Category: GS 3

2025 United Nations World Water Development Report published by UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the theme ‘Mountain and Glaciers – Water Tower’

The article “The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings” highlights the disconnect between development indices like HDI and environmental sustainability, urging a shift toward evaluating growth within the planet’s ecological boundaries.

The article “Necessity of Mainstreaming Wetland Conservation” highlights the critical role of wetlands in maintaining ecological balance and the urgent need for their conservation due to threats from urbanization, pollution, and climate change.

The article discusses how India can leverage the AI Action Summit to advance key priorities for the Global South, positioning itself as a leader in AI policy and governance.

The article focuses on India’s evolving e-commerce landscape, highlighting how quick commerce ventures like Zepto and Blinkit are transforming retail through instant delivery. It also discusses government scrutiny prompted by concerns from the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Understanding the impact of quick commerce on retail, economy, and regulatory practices in India.

The article discusses the need to revisit the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework, highlighting the issues of competitive populism in providing free food, power, and highly subsidized fertilizers. It suggests that such measures are unsustainable and lead to a “race to the bottom.” The article emphasizes the importance of reforming the MSP framework to ensure long-term sustainability and avoid populist measures that can harm the economy.

This article discusses the recent sharp devaluation of the Indian rupee against the dollar, analyzing the reasons behind it and its implications. For UPSC CSE mains, students should focus on understanding India’s exchange rate policy and the structural constraints in the Indian economy.

The article discusses the recent summoning of Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) over border security measures, including fencing, amid rising tensions between the two countries. For Mains, this situation underscores the importance of understanding international relations, border management, and the intricacies of regional geopolitics.

This article explores the strategies for developing essential technologies in India, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among academia, industry, and government. Students should understand the role of core technologies in national development and the barriers to their growth.

The article on “Cross-Border Insolvency Reform” discusses the urgent need to reform the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework in India to effectively address cross-border insolvencies, highlighting its significance for economic stability and investment. Students should understand the historical context, current challenges, and proposed reforms to strengthen the cross-border insolvency framework.

The article discusses the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, India’s first major river-interlinking initiative, which has finally begun after 29 years, and the debate it ignites between development and environmental conservation.

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