Enhancing Railway Safety in India: Current Challenges and Strategic Measures

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Introduction The Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest railway networks, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s transportation and economic framework. Despite significant advancements, recent incidents underscore the pressing need to address safety concerns comprehensively. Recent Incidents Highlighting Safety Concerns Jalgaon Tragedy (January 2025): A distressing incident occurred near Pardhade railway station in Maharashtra, where…

California Wildfires and Forest Fires in India: A Comparative Analysis

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UPSC Syllabus Mapping GS Paper I: Geography – Natural disasters and their geographical distribution. GS Paper III: Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, and disaster management. Essay: Challenges in managing natural disasters. Introduction The California wildfires have once again highlighted the devastating impact of forest fires globally. These wildfires, fueled by climatic anomalies and human factors, have scorched over 62 square miles…

Election Commission of India (ECI) and Recognition of Political Parties: National and State Status

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Relevance to UPSC Syllabus GS Paper 2: Polity – Election Commission, Representation of People Act (RPA), and Electoral Processes. GS Paper 3: Electoral Dynamics – Governance, Political Challenges, and Case Studies. Introduction The Election Commission of India (ECI), a constitutional body under Article 324, is entrusted with overseeing free and fair elections in India. One of its…

BRICS Currency Initiatives and the U.S. Dollar: Shaping a New Global Financial Order

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Relevance to UPSC Syllabus GS Paper 2: International Relations – Role of global groupings like BRICS in influencing global economic order. GS Paper 3: Economic Developments – Monetary systems, trade systems, and their global implications. Introduction Recent Developments: At the 16th BRICS Summit (October 2024), member nations deliberated on increasing local currency trade or creating a…

The 2025 Census and the National Population Register (NPR) Update: Implications for Governance and Security

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Introduction 2025 Census introduces updating the National Population Register (NPR), a foundational database for the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC). This initiative has significant implications for governance, national security, and inclusive development in India. Historical and Legislative Evolution Origin of NRIC: Rooted in the1951 Census, which recorded the first list of citizens and residents. Post-Kargil War (1999), theSubrahmanyam Committee emphasized the need…