GS-III: Science & Technology | Research & Development | Scientific Institutions | Governance Context Recent resignations from ISRO: Reports of nearly 120 scientists resigning from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have raised concerns about the working environment in India's premier scientific institutions. Editorial's argument: The growing exodus of scientists reflects deeper institutional challenges related…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs for 3 August 2026
by Riyasat IAS Mentorship -
UPSC Mains Current Affairs for 3 August 2026 covers the day’s developments in the form Mains answers need — context, stakeholders, the arguments on either side, and the way forward. Each note is mapped to the General Studies paper and topic it belongs to, so the material is ready to be used in an answer rather than only read.
4 articles
Why are govt. schools shutting down?
GS-II: Governance | Education | Right to Education (RTE) | Social Justice Context NITI Aayog report: Around 94,000 government schools have been closed over the past decade—an average of 25 schools per day—resulting in a 2.26 crore decline in government school enrolment. Editorial's argument: While school rationalisation may improve administrative efficiency, indiscriminate closure of government…
Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work
GS-II: Governance | Judiciary | Fundamental Rights | Vulnerable Sections Context Supreme Court judgment (May 29, 2026): The Supreme Court, through a nearly 300-page judgment, adopted a rights-based approach towards sex workers and anti-trafficking interventions. Editorial's argument: While the judgment marks a significant constitutional shift by recognising the rights and agency of consenting adult sex…
Strong health systems for all with better public spending
GS-II: Governance | Health | Public Health Financing | Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Context Public health financing debate: Building strong public health systems is often viewed through the lens of increasing financial allocations. Editorial's argument: With declining global health aid and rising fiscal constraints, improving the efficiency of existing public health expenditure is equally important…
Ravi Raaz
Hassan Khan
Shadab Ali