Invasive Alien Species
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Invasive Alien Species

Among the seven countries in South Asia, India holds the distinction of having the largest land area and is home to 185 invasive alien plant species.

RBI and the net-zero transition
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green India

The article discusses RBI’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and its implications for green transition.

Trade Secrets
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

Trade Secrets and Law Commission Report

The 22nd Law Commission has suggested the creation of a distinct and dedicated law for the trade secrets ecosystem in India.

Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 1 GS 3 Indian Society

Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity

Women continue to be underrepresented in Green Jobs market.This article looks into potential reasons and solutions to include women in the green workforce.

Genome India Project
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

Genome India Project

The Genome India Project, the most extensive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes of the Indian population, has been completed, as announced by the Department of Biotechnology.

Deprivileging bribe
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 4 Probity in Governance

Deprivileging bribe

The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.

White Revolution 2.0
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

White Revolution 2.0

The most recent Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the year 2022-23 indicates that milk has become the primary food item on which Indians, in both rural and urban areas, spend the most.

India's three-stage nuclear
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

The status of India’s nuclear programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.

Paytm Payments Bank Crisis
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Paytm Payments Bank Crisis

Recently, Reserve Bank of India has issued an order to Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, a limited service bank that is permitted to accept deposits but is prohibited from issuing loans.

Plastic pollution
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States

The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.

death penalty
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis

India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.

Informal waste pickers
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Understanding the world of Informal Waste Pickers

March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.