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@CSEWhy Times – Sep 8, 2026 | Tuesday

Pre & Mains Notes

1. Dogri’s Traditional Script Makes a Comeback a) Why in News? New signboards in Jammu are using Namey Dogra Akhar, reviving the traditional script of Dogri. b) Key Points • Dogri is an Indo-Aryan language, mainly spoken by Dogras in Jammu; Census 2011 recorded nearly 2.6 million speakers. • Namey Dogra Akhar is a modified form of Takri, Dogri’s older script. • Maharaja Gulab Singh revived Takri; Maharaja Ranbir Singh modified it using vowel signs from Devanagari and used it for administration. • Its official use declined after 1885, while Devanagari gradually became the dominant Dogri script. • Dogri Sanstha (1944) adopted Devanagari; Sahitya Akademi recognised Dogri in 1969. • Dogri was included in the 8th Schedule in 2003 and became an official language of J&K UT in 2020. c) Prelims: Dogri → Indo-Aryan | Takri → traditional script | 8th Schedule → 2003 d) Mains: Revival of traditional scripts helps preserve linguistic diversity, cultural identity and intangible heritage. 2. Nicotine Pouches: A Regulatory Grey Area a) Why in News? An ICMR-NICPR study found nicotine pouches being sold through online platforms and shops in India, raising concerns over their regulation. b) Key Points • Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free, placed between the lip and gum, and deliver nicotine without smoke or vapour. • COTPA, 2003 regulates tobacco products → nicotine pouches contain nicotine but no tobacco, creating ambiguity. • PECA, 2019 bans e-cigarettes → pouches are neither electronic nor produce aerosol, so they are not directly covered. • Nicotine can be regulated as a drug under the Drugs & Cosmetics framework, particularly when used therapeutically. • They may also interact with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, whose definition of food is broad. • Imports involve Customs Act, Foreign Trade framework and DGFT rules → making their legal status even more complex. c) Core Issue: New nicotine products fall between tobacco, drug, food and import regulations, creating a potential legal loophole. d) Mains: Need clear classification, age restrictions, health warnings and regulation of online sales to prevent youth nicotine addiction. e) Prelims: COTPA–2003 | PECA–2019 | FSS Act–2006 | DGFT → Ministry of Commerce & Industry. 3. Arunachal Pradesh & Aksai Chin on UN-Endorsed Map a) Why in News? A UN-endorsed world map depicts Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin between Indian and Chinese claim lines, rather than showing them simply within China. b) Key Points • Arunachal Pradesh → administered by India; claimed by China. • Aksai Chin → claimed by India as part of Ladakh; presently under Chinese control. • LAC separates areas under Indian and Chinese control but is not a mutually agreed international boundary. • The map separately depicts the LoC between India and Pakistan in J&K. • It emerged from the “Correct the Map” initiative, initially backed by the African Union to address distortions in conventional world maps. • The initiative challenges the Mercator projection, which exaggerates the size of regions at higher latitudes. • India maintains that international map depictions do not determine sovereignty or alter its territorial claims. c) Prelims: LAC → India–China | LoC → India–Pakistan | Aksai Chin → Chinese control, Indian claim | Mercator → greater distortion towards poles. d) Mains: Cartography can influence geopolitical narratives and territorial perceptions, even though maps themselves do not settle sovereignty disputes.

@CSEWhy Newspaper Recos

Indian Express 1. Antibiotic-resistant infections: risks, costs (imp. for GS3 S&T) The Hindu 📰 1. India's Opportunity to put BRICS back together (GS2: IR) 2. Can air-cooling handle the heat from a 1-GW data centre? Subscribe to my free blog: blog.csewhy.com

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@CSEWhy Times – Sep 1, 2026 | Tuesday

