ETLD HCM Explained: India’s Game-Changing Hypersonic Missile by DRDO India has taken a significant stride in advanced defense technology with the successful test of its first long-range hypersonic cruise missile, the ETLD HCM (Extended Trajectory for Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile). This development marks a historic milestone, placing India among the few nations that possess the...

India's Solar Odyssey: Powering a Sustainable Future India's solar energy sector is undergoing a transformative boom, establishing itself as a global frontrunner in renewable energy deployment. With a current solar capacity of 82 GW, the country ranks fourth globally in total renewable energy capacity and is the second-fastest-growing market in Asia. As of 2022, India had already emerge...

India’s Battle Against Tuberculosis: A Race Against Time Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the gravest public health challenges in India, despite decades of policy interventions and medical advancements. Accounting for nearly 28% of the global TB burden, India faces a critical task ahead — the elimination of TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global target set by the World Health Or...

Maratha Fort: A New Gem in India’s Heritage Crown India, renowned for its diverse and rich cultural heritage, has added yet another illustrious chapter to its global recognition. In 2025, the Maratha Fort System, a network of twelve historically significant forts was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prestigious tag has elevated India's tally of UNESCO-recogni...

Gender-Based Violence in India   Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in India is a deep-rooted issue shaped by centuries-old patriarchal systems, cultural conditioning, and institutional shortcomings. While laws and policies exist to address violence against women and other gender minorities, social norms continue to tolerate or excuse abusive behavior. This normalization of violence, seen acro...

The Silent Disappearance: Drying Himalayan Springs and India's Growing Water Crisis   The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), often referred to as the “water tower of South Asia,” is silently undergoing a severe ecological transformation. Once home to a vibrant network of natural springs that provided fresh water to over 50 million people, the region is now grappling with an...

The Imperative of Strategy for UPPCS Prelims Success At RACE IAS, we have consistently observed that success in the UPPCS Preliminary Examination is not merely a result of hard work, it stems from a strategic, disciplined, and evolving preparation model. As a reputed institute with branches in Lucknow (Kapoorthala, Indira Nagar, Alambagh) and Kanpur, RACE IAS has helped countless aspirants navi...

Navigating the Shifting Sands: The U.S.–India–Pakistan Triangular Dynamic and India’s Strategic Space Introduction: A Strategic Triangle in Transition For decades the strategic relationship among the United States, India, and Pakistan has been the fulcrum of South Asian geopolitics. From Cold-War rivalry and post-9/11 counter-terrorism cooperation to today’s multipola...

Factory Accidents in India: A Recurring Tragedy Demanding Urgent Reform   Industrialization is considered a symbol of progress, but when it comes at the cost of human lives, it reveals deep cracks in the system. In India, factory accidents—especially in hazardous sectors like fireworks and chemicals, have become disturbingly common. These incidents are not rare, one-off mishaps bu...

India’s Expanding Global Footprint: A Strategic Look at PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour In a landmark diplomatic initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a significant five-nation tour in 2025, visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. This visit was not just symbolic, it was a well-orchestrated move to strengthen India’s engagement across Afric...