India’s Energy Strategy: Vision, Transformation, and Sustainable Growth

India stands at a crucial juncture in its energy evolution. As the third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, with an installed power capacity of 442.85 GW as of April 30, 2024, the country is undertaking a monumental energy transition. Power consumption grew by 9.5% in FY23, reaching ~1,500 Billion Units (BU), indicating robust demand fueled… Continue reading India’s Energy Strategy: Vision, Transformation, and Sustainable Growth

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Changing Geometries of the Battlefield: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS)

Modern warfare is undergoing a seismic transformation. Among the most prominent drivers of this surge is the exponential growth of autonomous weapons systems (AWS), including drones, missiles, and robotics. Ukraine’s recent “Operation Spider Web,” which involved launching inexpensive quadcopters from within Russia, marks a watershed moment in the evolution of military strategy, highlighting the obsolescence… Continue reading Changing Geometries of the Battlefield: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS)

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Regulating India’s Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) Revolution: Bridging Policy with Reality

India is undergoing a silent financial revolution — the rapid adoption and integration of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). India’s VDA market is currently navigating a maze of partial regulations, prohibitive tax regimes, and judicial interventions — underscoring a significant dissonance between innovation and oversight. With the Economic Survey 2022–23 acknowledging blockchain’s transformative potential, the urgency… Continue reading Regulating India’s Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) Revolution: Bridging Policy with Reality

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Internet Connectivity in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

According to the Minster of Communication, Jyotiraditya Scindia, India has become the 2nd largest telecom market in the world, with number of internet users increased from 250 million to 974 million in last 11 years & expected to hit 1 billion users in few months. In this article, we will try to analyze the significance… Continue reading Internet Connectivity in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

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[Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials May, 2025

Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7 pm Editorial for the month of May 2025 Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services GS Preparation. To… Continue reading [Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials May, 2025

[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – May 2025 – 3rd and 4th week

Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of May 2025 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – May 2025 – 3rd and 4th week

India’s Financial Sector – Challenges & Reforms

The government and regulators have attempted incremental reform in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), yet systemic frictions persist. These frictions are not just inefficiencies, but are barriers that deter savers, discourage investors and delay growth. A truly professional, transparent and investor-friendly financial sector demands deeper structural corrections, particularly in corporate bond markets, retirement planning… Continue reading India’s Financial Sector – Challenges & Reforms

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Rising Overnutrition in Urban India

India is grappling with a paradoxical nutritional landscape. While undernutrition remains a concern in many regions, overnutrition is now rapidly escalating in urban centres. In 2021, India ranked second globally in overweight and obesity prevalence. The trend is particularly evident in metropolitan IT corridors, where professionals are unwittingly becoming the face of a silent metabolic… Continue reading Rising Overnutrition in Urban India

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India-Africa Digital Compact

The African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020-2030) places digital innovation at the center of its agenda, urging governments to adopt digital solutions to accelerate socio-economic progress. This digital shift is also influencing India’s digital diplomacy in Africa. Traditionally, India has combined state-led financing with socially embedded solutions, such as technical training and infrastructure projects funded… Continue reading India-Africa Digital Compact

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