Context The article examines the enduring geopolitical instability in the Gulf rooted in structural power asymmetry between Iran and Arab states, arguing that the conflict… Read More »Structural Imbalance And Persistent Instability In Gulf Geopolitics
The modern political and security architecture of the Persian Gulf is deeply rooted in key 20th-century events, including decolonisation, revolutions, wars, and external interventions. sent-day… Read More »Key 20th-Century Events In The Persian Gulf And Their Contemporary Relevance
Q1. With reference to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), consider the following statements: 1. LPG is obtained both as a by-product of… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: March 25, 2026
Context The article examines the debate on making voting compulsory in India, in light of Supreme Court observations and upcoming Assembly elections. Source: Is compulsory… Read More »Compulsory Voting Debate And Legal Status Of Voting In India
Context The article examines the “double-engine government” slogan and its implications for India’s federal structure, focusing on fiscal federalism, gubernatorial roles, and institutional balance. Source:… Read More »“Double-Engine Sarkar” And Constitutional Challenges To Federalism
Context The article analyses the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and examines structural weaknesses in India’s urban governance affecting public health, climate resilience,… Read More »Urban Governance Deficits And Public Health–Climate Nexus
Q1. With reference to multilateral trading arrangements, consider the following statements: 1. A plurilateral agreement within the WTO framework is binding on all member countries once… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: March 24, 2026
Context The article examines the role of forests and tree-based systems in supporting livelihoods, ecological security, and bio-based economic growth in India. Source: India’s forests… Read More »Forests As Pillars Of India’s Sustainable Bioeconomy
Context The article analyses the constitutional tensions between religious freedom and fundamental rights in the context of the Sabarimala review before a nine-judge bench of… Read More »Sabarimala Review And Constitutional Limits Of Religious Freedom
Q1. With reference to hypercapnic hypoxia in mangrove ecosystems, consider the following statements: 1. It is primarily caused by excessive freshwater influx reducing salinity levels. 2. It… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: March 23, 2026