Context India has announced revised Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, reflecting a calibrated enhancement of climate targets within developmental and structural constraints. Source:… Read More »India’s Revised NDC Targets And Development Constraints In Climate Policy
The debate over the 1.5°C temperature limit has become one of the most important issues in global climate negotiations. What began as a demand by… Read More »1.5°C Debate In Global Climate Negotiations
Context The article highlights how climate change is intensifying health risks in India, turning it into a multidimensional public health crisis that goes beyond environmental… Read More »Climate Change And The Emerging Public Health Crisis In India
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding nuclear power development in India: 1. India’s installed nuclear power capacity constitutes a dominant share in its energy mix. 2. Prototype… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 8, 2026
Context The article critiques the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (2026–31), highlighting concerns over weakening fiscal federalism due to shifts in devolution, grants, and… Read More »Fiscal Federalism Concerns In Sixteenth Finance Commission Recommendations
Context The article analyses India’s plan to expand nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, supported by the SHANTI Act, 2025, and examines associated… Read More »India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion And Structural Reforms
Q1. Consider the following statements about major ports in India: 1. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is the only major riverine port in India. 2. Visakhapatnam Port is… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 7, 2026
Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Donations above ₹2,000 to political parties must be made through non-cash modes. 2. Political parties are required to report all donations… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 6, 2026
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act, 1950: 1. Officers on election duty are deemed to be on… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 5, 2026
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