Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split
Basics of River Typology Relevance: GS I (Geography – Fluvial Geomorphology, River Systems) + GS III (Disaster Management – Floods, River Basin Management, Human Interference in Natural Systems) The UCSB Study (2023, Science) Supporting Stanford Study (2023) Human Interference in River Morphology Case Studies: Indian Rivers Implications for Flooding & River Management Conceptual Shifts in River Geomorphology Broader Significance
SC refuses to entertain plea against roll-out of 20% ethanol-blended petrol nationwide
Basics of the Case Relevance: GS III (Environment – Clean Energy Transition, Climate Mitigation) + GS III (Agriculture – Farmer Income, Biofuel Policy) + GS III (Economy – Energy Security, Consumer Rights) Supreme Court’s Decision Government’s Stand Issues Raised by Petitioners Broader Context Challenges & Risks Analysis of SC Verdict Way Forward
Can an AI image-to-video feature put children at risk?
Basics of the Incident Relevance : GS III (Science & Tech – AI & Deepfakes; Cybersecurity) + GS IV (Ethics – Technology & Society, Child Protection, Digital Ethics) Technology Behind It Potential Benefits Risks & Concerns Legal & Ethical Dimensions Platform Safeguards Governance & Policy Gaps Way Forward
What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously
Basics of the Device Relevance : GS II (Health – Healthcare Access, Affordable Technology) + GS III (Science & Tech – AI, Medical Innovation, Atmanirbhar Bharat/Make in India) Importance of CEREBO Clinical & Regulatory Validation Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Why CEREBO is a Game-Changer Challenges / Limitations Way Forward
India-U.S. relationship: trust defines partnership
Basics Relevance: GS II (International Relations – India–U.S. Relations, WTO) + GS III (Economy – Trade Policy, Protectionism vs Free Trade) The 2025 U.S. Move Why This Matters Areas Unaffected / Thriving Strategic Dimension India’s Possible Responses Way Forward
2 more die of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ infection in Kerala
Basics Relevance : GS II (Health – Communicable Diseases, Public Health Policy) + GS III (Environment – Climate Change & Health; Science & Tech – Emerging Diseases) Transmission Symptoms Variants Kerala Outbreak (2024–25) Why Kerala is Seeing Cases Public Health Implications Policy & Governance Response Way Forward
Over 800 killed as earthquake strikes Afghanistan
What is an Earthquake? Relevance : GS I (Geography – Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics) + GS III (Disaster Management – Preparedness, Response, Regional Cooperation) Why Do Earthquakes Occur? Why Afghanistan is So Vulnerable Why Do Shallow Quakes Cause More Damage? Implications of Afghanistan’s Seismic Vulnerability Way Forward – Reducing Risks
Current Affairs Quiz 02 September 2025
Current Affairs 02 September 2025
Content Over 800 killed, 2,800 injured as earthquake strikes Afghanistan What is an Earthquake? Relevance : GS I (Geography – Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics) + GS III (Disaster Management – Preparedness, Response, Regional Cooperation) Why Do Earthquakes Occur? Why Afghanistan is So Vulnerable Why Do Shallow Quakes Cause More Damage? Implications of Afghanistan’s Seismic Vulnerability […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 September 2025
Content The rise and risks of health insurance in India Basics of UHC Relevance : GS 2 (Governance – Health, Welfare Schemes, Social Justice), GS 3 (Economy – Health Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth, Regulation) Practice Question : “India’s reliance on insurance expansion reflects policy shortcutting amid decades of underinvestment in public health.” Critically analyse.(250 Words) India’s […]