Source: The post “BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments” has been created based on “BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments” published in “Business Line” on 17 September 2026. BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- International Relations Context: BRICS has been working towards greater use of national currencies… Continue reading BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments
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How AI Risks Can Outpace Safeguards
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities are advancing rapidly, while safeguards may not always develop at the same pace. Recent cases show users already testing AI for harmful activities in biology, cybersecurity, surveillance and weapons-related work. At the same time, broader research identifies risks ranging from dangerous capabilities… Continue reading How AI Risks Can Outpace Safeguards
Decoding India’s GDP Base Revision
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economic Introduction On 27 February 2026, MoSPI released a new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series with FY 2022–23 as the base year, replacing FY12. The revision changed estimates of India’s economic size because newer data, wider coverage and improved methods provided a different picture of economic activity. Nominal GDP… Continue reading Decoding India’s GDP Base Revision
India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Source: The post “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” has been created based on “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?… Continue reading India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Four priorities for India’s AI policy
Source: The post “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” has been created based on “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. Four priorities for India’s AI policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology with applications… Continue reading Four priorities for India’s AI policy
Dedicated freight corridor strengthens the foundation of a faster growing India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s rapidly growing economy needs faster, cheaper and more reliable movement of goods. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) provide separate, high-capacity infrastructure for freight trains, reducing pressure on busy railway routes. Their completion can improve freight speed and reliability, free capacity for passenger services, strengthen links between industries and… Continue reading Dedicated freight corridor strengthens the foundation of a faster growing India
Understanding double deflation: What it does and why it matters
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction India’s revised GDP series has brought renewed attention to double deflation as a method for measuring real economic activity. The method separately adjusts output and intermediate consumption for price changes, unlike single deflation. This is important because output and input prices may move differently, affecting real… Continue reading Understanding double deflation: What it does and why it matters
India must build, not just trade
Source: The post “India must build, not just trade” has been created based on “India must build, not just trade” published in “The Tribune” on 15 September 2026. India must build, not just trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: India’s economic engagement with China has witnessed a major transformation. While China… Continue reading India must build, not just trade
EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters
Source: The post “EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters” has been created based on “EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters” published in “Hindustan Times” on 15 September 2026. EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity & Governance Context: The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on the use… Continue reading EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters
The Evidence Gap in Dole Politics
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Introduction Dole politics refers to recurring cash transfers, subsidies and free services used to provide immediate welfare support. In India’s poor and informal economy, such support can help households facing unstable… Continue reading The Evidence Gap in Dole Politics
