💥UPSC 2026, 2027 UAP Mentorship November Batch
Talk to Mentor

Results for ""

We found 27466 results for your search.

Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement

Why in the News? On March 19, the anniversary of the Muzhara movement is observed, marking a significant chapter in Punjab’s agrarian struggles. About Muzhara Movement Muzharas were farmers who worked the land but had no ownership rights. They were part of a larger class of landless peasants in Punjab, facing oppressive feudal systems. The… Continue reading Anniversary of the Muzhara Movement

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

Why in the News? New Zealand has expressed its willingness to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) India launched the IPOI at the East Asia Summit in November 2019 to promote cooperation for a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The initiative aims to strengthen maritime security, stability, and development in… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

Powering the Nation: How Can Thermal Plants Become More Sustainable

NOTE4STUDENTS This article explores the environmental costs of coal mining, India’s SOâ‚‚ emission norms, and the repeated delays in compliance. UPSC focuses on the development vs. environment debate. Questions often ask aspirants to discuss the inevitability of coal mining despite its environmental impact. They test understanding of policies, challenges, and solutions. The key is to… Continue reading Powering the Nation: How Can Thermal Plants Become More Sustainable

[19th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is happening in Balochistan?

PYQ Relevance: Q How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?” (2013) Reason: The movement of non-state actors, the potential for cross-border terrorism, and the involvement of external actors in Balochistan could link to India’s internal… Continue reading [19th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is happening in Balochistan?

How Can India Close the Gaps in STEM and Higher Education?

Note4Students: With the rise in demand for STEM research, higher education needs a refresh—better infrastructure, funding, and more. In GS-2, UPSC often zooms in on specific trends, like academic independence, rather than broad challenges. So, understanding how STEM research links up with higher education is key. This article breaks down these connections with data and… Continue reading How Can India Close the Gaps in STEM and Higher Education?

Sarthi and Pravaah Systems of RBI

Why in the News?   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was recently awarded the prestigious Digital Transformation Award 2025 by Central Banking, a recognition of its groundbreaking digital initiatives, Sarthi and Pravaah. About Sarthi System The Sarthi system was launched in January 2023 by the RBI with the goal of digitizing all internal workflows within… Continue reading Sarthi and Pravaah Systems of RBI

Miller-Urey Hypothesis

Why in the News? A recent study led by Stanford University chemist Richard Zare has introduced a novel perspective on the origins of life on Earth, providing an alternative to the well-known Miller-Urey hypothesis. About the Miller-Urey Hypothesis The Miller-Urey hypothesis emerged from an experiment conducted in 1952 by chemists Stanley Miller and Harold Urey.… Continue reading Miller-Urey Hypothesis

[18th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How climate change affects India’s wheat production

PYQ Relevance:  Q Discuss the consequences of climate change on food security in tropical countries. (UPSC 2023) Reason: This question directly addresses the impact of climate change on food security. Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC mains have always focused on the strategy of consequences of climate change on the food security (2023) and the ‘Climate Change’ is… Continue reading [18th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How climate change affects India’s wheat production

Why are electoral reforms necessary?

Why in the News? Recently, the Election Commission (EC) has invited political parties for discussions on enhancing the electoral process. What are the key legal provisions governing the electoral process in India?  Article 324 of the Constitution – Grants the Election Commission (EC) the power of superintendence, direction, and control over elections to Parliament, State… Continue reading Why are electoral reforms necessary?

[pib] PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, launched the PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors) on 11th March 2025. About the PM-YUVA Scheme PM-YUVA 3.0 was launched on 11th March 2025, building upon the success of the first two editions, which focused on themes like national movement… Continue reading [pib] PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)

Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY)

Why in the News? Recently a White House official has proposed expelling Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance. This comes as Donald Trump pressures Canada, even suggesting it could be transformed into the 51st U.S. state. About the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY): The FVEY is a global intelligence-sharing network comprising 5 Anglosphere countries: Australia,… Continue reading Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY)

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Join us across Social Media platforms.