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[15th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why is corporate investment lagging behind?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] “Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity. Linkage: The article talks about the corporate investment in India has been lagging, with industrial production slowing down.… Continue reading [15th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why is corporate investment lagging behind?

Detention of non-citizens: Is Proof of Identity a Privilege ?

N4S: “When identity becomes a burden, not a right.” That’s the core message of this article. UPSC often frames questions on such topics through the lens of Fundamental Rights, constitutional morality, or state vs individual debates. For instance, the 2015 question on the right to a clean environment during Diwali used Article 21 to anchor… Continue reading Detention of non-citizens: Is Proof of Identity a Privilege ?

Inflation Hits 77-Month Low

Why in the News? India’s inflation indicators have shown a significant downward trend, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropping to a 77-month low of 2.1% in June 2025, and the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) contracting by -0.13%, marking its first decline in 20 months. Key Highlights on Inflation (June 2025): Consumer Price Index (CPI)… Continue reading Inflation Hits 77-Month Low

ADEETIE Scheme

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Power has launched a new national scheme — Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE). About ADEETIE Scheme: Launch: It was launched by the Ministry of Power through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Objective: It aims to promote energy efficiency in Micro,… Continue reading ADEETIE Scheme

[14th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Secularism — implicit from day one, explicit in 1976

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US Constitution. Linkage: The article talks about the concept of secularism was deeply embedded in India’s foundational principles long before the word was explicitly added to the Constitution. The question directly asks for a discussion of India… Continue reading [14th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Secularism — implicit from day one, explicit in 1976

Smoke and Sulphur: On sulphur dioxide emissions, public health

Why in the News? Recently the Environment Ministry of India has recently exempted most coal-fired power plants from installing Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems, reversing its 2015 mandate. This move weakens efforts to control sulphur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) emissions, a harmful air pollutant. What is Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) system?  Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems are… Continue reading Smoke and Sulphur: On sulphur dioxide emissions, public health

Assessing India’s Carbon Credit trading scheme targets 

Why in the News? The Indian government recently set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity targets for key industrial sectors under its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). These targets apply to eight major industries, including steel, cement, aluminium, and textiles, and aim to reduce emissions per unit of production. What is CCTS? The Carbon Credit Trading… Continue reading Assessing India’s Carbon Credit trading scheme targets 

Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project  

Why in the News? India’s flagship freight rail infrastructure project — the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) — is nearing full commissioning. About the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project: Overview: It is a flagship railway initiative by the Ministry of Railways to modernise and streamline freight movement in India. Launch: The foundation stone was laid in… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project  

Jarawa Tribe of Andaman Islands

Why in the News? Ahead of the 16th Census of India, experts have stated that counting the six main indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including the Jarawa, is feasible. About Jarawa Tribe: Location: They live in the Middle and South Andaman Islands of India. Official Status: They are classified as a Particularly… Continue reading Jarawa Tribe of Andaman Islands

Exercise Talisman Sabre, 2025

Why in the News? India is taking part in Talisman Sabre 2025, the 11th and largest edition of the Australia-U.S.-led multinational military exercise, involving over 35,000 personnel from 19 countries. About Exercise Talisman Sabre: Overview: It is a biennial multinational joint military exercise, co-led by Australia and the United States. Inception: It began in 2005… Continue reading Exercise Talisman Sabre, 2025

Literature in News: Thirukkural

Why in the News? Tamil Nadu CM stressed the need to declare the Thirukkural as a national book and to set up a major organisation in Delhi to promote Thiruvalluvar’s ideas. About Thirukkural: Overview: Thirukkural is a classical Tamil literary work consisting of 1,330 couplets (kurals), each containing seven words. Form and Message: Composed in… Continue reading Literature in News: Thirukkural

Specie in news: Lion-Tailed Macaque

Why in the News? The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has granted approval for diverting 142.76 hectares of forest land in Sharavathi Valley Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka. About Lion-Tailed Macaque: Scientific Classification: The Lion-Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), also known as the Wanderoo or Bearded Monkey, is an primate species endemic to the Western Ghats… Continue reading Specie in news: Lion-Tailed Macaque

Revising Guidelines to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)

Why in the News? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has decided to review and revise the 2011 guidelines on the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. What are Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)? Overview: ESZs, also called Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs), are areas notified by the Ministry… Continue reading Revising Guidelines to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)

India’s Development Paradox: Growth Without Fairness ?

N4S: India’s human development story: progress, paradoxes, and inclusive AI crossroads. UPSC usually frames these themes as broad, thought‑provoking mains questions that fuse data with ethics—think GS 1 (2023) on “human development versus economic growth” and GS 3 (2014) on “capitalism and inclusive growth.” Aspirants often stumble because they quote HDI numbers but miss deeper threads such as widening gaps… Continue reading India’s Development Paradox: Growth Without Fairness ?

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