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
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
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
Q1. With reference to the effect of ocean-atmosphere conditions on the Indian summer monsoon, consider the following statements: 1. The impact of El Niño on the… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 16, 2026
Context The article discusses how rising geopolitical instability, especially the conflicts involving Iran, the US-Israel, and Russia-Ukraine, threatens India’s food security through disruption in fertiliser… Read More »Fertiliser Policy Reform And Food Security Amid Global Conflict
Context The article examines the reported commissioning of INS Aridhaman and its implications for India’s nuclear triad, maritime deterrence, and defence self-reliance. It argues that… Read More »Submarine Dominance And India’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence
India’s attainment of first criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam marks a major shift in its nuclear energy programme. It formally opens… Read More »India’s Nuclear Transition Through The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
Q1. With reference to initiatives for promoting access to justice in India, consider the following pairs: 1. Tele-Law: Video-conferencing based pre-litigation legal advice through Common Service… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 14, 2026
Artificial intelligence is being positioned as a central driver of India’s developmental transformation, with a strategy that combines technological capability, inclusion, and sovereign capacity. The… Read More »India AI Governance Guidelines And The Roadmap For Responsible AI
India’s digital regulatory architecture is undergoing a major structural transformation as the country seeks to align rapid digital expansion with stronger accountability, privacy protection, platform… Read More »The Changing Architecture Of Digital Governance In India