Context The article analyses findings from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) report, focusing on record levels of greenhouse gases, the emerging energy imbalance in the… Read More »Earth’s Energy Imbalance And Climate Warming
Q1. With reference to India’s foreign exchange reserves, consider the following statements: 1. The largest share of India’s forex reserves is held in the form of… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: March 26, 2026
The disruption of maritime energy routes due to the West Asia conflict has exposed critical differences between LPG and LNG, highlighting India’s varying vulnerabilities and… Read More »LPG And LNG Differences And India Energy Security Challenges
Context The article examines the enduring geopolitical instability in the Gulf rooted in structural power asymmetry between Iran and Arab states, arguing that the conflict… Read More »Structural Imbalance And Persistent Instability In Gulf Geopolitics
The modern political and security architecture of the Persian Gulf is deeply rooted in key 20th-century events, including decolonisation, revolutions, wars, and external interventions. sent-day… Read More »Key 20th-Century Events In The Persian Gulf And Their Contemporary Relevance
Q1. With reference to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), consider the following statements: 1. LPG is obtained both as a by-product of… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: March 25, 2026
Context The article examines the debate on making voting compulsory in India, in light of Supreme Court observations and upcoming Assembly elections. Source: Is compulsory… Read More »Compulsory Voting Debate And Legal Status Of Voting In India
Context The article examines the “double-engine government” slogan and its implications for India’s federal structure, focusing on fiscal federalism, gubernatorial roles, and institutional balance. Source:… Read More »“Double-Engine Sarkar” And Constitutional Challenges To Federalism
Context The article analyses the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and examines structural weaknesses in India’s urban governance affecting public health, climate resilience,… Read More »Urban Governance Deficits And Public Health–Climate Nexus
Q1. With reference to multilateral trading arrangements, consider the following statements: 1. A plurilateral agreement within the WTO framework is binding on all member countries once… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: March 24, 2026