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Bhakti Movement & Sufism

Bhakti Movement & Sufism

Explore Bhakti Movement & Sufism for UPSC—key saints, philosophies, sects, and cultural impact. Ideal for GS I, Ethics, and Essay...

State PCS vs UPSC: Ancient History Syllabus Compared

Compare the Ancient History syllabus of UPSC and State PCS. Understand differences in depth, focus, and question trends for smart...

Powering Data, Straining the South

Explore how data centres fuel digital growth yet strain energy, emissions, and equity, deepening divides between the Global North and...

Global Cooperation on AI Governance

Global Cooperation on AI Governance

UNGA launches two new initiatives to strengthen global cooperation on AI governance AI Governance: As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms...

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Africa constitutes 40% of those affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases in world Context: With Africa accounting for 40% of the...

Brown Dwarfs

Brown Dwarfs

Context: The recent discovery of a rare quadruple star system—featuring two brown dwarfs orbiting a pair of red dwarfs—is a...

Integrated Theatre Commands

Integrated Theatre Commands

Context: A public difference of opinion among the senior leadership of the Indian Armed Forces regarding the implementation of Integrated...

India’s Energy Storage Imperative

India requires $50 billion new investment in storage by 2032 Context: As India accelerates its transition to clean energy, the...

India’s Employment Challenge: Why a National Jobs Mission is Crucial for Inclusive Growth

India’s Employment Challenge: How a National Jobs Mission Can Unlock Opportunities Context: India’s job market is at a critical juncture—while...

Open Defecation

Open defecation in low-income countries four times higher than global average: UN report Context: The recent UN report highlights a...

PM SVANidhi Scheme: Empowering Street Vendors in Urban Governance

PM SVANidhi Scheme: Unlocking Growth and Financial Freedom for Street Vendors  Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the restructuring and...

PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Context: Recent data from Delhi has reignited the debate on the efficacy and targeting of India’s flagship food security scheme,...

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day

Context: World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed globally every year on August 19th.  What are human values? Human values are...

Nature-Based Solutions and Rejuvenation of Waterbodies

Nature-Based Solutions and Rejuvenation of Waterbodies

Rejuvenating Waterbodies through Nature-Based Solutions Context: India’s waterbodies—lakes, ponds, wetlands, and rivers—are under increasing pressure from pollution, encroachment, and climate...

Carbon Markets and India’s Emerging Ecosystem

Centre finalises National Designated Authority to kick-start carbon markets Context: India has finalised its National Designated Authority (NDA) to operationalise...

The Gender Angle to India’s Economic Vulnerabilities: A Powerful Call for Inclusive Growth

The Gender Angle to India’s Economic Vulnerabilities: Unlocking a Critical Path to Growth Context: The looming U.S. tariff hike on...

India’s 2+2 Dialogue Mechanism: A Strategic Tool of Diplomacy Driving Resilient Alliances

India’s 2+2 Dialogue Mechanism: A Strategic Tool of Diplomacy for Shaping Global Security Context: The recent India–US dialogue under the...

RIC and India’s Strategic Autonomy

RIC and India’s Strategic Autonomy: A Powerful Balancing Act in Global Geopolitics Context: The revival of the Russia–India–China (RIC) dialogue...

Childhood Obesity in India

India plans own growth metrics to curb child obesity Context: India is confronting a growing obesity crisis, especially among children,...

Fiscal Empowerment of Rural Local Bodies

Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch a dedicated digital platform, the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, to transform...

Freedom of Speech vs Commercial Speech: Supreme Court’s Bold Order on Comedians

Freedom of Speech vs Commercial Speech: A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Comedians Context: The Supreme Court’s order against comedians...

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