UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 -Globalisation Introduction Global trade is no longer guided by cooperation and shared rules. Power politics is replacing multilateralism. Trade is now used as a tool of pressure and control. This shift marks the collapse of the liberal global order. A new mercantilist system is emerging. The key concern is… Continue reading Is India Prepared for the End of Globalisation?
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Thorium-Based Nuclear Energy for India’s Energy Security
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction India’s energy security is under increasing pressure due to rising electricity demand, climate commitments, and heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels. Limited domestic uranium and vast thorium reserves shaped India’s long-term nuclear strategy. With the expansion of pressurised heavy water reactors and access to imported… Continue reading Thorium-Based Nuclear Energy for India’s Energy Security
Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction
Source: The post “Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction” has been created, based on “Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction” published in “Indian Express” on 30th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Economic Survey 2025–26 has recommended age-based restrictions on… Continue reading Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction
How Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 seeks to tackle India’s burgeoning waste problem
Source: The post “How Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 seeks to tackle India’s burgeoning waste problem” has been created, based on “How Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 seeks to tackle India’s burgeoning waste problem” published in “Indian Express” on 30th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India generates around 620 lakh tonnes of… Continue reading How Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 seeks to tackle India’s burgeoning waste problem
Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?
Source: The post “Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?” has been created, based on “Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India has witnessed increasing legal disputes between Central agencies and State governments in recent years. In January… Continue reading Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?
Gaps in India’s Civil Aviation Safety Framework
Source: The post “Gaps in India’s Civil Aviation Safety Framework” has been created, based on “Ajit Pawar plane crash: What a recent Parliamentary panel report said about gaps in civil aviation safety framework” published in “Indian Express” on 29th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets… Continue reading Gaps in India’s Civil Aviation Safety Framework
The new logic of the Chinese economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation Introduction China’s economy shows strong stability at a time when the global trade and economic system faces serious stress. In 2025, China’s GDP crossed 140 trillion yuan, nearly $20 trillion, with 5% annual growth. Its contribution to global growth is close to 30%. Behind this performance lies… Continue reading The new logic of the Chinese economy
How will the BRICS energy pact pan out?
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation Introduction The global energy system is under stress due to trade disruptions, sanctions, and energy transition pressures. In this background, BRICS energy cooperation is gaining importance. Questions are rising on whether it will create a multipolar energy order or a new cartel, who will lead the bloc,… Continue reading How will the BRICS energy pact pan out?
A spark to drive India’s e-LCV
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure – Transportation Introduction Light Commercial Vehicles are essential for India’s delivery and logistics system. Despite their wide use, they remained outside fuel efficiency rules for many years. While passenger cars followed corporate average fuel efficiency norms, LCVs operated in a regulatory gap. In July 2025, the Bureau… Continue reading A spark to drive India’s e-LCV
The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy
UPSC GS-3: Indian Economy Introduction The recent fall in the value of the rupee has unsettled people and markets. This decline appears unusual because India’s economy is performing well, with strong growth, low inflation, and a manageable current account deficit. The situation has raised concerns about the real causes behind the rupee’s weakness and whether… Continue reading The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy
