India’s Climate Crossroads: Can We Build a Climate-Resilient Future Before It’s Too Late?
Imagine waking up to smog-thick air, dry taps, and a flood warning — all in the same week.That’s not a distant future; it’s the new reality of climate-stressed India. Over the past two decades, India has lost more than $79.5 billion to climate disasters. From heatwaves scorching Delhi to coastal flooding in Chennai and crop […]
Transforming E-Waste Management in India: Turning Trash into Tech Treasure
India’s digital boom has come with an invisible yet toxic cost — electronic waste (e-waste).As the third-largest generator of e-waste globally, after China and the USA, India produced 3.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of e-waste in FY24 alone. This surge represents a 151% increase since 2017, largely due to the shorter life cycle of gadgets […]
MEA Advisory Amid Gen-Z Protests in Nepal: A Case Study in Diplomacy, Governance, and Youth Movements
For UPSC aspirants, current affairs are not just headlines—they are living case studies in governance, diplomacy, policy, and social dynamics. The recent Gen-Z protests in Nepal and India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) advisory provide a striking example of how domestic unrest in a neighboring country directly intersects with India’s foreign policy, consular duties, and […]
Domestic Resilience Amid Global Friction: India Navigates a 50% Tariff Crisis and Strategic Fallout
As a UPSC aspirant, whenever I read about international trade disputes, my first instinct is to connect them with India’s economic security, strategic autonomy, and foreign policy shifts. The latest crisis between India and the United States is a perfect case study that blends all three dimensions. In August 2025, the United States, under President […]
Fighting the Invisible Enemy: How India’s New Anti-Corruption Policies Are Transforming Future
The fight against corruption isn’t just about policies on paper anymore. It’s about creating a transparent, accountable system that directly impacts your daily life – from getting your driving license renewed in Park Street to securing business permits in New Town. Today, we’ll explore how India’s latest anti-corruption measures are reshaping governance and what it […]
15th India-Japan Annual Summit: What It Means for India’s Strategic Future
India and Japan share a special strategic and global partnership established in 2000. Over time, this relationship has deepened into: The 15th Summit in 2025 added new layers to this partnership, making it vital for aspirants to study its outcomes. But wait — there’s more you should know. This summit isn’t just about diplomacy; it’s […]
Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific – India’s Strategic Role
Imagine a world where the sea routes you depend on for oil, trade, and technology are no longer safe. From the smartphone in your hand to the energy powering your home in Kolkata, much of it arrives through the Indo-Pacific sea lanes. Now, consider this: any disruption in maritime security here can directly affect India’s […]
Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) – Policy, Impact & Controversy
India has been making significant strides toward sustainable energy and reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. One of the most talked-about initiatives is the Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) programme. With India achieving 20% ethanol blending ahead of its 2030 target, this initiative has become a hot topic for policymakers, automobile industries, environmentalists, and UPSC aspirants. […]
Current Affairs – 2025-26
For aspirants in Kolkata and across India, the 2025-26 cycle brings a fresh wave of developments in geopolitics, economy, technology, and social policy. This blog is your one-stop guide to the most relevant issues shaping India and the world. Key Themes in Current Affairs 2025-26 1. Global Geopolitics and India’s Position India’s role in the […]
BRICS+ Expansion – New members joining and India’s role.
The BRICS grouping—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has entered a new phase popularly known as BRICS+. What began as a five-member economic and political coalition has now expanded to include new players, making the bloc more representative of the Global South. For UPSC aspirants, this is a high-relevance topic in international relations, touching GS-II […]
