Alien plant species taking over native ecosystems
Context & Key Findings What are Alien Plant Species? Impact on Tropical Ecosystems Environmental Impacts Impacts in India Global Trends & Projections Drivers of Invasion Policy & Economic Challenges Way Forward: Recommendations
Why 78% coal plants won’t need to add anti-pollution devices
Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Why are SO2 emissions from coal plants a concern? Original plan for pollution control Current classification of plants Power plants divided into 3 categories (2021 update): 78% of all coal plants fall under Category C and are now exempted from installing FGDs. Why this relaxation now? Economic argument Criticism […]
How screens affect children
Introduction: Context & Concern Relevance : GS 1(Society) , GS 2(Social Issues , Education) Psychological and Behavioural Impact Academic and Social Decline Physical Health Repercussions Evidence from Studies Institutional Alarms & Cases School and Policy Response Legal and Judicial Interventions Parental and Societal Role Conclusion & Way Forward
European Commission’s Age Verification Plan
Context and Purpose The European Commission is piloting a digital age verification app under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to prevent children from accessing harmful online content. The system is designed to maintain user privacy while ensuring platforms (especially adult content providers) comply with EU safety standards. Relevance : GS 2(Rights ,Social Issues ) Why This Move? Children face multiple online threats: […]
Human-Wildlife Conflict in Chandrapur
Introduction Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Conflict 1. Ecological Dimension 2. Socio-Economic Dimension 3. Governance & Policy Dimension 4. Legal Framework Limitations 5. Technological & Administrative Interventions 6. Ethical and Cultural Dimension Case Studies Chandrapur, Maharashtra (2024–25) Sundarbans, West Bengal Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh Wayanad, Kerala Way Forward Useful Data Points
Current Affairs Quiz 21 July 2025
Current Affairs 21 July 2025
Content Human-Wildlife Conflict in Chandrapur: A Crisis of Coexistence Introduction Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Conflict 1. Ecological Dimension 2. Socio-Economic Dimension 3. Governance & Policy Dimension 4. Legal Framework Limitations 5. Technological & Administrative Interventions 6. Ethical and Cultural Dimension Case Studies Chandrapur, Maharashtra (2024–25) Sundarbans, West Bengal Pilibhit Tiger […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 July 2025
Content India can reframe the Artificial Intelligence debate Key Issues Raised Relevance : GS2 (International Relations) & GS3 (Science & Tech) – AI diplomacy, global governance, India’s digital leadership. Practice Question: India is uniquely positioned to democratise global AI governance. Discuss with reference to the upcoming AI Impact Summit and India’s digital public infrastructure model. […]
PIB Summaries 21 July 2025
Content India’s UPI Revolution What is UPI? Relevance : GS 3(Economy -Banking , Digital Infrastructure) India: Global Leader in Fast Payments UPI in Figures (June 2025) UPI’s Global Expansion UPI and Interoperability Impact on Daily Life Foundational Drivers of UPI’s Success 1. Jan Dhan Yojana 2. Aadhaar and Digital Identity 3. Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure […]
Static Quiz 21 July 2025 (Medieval History)
