Context The articles analyse the significance of the Artemis II mission, its technological objectives, programme restructuring, and its role in renewed U.S.-China competition for lunar… Read More »Artemis II Mission And The Emerging Geopolitics Of Lunar Exploration
India is positioning itself as a strategic balancer in the emerging space order by combining global partnerships with indigenous capabilities. Through missions like Chandrayaan and… Read More »India’s Strategic Position In The New Space Race And Lunar Economy
The renewed global focus on the Moon marks the emergence of a “New Space Race,” where strategic competition, resource extraction, and governance frameworks are redefining… Read More »Moon As The Next Frontier Of Geopolitics And Economy
Context The article examines the legal, ethical, and social implications of euthanasia in India following the Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of… Read More »Ethical And Legal Dimensions Of Withdrawal Of Life Support In India
Q1. Consider the following pairs: 1. Lithium reserves — Chile 2. Cobalt production — Democratic Republic of Congo 3. Nickel production — Canada 4. Copper concentration for electrification —… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 3, 2026
Context The article analyses changing political dynamics in South Asia and argues for a shift in India’s neighbourhood policy towards trade-led engagement. It highlights structural… Read More »Trade-Centric Reboot Of India’s Neighbourhood Policy
Context The article examines the persistent depreciation of the Indian rupee and links it to deeper structural imbalances in the economy. It emphasises the need… Read More »Rupee Depreciation And Structural External Imbalances
Context The article analyses the growing challenge of orbital debris and the governance gaps in space activities. It highlights legal, ethical, and regulatory inadequacies, along… Read More »Orbital Debris Governance And Ethical Vacuum In Space
Context The article examines the upcoming delimitation exercise after the 2026 Census and its implications for federalism. It highlights disparities in population growth across states… Read More »Demographic Performance And Federal Balance In Delimitation
Context The article discusses NASA’s roadmap for sustained lunar exploration, including plans for a permanent Moon base and the wider global competition in space exploration.… Read More »New Phase Of Lunar Exploration And Permanent Human Presence On The Moon