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National Youth Day 2026: Swami Vivekananda, Significance, Latest Initiatives & UPSC Relevance

National Youth Day, observed on 12 January, celebrates Swami Vivekananda’s legacy of youth empowerment, leadership, and service. Explore its significance, 2026 initiatives, and UPSC relevance.

NGT Ruling on Varanasi Tent City Explained: Environmental Law, Ganga Protection & UPSC Relevance

The National Green Tribunal’s ruling on the Varanasi Tent City exposed serious violations of environmental laws, including breaches of the Water and Air Acts and river protection norms. By declaring luxury tent cities on the Ganga riverbed illegal and imposing environmental compensation, the NGT reaffirmed the polluter pays principle. The case is highly relevant for UPSC and OPSC aspirants, linking environment governance, Ganga rejuvenation, and sustainable tourism debates.

Odisha Cold Wave 2026: Record-Low Temperatures, Climate Drivers & UPSC-OPSC Exam Relevance

Odisha’s rare January 2026 cold wave, with Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda recording historic lows, highlights how climate change is intensifying weather variability. A must-read analysis for UPSC and OPSC aspirants covering geography, environment, agriculture, and disaster governance.

2026 US Strikes on Venezuela: Interventionism, UN Charter & Global Order Explained

The 2026 US strikes on Venezuela mark a revival of interventionist foreign policy, testing UN Charter norms, reviving the Monroe Doctrine, and reshaping debates on sovereignty, realism, and multipolarity.

Odisha Air Pollution Crisis 2026: Talcher AQI 355 Tops India – Causes, Impacts & UPSC/OPSC Analysis

Talcher’s AQI of 355 in January 2026 has made Odisha India’s most polluted state. This article analyses causes, health impacts, NCAP response, and provides UPSC-OPSC exam-ready questions and answers.

Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana: Odisha’s Heritage Village Scheme to Honour Eminent Sons

Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana is an Odisha government scheme to develop the birthplaces of eminent Odia personalities into heritage villages, museums, and cultural tourism hubs.

MeitY Notice to X Over Grok AI Obscene Images: A Turning Point in India’s AI Regulation

The MeitY notice to X over Grok AI’s generation of obscene images marks a decisive enforcement step in India’s AI governance, testing intermediary liability, safe harbour limits, and deepfake regulation.

Indore Water Contamination Crisis: Governance, Public Health & Urban Infrastructure Lessons for UPSC GS-II & GS-III

Indore’s water contamination tragedy reveals how cosmetic cleanliness rankings can mask serious failures in urban sanitation, governance, and public health systems—making it a must-study case for UPSC and State PCS GS-II and GS-III preparation.

Supreme Court Keeps Aravalli Hills Verdict in Abeyance: Environment, Federalism and Mining Implications for UPSC

The Supreme Court’s decision to keep its Aravalli Hills judgment in abeyance highlights the tension between ecological protection and development, making it a must-study case for UPSC GS Environment, Polity, and Geography.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s First Liver Transplant: A High-Yield Case Study for UPSC & OPSC GS, Ethics and Essay

AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s first liver transplant is more than a medical milestone—it is a powerful case study on public health infrastructure, ethical organ donation, federal governance, and welfare delivery, making it highly relevant for UPSC and OPSC preparation.

Odisha Forest Department ₹12 Crore Mahindra Thar Controversy: Special Audit, Governance Issues & OPSC Relevance

The Odisha Forest Department’s ₹12 crore Mahindra Thar procurement for wildlife protection has triggered a special audit amid allegations of overpricing and procedural lapses—making it a high-value governance case for OPSC aspirants.

Extreme Weather Disasters 2025: $122 Billion Losses, India-Pakistan Monsoon Tragedy & Sendai Framework Linkage

Extreme weather events in 2025 caused over $122 billion in global losses, with India-Pakistan monsoon floods emerging as the deadliest disaster. This analysis links climate impacts with the Sendai Framework, making it highly relevant for UPSC GS III and disaster management preparation.