Pre & Mains Notes

1. Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2026 WHAT HAPPENED Three individuals — from Singapore, Myanmar and Bangladesh — have been named winners of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s prominent award for public service. CORE ISSUE Recognising individuals who demonstrate public service, human rights, democracy and social justice in Asia. KEY DETAILS Tommy Koh (Singapore): Diplomat and lawyer recognised for international dialogue, diplomacy and contributions to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Bo Kyi (Myanmar): Activist recognised for documenting human-rights abuses and supporting political prisoners and their families. Runa Khan (Bangladesh): Social entrepreneur recognised for empowering poor and marginalised communities through healthcare, education and livelihood initiatives. Award: Established in 1958 and named after former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay; often regarded as Asia's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. WHY IT MATTERS Highlights the role of individual leadership, civil society and public service in advancing democracy, human rights and inclusive development in Asia. 2. Semicon 2.0: Boost to Domestic Chip Design WHAT HAPPENED The Centre notified the operational framework for Semicon 2.0, with a ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay, giving greater emphasis to domestic semiconductor chip design and intellectual property (IP). CORE ISSUE Building India’s indigenous semiconductor design ecosystem and reducing dependence on imported chip-design capabilities. KEY DETAILS Six pillars: Government support covers chip design, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, raw materials, fabrication plants, advanced packaging and related ecosystem development. Design incentives: Start-ups/MSMEs can receive up to ₹15 crore or 50% of project cost, whichever is lower, for commercially viable semiconductor designs. Design IP: Support extends to indigenous IP blocks for compute, memory, radio frequency, power, networking and sensors, with emphasis on Indian ownership/control. Equipment ecosystem: Manufacturers of semiconductor equipment can receive 30% capital expenditure support, alongside additional production-linked incentives for domestic sourcing. WHY IT MATTERS Strengthens India’s semiconductor self-reliance, domestic IP creation and high-tech manufacturing ecosystem, while helping build globally competitive chip-design companies.

@CSEWhy Newspaper Recos

Indian Express 1. Why the US, world's top oil producer, wants to control Venezuela's crude (Read for GS 2 IR) The Hindu 📰 1. What goes on behind the screen when you pay through UPI?? (Asked in Prelims PYQs; Read for GS 3 Sci & tech) 2. The broken promise of right to work (Read for GS 2 Polity) Subscribe to my free blog: blog.csewhy.com

https://www.upsc.gov.in/examinations/previous-question-papers all UPSC Mains 2026 Q Papers uploaded here by UPSC

@CSEWhy Times – Aug 31, 2026 | Monday

Pre & Mains Notes

1. Peptide Boom: Miracle Molecules or Hype? WHAT HAPPENED Peptide-based therapies are attracting major attention because they can act with high biological precision, but questions remain over their clinical evidence, safety, affordability and long-term effectiveness. CORE ISSUE Are peptides a genuine next-generation therapeutic platform, or is the current peptide boom being driven ahead of the evidence? KEY DETAILS What are peptides? Short chains of amino acids that can act as signalling molecules and bind specific biological targets; they sit between small-molecule drugs and larger proteins in complexity. Why the boom? Advances in peptide design, synthesis and delivery have expanded their potential for treating metabolic, cardiovascular and other diseases. Evidence & safety: Some peptide therapies have strong clinical evidence, but many newer products still require robust trials to establish long-term efficacy and safety. Challenges: High production costs, delivery into the body, stability, regulation and the risk of unproven peptide products being marketed as therapies remain major concerns. WHY IT MATTERS Peptides could transform modern medicine through more targeted therapies, but their expansion needs evidence-based regulation to distinguish genuine therapeutic advances from hype.

@CSEWhy Newspaper Recos

Indian Express 1. Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen, not undermine, India's food security (by Ashok Gulati; Imp. read for GS 3 - Multiple topics) The Hindu 📰 1. Nepal’s agony, the Himalayan warning to India? (Read for GS 1 Geography) 2. Adopt policies for reuse of treated water? (Read for GS 1 Geography - Water as a resource) 3. Can Meta’s safety controls make Facebook and Instagram less addictive for teens? (Read for GS 1 Society, recent mains emphasis clearly implies how social media impact society must be in thinking process of aspirants) Subscribe to my free blog: blog.csewhy.com

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