The Iron Ore Industry in India: Backbone of Industrial Growth India's rapid infrastructure and industrial expansion hinges significantly on its mineral wealth, particularly iron ore. As the principal raw material for steel production, iron ore plays a pivotal role in the development of multiple sectors — from construction and transportation to defense and manufacturing. Contributing a...

India Overtakes Japan to Become the Fourth Largest Economy India has officially emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy in terms of nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), surpassing Japan in 2025, as per a report from NITI Aayog. This significant milestone places India just behind the United States, China, and Germany. With a GDP of approximately $4.2 trillion, India narrowly edged p...

Navika Sagar Parikrama: India's Women Sailors Conquer the High Seas India's growing maritime ambitions and the evolving role of women in its defence forces found perfect expression through the twin milestones of Navika Sagar Parikrama I and II. These circumnavigation missions, led by Indian Navy’s women officers aboard the sailboat INSV Tarini, have not only demonstrated India'...

India’s Cancer Crisis: A Growing Public Health Emergency In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in cancer-related cases and deaths, transforming it into one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time. From celebrities making their diagnoses public to the increasing number of cases in younger age groups, cancer has emerged not only as a medical condition but also as a so...

India’s New Urban Worry: Overnutrition A Silent Urban Crisis Emerging In recent years, India’s public health discourse has shifted from battling undernutrition to facing a new and largely underestimated threat—overnutrition. Traditionally, the nation has focused on food scarcity and malnourishment, especially in rural and economically marginalized populations. However, as u...

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...