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
UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 16, 2026
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
Fertiliser Policy Reform And Food Security Amid Global Conflict
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
Submarine Dominance And India’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence
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