Harnessing wet waste offers a dual solution for urban India
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Urban India’s swelling landfills and worsening air quality demand urgent waste solutions. Waste management in urban India: Waste...
October 2024
Science and Technology
Cancer: The Hidden Hazard in India’s Construction Industry
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The construction industry in India is a vital sector, employing over 74 million workers, but it is also one...
Geography
Hurricane Milton
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Hurricane Milton has reached Category 5 status with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as it approaches Florida. ...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
How an EVM Battery Works
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Opposition raised concerns about the integrity of EVMs during the Haryana Assembly elections, particularly linking battery charge levels to...
Geography
New Sedimentary Rock Made from Slag
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers documented a new type of sedimentary rock formed from coastal slag deposits in the U.K., showcasing how human...
History
Shripad Amrit Dange
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: 125th Birth Anniversary of SA Dange. About: Shripad Amrit Dange was a prominent Indian politician, trade union leader,...
Science and Technology
Outer Space Treaty
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCAbout: The Outer Space Treaty, formally known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration...
Social Issues
India’s Leadership in Maternal Health and Family Planning
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognised India’s extraordinary progress in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning. ...
International Relations
India-US Counterterrorism Partnership
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India’s foreign policy has realigned in recent years to place greater emphasis on strengthening ties with the United States...
Economy
Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant and Lessons for India
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The closure of Britain’s last coal-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire marks a significant milestone in the global transition toward...