Single-use food packaging 84% of Himalayan plastic waste
Plastic Waste in the Himalayan Region: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Environmental Impact: Waste Collection Efforts: Production and Systems Issue: Distribution of Plastic Waste: Calls for Solutions Beyond Recycling:
U.S.-China pact a mixed bag for India
Mixed Reactions to U.S.-China Trade Pact: Impact on U.S.-China Bilateral Trade: Unresolved Issues in the Trade Deal: Potential for Reduced Dumping:
Paddy, pulses acreage has increased this kharif season
Increase in Crop Acreage: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Agriculture) Increase in Other Crops: Water Availability and Reservoir Storage: Foodgrain Stocks: Impact of Weather Conditions: Promotion of Scientific Agriculture: Conclusion:
India engaged with China on germanium export restrictions
Context of Export Restrictions: Relevance : GS 3(Minerals ,Technology) India’s Dependency and Issues: Grievances and Diplomatic Engagement: Impact on Electronics Manufacturing: Broader Political and Economic Context: Conclusion:
On differences in clientelism patronage and freebies
Clientelism: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice) Patronage: Freebies: Conflation Issues: Conclusion:
How is shipping industry tackling emissions?
Context & Significance Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key Outcome of MEPC-83 Major Proposals Tabled Diverging Global Responses US Position India’s Role and Gains Why Green Shipping Matters Equity & CBDR Principle Future Steps & Challenges
When water standards don’t hold water
Concept and Role of Per Capita Water Standards Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Lack of Uniformity and Evidence Discrepancy in Application Flawed Planning Implications Service Delivery Gap Impact on Equity and Rights Recommendations and Conclusion
Current Affairs Quiz 13 May 2025
Current Affairs 13 May 2025
Content: When water standards don’t hold water Concept and Role of Per Capita Water Standards Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Lack of Uniformity and Evidence Discrepancy in Application Flawed Planning Implications Service Delivery Gap Impact on Equity and Rights Recommendations and Conclusion How is shipping industry tackling emissions? Context & Significance Relevance : GS 3(Environment […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 May 2025
Content: A belated admission Context : Excess Deaths vs. Official Toll: Relevance : GS2 (Governance), GS4 (Ethics – Accountability), GS3 (Disaster Management). Practice Question: “Data delayed is data denied.” In light of the delayed release of civil registration data during COVID-19, critically examine the implications of data opacity on public health policy and democratic accountability […]