concern over falling household savings in India – what can be done

Why in the News? India’s household savings rate fell to 29.7% of GDP in 2022–23, the lowest level in 40 years, down from 34.6% in 2011–12. What led to the decline in household financial savings in India? Rise in Consumption Expenditure: After the COVID-19 pandemic, households increased spending on consumer durables, travel, and lifestyle, reducing… Continue reading Concern over falling household savings in India – what can be done

How Heat led to Protocells formation on Earth?

Why in the News? A new Nature Physics study suggests that warm volcanic rock surfaces may have concentrated organic molecules in watery cracks, triggering life-like chemistry—offering a clue to how protocells formed without membranes before life began. What are Protocells? Overview: Protocells are primitive, cell-like bubbles believed to be early precursors of real biological cells.… Continue reading How Heat led to Protocells formation on Earth?

In news: Seine River

Why in the News? French authorities have opened up the Seine River to public swimming for the very first time since 1923. About the Seine River: Overview: it is a major waterway in northern France, flowing through some of the country’s most important cultural and economic regions. Length and Rank: It is approximately 777 km(483… Continue reading In news: Seine River

‘3 by 35’ Initiative by WHO

Why in the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the “3 by 35” initiative, urging countries to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 to fight rising chronic diseases. About the ‘3 by 35’ Initiative: Launch and Objective: The ‘3 by 35’ initiative was launched by… Continue reading ‘3 by 35’ Initiative by WHO

[5th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Two Democracies and the Echoes of Tyranny

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism. Linkage:  The articles discusses how India’s democratic backsliding occurred partly due to the exploitation of constitutional weaknesses and… Continue reading [5th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Two Democracies and the Echoes of Tyranny

Waste Not, Think More: Is India Trapped in the Recycling Loop ?

UPSC rarely asks direct questions on solid waste. It prefers layered, value-added questions that test the aspirant’s understanding of ground realities, structural gaps, and long-term solutions, just like the 2018 question on impediments in solid waste disposal and toxic waste. This article is crafted to prepare students for exactly that. It blends data (such as… Continue reading Waste Not, Think More: Is India Trapped in the Recycling Loop ?

Conflict in Middle East: As world watches oil, why India must watch its fertiliser supply 

Why in the News? The Iran-Israel conflict has drawn global attention for its impact on oil prices, but a less visible and equally serious issue is emerging in fertiliser supply, which poses a significant risk to farming and food security in India. What are the fertiliser security risks for India amid geopolitical conflicts? Disruption of… Continue reading Conflict in Middle East: As world watches oil, why India must watch its fertiliser supply 

WTO Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)

Why in the News? Invoking the Agreement on Safeguards (AoS), India has notified the WTO of its plan to impose $724 million in retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. for breaching trade commitments through unilateral auto import duties. What is the Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)? Overview: It is a World Trade Organization (WTO) treaty that allows… Continue reading WTO Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)

[pib] SAKSHAM-3000  

Why in the News? The Ministry of Communications has launched SAKSHAM-3000, a 25.6 Tbps indigenous switch-cum-router, to boost India’s data, cloud, and telecom infrastructure, marking a major leap in advanced networking technology. What is SAKSHAM-3000? Overview: It is a high-speed switch-cum-router developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to strengthen India’s digital infrastructure.… Continue reading [pib] SAKSHAM-3000  

Who are the Girmitiyas?

Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, while speaking in Trinidad and Tobago, paid tribute to the Girmitiyas—19th-century indentured Indian labourers who helped shape Indo-Caribbean culture. About Girmitiyas: Overview: The word “Girmitiya” comes from “agreement,” which was pronounced as “girmit” by Indian labourers who signed contracts to work abroad. Origin of the Labourers: Most Girmitiyas… Continue reading Who are the Girmitiyas?

National Sports Policy, 2025

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the National Sports Policy, 2025. About the National Sports Policy, 2025: It is a comprehensive policy approved by the Union Cabinet to transform India into a leading sporting nation. It replaces the earlier 2001 policy and aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and the… Continue reading National Sports Policy, 2025

[4th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Socialism, Secularism are the spirit of the Constitution

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US Constitution. Linkage: This question directly addresses India’s secular character. The  article explicitly defines Indian secularism not as “mere religious neutrality but the positive assurance that the state will treat all religions equally, protect the rights of… Continue reading [4th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Socialism, Secularism are the spirit of the Constitution

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