UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security Introduction The 9/11 attacks marked a major shift in global counter-terrorism and changed how states responded to terrorist threats. Terrorism has since become more decentralised, technology-driven and difficult to detect. India has faced this changing threat along with persistent cross-border terrorism and internal security gaps. Since 2014, India has… Continue reading Terror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
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How new rules are set to change your online shopping experience
Source: The post “How new rules are set to change your online shopping experience” has been created based on “How new rules are set to change your online shopping experience” published in “Indian Express” on 14 September 2026. How new rules are set to change your online shopping experience. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The… Continue reading How new rules are set to change your online shopping experience
At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB
Source: The post “At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB” has been created based on “At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB” published in “The Hindu” on 14 September 2026. At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- International Relations Context: BRICS has expanded significantly in recent years. While its… Continue reading At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB
Adapting Cooling Policy to India’s AI Ambitions
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s rapid AI expansion is driving large-scale growth of hyperscale data centres, but their high heat generation creates a parallel cooling challenge. Cooling now affects electricity demand, water use, grid stability and infrastructure costs. The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) provides an important base, but it must evolve… Continue reading Adapting Cooling Policy to India’s AI Ambitions
The BRICS Bank — An Alternative That Wasn’t
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction BRICS created the New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) to provide developing countries with alternatives to the World Bank, IMF and dollar-dominated financial system. However, after a decade, these institutions remain much smaller… Continue reading The BRICS Bank — An Alternative That Wasn’t
ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Source: The post “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” has been created based on “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Several employee associations of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have… Continue reading ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities
Source: The post “Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities” has been created based on “Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India faces a serious road… Continue reading Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities
Regulation of RUPPs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Political parties. Introduction A recent investigation found that six Gujarat-based RUPPs received around ₹1,700 crore in donations in 2023-24, despite limited electoral participation. The amount exceeded the ₹1,480 crore received by five nationally recognised parties other than the BJP. These findings, along with poor financial disclosure among Registered Unrecognised Political… Continue reading Regulation of RUPPs
Should the Use of Gen AI Be Banned Among Younger Students in Schools?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education And GS Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Generative AI is rapidly entering children’s learning and digital environments through schools, educational apps, search engines and games. It can support personalised learning, creativity and teachers, but excessive dependence may… Continue reading Should the Use of Gen AI Be Banned Among Younger Students in Schools?
What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?
Source: The post “What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?” has been created based on “US suspends Cognizant’s Green Card filings: What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?” published in “Indian Express” on 11 September 2026. What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context:… Continue reading What is PERM, why does it matter for Indian workers?
