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The Debate on Banning Social Media for Minors: Efficacy and Alternatives

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Introduction to the Proposed Bans Recently, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh announced plans to restrict social media access for children under 16 and 13, respectively. This aligns with a growing global movement to shield young people from digital harm, driven by concerns over excessive screen time, mental health issues, and academic performance. Why a Blanket Ban […]

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Should India Ban Social Media for Children? Why Finesse Beats a Blanket Ban

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Introduction Recent announcements by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh governments to ban or severely restrict social media access for children (under 16 and under 13, respectively) are part of a growing global push to protect young people from digital harm. While concerns about mental health, addiction, and academic impact are real, using a blunt ban

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How Are Rajya Sabha Members Elected? Process, Formula & Winning Math Explained

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Context: On March 16, the Assemblies of 10 states will elect 37 Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Rajya Sabha. The most notable contender this time is JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, who has decided to step down as Bihar Chief Minister after a 21-year tenure to contest for the Upper House. What Is the Rajya

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India’s Fertiliser Dependence and the West Asia War: A Silent Risk to Food Security

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Introduction Fertilisers are essential for modern agriculture. They provide key nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulphur (S), which enable crops to yield grains, fruits and vegetables. While India is broadly self-sufficient in most crops, it remains heavily dependent on imports for fertilisers and their raw materials. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially the

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Which Sectors Are Most at Risk from AI? Key Insights from Anthropic’s Labour Market Study

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Overview A new Anthropic study, “Labor market impacts of AI: A new measure and early evidence”, analyses how large language models (LLMs) like Claude are affecting jobs. It introduces a metric called “observed exposure”, which combines what AI can theoretically do with how much it is actually being used in real workplaces. The findings show

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Farm Loan Waivers in India: Rs 3 Lakh Crore Spent, But At What Cost to Credit Culture?

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Overview Over the last 35 years, the Centre and states in India have spent more than Rs 3 lakh crore on various farm loan waiver schemes. While these waivers aim to provide relief to distressed farmers, multiple reports from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other working groups warn that such policies can weaken

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India–Canada Uranium Deal: Why It Matters for India’s Nuclear Energy Future

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Overview India has signed a Canadian $2.6-billion deal with Cameco, one of the world’s largest uranium producers. The agreement secures around 10,000 tonnes of uranium supplies to India between 2027 and 2035, strengthening the country’s energy security and its civilian nuclear power programme. Key Takeaways India will import about 10,000 tonnes of uranium from Canada

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State of India’s Environment 2026: Key Findings from the CSE Report

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Overview of the Report The Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its report State of India’s Environment 2026 on February 25. Published annually since 1982, this report offers a comprehensive view of India’s environmental status and connects local trends with the global climate crisis. The 2026 edition highlights multiple, overlapping crises: Sharp rise

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India’s New GDP Series: Smaller Economy, Lower Incomes, Slower March to $5 Trillion

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Overview The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a new series of GDP estimates with 2022-23 as the base year. Updating the base year is routine, as economies change in terms of prices, the composition of goods and services, and consumption patterns. However, the latest revision has led to lower estimates for

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How the West Asia Conflict Threatens Indian Industries Beyond Oil & Gas

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Introduction The ongoing conflict in West Asia is usually discussed in terms of its impact on global oil and gas supplies. However, for India, the risks go much deeper. Several core sectors such as steel, fertilisers, cement, power transmission and even diamonds rely heavily on raw materials sourced from this region. Any prolonged disruption can

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