UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 22, 2026
Q1. With reference to transboundary water governance in South Asia, consider the following statements: 1. No country in South Asia has ratified the 1997 United Nations… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 22, 2026
River Basin Management Scheme And The Push For Stronger Water Governance
On April 17, 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti made public the Government of India’s decision to continue the River Basin Management Scheme for the… Read More »River Basin Management Scheme And The Push For Stronger Water Governance
Transboundary Water Governance In South Asia
South Asia’s water landscape is defined by a sharp contradiction. The region contains major freshwater reserves and extensive shared river systems, yet it remains deeply… Read More »Transboundary Water Governance In South Asia
UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 20, 2026
Q1. With reference to ethanol blending in India, consider the following statements: 1. The target of 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol was advanced to Ethanol… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 20, 2026
India’s Diplomatic Role In A Fragmenting Global Order
Context The article argues that the Iran war and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz have exposed weaknesses in the existing global order, while… Read More »India’s Diplomatic Role In A Fragmenting Global Order
Labour Codes And The Implementation Challenge
Context Recent gig worker strikes and factory worker protests in Uttar Pradesh have highlighted the operational limits of India’s labour reforms. The article assesses the… Read More »Labour Codes And The Implementation Challenge
Migration Governance And The Whole-Of-Journey Approach
Context The article argues that India still handles migration mainly during crises, instead of building a system that covers the full journey of migrants from… Read More »Migration Governance And The Whole-Of-Journey Approach
Ethanol Blending In India And The Debate On Energy Transition
India’s ethanol blending programme has evolved into an important component of the country’s energy strategy. It is closely linked with efforts to reduce dependence on… Read More »Ethanol Blending In India And The Debate On Energy Transition
UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 17, 2026
Q1. With reference to the internationalisation of the Indian Rupee, consider the following statements: 1. It necessarily requires full capital account convertibility before any meaningful cross-border… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 17, 2026
Internationalisation Of The Indian Rupee
The internationalisation of the Indian Rupee marks an important shift in India’s external economic strategy. It involves expanding the use of the rupee in cross-border… Read More »Internationalisation Of The Indian Rupee