Russian Oil Discount Narrows for India
Background: Russia’s Oil Discount to India Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security ) Recent Change: Discount Erosion US Tariff Escalation and Link to Russian Oil Current Indian Import Adjustments Economic and Policy Implications Strategic Dimensions Risks and Outlook
Diabetes among older Indian adults
Basics & Context Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Key Findings – Prevalence Awareness & Diagnosis Treatment & Control Public Health Implications Policy & Programmatic Takeaways Strategic Outlook
Topra Kalan Geographical & Historical Context
Geographical & Historical Context Relevance : GS 1(Heritage , Culture , History) Recent Discoveries (2024–2025) Chronological Insights Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Findings Buddhist Connection Archaeological & Preservation Challenges Tourism & Cultural Heritage Potential Significance of Findings
Was glacial lake breach over Dharali the trigger?
Geographical & Geomorphological Context Relevance : GS 1(Geography ), GS 3(Disaster Management) Possible Causes of Disaster (Hypotheses from Experts) Contributing Factors Disaster Dynamics Remote Sensing & Investigation Broader Significance
NH Accident Crisis
Scale & Severity of the Issue Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Health , Governance) Key Observations from Data Trends Government’s Recognition & Measures Structural Challenges Social & Economic Impact Way Forward – Evidence-Based Solutions
How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses
Groundwater’s Central Role in India Relevance : GS 1(Geography ) , GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Scale & Nature of Contamination (2024 CGWB Annual Groundwater Quality Report) Real-world Groundwater “Death Zones” Public Health Impacts Why the Crisis Persists – Structural Gaps Key Statistics to Note Reform Priorities Bottom Line
Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?
“Goldilocks Economy” Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) India’s “Mini-Goldilocks Moment” – Official & Market View Hidden Fault Lines – Why the Label is Misleading A. Inflation – Headline vs. Reality B. Real Wages vs. Nominal Wages C. Income Inequality D. Fiscal Constraints Macro Picture – Beyond the Headline Core Takeaway
Current Affairs Quiz 08 August 2025
Current Affairs 08 August 2025
Content Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced? “Goldilocks Economy” Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) India’s “Mini-Goldilocks Moment” – Official & Market View Hidden Fault Lines – Why the Label is Misleading A. Inflation – Headline vs. Reality B. Real Wages vs. Nominal Wages C. Income Inequality D. Fiscal Constraints Macro Picture – Beyond the Headline […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 August 2025
Content Uttarkashi Tragedy and the Urgent Call for Sustainable Development Geographical & Ecological Context Relevance : GS 1(Geography ) , GS 3(Disaster Management ) Practice Question : Examine the role of unregulated infrastructure development in amplifying disaster risks in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, with special reference to the Uttarkashi floods of August 2025.(250 words) Sequence […]