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India’s Arctic Policy, though rooted in climate science and sustainability, lacks strategic depth. This could lead to India's marginalization amid intensifying Arctic geopolitics and trade rivalries.

India’s Arctic Policy: Why a Passive Approach Could Undermine Its Strategic Presence in the Polar North

The Arctic region, long perceived as a bastion of peace and scientific collaboration, is transforming rapidly into a theater of high-stakes geopolitical contestation. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Arctic is warming almost four times faster than the global average. This accelerated warming is melting polar ice, opening up critical new […]

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Polluter Pays Principle India

Polluter Pays Principle in India: Ensuring Environmental Justice & Sustainable Development

Q. Critically analyse the effectiveness of the “Polluter Pays Principle” in ensuring environmental justice and sustainable development in India. Introduction:  The Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) is a foundational tenet of environmental law that mandates that those who cause environmental degradation bear the costs of managing it. In India, this principle has been enshrined in legal

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Complete GS Syllabus Micro-listing for UPSC

Complete GS Syllabus Micro-listing for UPSC | Lecture-wise Detailed Topics | Vishnu IAS Academy

Micro-listing of Complete GS Syllabus and Lecture-wise Syllabus” document, meticulously curated by Vishnu IAS Academy, offers an exhaustive, lecture-wise breakdown of the UPSC Civil Services Examination General Studies (GS) syllabus.  Covering GS Paper I to IV and additional sections like Essay, Optional Subjects, and Current Affairs integration, the document structures the entire syllabus into systematic

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UPSC Exam for Beginners: Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility & Timeline Explained

UPSC Exam Guide for Beginners: Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility & Timeline Explained

UPSC Exam Guide for Beginners: Syllabus, Pattern & Timeline for Beginners The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. It serves as a gateway to elite services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS),

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how to prepare sociology

sociology optional

How To Prepare Sociology Optional Choosing sociology as an optional subject for UPSC is a crucial step. The next step is to study the subject efficiently. Here are some golden strategies compiled from Vishnu IAS Academy toppers to help you master sociology for UPSC. Understand the Syllabus Sociology is a vast subject, but UPSC provides

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how to prepare anthropology

How to Prepare Anthropology Optional

How to Prepare Anthropology Optional Choosing Anthropology Optional in the UPSC Civil Services Examination can be a high-scoring and strategic decision due to its well-defined syllabus and overlap with General Studies. A focused approach with expert guidance from Vishnu IAS Academy will ensure you maximize your success. Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern Anthropology Optional

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Sawmi Dayanand Saraswathi

Swami Dayanand Saraswathi

Swami Dayanand Saraswathi Biography, Philosophy, Contributions, Legacy Dayanand Saraswati was born on February 12, 1824, in Tankara, Gujarat, as Mool Shankar to parents Karshanji Lalji Tiwari and Yashodabai. His interest in spirituality was ignited by the death of his sister when he was just 14 years old. At the age of 22, Mool Shankar departed

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OBC Category Reservations and Eligibility Conditions

OBC Category Reservations and Eligibility Conditions

OBC Category Reservations and Eligibility Conditions Reservations for OBC OBS, or other backward classes, are socially and economically backward communities in India. They are entitled to reservations in govt jobs and some educational institutions. Unlike SCs and STs, not all OBC persons are eligible for reservations but only a special qualified for reservations. As most

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Union Budget 2025 Highlights

Union Budget 2025 Highlights

Union Budget 2025 Highlights Quoting Telugu poet and playwright Shri Gurajada Appa Rao’s famous saying, ‘A country is not just its soil; a country is its people.’ – the Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2025-26 with the theme “Sabka Vikas” stimulating balanced growth of all regions. Agriculture: ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’: states covering

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APPSC Previous Question Papers PDF

APPSC Previous Question Papers PDF APPSC Group – I Mains Examination Question Papers – 2011 General English  Click here to download/view pdf file Paper – I: General Essay  Click here to download/view pdf file Paper –II: History & Indian Constitution  Click here to download/view pdf file Paper –III: Indian Economy & AP Economy  Click here to download/view pdf file

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