UPSC Syllabus- GS 2 – India and international order Introduction The global nuclear order shows a sharp contradiction: nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945 and arsenals have declined, yet stability is weakening. A small nuclear club has remained intact, but modernisation, ambiguous testing signals, and weakening treaties now strain this system. Recent statements… Continue reading Global Nuclear Order
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Shutdown of US Government
Syllabus- GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News- US President Donald Trump recently signed a stopgap bill, ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The 43-day shutdown, caused by a budget deadlock between the Executive and Congress, was the 11th since 1976—yet the most… Continue reading Shutdown of US Government
Antimicrobial Resistance in India
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now a serious and escalating threat for India and for the world. The WHO’s GLASS 2025 report shows that common bacteria are often resistant to standard antibiotics, and India faces far higher resistance than the global average. GLASS and national data also reveal gaps in surveillance, weak regulation, and slow… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance in India
Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke
Source: The post “Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke” has been created, based on “Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke” published in “Indian Express” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economic Development, Science & Technology, Environment, Security Context: China currently controls around 60–65% of global rare earth production and almost 90% of global refining… Continue reading Tackling China’s Rare Earth Choke
A Case of Privileged Communications
Source: The post “A Case of Privileged Communications” has been created, based on “A Case of Privileged Communications” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court on October 31, 2025, reaffirmed the indispensable role of advocates in India’s constitutional democracy. It held that a… Continue reading A Case of Privileged Communications
G2 and India
Introduction The US–China “G2” dynamic refers to a situation where the US and China act as the two main centres of global power. The recent Trump–Xi meeting at the Busan APEC Summit, framed as a “G2”, highlighted this reality. Their strategic calm may reduce global tensions, but it also exposes India’s limited economic leverage and… Continue reading G2 and India
AI Labelling Regulations Framework
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Introduction Near-perfect AI videos and audio now appear next to real content, so users struggle to trust what they see and hear. A deepfake of the Finance Minister promoting an investment scheme and causing a large financial loss shows… Continue reading AI Labelling Regulations Framework
Perils of Easy Credit Access
Source: The post “Perils of Easy Credit Access” has been created, based on “Perils of Easy Credit Access” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 12 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economy Context: Easy credit access has become a hallmark of modern finance, with banks, NBFCs, and fintech companies offering loans at the tap… Continue reading Perils of Easy Credit Access
Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Introduction Across many sectors, workers face unstable jobs, reclassification, and lost benefits. Informality is widespread. Forced and coercive work still exists. The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 promises a fair, inclusive, and future-ready system. It links social security, safety, skills, and digital tools. The real question is delivery: will protections reach informal, gig, and low-literacy… Continue reading Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Source: The post “Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP) ” has been created, based on “Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)” published in “Indian Express” on 12 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Economy Context: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a crucial indicator that… Continue reading Govt Plans Major Overhaul for Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
