UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy Introduction India’s 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1FY27 has renewed debate over the reliability of official GDP estimates. The concern arises from the downward revision of the historical base, gaps in measuring the informal economy, and changes in the methodology used to calculate real growth. The unusually low… Continue reading Issues in GDP Computation
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What is Article 371(K), and what could it mean for Ladakh?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction The Centre has proposed Article 371(K) as a new constitutional safeguard for Ladakh, with a directly elected UT-level body and legislative powers. The proposal seeks to address long-standing demands… Continue reading What is Article 371(K), and what could it mean for Ladakh?
India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
Source: The post “India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem” has been created based on “India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem” published in “The Hindu” on 10 September 2026. India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: India is witnessing a rise in obesity, diabetes and… Continue reading India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia
Source: The post “Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia” has been created based on “Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 10th September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The ongoing Iran war has escalated tensions across West Asia, with the conflict increasingly spreading beyond Iran… Continue reading Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia
Subhash Chandra Case with National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Subhash Chandra personal insolvency case involves a repayment plan against creditor claims of about ₹22,006 crore. The plan faced controversy over the eligibility of certain creditors to vote and the resulting voting outcome. The dispute produced three different judicial views, after which the NCLT found that… Continue reading Subhash Chandra Case with National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
India-Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India and Japan share a long-standing partnership based on shared democratic values, mutual respect and civilisational ties. The two countries will mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Their defence cooperation has expanded through dialogues, the 2+2 mechanism, military exercises, logistics and technology discussions. The August… Continue reading India-Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
Concerns over the Census questions
Source: The post “Concerns over the Census questions” has been created based on “Concerns over the Census questions” published in “The Hindu” on 9 September 2026. Concerns over the Census questions. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: The Census is a statistical exercise undertaken to collect, process and disseminate demographic, economic and social data for policy and… Continue reading Concerns over the Census questions
How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
Source: The post “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” has been created based on “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” published in “Indian Express” on 9 September 2026. How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Judicial appointments are crucial for maintaining independence, impartiality… Continue reading How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite
Source: The post “What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite” has been created based on “What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite, explained” published in “Business Line” on 8 September 2026. What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: EOS-05 is India’s first dedicated imaging satellite placed in Geosynchronous Earth… Continue reading What’s new about ISRO’s latest EOS-05 Satellite
U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Industries Introduction Recent U.S. tariff tensions have revived concerns that higher duties could weaken Indian research and slow the transition towards higher-value manufacturing. This concern assumes that sectors exposed to tariffs are also the sectors driving India’s innovation. However, an examination of sectoral R&D patterns, private-sector research spending and industrial behaviour… Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
