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
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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
The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post “The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance” has been created, based on “The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance” published in “BusinessLine” on 28 January 2026. The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop resistance to medicines that… Continue reading The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance
India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union
Source: The post “India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union” has been created, based on “India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union” published in “PIB” on 28 January 2026. India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India–EU relations have gained renewed strategic momentum due to… Continue reading India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union
Cybercrime and a global governance crisis
Source: The post “Cybercrime and a global governance crisis” has been created, based on “Cybercrime and a global governance crisis” published in “The Hindu” on 27 January 2026. Cybercrime and a global governance crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Cybercrime governance has become a central issue of global governance in the digital era, as… Continue reading Cybercrime and a global governance crisis
India’s biggest climate gap could be language
Source: The post “India’s biggest climate gap could be language” has been created, based on “India’s biggest climate gap could be language” published in “The Hindu” on 27 January 2026. India’s biggest climate gap could be language. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India has developed advanced climate data, including district-level heat projections, flood models,… Continue reading India’s biggest climate gap could be language
Walkouts by Governors test constitutional limits
UPSC Syllabus GS2-Indian Polity Introduction The walkouts by Governors during inaugural sessions of State Legislatures in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have raised serious constitutional questions. These actions challenge the limits of discretion allowed to Governors. The issue has brought renewed focus on Articles related to the Governor’s address, the role of the elected Cabinet,… Continue reading Walkouts by Governors test constitutional limits
One District One Product (ODOP)
Source: The post “One District One Product (ODOP)” has been created, based on “One District One Product (ODOP)” published in “PIB” on 24 January 2026. One District One Product (ODOP). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: One District One Product (ODOP) initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in 2018. It identifies one unique product from… Continue reading One District One Product (ODOP)
