Oil Spill Crisis off Kerala Coast: A Wake-Up Call for India's Maritime Preparedness Context On May 25, 2025, a serious environmental emergency unfolded off the coast of Kerala when the cargo ship MV Asian Express, registered in Liberia, capsized in the Arabian Sea. The vessel was carrying 643 containers, several of which contained hazardous chemicals including Calcium Carbide and bunker...

India’s Coastline is Now 11,988 km Long: The Science, Significance, and Shifts Behind the Measurement India, known for its vast and diverse coastline, has recently updated its official shoreline measurement for the first time in over four decades. The length of India’s coastline, long considered to be around 7,500 kilometers, has now been revised to 11,988 kilometers, marking a 47%...

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Papers PDF – Download GS and CSAT Set-wise Papers The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary exam for the year 2025 on May 25, 2025. This annual examination is a highly significant and competitive test that serves as the first step for candidates aspiring to join the prestigious Indian civil services. Th...

Mastering the Art of UPSC Mains Answer Writing: Strategy for 2025 Cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination is not just about accumulating knowledge — it’s about expressing it effectively under strict time and word constraints. The Mains stage, especially, tests an aspirant’s ability to think critically, write analytically, and present arguments coherently. As we approach U...

India's Spice Sector Transformation: The Role of the Spices Board and the SPICED Scheme   India has long been celebrated for its diverse and aromatic spices, which have shaped the culinary and commercial history of the subcontinent. As one of the largest spice producers and exporters in the world, India has developed a sophisticated institutional framework to manage this sector, wit...

India’s Historic Success in Eliminating Trachoma India has reached a major public health milestone. On May 20 2025, the World Health Organization officially recognized India for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Although India had declared trachoma elimination in 2024 based on epidemiological evidence, WHO certification was the final stamp of approval that confirmed this su...

Starving Gaza: A Deepening Humanitarian Emergency Fueled by Malnutrition and Blocked Aid As the war in Gaza stretches on with no clear end in sight, the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding within its borders has become increasingly unbearable. The sharp rise in child malnutrition, compounded by the collapse of public health systems and restricted humanitarian access, paints a grim picture of suf...

Two Years of Turmoil: The Ongoing Crisis in Manipur                                                          &...

Beyond Paper: India’s Journey to Advanced Biometric E-Passports   India has now joined over 120 countries in issuing biometric e-passports, marking an important step in modernizing its travel and identity security systems. Unlike traditional passports, India’s e-passport contains a microprocessor chip using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which securely sto...

Illicit Liquor and Hooch Tragedies in India: A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Crisis   The Persistent Threat of Illicit Liquor in India Illegally brewed liquor, popularly known as hooch, continues to pose a grave challenge to India’s public health and legal machinery. Devoid of any regulatory oversight or quality checks, these alcoholic concoctions are often produced in hidden, uns...