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Sikkim–Doklam Region: Strategic Significance in India–China Relations The Sikkim–Doklam region occupies exceptional strategic importance in India–China relations because of its location at the India–Bhutan–China trijunction and its proximity to the Chumbi Valley and the Siliguri Corridor. The 2017 Doklam standoff demonstrated how developments in this geographically small but strategically sensitive region can have wider implications

Urban Mining in India: Potential to Address E-Waste Challenge Introduction Urban mining in India refers to the systematic recovery of valuable metals, minerals and other materials from discarded products, buildings and infrastructure, instead of extracting them afresh from natural ore deposits. In the context of e-waste, discarded computers, servers, mobile phones, batteries and networking devices

Gandhian Methods of Non-Violence: Global Impact & UPSC Analysis Gandhian Methods of Non-Violence: Introduction Gandhian Methods of Non-Violence transformed Ahimsa (non-violence) from an ethical principle into a method of political struggle. Through Satyagraha, non-cooperation, civil disobedience, boycott and mass mobilisation, he demonstrated that political objectives could be pursued without armed confrontation. The subsequent adoption and

India’s Soft Power: Leveraging Cultural Influence for Global Leadership and Sustainable Livelihoods India’s Soft Power can enhance global influence while generating sustainable livelihoods through cultural diplomacy, creative industries, Yoga, Ayurveda, tourism and digital content. Introduction: Soft power, a concept developed by Joseph Nye, refers to the ability of a country to influence others through attraction

OBC Creamy Layer Principle: Income/Wealth Test and Issues in OBC Reservation The ‘creamy layer’ principle refers to the exclusion of the relatively advanced sections among the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from reservation benefits so that affirmative action reaches those who continue to face social and educational backwardness. The principle was judicially developed in Indra Sawhney

Introduction Recurrent fires in healthcare facilities, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and Neonatal ICUs (NICUs) highlight systemic gaps in structural electrical safety, power quality, and operational governance across India’s institutional infrastructure. Hospitals present an acute vulnerability profile with high human density, non-ambulatory or life-supported patients, 24/7 high-wattage electrical operations, and enriched oxygen micro-environments. Addressal

Youth Unemployment in India: Household Economic Burden & Demographic Dividend Youth unemployment in India is increasingly a household-level economic and social challenge, rather than merely an individual labour-market outcome. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025 reports an unemployment rate of 14.8% among 18–29-year-olds, rising to 29.4% among tertiary-educated youth. The problem is wider than

Social Media Regulation for Children: Benefits, Limitations & India’s Approach 1. “The growing risks of social media to children have intensified demands for stricter regulation, including age-based restrictions. Examine the potential benefits and limitations of regulating social media use among children.” Introduction: The rapid expansion of social media has created significant opportunities for communication, education,

Quad IPMDA: Strengthening Maritime Security in a Free, Open and Secure Indo-Pacific The Quad IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) seeks to strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific by providing regional partners with near-real-time maritime information to detect illicit activities, improve maritime safety and strengthen a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific constitutes