150-Day Action Plan for UPSC Prelims 2026
Every UPSC aspirant reaches a point where motivation alone is no longer enough. The excitement of starting out fades, resources pile up and days begin to blur without visible progress. That moment is not a failure – it is a signal. A signal that preparation must move from hope to structure, from random effort […]
India – New Zealand FTA: Expanding Trade and Strategic Ties
Why Is It in the News? India and New Zealand have concluded trade negotiations aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion in the next 5 years. Introduction: The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aims to reduce trade barriers, deepen economic engagement, strengthen people-to-people ties and promote investment flows. It comes amid India’s push for […]
Are Consumer Courts in India Failing to Deliver Timely Justice?
Why Is It in the News? Recent reports have highlighted that consumer dispute redressal mechanisms in India are increasingly plagued by delays, backlogs, vacancies and procedural hurdles, turning what was meant to be a system of speedy justice into a prolonged ordeal for consumers. Introduction: Consumer courts in India were established with a simple yet […]
India – Africa Relations: Economic Dimensions
Why Is It in the News? Recent high-level political engagement, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia on December 16th and 17th,2025 and India’s renewed economic outreach towards Africa, amid global uncertainties, have brought India – Africa economic ties in to focus. Introduction: India – Africa relations have traditionally been rooted in political solidarity […]
Why India Needs A Robust Defense Industrial Base?
Why Is It In News? In recent years, India has recorded a significant increase in defence production and defence exports, bringing renewed focus on the need to strengthen the domestic defence industrial base. Introduction : As India moves towards it’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 and in a world marked by […]
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB – G RAM G Bill,2025
Why is it in news? Today, the VB – G RAM G Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha, while the Lok Sabha passed the bill yesterday. It seeks to replace the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), 2005. About MGNREGA,2005 : • Enacted in – 2005 , Implemented from – 2006 […]
From Lifeline To Lifeline At Risk : The Story Of The Aravalli Range
Why is it in news? Recently, Supreme Court gave directions on regulating mining and framing a uniform, scientific definition of the Aravalli Range to strengthen it’s environmental protection. Introduction : The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain systems in the world and India’s oldest mountain range, dating back to nearly 1.5 – 2 […]
SHANTI BILL
Introduction : In India, Nuclear energy currently accounts for only a small share of power generation, contributing to about 3% in 2024-25. To address this, the government has set an ambitious goal of achieving 100GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. Against this backdrop, the SHANTI Bill seeks to reform the legal framework governing the […]
India’s Coal Challenge : Lessons From Chile
Introduction : Recently, COP-30 of the UNFCCC was concluded in Belem, Brazil. With it, the global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence has intensified. India, which relies heavily on coal for electricity and employment, now faces increasing pressure to align with global climate goals while ensuring energy security. In this context, Chile’s coal […]
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the complete schedule for civil services and other exams through the official calendar. UPSC Calendar 2026 PDF was published on May 15, 2025, at the official website, i.e. upsc.gov.in. It comprises the notification dates, the last date to apply, and the schedule of all the exams […]