Static Quiz 19 August 2025 (Environment)
Healthocide: war against healthcare
Basics & Context Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Social Justice) + GS 3 (Disaster/Conflict Management, Health Security) Why a New Term? Dimensions of Healthocide Legal & Ethical Dimensions Responsibilities & Response Debates & Criticism Broader Implications Way Forward
Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern
Basics & Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) The Study: Methods Key Findings: The Onion Model Scientific Significance Conservation Implications Indian Context Critiques & Limitations Way Forward Conclusion The “onion model” of biodiversity transforms our understanding of how life is organised across Earth’s regions. It reveals that biodiversity cores hold the densest, most unique life forms, […]
Grasslands in Flux – Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Basics – Location and Background Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Ecological Features Biodiversity Significance Grasslands in Flux – Core Issue Human and Livelihood Context Conservation Challenges Ecological Importance of Grasslands in DSNP Policy and Legal Framework Way Forward – Management Strategies
How honour killings in India are reinforced and legitimised
Basics and Context Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Social Issues, Constitution , Fundamental Rights) Caste System as a Social Phenomenon The Role of Inter-Caste Marriage Honour Killings as Hierarchy under Siege Tamil Nadu’s Caste Paradox Family as the Core Vehicle of Caste Changing Family and Youth Dynamics Broader Social Justice Dimension Challenges in Addressing […]
Ethanol Blending in India
Concept and Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) , GS 2(Governance) Economic Impact Environmental Impact Consumer Impact Geopolitical & Trade Dimensions Energy Transition Angle Unresolved Questions Summary of Impacts
Current Affairs Quiz 18 August 2025
Current Affairs 18 August 2025
Content Ethanol Blending in India: Assessing the Impact of the E20 Policy Concept and Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) , GS 2(Governance) Economic Impact Environmental Impact Consumer Impact Geopolitical & Trade Dimensions Energy Transition Angle Unresolved Questions Summary of Impacts How ‘honour’ killings in India are reinforced and legitimised” Basics and Context Relevance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 August 2025
Content A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen Core Thesis Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Heritage) , GS 2 ( Governance) Practice Question : “India’s conservation policy continues to carry colonial imprints.” Critically examine with reference to ASI’s role.(250 Words) Context & Background Current Model of Conservation (Criticised) New Framework Proposed (Editorial’s Line of […]
PIB Summaries 18 August 2025
Content DEEP OCEAN MISSION Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Science and Tech,Environment ) Deep Ocean Mission (Launched: Sept 2021, MoES) Mission Components (6 Pillars) Project Samudrayaan (Flagship under DOM) Technology & Validation Strategic Significance Challenges & Concerns India vs World Conclusion S&P Upgrades India’s Sovereign Rating to ‘BBB’ Basics & Context Relevance: GS 3(Indian […]