16Jul 2026

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Cabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility, Infra Plans

Cabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility And Infrastructure Expansion Plans Why in the News ? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved major initiatives, including Semicon Mission 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), new gas-based urea plants, and Varanasi highway projects, to strengthen manufacturing, infrastructure, and agricultural self-reliance while advancing India’s Indo-Pacific strategy through …

25May 2026

India’s Economic Crisis Demands Urgent Reform

Reform Imperative Amid India’s Emerging Economic Crisis Syllabus: GS-3: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Effects of Globalization on Indian Society, Deglobalisation & Protectionism, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? India is witnessing rising fiscal pressures, weakening rupee valuation, increasing fertiliser and food subsidy burdens, and concerns over …

15Feb 2026

J&K House Seeks Food Safety Act Amendments

J&K HOUSE SEEKS AMENDMENTS TO FOOD SAFETY ACT Why in the News? Legislative Concern: Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker urged amendments to the Food Safety Act to address rising food adulteration concerns. Ministerial Admission: Health Minister acknowledged deficiencies in the Act, highlighting limited punitive powers and enforcement constraints. DEFICIENCIES IN FOOD SAFETY ACT ENFORCEMENT …

13Dec 2025

Carbon Markets: A Climate Opportunity to Seize

A CARBON MARKET OFFERS BENEFITS WE SHOULD SEIZE Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and ecology Conservation Why in the News? India’s recent push to expand its domestic carbon market, combined with weak outcomes at CoP-30 in Belém, has renewed debate on carbon pricing, climate justice, and clean-technology adoption. As global warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold, India faces …

25Nov 2025

Canada Modernises Citizenship Rules for Global Families

Canada Modernises Citizenship Rules for Global Families Why in the News? Canada has approved Bill C-3, amending the Citizenship Act (2025) to remove outdated restrictions on citizenship by descent. These changes will benefit thousands, including many Indian-origin families, by allowing citizenship to children previously excluded due to the first-generation limit. This reform addresses concerns related …

20Nov 2025

Karnataka Plans Bill Allowing Online Horse Betting

Karnataka Plans Bill Allowing Online Horse Betting Why in the News? The Karnataka government is set to introduce amendments to the Karnataka Race Courses Licensing Act, 1952 to permit licensed online betting on horse races. The move aligns with practices in other states while Karnataka challenges the Union’s online gambling ban in the Supreme Court. …

16Oct 2025

APMC Act: Key Challenges for Farmers | GS 3

Analyze major issues in APMC markets—middlemen, market fees, poor infrastructure, and limited farmer access—impacting farm incomes and rural development. Essential for UPSC GS Paper 3, this topic covers the intersection of agricultural policy, economics, and farmer welfare.

05Jul 2025

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US Pressure Reveals Gaps in GM Policy Framework

US PRESSURE EXPOSES GM POLICY GAPS Why in the News? US lobbying: The Trump administration is pressuring India to open its market to GM soyabean and maize exports, highlighting concerns about food security and agricultural productivity. Massive stakes: US soyabean and maize production and exports exceed $52 billion, driven by economic and political compulsions, showcasing …

10May 2025

CONSENSUS ON CASTE CENSUS

CONSENSUS ON CASTE CENSUS Syllabus: GS-2: Government policies and interventions Vulnerable section of the society Why in the News? The Union Government recently agreed to conduct a caste census as part of the decadal Census, reflecting political opportunism rather than a commitment to social justice. HISTORY OF MANDAL POLITICS OBC Mobilization: The Mandal Commission empowered …

13May 2024

MAKE EXPORT POLICY FARMER FRIENDLY

SYLLABUS: GS 3: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Focus: Five months after implementing a restriction on onion exports due to anticipated shortages in the rabi …

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