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Jainism & Buddhism

Understand Jainism and Buddhism, including their origins, doctrines, councils, and the decline, with comprehensive UPSC-focused notes on philosophy, literature, and...

How to Use PYQs for UPSC Revision: A Complete Strategy

Master UPSC revision using Previous Year Questions (PYQs). Learn smart techniques to analyse trends, write better answers, and boost your...

Concerns Over Vantara Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre

Supreme Court sets up SIT to investigate Reliance Foundation’s Vantara over illegal animal acquisition Context: The Supreme Court’s decision to...

Hypersonic Missiles

Russia Unveils “Sea Terminator”: Hypersonic Missile Warship Targets Subs & Aircraft Carriers  Context: Russia’s unveiling of the “Sea Terminator” warship...

Patents and IP Reforms in India’s Pharmaceutical Sector

Why data exclusivity in pharma could be risky Context: India’s pharmaceutical sector is a global leader in affordable generics, but...

Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) and India

Could We Soon Have Space-Based Solar Panels?  Context: India targets 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and net-zero by...

China’s Sphere of Influence in Central Asia

Context: On June 18, 2025, China signed the landmark Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,...

Capital Punishment in India

Context: In a significant ruling, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court has held that a writ petition under Article...

Criminalisation of Indian Politics

Context: A recent analysis of India’s elected representatives reveals a deeply troubling trend: 31% of Members of Parliament (MPs) and...

Blue Carbon Credits in India – A Hidden Climate Solution

Blue Carbon Credits in India – A Hidden Climate Solution

Explore India’s blue carbon potential in mangroves, seagrass, and tidal marshes. Learn how policy, finance, and reforms can unlock high-value...

Decline of Empires in India: Patterns & Key Causes

Decline of Empires in India: Patterns & Key Causes

Explore the recurring patterns behind the Decline of Empires in India—Mauryas, Guptas, Mughals & more. Useful for UPSC Mains, Essays...

World History Syllabus: Key Topics for UPSC

World History Syllabus: Key Topics for UPSC

Understand UPSC World History syllabus with key themes, PYQs, ideologies, and strategy tips to boost GS Paper I preparation. Introduction...

Online Gaming Regulation in India

Explore Online Gaming Regulation in India, as recently seen in India’s Online Gaming Act 2025 – banning Real-Money Games, tackling...

India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Revolution

How India’s transport future is being rewritten Context: Transport contributes 14% of India’s CO₂ emissions, with road transport accounting for...

E-Waste and Hazardous Waste in India

State of e-waste: Lethal detritus piling up in India Context: India has emerged as the third-largest producer of electronic waste...

Arsenic Contamination in India’s Drinking Water

Beyond Access: Ensuring Water Safety in Arsenic-Affected India Context: Arsenic contamination in drinking water is a slow-onset disaster affecting millions...

India’s Export Promotion Mission

Context: Announced in the latest Union Budget, the government has initiated a focused Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with an initial...

India’s Drug Industry

Reclaiming our leadership in safe drugs Context: India’s pharmaceutical industry is often called the “pharmacy of the world”, and rightly...

Model Policy for Homestays

Context: Recently, NITI Aayog released a significant report titled ‘Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways’. The report aims to create a...

Fertiliser Sector as Strategic

Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers has strongly contested the Finance Ministry’s classification of the fertiliser sector...

Role of Coaching in History Optional Preparation

Role of Coaching in History Optional Preparation

Understand  how expert coaching, strategic guidance, and mentorship from Manikant Singh at The Study IAS boost success in History Optional...

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