On Ebola, India must stay alert, not alarmed
The article discusses the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, highlighting the global interconnectedness of infectious diseases. It emphasizes Ind...
Current Affairs for UPSC
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Exam-oriented current affairs connected to static concepts, recurring UPSC themes, and relevant Prelims PYQs.
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30 May 2026
29 May 2026
Validating flaws: on the Supreme Court and the SIR
The article critically analyzes the Supreme Court's recent verdict upholding the Election Commission of India's (ECI) 'Systematic Identification of Registrants' (SIR) exercise for elector...
Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime
The article critically analyzes India's cow protection laws, highlighting their ineffectiveness in increasing cow populations, their negative economic impact on farmers, and the political...
Quantum-safe thinking: on the new DST Task Force report
The article discusses a new DST Task Force report on making India's digital ecosystems quantum-safe. It highlights the long-term but urgent threat posed by quantum computers, which could ...
Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
The article analyzes whether increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges will effectively resolve the issue of judicial pendency. It discusses the use of the o...
27 May 2026
India’s energy strategy needs price correction
The article discusses India's energy strategy amidst global geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to surging crude oil prices and increased sh...
Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions
The article analyzes the constitutional implications of the alleged merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs with the BJP, invoking the 'merger' exception under the 10th Sche...
Score board: On the CBSE’s credibility, its examination reforms
The article highlights severe issues within India's education system, specifically focusing on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It de...
26 May 2026
From black to grey: on the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report, 2024
The article analyzes the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report, 2024, highlighting India's significant demographic shift. It notes a falling Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 1.9, b...
Finance Commission transfers and equity issue
The article analyzes the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations regarding fiscal transfers between the Centre and States, focusing on the vertical devolution share (retained at 41%) an...
Water governance in peri-urban areas
The article highlights the critical challenges of water and sanitation in India's peri-urban areas, a 'missing middle' between rural and urban classifications. These zones suffer from ins...
Baby bait: on the Andhra Pradesh government’s proposed incentives for families
The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed incentives for families to have three or more children, a departure from India's traditional family planning policies. This move is in response ...